A Rare, Work-Related Post
I rode the XO-2 to work, today, just to see if I was actually getting slower and slower, or if it has something to do with the gearing/tires on the Raleigh.
Apparently, it is about the bike. I got to work in what I consider to be my normal time (33 minutes), rather than the 38 to 40 minutes I've been riding for the past few weeks. Now, I know 5 minutes doesn't sound like much of a difference, but it's a ~15% increase in riding time.Now, I'm wondering if I've always been this slow on the Raleigh, and just didn't notice it, or if I'm slowing down. I know that I got to work, regularly, in 33 minutes on the Ghetto bike, but it had smaller tires and a higher gear ratio.
I'm thinking that I may have some modifications in store for the Raleigh...
Also at the office, I am working on an Accidental Art Project. I posted up some pictures and details here.
Run over to 52 Card Pickup to see it.
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posted by Jon @ 6:01 PM
6 Comments:
It's probably that you just kick back on the Raleigh. Besides 5 minutes is nothing.
I suppose (devil girl)Brittany wouldn't be appropriate for work huh?Maybe you could give her a bikini.LOL!
I'm sure tires will make a difference, but I wonder if it might be related to the geometry of your bike. If the geometry of your xo-2 frame is similar to your ghetto bike frame, then it's probably the tires. But if the ghetto bike is more compact, I think you are using your bike muscles more efficiently.
those bags are nice!
Meli: I love those Basil bags. They are a bit large for daily commute use, but they are also very easy to mount and remove. So, I use them for occasional needs, such as using one of my recreational bikes for an occasional commute.
Those Basil panniers look fantastic. Very nice.
It's interesting that the bike makes that much difference. I've felt sluggish lately too, but when I get on the Trucker I suddenly feel fast again, my beater is just a bit of a dog.
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