Back on the Cruiser!

That's right—it's cruiser season! My commuter is in the hands of a mechanic for the week getting what I refer to as her spring makeover. New chain, all new cables, a healthy cleaning and beautiful, celeste bar tape. Can't wait to zip around town when she's back!

In the meantime, I'm riding the cruiser for the first time in about four months. I forgot how FUN it is, too! Yesterday I rode in my wedges. Today I rode in and snapped a few panda shots along the way—with the college kids on spring break, my commute is mostly free and clear of pedestrians.

Ding ding!

Nothing like ringing in the new season, a full moon and a FRIDAY like a beautiful, warm bike ride! Cheers! 

LGRAB Summer Olympics Pt. 2: Bicycle Maintenance

For my second LGRAB Summer Olympics Pt. 2 "event," I completed some simple bicycle maintenance.

I FINALLY installed a rear light on my Bianchi Milano. Previously, I would clip my superflash on my bag or clothing.

 

This is the Milano, sans rear light. 

This is my oh-so neglected mountain bike, Billie (yes, I keep her in the hallway), which came with a spare rear light and mount.

Mounting the light. 

Voila! I now can cruise safely at night.

While my task was menial, I've been putting it off for weeks. Unfortunately, the internal hub on the Milano requires some much-needed attention from my friendly LBS mechanics that I'm unable to perform at home.

This diagram,  from Sheldon Brown's website, provides only a glimpse into the complexities of an internal hub. Egads!