I took my bike on board ship plenty, but it wasn't a "cruise" ship!
This bike has been all over the U.S.(including Hawai'i), Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, UAE, Bahrain, Yemen, Fiji, Australia ....
Safety glasses are relatively inexpensive. I wear mine most of the time in my garage. I have been nailed too many times in at work, where I HAVE to wear them. It is always the stupid stuff you don't expect....
I have been hearing this, also. First of all, why is a 29 so hard on rear hubs? XT hubs are pretty close to top of the line. Which way are you supposed to go?
I put this on my Collegiate
It has chrome studs across the back. Very comfortable with a vintage flair.
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