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Yeah, I thought it was a bit lofty as well. They wanted $150 for the wheel build - so apparently about $400 in parts somewhere? I... -
That has to be Lennard Zinn (of Zinn & the art of Bicycle Maintenance fame)? He lived in Louisville when I lived there. Shop address...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread Cracked Allant rear rim.Zinn is in Colorado. They are know for building custom bikes for big and tall people, but they also build wheels...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread Cracked Allant rear rim.Talk to a dedicated wheel builder, like Peter White. Labor should be something like $50-$75. Or build it yourself...
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Use his gear calculator weekly.
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread The transition.You know what they say about the word "assume". I have known more than a few boat owners, including my late parents, and they managed...
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Same here on the Cape. I don't know about half, but a very significant number of the homes are seasonal, either by choice of the owner...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread The transition.I live in a resort area where more than half the houses are second homes used only a few times a year. In nearby Lake Arrowhead, there...
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My old friend was supposed to stop at our house enroute to look at a sailboat, but he cancelled, as he usually does. I was going to... -
Just watched madmax2, it would be a completely different film if they were all EVs. Theyd be fighting over solar panels
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread How wide are your handlebars?.Sheldon Brown's website is actively maintained and contains information on modern developments in cycling. "Last Updated: 06/18/2026...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread The transition.People use trucks for doing things you can't do with an Chevy Bolt. But sure, sometimes they drive to the store and take their kids to...
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At least you admit it. 🤣 EV adoption would be nowhere near where it is now if it were not for government subsidies. These subsidies...
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Just looked again at the Canyon website and the CF8 is now shows delivery October-November. Glad I pushed the button quickly, looks like...
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RunForTheHills replied to the thread Do You Wear A Cap Underneath Your Bicycle Helmet?.If it is cold enough, I will wear a thin beanie under my helmet...