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Old 03-24-2015, 10:10 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 320touring View Post
Worryingly, having been out on the bike in the shed this evening (on the resistance stand) i'm now wondering if I could design a stand that provides resistance by charging a battery..

Heh, something else to consider!
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That says it puts out 20 watts, which is really not much.

On the higher handlebars, if you're lucky you could go to the LBS and grab a longer shifter cable and housing. If you're adjusting the derailleur anyway, why not.
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