new gripzzz
Originally uploaded by erik_found
Warning: double meaning above. So, I've had the new bar + stem combo for a while, but was waiting on the brake/shifter levers to get everything setup. I got some (specialized s-works) bar tape and (jag wire) cable and housing from Absolute Bikes, as well as the most expensive, but most worthwhile tool--the Park Tool cable and housing cutter--I have bought in a while. The only problem is that although I had two spare tubs for the front wheel, both of them were close to the age of the bike itself, so the rubber was a bit gnarly and I don't have the most gentle approach to changing tires (to be honest, it's my least favorite task in terms of bike maintenance). To get back to the flight controls, the shifters, although they are used Tiagras, they seem to shift exceedingly sharply and from initial tests, will work perfectly with the bargain basement derailleurs (shimano SIS?). I do either need to get a headset spacer or a pipe cutter to account for the shorter stem before I can really tear it up.
The only thing keeping me from unleashing the beast, really is that dang tube, but as soon as a start moving myself towards the door, I'll get down to the bike shop and pick up a tube.
I am getting sooo ansty waiting to ride a bike with wheels less than an inch in width! That brings me to the other bike. It arrived in PD last week and if I want to see it anytime soon, it has to get shipped up to flag on my own dime. Stupid crosslakes bikes. They're cheap, but not very smart.
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