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Because… there’s no brakes?
Keith
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I’m not surprised with such a steering axis
you pedal backwards and brake!
it is used quite well; the problem is that in my area there are no nice roads to go on, too much traffic and trucks. for work it is inconvenient for me, so…..I should go towards the lakes or on dirt roads, there are good paths, but not with this one obviously….but above all the fact that I do not like the bicycle, or rather the two wheels, prevails….I also sold the motorbike years ago!
BrokenOath
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The experience at the factory is terrific. I first tried to get one through a bike shop in Northern California. But their condescending arrogance ticked me off. It was like walking into these old audio stores, you know the drill, or remember it.I came across this the other day:
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I thought the SARTO name was familiar.
It's great that they can build something so unique:
So, I went to them directly, near Padova. They take good care of you. They listen carefully, measure you, debate, discuss, let you decide. They explain things well. You also get to visit the factory. It is a smaller place, dedicated to bespoke bikes. You get from the "cloth", the computer guided cuts, special ovens, painting area, etc.
You also get to meet and discuss with the graphic designer what you want. You ought to be careful or blow some unnecessary dough there!
They really are good at customer service. All communications since have been excellent.
I hope to ride it soon.
osscar
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TheLastGerman
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Steep downhill on a forest path yesterday - BANG! Got a branch in the rear derailleur. At least I didn't fall on my face. Was allowed to push my bike for 21 km ...
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osscar
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it looks crazy, but it's good that you survived without injuries. If you had a multi tool with you (with chain pin remover), maybe you could change it to single speed ? so you don't have to push bike...
Looks like broken derailleur but your Ok. Still you had a 21 km workout
Are there any ASR members on Strava ?
Besides audio biking quite a Hobby for fun an stay healthy.
Last Saturday https://www.strava.com/activities/12465602489
Besides audio biking quite a Hobby for fun an stay healthy.
Last Saturday https://www.strava.com/activities/12465602489
osscar
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Biking in Letland i presume some what limited regarding temperature an wheather conditions. ?
osscar
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it depends on specific weather conditions...this year i started season in February...other times maybe only in April...and the season usually lasts until some November, but the winters of the last few years have been warm...probably global warming. I don't ride in the snow - it's hard to keep the bike clean (salt and reagents for road maintenance - everything rusts)
In Holland the winters became years ago quite mild to extreme mild (global warming for sure) All year you can drive only from October november could be quite slippery because of leaves an acorns fall from trees.
Love the sceneries an effort. https://strava.app.link/LplK1csy7Mb
Love the sceneries an effort. https://strava.app.link/LplK1csy7Mb
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Question: made in Japan Raleigh bikes, any one know anything about them?
TheLastGerman
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That's my plan. I'm in the middle of nowhere, no chance of getting spare parts, especially for the proprietary derailleur hanger.
Count Arthur
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I think Osscar was referring to a temporary fix to get you home.
If you mangle your derailleur and you've got some tools and an chain breaker, you can remove the derailleur, then shorten the chain and fit it on a middle sprocket on the cassette. The chain might be a bit slack, and you might drop the chain a couple of times, but it should be enough to ride home.
Ouch, at least it wasn't a shimano Di2/sram eagle mech you snapped. And 2nd/3rd on the single speed quotes above, I always had a wee tool with chain breaker for such eventualities. Hope the chain hasn't damaged your spokes when you remove the cassette to check otherwise its gonna be an expensive repair.
Is it a Mason bike?
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