Re: wingnuts

On 17 Mar 2025 12:07:03 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:

While shopping, noticed someone’s “pub” bike was a rather old road bike
with wing nuts and quite ornate as well, and a 5 speed block.
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Guessing more to the 1950’s era than 1970’s? Looked dirty and well used but
probably was an expensive bike when new?
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Seems that the pace of change was slower then? Mind you I bought a 9 speed
bike last year which first came to market last century?
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Roger Merriman
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I notice that Catrike has upgraded their new trikes to 3X10. That
makes no sense to me. My 3X9 has more combinations than I need or use.
I briefly considered going to a 2X10 when upgrading my cranks, but
didn't see any advantage.

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C'est bon
Soloman