After a slow run this morning (Significant Other slowing things down).
Decided at 3pm to get out for a quick ride, as the SS is still awaiting the brake lever to be returned from Magura (its leaking - 18 Bikes have kindly sent it over to them for the repair job). The Voodoo has loose cones on the rear wheel (will hopefully have chance to fix tomorrow, it also has a worn chain and cassette (i.e. skips the new chain) so have refitted the old worn chain and plan on riding it all to death before I replace).
So, only one bike left.
I can’t remember exactly the last time I rode the Gary Fisher GED but I have a feeling it was pre-Transwales (5 months +). The reason for not riding it for such a long time (apart from it been rather lardy) was that something was kaput in the drivetrain, I had no recollection exactly what or the symptoms though. So, dusted it off fitted some peadals and commenced the obligatory ride around the block - all seemed fine. New XT Shadow mech, mmm… I’d forgotten I’d fitted that. New chain, new cassette, new middle ring I’d forgotten about them….. Had I the problem already been fixed? And am suffering from amnesia?!
So met up with S (who was able to ride at super short notice) and set off on a ‘local loop’ (Brookbottom > Strines > Roman Lakes > Mellor). Apart from not setting the H and L screws on the rear mech previously and the BB been a little sticky all seemed to be fine?! As it was still super icy and the ground still pretty much solid (ace!). I’m reserving final judgment until I encounter a bit of mud on whether it is really fixed.
The bike felt fast and super confidence inspiring (pointing down), and I have the overly optimistic view the extra weight may help with the old training.
What I learnt today:-
- I may have mild amnesia
- I’m still loving this weather!
- Hope lights are not infallible (S’s light refused to switch on).