Recent content by dwmc

The cargo hauler, which unexpectedly gets used a lot (1,105 miles on it this season so far).

Awesome!

8.9 miles on the Klein this morning. Only 447 feet of elevation gain. As expected, painful. :) Obviously it doesn't like dirt road washboard. More importantly, the 175mm cranks with the prone riding position... my body is not happy with it at the moment. I'll keep at it and see how well I...

Thanks! To be clear: miles isn't a great gauge for an e-bike. Time and calories are what matters to me, so I should've put it in those terms. I've allocated an hour per day, from the time I start getting ready to when I'm home with helmet and gloves off, and bike plugged in if I took an...

I put 2 miles on it today, felt a little better than yesterday and it's probably because I only did 8.9 on the eMTB. We'll see how well I can adapt, but I'm optimistic at the moment. I think a lot of yesterday's issue was just the 175mm cranks; my legs haven't been turning cranks that long...

An update... I think someone at Rockbros is a Klein fan. I couldn't resist buying this water bottle cage, despite it being polycarbonate. I'll me damned if it's not pretty much an exact match to horizon linear fade...

Not this year. If it turns out I just can't enjoy riding it anymore, it could be up for sale next year.

Painful. :) I was 25 and in great physical condition when I bought the Klein in 1992. Factors... 1) 175mm cranks. I've grown accustomed to the 155mm on my eMTBs, and spinning. 2) Riding position. I haven't been on a road bike in a really long time. I'd be better off with the 90mm...

Hmm, attachment failed. Maybe because I'm a new user? Pre-rehab: After a day of work. Removed the faded Kreitler stickers from the crank arms. First pass cleaning (multiple passes on the chain, which is in surprisingly good condition). New SE Cub tires and Theory composite pedals (least...

Dragged it out of the basement this weekend where it's been sitting for more than 12 years (I've lost track). Mechanically it seems all good. Tires were dry rotted. No desire to be clipped in on it anymore, so pedals will get replaced. Drivetrain, brakes, shifters, hubs are all Shimano XT...