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frank9755
@hippy
So, if I still do this cunting race and don't use the new bike I need a different strategy for lights and electronics.
Is it possible to use a set of battery Exposure lights and then recharge in hotels every couple of days? I know Mike did this on TransAm but the USA is never short of convenience whereas Europe is a little more austere in that regard, ie. will I be struggling to find hotels and sockets for this shit?
I'll need another set of aerobars for the Tarmac.
I can use the Archetype wheels I used on PBP, they've only done 1250k in France.
Not sure how the poor old girl will handle me and all the luggage though - it's not really designed for strapping stuff onto.
Or I take the PX which has proven itself over shitloads of miles but lacks frame space for a framebag and with the aerobars doesn't have a lot of options for mounting other shit. Cockpit is also pretty short so top tube bag will probably get in the way.
Oh, gearing. I can get 32T on the Di2 but the other two bikes are 10spd cable so max out at a 28T. Might have to throw some pensioner cranks on. Compact crankset for a Spesh BB30?