Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Perfect Day for an Overhaul

When I awoke the morning after Christmas, the weather outside was indeed frightfully beautiful...

There would be no going out that day and for several days after. It was a perfect time to do a little PM on my Commuting Bike.

Over the last 6 months, I've ridden that bike to work everyday through all manner of inclement conditions.

It's been rained on, snowed on and covered with road grit.
It's been ridden on roads, dirt, gravel and sidewalks.
It's been ridden through pot holes, mud, 12" of standing water and 2" of icy slush.

Through it all, it has uttered not a word of complaint, but I can tell she's in need of a little TLC.

So it was up in the repair stand...

Cleaning the chain...

Repacking the hubs...

Gentle application of a little elbow grease...

She now shines bright, beautiful, greased, lubes and ready for work to start in the new year...

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