Today was overcast and just in the 50s. I lacked the ummpf to overcome stasis. I drove into the bean and hung for the day.
Tourons and weekenders ride on their free time away from work. Their window is small. For them there might not be another choice.
Me? meh. I just rested. My shoulder hurts but appears to have the same mobility. Disturbing tonight was holding binoculars to my eyes with both arms. My shoulder broke down such that I had to cheat to keep them to my eyes. I can not lift a quart bottle of water to my lips to drink. But that has been the norm.
My Monarch shock was serviced. Scott said that all the replaceable parts were fine because I don’t ride hard enough to heat the oil which breaks down the seals. Only ridden by a little ol man on his way around the country.
Alex is an engineer working on bikes at the bean. He engineered a study on tires and rims. I am running Ibis 741 rims, the 41 is mm outside to outside measurement. I am running an Ardent 2.4 on them. The wide rim changes the tire profile which does not locate the cornering knobs optimally. He said that the 2.5 Minnion DHF is what is needed for my rim size as the cornering lugs present a squarer profile when mounted on my wide rims. I have built a bike for enduro racing and I just ride All mountain: I have an overbuilt bike for my riding. Adding the DHF will allow more aggressive cornering.
Tomorrow’s forecast is for sunny and 68, Thurs is 74 degrees. Good days to ride.
I ordered FiveTen FreeriderPro that have arrived at Fat Tire, I’ll pick them up post ride tomorrow. These shoes have built in toe protection and the sole material is better to grip the pins on the pedals.
Bedtime.