Originally Posted by Retro Grouch

I loaded up my Klein road bike to drop off at my son's house tomorrow when we go to play with the tripletts. He uses platform pedals on his freeride bike so I included a pair or shoes with the proper cleats to match the pedals that are on the bike. I hope it fits him - I suspect it's about 1 size too big, but it weighs a little less than 1/2 of his freeride bike. He's interested in it because he can just ride from home insted of driving to a mountain bike trail. He feels he needs his exercise, but he doesn't want to be away from his family too much.

Next I disassembled my Porsche mountain bike so I can use the components on my recumbent frameset when it comes. I'm thinking that will be March 15 or 16. That's a good time because I'll be on spring break all that week. I think that the Porsche's destiny might be to become wall-art.

I don't have an update on when to expect our new tandem. Last word was it's on schedule for delivery by April 1.

Gradually I'm seeing my stock of diamond framed bikes diminishing but I don't yet have any recumbent replacements.

My left elbow hurts just enough to remind me that I'm doing the right thing. It's going to be nice today in st Louis. I wish I could ride. I may try rideing this afternoon anyway. I'll soften the tires on my beater to cushion my arms a little.

I'm in mourning this morning.