J
Jeff
Guest
Actually, covers a couple of firsts: First ride of the calendar year
and first ride on the new bike.
The Bike:
Kona Dew Plus with added fenders and rack. Added a flashing rear light
to the rack.
The Ride:
It was a short ride (or two short rides) commuting to and from work.
About 3.5KM each way. The morning ride was at -11C. Ice patches on the
road. Lots of sand. A little snow still on some of the side streets.
I should have worn my toque (wool cap) as my ears got cold. The air was
lovely and crisp.
The ride home was about -4C but very sunny and not much wind. In the
sun, it was fine. Some puddles. Some ice. Lots of sand. Traffic was
a bear.
The Good:
The bike feels great. Much lighter than the previous bike (old Mongoose
MTB). I really hate suspension. I love disk brakes. I love having a
rack (really beats riding with a backpack). Free indoor parking right
next to the parking attendant's booth.
The Bad:
The front fender is rubbing on the tire. I'll have to take it back to
the dealer and get it adjusted.
and first ride on the new bike.
The Bike:
Kona Dew Plus with added fenders and rack. Added a flashing rear light
to the rack.
The Ride:
It was a short ride (or two short rides) commuting to and from work.
About 3.5KM each way. The morning ride was at -11C. Ice patches on the
road. Lots of sand. A little snow still on some of the side streets.
I should have worn my toque (wool cap) as my ears got cold. The air was
lovely and crisp.
The ride home was about -4C but very sunny and not much wind. In the
sun, it was fine. Some puddles. Some ice. Lots of sand. Traffic was
a bear.
The Good:
The bike feels great. Much lighter than the previous bike (old Mongoose
MTB). I really hate suspension. I love disk brakes. I love having a
rack (really beats riding with a backpack). Free indoor parking right
next to the parking attendant's booth.
The Bad:
The front fender is rubbing on the tire. I'll have to take it back to
the dealer and get it adjusted.