Month: June 2025
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Before the heat rolls in
We’ve been having temperatures in the mid-30s for a week now, so when the forecast for today was a high of 33C, I decided to get an early ride in. At first José said he would join, but he begged off at the last minute so he could sleep in. I planned my departure for…
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Quick Release
As I wait to get Hornsby’s shifter sorted out, I’m taking care of a few other details one by one. The original quick release levers for the Shimano hubs didn’t fit well with the Salsa drop-outs, so I looked for some replacements. Naturally I looked for purple, and there are some available. The Paul Components…
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Today’s Assignment
We had two things to finish up with Hornsby today, after which I figured I’d take a lap around the block as a brief shake-down. First up was to get a proper cable housing on the end of the shifter cable, from the chainstay to the derailleur, fixing my earlier mistake which left me with…
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Operator Error
I honestly thought I’d get Hornsby ready to ride today, and I would have if I hadn’t shot myself in the foot first thing. Rewind Yesterday afternoon, following a congratulatory lunch with José at our favorite sushi restaurant, I got a head start on adding the accessories, all carried over from Dionysus (with one exception).…
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Home stretch
I’m still not feeling well following yesterday’s ride in the bright sun, but Hornsby is nearing completion. I picked up the brake rotors on my way home from the office Thursday, and then the threaded rings arrived from the US on Friday, so I knew I at least wanted to get those on the bike.…
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Take-it-Easy Ajisai
I had plans to cycle to Kawagoe today, but got a late start after going back to bed after breakfast. Instead I set out on the Tokyo Landmarks ride. Right from the start I knew I was tired. My thighs were OK, but I was fatigued overall. It’s been quite a week. There are not…