So Moraine it was again, except everything seemed to be working against me. First up as I bombed down thru some rocks a stick kicked up and into my front wheel thus ripping my computer transmitter from its mount. What could I do? Nothing so I just shook my head & continued.
Well it didn't stop there. Only about 5 mins later I twisted the shifter for the front drive train and "snap" nothing! I stopped and rolled the bike over only to see that a rock had rolled up off the front tire and smashed the derailleur cable leaving only a strand or two holding it together but as soon as I tried to shift it broke completely. Now I'm part way thru the park and my ride officially reached the status of "bad"! Broken transmitter, broken cable what next? Well let me tell you that a "bad" ride beats out no ride so I did as anyone in my shoes would do. No I didn't get out my tools and reset the limits on the derailleur instead I road the remainder of the ride in the little ring spinning a high cadence and sitting most of the ride. It was a bit different but never the less I completed the ride. Oh well off to the shop to make a few adjustments & repairs, but remember "bad" rides are expected on occasion so don't fight them just find your way through something good may come of anyway.
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