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https://twitter.com/jaesofamous/status/1419000103575109632?s=20

There is no graphene oxide in the vaccine. That’s more lies and disinformation you’re trying to spread.

I swapped to a flared drop (Spank - 25 degree flare) and I like it a lot, especially on any type of descent.  That PNW looks very similar.

Speaking of distributors of misinformation….

https://youtu.be/2tfr6v9pgig

Clickbaity title is clickbaity.  But it’s instructive to see how Fox ‘News’ wants to frame the issue of vaccine disinformation

Posted by: syncro

It's also generations of mistrust.

I don't agree with the passivity of this comment.  Generations of mistrust has been fomented by the Republican party and amplified to unseen levels by Trump and Trump-fearing Repulicans.  This didn't just happen to his base, this was strategic direction.

This is DJT's statement on Covid as of 20 hours ago:  

"He's not doing well at all. He's way behind schedule, and people are refusing to take the Vaccine because they don't trust his Administration, they don't trust the Election results, and they certainly don't trust the Fake News, which is refusing to tell the Truth."

By tying the vaccination efforts to the Big Lie, there is no clearer evidence that the Republican party is actively trying to keep a pandemic going in order to score political points against Democrats.  They literally are killing their own for perceived political gain.

Gross.

Did MEC stop accepting tire recycling?  I floated by today and didn’t see the bin in the car park where it used to be

Posted by: chupacabra

Identity coupled with the non stop propaganda plays the biggest role for sure.  I am sure if the vaccine roll out was under Trump or Bush the numbers would be very different because Fox News would be praising the effort which would allow them to be OK with it.  Once you lock into the identity of a specific group you become really easy to manipulate.  

https://globalnews.ca/news/8029113/us-covid-vaccine-resistance-politics/

Posted by: awesterner

Agree, a great all surface bike. I have the Advanced 0 with GRX 810. A very good value that needs no upgrading (friggin light too). I was lucky to snag one when they first came into stock last fall.

For those that ride mostly tarmac, do consider a 2x. It’s not fashionable, but I personally think that it’s more versatile. The maxxis velocita tires are good for what I do 70-80% road, and still can make up steep dirt if you need (anyone familiar with the stone climb heading westbound from the bike park on BBY Mtn—stuff like that-totally manageable). I do have specialized pathfinder pros for longer crappier surfaces.

I have 1X on my CX bike. Not a fan. Next gravel bike will be GRX 2X (Di2 pref) for sure.

I think it would be fine for a lost lake ripper, but overall I find too many times where I'm just between the right ratio for the cadence/speed/grade and having 2X would help give more graduated steps. I also end up compromised on top and bottom ends, so there's at least one climb I do where I just give up and walk rather than blow my knees out, and on the flip, it's not hard to find a road descent and basically be spun out.

Posted by: KenN

My welcome what?

i was waiting for that.