Not bad, Opus. Sounds like maybe you're on your way back.

Between the bigger wheel, the longer wheelbase, and the 1 or 2 mm of travel the extreme amount of rake in the fork has created, the bike rides like a limo now. And with the smaller amount of trail I have now the handleing is much more lively than before with a wheel that's over 30% larger. Howzaboutdat?
 
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We have a possible diagnosis for my anemia! I was a regular blood donor, about every 8 to 9 weeks for about 3 years (had to rebuild my account after taking out 6 units during the operations after the wreck). I found a web site that discusses performance problems for cyclists and one of the things was iron depletion from frequent blood donation. The consensus for blood donation by cyclists: don't. So, my donation schedule will be limited to one donation a year during the off season, probably sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
 
It sure is a relief to find a plausible cause for my blood problems that doesn't involve cancer or bone marrow issues.
 
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I thought I should post this in this thread instead of starting a new one: I'm on permanent deferral from donating blood to the Red Cross. I'm still covered for any more blood needs should I have to have another operation, but I don't need to (can't) give any more. Dang I was just one more unit from my 3 gallon pin   Or was that my 4 gallon pin, I've lost track
 
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