Time slips by too quickly. Here we are in a new year, and I haven't blogged in far too long. I was overseas for work for a few months, but have been riding since I got back.
No epic trips to report, most the riding has been around San Diego County, but still putting some miles on the bike. The front tire that has served me well has over 17,000 miles on it, and is getting worn down and pretty old. It is a Kenda Cruiser S/T, not terribly grippy but I guess that's why it has lasted so long. Because most my miles are freeway, the tire is worn down much more in the center, so I actually have more tread when leaned over. This is a good thing overall, but wasn't too great stopping in wet parking lots last weekend!
So I'm ordering another front tire and inner tube from Bike Bandit in a few minutes, will pull the wheel and have a LBS mount the tire. Got to find some front brake pads I've had here for years too-might as well put them in while everything is apart.
In the wind, or in the air
Update (060513): Front brake pads looked pretty good back in January when I did this maintenance, and made me realize I rear wheel brake too much. Trying to ride differently, especially as I got the Connie back on the road about two months ago.
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