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Ah ha… so that’s what the “c” stands for in 700x23c…

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I was just looking at the GP4000S… which led me to start researching what a “clincher” is. Ha.

As far as the wife… the wrist is an obvious choice, that way she can warn me when she’s coming at me with a honey-do list. I can startled-jump in her path and give her the flat… instant procrastination.

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I really want to do this ride. It sounds like so much fun! I love Pittsburgh, so there’s a double win. Though I don’t really have a bike for this type of trail (the unpaved/offroad section)… how does one solve that problem… hmmm… a new bike, perhaps?

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Thank you for the welcome and advice! I’ll start checking out the recommendations — want to get into something this week so I can get a few more rides in before it gets too nasty for the nice bike. Considering a second set of wheels that I’d put a full racing slick on, but I have to decide how far I’m going into this before doing that. I’m seriously considering joining DC Tri and training, which will sway the components I choose. That decision won’t be until spring though.

@Arlingtonrider totally hear you. I usually only ride fast where it’s safe to do so, Hains Point late evenings after a couple laps to see how crowded it is, far out on the W&OD (past Reston) and always slow it down when I see folks. I don’t have any interest in riding unsafe. Heck, on my daily commute I’m one of those rare bikers who stops and waits until green at stoplights. I believe in being respectful to all users of our resources, peds to cars. Though I get a lot less respect from cars… but I choose to try and set an example.

I just put an Incredibell on my latest Amazon order, three actually – one for each of my bikes and one for my wife. 😎

(edit: Hains Point does not have an “e” :noob: )

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