Saturday, July 01, 2006
Back from the Dead.
I really don't have anything that important going on in my life which I feel compelled to spill here online, I guess I have learned my lesson (sorry I am a little slow).
Let's talk about bikes.
I finally got the Merckx up and running, it had spent the last few months on the stand in my basement. The STI levers (mismatched as well) didn't exactly operate properly, so shifting would not be possible unless I did something to rectify the situation. I also needed all new cables, chain, housing, etc. I wasn't about to be buying new STI levers, the cheapest I would be able to find them would be well over 100 dollars, more than I was willing to spend, at least right now. I in turn took PW's advice and used an older set of dura-ace bar end shifter levers and some new (to me) rx100 brake levers. The good thing about bar end shifters, especially compared to STI is that there literally is no chance of them crapping out on you, it just doesn't happen. STI levers on the other hand don't last for shit, too many small moving parts. All told the bike is bright and shiny with nearly everything new and in perfect working order, the favorite of my fleet right now. The weather was conducive to setting my stand up outside where I could bask in the sun and enjoy wrenching outside the confines of the dingy basement. I did get PW to help me out a little with my chain length and adjusting the limits a tad, but mostly it was good.
I have been riding more than usual, I think I am starting to slowly get my "legs" back, or better put my lungs. Just a couple of months of smoking and my energy level was diminished more than I probably would like to admit. I know I am not quite in the riding shape I was when I had a 6-7 mile commute each way, but I am getting there. My arms, neck and face all have dark tan lines which are in stark contrast with the pale flesh the rest of my body sports. I think I am beginning to realize that I actually do "tan" I just haven't been outside enough to do so, that is changing this year big time. Hell just yesterday I spent a couple of hours chilling on the beach, drinking Molson and playing bones. I am now about to go for a ride, don't really know where to, but just out.
Oh, I am still looking for a job come middle August if anyone hears anything.
Let's talk about bikes.
I finally got the Merckx up and running, it had spent the last few months on the stand in my basement. The STI levers (mismatched as well) didn't exactly operate properly, so shifting would not be possible unless I did something to rectify the situation. I also needed all new cables, chain, housing, etc. I wasn't about to be buying new STI levers, the cheapest I would be able to find them would be well over 100 dollars, more than I was willing to spend, at least right now. I in turn took PW's advice and used an older set of dura-ace bar end shifter levers and some new (to me) rx100 brake levers. The good thing about bar end shifters, especially compared to STI is that there literally is no chance of them crapping out on you, it just doesn't happen. STI levers on the other hand don't last for shit, too many small moving parts. All told the bike is bright and shiny with nearly everything new and in perfect working order, the favorite of my fleet right now. The weather was conducive to setting my stand up outside where I could bask in the sun and enjoy wrenching outside the confines of the dingy basement. I did get PW to help me out a little with my chain length and adjusting the limits a tad, but mostly it was good.
I have been riding more than usual, I think I am starting to slowly get my "legs" back, or better put my lungs. Just a couple of months of smoking and my energy level was diminished more than I probably would like to admit. I know I am not quite in the riding shape I was when I had a 6-7 mile commute each way, but I am getting there. My arms, neck and face all have dark tan lines which are in stark contrast with the pale flesh the rest of my body sports. I think I am beginning to realize that I actually do "tan" I just haven't been outside enough to do so, that is changing this year big time. Hell just yesterday I spent a couple of hours chilling on the beach, drinking Molson and playing bones. I am now about to go for a ride, don't really know where to, but just out.
Oh, I am still looking for a job come middle August if anyone hears anything.
# posted by Felipe : 3:11 PM
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