Thanks all -- it really is a fun bike. Sometimes it's just nice not to
change gears and focus on what you can do with what you've got. Kind of
freeing. I'll stick with this gearing for a while and see what happens. I
will probably add a tooth or two to the chainring eventually, but whatever
- it's all good.
Other thoughts:
- I continue to like the inverted Albatross bars. I will add another
layer of leather grip wrap, not because of vibration or soreness, but
because the diameter with 1 layer just feels too small to me.
- Confirmed on my ride yesterday that moving up into the curves on the
inverted Albatross is really comfortable. I didn't do it that often; but,
when I did, just to change things up, or esp. to climb, it felt natural and
provided comfortable leverage when pumping up hills. And it looks cool :)
- The 42mm Continental Contact tires ('basketball tires') are actually
quite nice. This is my first set. Felt reasonably fast, and at ~42lbs
pressure absorbed vibrations, bumps, and wooden bridge irregularities very
well. Noiseless, too.
- The Brooks B17 Imperial (has the central cutout) is such a great
saddle. I have one on my Sam and love it. Just the right amt of support,
enables moving around easily, and just enough give without needing
springs. I really like it over the regular B17 or the Flyer.
Tom
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