We finally had a jolt of warm weather for the first couple days this week. I fiddled a bit with the 1948 Raleigh's seat position, raising it a bit to a position that I like better.
This bike is a pleasant rider, though it certainly feels more like a utility/commuter bike than a sporty bike. The chain case, dynohub, and various accessories make this a fairly heavy bike. It helps to lower the gearing by installing a 22-tooth rear cog. That is the maximum that will comfortably fit inside the chain case. I've tried 24-tooth cogs in chain cases in the past, but they never fit very well, at least not well enough to keep the chain from rubbing.
I may add a somewhat bigger bag-mount LED light for safety reasons. The incandescent tail light works, and I do have an LED bag light already, but it seems like drivers today are very distracted (or aggressive). A larger bag light might give a little more indication I'm a slow-moving vehicle near the side of the road.
The leaves are really starting to appear now. It's good to see a return to warmer weather.
Glad that nicer weather has returned, so we can see the bikes in action!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your typical ride in length/distance?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes in length, after work, depending on weather and how much daylight I have.
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