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From: AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org>
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Subject: Re: 10 speeds
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:23:03 -0500
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On 4/21/2024 10:13 AM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
> On 4/21/2024 9:30 AM, AMuzi wrote:
>> On 4/20/2024 3:16 PM, Tom Kunich wrote:
>>> I have to admit that my Dura Ace 6800 ten speed certainly 
>>> are better than the 12 speed Campy. Or the 12 speed 
>>> wireless Di2 or the SRAM.
>>>
>>> I changed three bikes over now and I carefully put away 
>>> another set of levers and forgotten where I put them. As 
>>> soon as I come across them I will change over my Tomassini.
>>>
>>> I don't like the 6900 10 speed levers with their moving 
>>> the shifting reel from the front to the back. Also 6900 
>>> levers are rare and the pull ratio of the reel appears to 
>>> be different so that a 6800 front and rear derailleur 
>>> aren't quite compatable with the 6800 parts.
>>>
>>> But I like all of my bike groups to match after the hell 
>>> of the 11 and 12 speed Campy and the rather meaningless 
>>> electrinic shifting that are so popular now.
>>
>> Indeed, sometimes less is more.
>> Which brings one to fixed gear...
> 
> I've still never had the opportunity to ride a fixie.
> 
> But I'm curious about your capabilities on that thing. How 
> far can you ride? What sort of terrain?
> 

Normally 2~10 miles, moderate terrain, paved roads. Which 
for me is the most frequent use of a bicycle.
-- 
Andrew Muzi
am@yellowjersey.org
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