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Old 09-14-09 | 08:22 AM
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mjw16
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From: Alexandria, VA

Bikes: IRO Model 19, Surly Crosscheck, 1989 Arnie Nashbar, Cannondale CAADX, Niner Air 9

Nice and comfortable this morning; clear skies, temps in the low 60's, no humidity. I just switched my 12 deg. spot bulb in my lighting system to a 24 deg. bulb, much more usable beem for commuting situations. I also replaced both fr. and rr. tires yesterday with some Pasela Tour Gaurds, much better performance than the Conti City Tours that were on before. In addition, the Pasela's seem like true 28's, whereas the Conti's had to be a 32 or 35 (even though it was stamped 28). The ride was smooth and fast and absent the squishiness and weight of the Conti's-we'll see if they have equal flat protection (an area the Conti's really excelled). Other than that, my new (+/- 2 month old) Race Face bottom bracket is already shot. It had been squeeling pretty much since installation but now seems to be losing grease and is clicking/pinging horribly. I've got a Giga Pipe on the way-it can't get here soon enough.
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