She's a real one.

Was just listening to Ott - Hiraeth thinking this sounds solarpunk af. That might just be me. Anyone make a solarpunk playlist? What songs/music/genres inspire you?

101km for the day! Made the round trip to Picacho Peak and back. Mostly gravel, lots of busted asphalt.

Saddles are still a pain point for me. This was with a new Rockbros foam saddle. I have a somewhat thicker gel Rockbros saddle I need to try next time.

But truly, the worst part was the headwind, in both directions. 😄 It switches direction after noon, some (most?) days here in AZ. Glad I missed the storm on Sunday. I would have walked home.

I've always been impressed with the idea of bittorrent. Would that work for messages, instead of files? Does this exist already?

I just measured my chain stretch for the first time and it exceeded my tools max measurement. So I bought a new SRAM PC830 chain and upon opening the box, discovered the sticky nature of factory grease. Which would be catastrophic for my dusty desert commute! So obviously, that has to come off. I consulted the web and found a brilliant website with charts for various chain lubes. https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/

I ended up following KMC's advice and cleaning the grease off with a light oil (WD-40 was handy). Then a wet lube (I forget the brand; whatever my LBS stocks).

I repair cars for a living, so I'm fairly handy with tools and mechanical things. After years and years with Shimano 3x7 and 2x8 groupsets, my new favorite bike (a pristine Surly Wednesday) came with a 12spd SRAM SX rear derailleur. Even worse 😁 it was so far out of adjustment that it only worked in 4, or 5 speeds maybe.

I've only recently learned to adjust derailleurs and I'm okay with old Shimano stuff. But this SRAM thing. Goodness! I finally dialed it in after 3 hours. At one point, I was fairly certain I broke the shifter, but it's fine.

I know I'm new to 12 speed, but is it really that much harder to dial in? Totally worth it, now that I've had a few rides. But damn.

Anyone have to adjust SRAM parts regularly? Any horror stories?

You know those little shots of creamer they serve at the diner? (Intergalactic House of Pancakes, in this case).

Half-and-halves? Half-and-halfs?

I know it's 5 o'clock somewhere. What about Friday? That would really help today. 😄

Apparently, finding a saddle is my new hobby. I have wide sit bones (160 mm or so), I weigh about 89kg, and stand 194cm. ("healthy" BMI)

The only rideable saddles I own are a Velo Plush Hybrid PU leather and an M/L Ergon ST Gel. Smaller saddles are right out (I have a number of those.)

This is for long days on and off road. My last overnighter left me with tender spots. 🙁