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Same. I always tried to integrate, integrate, integrate, but got sick of trying to find the parts for Hope levers. Gave up and just used the stock clamps and realized I had never had optimal shifter/dropper lever positions.

@pmhobson: I'm 6 months out from surgery #1 to repair a grade 5 AC separation. Had a hook plate installed to have the best chance at maximum repair. It was taken out after 3 months, and the surgeon told me 4 weeks later that I had "no restrictions" but needed to continue PT, focusing first on flexibility, and then strength. The hook plate itself caused so much pain and swelling that it interfered with what should have been effective mobility exercises, leaving me with mild frozen shoulder. I got back on the bike, and started putting in miles on road and gravel to try to get in as best shape as possible for BCBR this year. But about 4 weeks after the "no restrictions" comment, I noticed the clavicle was raised again, about half as much as it was fresh after injury. The surgeon looked at it, said she's never seen this after a hook plate fixation, and that I should take some time off the bike and come back in a month. (Didn't have a good explanation as to what would happen in that month that didnt happen while fixated by the plate.) She seemed annoyed, and the appointment lasted about 90 seconds. I haven't gone back since, and am looking for a new doc. I can feel the end of the clavicle knocking around the acromion when I move my shoulder. Moral of the story—don't separate your AC, and if you do, get multiple doctors lined up because the injury, surgery, and recovery are complicated.

Bummed to see nothing from Revel. I'm going on 2 years of sore smile muscles with zero frame maintenance on my Rail, and yet there are so few reviews—why?!

@chrismac70: good point, I hadn’t thought of that. But it’s unlikely, and you know if she were a top five athlete the coverage would be thorough. It’s really surprising because this sport is just one big, tight community, and you know everyone is worried about her and pulling for a full recovery.

oops, *Rémy

Between Wyn, Remi, Yoann, and Ben, we are so spoiled with guerrilla content!

#5: Only superstar athletes who almost die on course get significant coverage—mid-level female racer injury coverage is relegated to the comment sections.

Too true. Makes the team look like crash test dummies.

@likehell: you’re totally right, it is strange. American culture is very schizophrenic. And in some ways it hasn’t come far from its Puritan roots.

Vali’s f-bomb was classic.