Nice but unremarkable rides yesterday. The ice field by the green bridge has diminished enough that it is possible to ride past it on the soggy grass. It was in the 50s the last couple of days and should be again today so it's possible the sidewalk will be clear by Monday.

I've been taking my main commuter, the 2015 Charge Plug (non electric) out of convenience. It, the Rockhopper and the 16" Dahon Getaway are the easiest in and out of the shed. But today I'm thinking about the 20" Dahon Boradwalk. I could swap to non-studded wheels on the Rockhopper in under 10 minutes...I'll see.

Speaking of the Getaway, and brakes (from the posts above), it has an enclosed rear band brake, which after adjusting works phenomenally well, especially in the rain. Looking through the drain hole it looks like the band was replaced shortly before I bought it two years ago, although at the time the adjustment was way off, rendering the brake worthless. And it was the only brake. Even though it works well, I added a front caliper in anticipation of the higher speeds of adding a larger front cog.