Perfect day for riding today. Not a cloud in the sky. Proper ride out on a flattish route following my software update and really happy. The Sport profile is perfect for me - and the wheel's holding up nice and strong (fingers crossed now 
), so no more power sagging - or gears slipping - and made full use of my highest gears.
Alfines need to be kept properly set up - my experience of them has been that if they are slightly out due to wheel setup not being right, or if the outer cable slips out of the retaining arm on the hub (it can happen moving the bike around albeit occasionally), you really cannot put any sort of sports or racing-style riding pressure on the pedals. Horrible crunching sounds from the back tend to follow - which is cue to stop, and if you can't fix there and then nurse bike back home gently without undue pressure in the right gear and adjust setup immediately. They really can't be ridden like that without risking doing major damage.
However, when they're set up right you can happily 'ride like it like you stole it' with the best of 'em - and they'll take whatever you throw at them. I threw everything I had at the bike, and it happily took it all..
It's the first time in ages I've been really reminded why I originally fell in love with this bike. It's been a while - but today I am a happy boy. Let the Season begin.
), so no more power sagging - or gears slipping - and made full use of my highest gears.Alfines need to be kept properly set up - my experience of them has been that if they are slightly out due to wheel setup not being right, or if the outer cable slips out of the retaining arm on the hub (it can happen moving the bike around albeit occasionally), you really cannot put any sort of sports or racing-style riding pressure on the pedals. Horrible crunching sounds from the back tend to follow - which is cue to stop, and if you can't fix there and then nurse bike back home gently without undue pressure in the right gear and adjust setup immediately. They really can't be ridden like that without risking doing major damage.
However, when they're set up right you can happily 'ride like it like you stole it' with the best of 'em - and they'll take whatever you throw at them. I threw everything I had at the bike, and it happily took it all.
. It's the first time in ages I've been really reminded why I originally fell in love with this bike. It's been a while - but today I am a happy boy. Let the Season begin
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