This is the "new"ride

Took it out yesterday to finally open it up. It needs some work. Needs a tune up as the shifting it a little tight. Bottom bracket needs to be tightened. A few other tidbits to dial it in. All things that should have been completed at the shop I bought it from...but whatever. I'm sure I could take it back there and have them do it all free but I don't trust them if they missed this stuff the first time. I took it to a LBS I know and trust and for another $50 it'll be running like a dream.

The rear brake was weak too and the shop I bought it from had no idea how to fix it. I wasn't concerned because I knew how to fix it and sure enough a little sandpaper on the pads and rotor and it stops fine. (I also go them to drop the price because of the weak rear brake) But good lord how does a professional bike mechanic not know how to improve the stopping power on a disc brake? Anyway that shop sucks. But the frame is in good shape and more of the components are in good shape so it's still a good deal. It just need someone who actually knows what they are doing to have it running like new.

I haven't gotten the accessories for it yet (aside from the anodized blue bottle cages that match all the anodized blue aluminium that came on the bike) so I need new pedals (these flats are what I had sitting around), a seat bag to replace the ugly top tube pannier I had lying around, etc.

I'll probably end up flipping the stem for an more aggressive riding position once I get used top leaning over more. But one thing at a time.

I did get a 2nd mount for my rear Cygolite. $10 for a piece of plastic seemed pricey, but to just be able to easily swap the light from 1 bike to another and not buy a second light ....worth it.

(PS, the road this is one was actually paved. It just looked really cool sitting on the muddy side with the tall grass)