Whew! I just put the finishing touches on my touring bike. E and I installed the fenders, and I put the cleats on my new touring sandals. It also happens to be 30C here today, so I was sweating the whole time we were working on the bike. These things always seem to take longer than they should too...
All told, this bike was a lot more expensive than I was thinking it was going to be. In addition to the bike, I bought front and back panniers (rather, E bought me panniers for Xmas), front and back Tubus racks, a handlebar bag, a new saddle, a new stem, SPD pedals and sandals, and fenders. I still have to buy a frame pump, spare tire, and spare tubes before we leave on tour in a couple of weeks. $$$$$$$
I will admit that the bike is pretty sweet looking, though.
Pictures to come soon.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Where I've Been
I have been enjoying the Canadian summer while it lasts - lots of trips, Relay for Life, soccer, biking, and work are keeping me busy and exhausted. But happy.
Here are my last 3 weekends in 3 pictures:
E and S setting up in T1 for their Half Ironman Triathlon in Calgary
(June 18, 2011)
Toxicology Centre group at the SETAC Prairies meeting in Winnipeg
(June 24, 2011)
Niki and I canoeing on a portaging trip in PA National Park
(July 2 & 3, 2011)
Here are my last 3 weekends in 3 pictures:
E and S setting up in T1 for their Half Ironman Triathlon in Calgary(June 18, 2011)
Toxicology Centre group at the SETAC Prairies meeting in Winnipeg(June 24, 2011)
Niki and I canoeing on a portaging trip in PA National Park(July 2 & 3, 2011)
I am actually looking forward to a laid back weekend at home this weekend!
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