I have had some bad luck since I started this new blog. It just seems like it's always something that is making it difficult to ride, alot. Now the parents are gone, so I thought I'd be back to my daily routine of commuting. I was excited to start to add some additional miles now that it is getting cooler. After taking most of the last two weeks off my body has recovered nicely from the summer's miles. I feel strong and ready to push to the next level (aka more miles).
It started with a creak, then a slight squeak. Now it's a rough sounding creaking and a really loud squeaking! I will be the first to admit my mechanic skills are challenged at best. Often I feel overwhelmed with all my constant tinkering just to stay riding. Goosey (my daily commuter) needs more TLC than I am able to give right now, I just don't have the skills. Just a few weeks ago I took the wheels off and cleaned every surface I could get to. Afterwards she rode great for about three days. Then the little noises came back even worse and dang-nabit I can't figure out what they are! My favorite local shop closed a couple months ago. I have an appointment this afternoon to drop off at a new (to me) shop by my work. Yes, that unfortunately means I am driving this week**. I'm scheduled for a full tune-up. Hopefully she comes out great and we'll have happy fall and winter months ahead of us!
**this should be another post all in itself...between solbiskit and I we have 6 bikes, yet only 2 are fit for daily riding. Another is ok for small jaunts under 2 miles and without load, the other three are in pieces with lots of parts lying around. On the bright side I think it says alot about our relationship to have bike parts surrounding our bed.
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