So the Cateye Mity 8 is back onboard. Had it off for a few weeks during the bike changeover. Used it this morning for the first time on the Troll. Seems to be functioning like its old self. Found a bare spot on the wire while installing it, so wrapped it with electrical tape.
The 26-mile Palm Valley loop today. All well. Approaching 3,000 miles on the Mity 8. 10,000 in the next twelve months? No way. 5,000? Probably. 7,500? Maybe.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
A Reason to Celebrate
Another first post in a while.
Some serious changes around here.
The new bike is...on the ground! Now has about 120 miles on it. See my other blog at www.buildingatroll.blogspot.com for the bike as it came together.
I just installed the Mity 8 on the Troll today and will begin keeping mileage as before. Am approaching 3,000 miles since last spring. Not a lot, but it's a start.
The new ride feels great. Shimano 3x10-speed drivetrain is right on with the right-on. Avid BB7 disc brakes, too. All is smooth and running well. I carry a good handful of tools just in case, but so far, so good.
Will do a mini-trip at the end of this moth when the term ends. Down to Lake Ida and back (180 miles), fully loaded.
Also beginning to mess with new pannier design. Now have a working model (built yesterday), ans will order some lexan tomorrow for the prototype. Hopefully will have them together by June and will field test them through the summer and beyond. If all goes well, they will carry my gear on the long ride next year. If all goes better than well, Thule will buy my design and I'll become rich and famous and get my own Wikipedia entry.
Some serious changes around here.
The new bike is...on the ground! Now has about 120 miles on it. See my other blog at www.buildingatroll.blogspot.com for the bike as it came together.
I just installed the Mity 8 on the Troll today and will begin keeping mileage as before. Am approaching 3,000 miles since last spring. Not a lot, but it's a start.
The new ride feels great. Shimano 3x10-speed drivetrain is right on with the right-on. Avid BB7 disc brakes, too. All is smooth and running well. I carry a good handful of tools just in case, but so far, so good.
Will do a mini-trip at the end of this moth when the term ends. Down to Lake Ida and back (180 miles), fully loaded.
Also beginning to mess with new pannier design. Now have a working model (built yesterday), ans will order some lexan tomorrow for the prototype. Hopefully will have them together by June and will field test them through the summer and beyond. If all goes well, they will carry my gear on the long ride next year. If all goes better than well, Thule will buy my design and I'll become rich and famous and get my own Wikipedia entry.
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