Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
I don’t blame you if you don’t. I wouldn’t want to clean your bike after that.
Yeah it can be a little piggy after some rides.I don’t blame you if you don’t. I wouldn’t want to clean your bike after that.
Yeah it can be a little piggy after some rides.
Some people do, and as a mountain bike it can see its fair share of water and muck.I can imagine.
Can you use a hose on it, or does that mess with the electrics?
I don’t blame you if you don’t. I wouldn’t want to clean your bike after that.
Wow... jelly of the 56 mile MUP! Nothing like that near me.
Lots of fun!
Looks like a killer bike.Rejoining this conversation, and picking up the story again. I'd posted earlier (in 2021) about my 9-month wait for a Specialized Roubaix Sport, a wonderful bike.
In late August I noticed a crack in the rear seatstay, cause unknown. I hadn't crashed it or abused it. I returned it to my LBS, who filed the warranty claim. I'll skip the ensuing drama - Spec did not distinguish themselves by their initial response, and my LBS went to my hall of fame for their persistence - and in September 2022 I got an S-Works frame from Spec. My LBS grafted my old bike's parts onto the new frame.
I'd say I came out ahead, but I don't care to fight that fight again. Call it a draw, then. I'm riding again.
=K
Persistence pays off! Nicely done and congrats on the new ride.Rejoining this conversation, and picking up the story again. I'd posted earlier (in 2021) about my 9-month wait for a Specialized Roubaix Sport, a wonderful bike.
In late August I noticed a crack in the rear seatstay, cause unknown. I hadn't crashed it or abused it. I returned it to my LBS, who filed the warranty claim. I'll skip the ensuing drama - Spec did not distinguish themselves by their initial response, and my LBS went to my hall of fame for their persistence - and in September 2022 I got an S-Works frame from Spec. My LBS grafted my old bike's parts onto the new frame.
I'd say I came out ahead, but I don't care to fight that fight again. Call it a draw, then. I'm riding again.
=K
So my new rear tire seems to lose pressure way too fast (tubeless) and way faster than the front. I was thinking after a couple of weeks that the sealant might find the issue and seal it.
Nope.
It was suggested that perhaps the Presta valve core might be the culprit, so I went to the LBS for a new one.
Old on the left, new on the right...
Pumped back up to 30psi and ready to go.
For the last 10 days or so my knees have been completely toast. So bad that stairs and even putting on socks has been horribly painful, not to mention the lack of sleep.
Anyway I've had enough of that carp and even though I'm not fully functional yet I set off for a test ride.
It hurt... but at about 4-5 kms in I felt like things were starting to get loosened and lubed up. 10k in I felt even better even though my strength was not up to par.
New park I found...
This is the east end of Delta Watershed Park. Didn't want to wander in there today...
Amazing difference in temperature between last week (20C) and now (10C). I haven't needed more than a t-shirt for months. Today was a long sleeve shirt and sweater. Also dropped my fingerless gloves in favour the 100% Briskers and packed a windbreaker in the pannier.
I stopped halfway and donned the windbreaker. The 100% Briskers were barely enough as my fingertips were cold.
Glad I finally got out. Will try again tomorrow.
Cheers mate.Sorry to hear about your pain.
Great pics as always.
Weather has done the same thing here. Although yesterday was 14c and it felt like a fricken heat wave.