Jawa wrote:
Who wears black jackets/jerseys? I'd consider the pink jacket on the basis that the Giro will be on soon and real men wear pink.
In other news I'm pleased to announce that I have found a
replacement derailleur hanger. IMO if you have a replaceable hanger you
need to have a spare available in case you happen to need it. Searching for one after you need it means missing out on riding...
However on inspection the bolts that hold my hanger on are made of cheese. Fortunately my hanger didn't break as I re-adjusted it so I didn't need to replace it this time. I'm not looking forward to the day when I do have to replace it though because it will probably mean drilling the bolts out from the inside of the frame.
As for the chains, my latest has now got to the point where my chain-checker says it needs to be replaced after 2,300km. This is now the third chain to bite the dust. I will admit that my chain checker was made by a chain maker whose interest would best be served by people buying chains more frequently, but this is enough for me.
If anyone wants an 11-28 8spd cassette I will happily give it to them, my conservative chain life strategy would mean that there should be good life in it yet, I simply don't have any 8spd bikes anymore (my wife's bike is a 7spd).
I think the upgrade to 10spd will happen this weekend.
I will state again that I ride in all weather and I weigh more than most. The result is that I wear chains out
much faster than most. The unusually wet winter and spring account for the early demise of the first chain and its replacements. I am hoping that my new mud flap will keep the spray off and give me better chain life.
Cheers,
Cameron