I hope no one actually tried to ride today. We got a lot of rain and please do everyone a favor, especially after this type of weather, stay off the trails.
During all torrential down pours, I did the smart thing and never left the house. Instead, I put the finishing touches on my bike workshop. I got a Sette Torx wall mount clamp and mounted it on a post in the garage. Above is my new Nashbar T-handle hex wrench set, as well as other assorted tools within easy reach, especially a bottle opener. Underneath is a set of plastic drawers for other tools and parts. Essentially, I emptied out my two tool boxes and created a more stationary work environment.
I thought Barney the Purple Cannondale needed the bearings on the bottom bracket repacked and I was about to remove the cranks but after taking off the chain and feeling no resistance in turning them, they are not the culprit. I think the problem is with the chain. I am going to go with Sheldon Brown's recommendation of a 15t freewheel that I got from him in a email before he passed away. I think I might also replace the chain.
But I didn't stop there. Next on the clamp was the Fixation. Got some Azonic Strip Bars, in white and decided to further compliment the black and white motif that I have on the Fixation by adding these bars.
During all torrential down pours, I did the smart thing and never left the house. Instead, I put the finishing touches on my bike workshop. I got a Sette Torx wall mount clamp and mounted it on a post in the garage. Above is my new Nashbar T-handle hex wrench set, as well as other assorted tools within easy reach, especially a bottle opener. Underneath is a set of plastic drawers for other tools and parts. Essentially, I emptied out my two tool boxes and created a more stationary work environment.
I thought Barney the Purple Cannondale needed the bearings on the bottom bracket repacked and I was about to remove the cranks but after taking off the chain and feeling no resistance in turning them, they are not the culprit. I think the problem is with the chain. I am going to go with Sheldon Brown's recommendation of a 15t freewheel that I got from him in a email before he passed away. I think I might also replace the chain.
But I didn't stop there. Next on the clamp was the Fixation. Got some Azonic Strip Bars, in white and decided to further compliment the black and white motif that I have on the Fixation by adding these bars.
Now that daylight savings is upon us a whole month earlier, I am going to have to get out and ride this bike in it's new configuration sometime after work.
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