Four bicycles with one rider/mechanic.
Today I decided to step back from building and wrenching, and take stock of what I have done, and what needs work the most desperately.
So I went out and I did a ride around the block on each of these four bicycles which I currently have operating.
First I rode the Sting-gray, to test handling with the 20 inch front wheel installed, and also to test the new brake pads.
Next I rode the Lengthy Insanity Mongoose. I just reinstalled the shiny front wheel and the new Sunrace rear derailleur.
Third ride was on the Manhattan Green townie bike. I installed a used front wheel and new front tire. The used front tire is now on the rear, and the gravel bike tire that was on there is now on the front of the mongoose.
Finally I rode my wife’s 1988 Nishiki Blazer.
This bike road very easily but I could tell that the bottom bearings were muddy. Of the four bicycles this is the one that needs work the most desperately.
It hasn’t had fresh grease in years. What a dirty girl . . . Just look at that filthy bottom!
Today I decided to step back from building and wrenching, and take stock of what I have done, and what needs work the most desperately.
So I went out and I did a ride around the block on each of these four bicycles which I currently have operating.
First I rode the Sting-gray, to test handling with the 20 inch front wheel installed, and also to test the new brake pads.
Next I rode the Lengthy Insanity Mongoose. I just reinstalled the shiny front wheel and the new Sunrace rear derailleur.
Third ride was on the Manhattan Green townie bike. I installed a used front wheel and new front tire. The used front tire is now on the rear, and the gravel bike tire that was on there is now on the front of the mongoose.
Finally I rode my wife’s 1988 Nishiki Blazer.
This bike road very easily but I could tell that the bottom bearings were muddy. Of the four bicycles this is the one that needs work the most desperately.
It hasn’t had fresh grease in years. What a dirty girl . . . Just look at that filthy bottom!