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i finally finally put a big cassette and long cage derailleur on
suprisingly it shifts better than it did previously, maybe i set it up more carefully but i imagine the derailleur is just more forgiving of slightly misaligned friction shifts
i also strapped a load of shit to it because i can't find a saddle bag that works for me and probably wouldn't be able to afford it even if i did. it doesn't sway or hit my legs enough to bother me so this will do i guess, i just wish this rod was short to carry horizontally under the saddle. this is how i usually carry fishing rods but i hit my leg on this one sometimes and i can't sit on the top tube
finally i changed the rim tape to try and get the rear tire to hold air and now the bead 100% will not seat, so the rear has a tube in it
got some new bottle cages as well
i also started sensible-ing my road fixed with a front rack mounted on the rear, mostly due to being bored and debating whether i really need this bike. i bought some fenders as well but they need modifying to get not to rub and it's too much effort atm
