Ride in was a bit tougher this morning, but I just checked and I averaged a slightly higher avg speed, so maybe I was just working harder.

There was a squeak on the bike for most of the ride, which was annoying and a little disconcerting. I'm guessing it's the rear fender, so I'll take it off and see if I still hear it this afternoon.

I weighed the bike for the first time this morning and w/my backpack on it's 48 lbs. Seems like a bit of a load -- is that typical? (aluminum 17" frame, just carrying a set of clothes, wallet, etc. no shoes)