Bike Doctor

The ride was taken in today for some maintenance and cleaning. She’s getting a new derailleur for sure. Jason had an epiphany that maybe a MTB component would hold up better for me. It’s not like I’m lying her down on the right side, but still, an awful lot of vibrations, dirt, dust, and just all around muck.

My replacement tires finally arrived. TRUST ME, NEVER NEVER NEVER, SKIMP on a pair of good tires. After I met the “Potrait of the LBX” guys and claimed no flats in 5000km I kicked myself in the a$$ REALLY HARD! Our first day in Qinghai, I got 3 flats in 10 minutes – in the rain…in the city. NO MORE. I swear to …

Bike

Soma Saga 54″ Frame/Fork
Octalink 170 Crankset
Deore XT 11-34 Cassette
Dura Ace Bar End Shifters
Kool Stop Brakepads
Origin 8 Canti Brakes
Front and Rear Surly Racks
Ortlieb Front and Rear Waterproof Plus Panniers
Double Kickstand
Diore XT Front and Rear Hubs
BB Shimano ES25 Crankset
Shimano SLX Front Derailleur
Shimano HG73 Chain
Alex 36 hole Rims
Maxxis Detonator 1.5 Tires
Continental Tubes
Oval M200 Stem
Deda Grip
Nitto Randonneur Bars
Jagwire Cable
Neco Headset

Saga arrived in Shanghai

So it seems that the Saga has gained some popularity, not to mention that some of my friends have become very interested in this bike because of their generosity. I was expecting to get the frame shipped to me while I was in the States, but they were behind orders for 54 frames. I’m still in the States, preparing to return and just got notice of the arrival of my frame to my home in Shanghai.

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