Out today on the Arrow. This bike needs a bit of work soon. Mudguards are rubbing and the shifters are worn. Still, the gear change is good. There are rust spots on the frame below the top-tube.
The rude was okay considering that the Achilles is still sore. I stopped a few times to massage and stretch. It was, though, nice to finish in warm sunny weather.
Kona Jake, 9°C, light wind and thin cloud.
This is unfamiliar, those large jockey wheels and new adjustments to make. There’s even a clutch intended to make setup easier. The promise was realised to some extent.
Not long after this shit I rode towards the firing range and went over some thin branches. One got caught in the rear wheel. It bent the rear derailleur and pushed it into the spokes. The chain was looped and the cage turned more than 90° rendering the bike unrideable
With some convoluted bending, I got the bike ready to coast back to the carpark. Fortunately we is was mostly downhill. So that’s what I did.
Back at the car, I got dressed and packed the bike. Getting dressed outdoors can be tricky. The sun was out in full winter force. Besides. There is a good bike shop on Milford Common so there I went.
I got a replacement mech and asked about changing robes. They are an oversized smock to use on the beach to get dressed in decency. I bought one.
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