12:26 PM Thursday, <April 3>, <2008>
So, wanted to ride the bike today, even got so far as Pine Grove, but I turned around and took the bus instead. Why? My front tire rubs against my new fender. Not good. Didn't notice it until I pumped up the tires. And then the rubbing started. Not sure how to fix it either. I did wrap the handlebars in tape. That was a lot easier than I thought. Of course, it could all unravel the first time I ride it, so I'll just wait and see. Also need to trim the fender struts a little, so they don't poke my legs when turning. Otherwise, bike looks in good shape. Can't wait to get out there again. Of course, I started working on the bike pretty late last night, so I'm kind of tired now. I did take the el home last night, watched Mad Men on the way, walked by 863 W. Fletcher to check it out, picked up some stuff at Jewel (managed to pick out a ripe avocado, more luck than anything). Did some exercises, used Image Capture to upload photos to the Mac mini, imported to iPhoto on the MacBook to show Tracy. Watched Top Chef, Tracy made guacamole and flank steak. And then I worked on my bike.