My chain is silver when I clean it. Doesn't take long to blacken though. I want a Trek Soho commuter, I think. No chain! I'm waiting for long-term reports from people here.

Anyway, I got a taste of fall this morning. Airport temperature was in the high 40s. My house (near Lake Champlain) had 54. I saw 50 on my bike computer during my ride. Very nice to arrive not feeling like I was going to melt. Also sunny, and no wind. Passed a couple of cyclists. Saw a kitty. Said hi to some MUP regulars. All in all, an ideal ride.

Wish I hadn't stayed up until 11 drinking Southern Tier Unearthly and Harpoon's Leviathan IPA though.