My limited research into these is that you pretty much have to keep taking them. I considerd it, mostly because of sun and skin cancer risks, but not if I have to take a drug for the rest of my life. I have hats, they work fine.

What if I’m already bald and struggle with depression?

I’m no expert but I needed a 9 speed shifter, derailleur, casette and chain for my bike.

FWIW You probably wont need the lowest gears very often if you’re choosing to limit one side of the range. Plus with the 3x up the front, that granny gear will make anything easy enough.

I’m with the other poster suspecting a bent hanger.

You mentioned thumb shifters? You bought 8 speed ones yeah? They’ve got enough range for the derailleur? Can you manually pull on the cable to get the last few gears? Good luck.

Musculo-skeletal anatomy. I have taught it already.

Then airbags.

It took me about three months to actually enjoy jogging. My fitness came faster but it was still a chore.

Melbourne, Australia has a huge Greek population. I think there’s even “Malaka Parking” on facebook.

Amy Winehouse.

Malaka.

Keys, wallet, phone. Sometimes dog poo bags, dog treats and a leash.