I've been taking a short break from blogging recently. In the time of my absence all sort of random things happen - a couple new mass shootings, a few hundred more people died in car collisions, a car flew into outer space, Boston went into a week of mourning after lost Superbowl, and finally - summer weather arrived - even though it lasted only 2 days. You know - just typical things you would expect to happen in February in United States.
Anyway, some things need to end so others can start. This winter I've been using a "new" bike for my daily work commute. It's actually my 10-years old "long-distance tourer", or whatever the most appropriate name is, just converted this time to a flat bar all-weather rig. This means - drop bars are gone, fenders are in, front rack is installed and a new drivetrain is now in place. I switched from 2x10 to 1x11. Less gears, same range and more than enough I need for this type of riding.
All this means that now I don't have a dedicated travel/touring/exploration bicycle anymore... but that's temporary. Something new is coming. Hopefully soon.
Meanwhile, I'm waiting for spring to come and I hope winter is not coming back because I've just replaced studded tires with normal ones.
Meanwhile, I'm waiting for spring to come and I hope winter is not coming back because I've just replaced studded tires with normal ones.
