got some stuff; did some wrenching but it's gonna rain tomorrow
11-30-10, 09:14 PM
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got some stuff; did some wrenching but it's gonna rain tomorrow
improved two light mounts and now both are permanent mounts; swapped pneumatic valve chucks which took a trip to the auto parts store for the right size connector and clamps but now I can get an accurate and reliable 112 psi; swapped rear trunk for a smaller slimmer lighter model and oh yeah, some new but cheap gloves that need some breaking in
11-30-10, 10:05 PM
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No way...it's gonna rain tomorrow? And after you swapped chucks with new connectors and clamps? Mother Nature is galling. You can't be expected to ride in the rain with new rear trunk; it might throw your psi off....or short your permanently mounted lights. (Or is it the mounts that are permanent?)
The good news is you can at least wear your new gloves in the car, or on a bus, or in a train. Probably a plane, too. I think--warning: heresay!--you can skateboard in the rain. But bike with new chucks, new trunk, and permanent light mounts? No way.
Actually, I've been thinking about it...maybe if you can drop your psi to a reliable and accurate 110 you might be able to pull this off.
Keep us updated with a video!
The good news is you can at least wear your new gloves in the car, or on a bus, or in a train. Probably a plane, too. I think--warning: heresay!--you can skateboard in the rain. But bike with new chucks, new trunk, and permanent light mounts? No way.
Actually, I've been thinking about it...maybe if you can drop your psi to a reliable and accurate 110 you might be able to pull this off.
Keep us updated with a video!
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Rain is a problem why?
