Author: Dave
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New Wheels
New bike parts? Yep. I was fortunate enough to receive a very nice Mavic Crossmax XL ceramic front wheel. (Thanks!) My old wheel started leaving large amounts of aluminum in my brake pads, and the braking surface was getting a little thin. So, new wheel and some new brakes and pads to finish it off.…
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Potenza G009
What do I like buying more than bike parts? Tires. The Accord, having reached 40,000 miles and four year of age, just got some new tires. I decided to go with some Bridgestone Potenza G009 H-rated pseudo-performance tires. Surprisingly, I found these tires cheaper in town than from Tirerack. Mr. Tire, with a buy three…
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Back to Cycling
No more Apple-related posts, back to the bikes. I’ve been riding the Gunnar (past week or so) at Schaeffer, and the M2 at Gambrill State Par earlier today: Schaeffer on Halloween. Earlier today. Pointy rocks and deep leaves are fun. (though no flats) I made a small modification to the Yakima rack on the…