Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Don't ignore the squeals

Haven't been riding for a long time. Snow and ice and my 27 in x 1.25 tires didn't seem up to the task. Now, I'm trying again. Could have gone twice this week had I played more with the mechanics.

Monday I got going nearly on time and there was an odd thunking sound by the time I about 2 miles away. Turns out the bolt holding the rear rack (with the panniers), brake and fenders decided to come undone. Couldn't just re-attach easily, decided to peddle home (only 2 miles out). Thought I fixed it but didn't do the test ride. Today left and there was a squeak, the clip holding up the rear fender was rubbing on the tire. Less than a 1/10 of a mile I tried fiddling, but it appears I'll need to redo the bolt again.

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