Bicycle Work

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/80 sec, ISO3200
“Rear Wheel Work” Cedar Park, 2022

I am starting work on Sophie’s rear wheel. My plan is to disassemble the hub, repack the ball bearings, and replace the spokes. It might take a couple of weeks because I will need to order the spokes after I measure them. Also, I’m not sure if I can disassemble the hub without a special tool. We’ll see!

But I am looking forward to having new spokes for the rear, just like the front. After I take care of that, there’s only the bottom bracket that should be serviced, but it doesn’t seem like anything is amiss down there.

Lunchtime Bicycle Ride

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/500 sec, ISO32
“Sophie” Cedar Park, 2021

I have not been riding any of my bicycles lately because I am following a marathon training schedule, so it’s either a run day or a rest day. But today I decided to forego the rest and instead take Sophie out for a leisurely cruise around the neighborhood. It was so grey and gloomy, but nice to get some fresh air!

Bicycle Maintenance

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/16, 2 sec, ISO1600
“Mechanical Stuff” Cedar Park, 2021

I did a little tidying up on Sophie’s chain and derailleur today. I’m amazed at the design of derailleur mechanism. Sophie is almost 50 years old, but most of today’s bicycles still use the same system. Tried and true!

It also looks very cool, IMHO. 😀