New Bike Days!

My tread arrived yesterday and showed me just how much I have to learn.

I spent about four and a half hours in the shop, mostly waiting for the mechanics to answer questions or observing as they made adjustments. When left to my own devices, I checked the Big Blue Book, installed my saddle (an older WTB Speed She, removed from a bike I sold after realizing that it was Way Too Big), and pedals (Forté Campus). I'm going in again this afternoon to get some shoes and a new lock, install a rack, and bring home Ka-Zam Gigantor (who is currently languishing in the window with my trailer).

I've just realized that the Tread, with the stealth black paint and citrus (not quite yellow, not quite green, definitely neon) accents, is something of a BatBike. I'll have to cut some reflective stickers in appropriate shapes. And perhaps make some costumery to match....... And just like that, I can hardly think about writing anymore.

Pictures coming, I swear. But I have to do laundry and get groceries while I have time. Birthday is Saturday and I get an extra two (!!!!) days off, but I'm not counting on being responsible for anything at that time.