Took my creaky bike out on a ride this morning. My bike is a Giant Sedona. Something of a hybrid creature – Schroeder valve in front & Presta in back. The 2 lowest gears actually have the same number of teeth. It’s a fine commuter bike, but it kinda sucks as a tri bike. It creaks when I pedal, which I hadn’t noticed before. The shifter for the crank needs adjustment – only the middle gear is accessible. Ok, it needs a tune-up. But, if I’m going to get a new bike, then fixing up this one is wasted effort.
The picture above isn’t really my bike, but it seems to be a cousin. Including the fenders, rear rack, mishmash of reflective stickers & odd handlebars. But mine has a bell (thanks Ty & Kian:) ) and a Kryptonite lock holder. I’m looking forward to getting a “real” bike
Nice day – cool but not rainy. Ten mile loop from home down Rood Bridge Rd to Farmington Rd and back up Hillsboro Hwy & Minter Bridge Rd at 13.8 mi/hr. Farmland smells of decomposing vegetation – sometimes nice & sweet. Sometimes just stinky. Pretty tired by the end.
by Dena, on February 8 2010 @ 3:19 am
Sounds like you have a bit of a Frankenstein bike. Sweet ride!