Bike Project Updates - 4/29/12

eBaby - Took the first successful longer ride. Eleven miles in under an hour with only minor technical issues. It won't stay in the two lowest rear gears without me holding the shifter level. Should be an easy fix. The good news is that those two low gears make steep hills much easier. The only other issue was my aching back. Apparently the handlebars are just too low. Fortunately I was able to find a high-rise stem for cheap on eBay. It should be here next week.

Twins - So it seems that the twins will be more work than expected. I thought it odd the way that the paint came off in big chips. A little research revealed that they are probably covered in lead paint. Now I have to build a virtual hazmat suit to work on the things. I'll strip off the old paint an cover them with something safer.


Collie - I found a Columbia 10-speed frame and fork on the sidewalk. I don't need another project but I had a columbia when I was a kid so I have a soft spot.

100 Words - Adab

Adab ruled the darkness. They say that in the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king, but that argument falls apart when the sun goes down. Adab moved swiftly and fearlessly through the familiar landscape. The one-eyed man stumbled and fell and was dispatched with a silent stroke of Adab's blade. She tasted his blood and laughed into the night. The travelers found the headless corpse propped up against the tree at the crossroads. Even the dullest among them understood and wished to head the warning. After much discussion they went back the way they came. Wise move.