Commuting with b.O.b.
Yesterday's commute on b.O.b. went better than expected. No near misses with any cagers and the bike held up, sort of. A problem with the bracket and the chain threw the chain going up a hill, which then caused my knee to come down on the chain ring. There was a grinding coming from the bottom bracket during the whole ride home. Last week when a similar sound was heard from in that same area of the bike, it turned out to be a stripped bearing. No worries, as the bottom bracket and the crankset are getting replaced this weekend. Synchronicity is so great! Just so happens that I bought a used-Bontrager bottom bracket and crankset yesterday for $10 from coworker "Tool Time" who just happens to be a cycling enthusiast and amateur wrench. b.O.b. is getting expensive. Let's see, with the $10 for the crankset and bracket, single-speed b.O.b. is now worth about $44. heh heh :)
The other news is that I finally, finally got over to the new Jack and Adam's Bicycles shop yesterday. They had a good location before but this one is better. At least it has easier access. If you haven't been over there, you have to stop by. These guys really live and breath this stuff. Jack worked on Desiree Ficker's bike for Kona, in which she came in second. Kona, as in Ironman World championship Kona.
Labels: b.O.b., Bontrager, Ficker, Jack and Adam's, Tool Time
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