Bicycling in Bloomington

Today, I returned to my LBS to get help with the last pump/cage installation. They got longer screws and it worked. I also bought shoes for off-road riding, tube patches, and a lock for my new rack. I spent a lot over the past two days. I don’t check the prices much because I trust the LBS employees to sell me the equipment appropriate for my needs.

I sometimes use my commuting bike for road rides up to about 30 miles. This bike has toe clips and straps, so it’s not ideal for long rides. The off-road shoes can also be used for the road rides on my commuter bike.

The stiff off-road shoes should help reduce injuries to my feet when I fall off the bike like I did two weeks ago.

Tomorrow, the long ride with my daughter. I’ll report in the evening.

Today, I visited my LBS and bought a variety of bike accessories including a new hitch rack and a pump. More about the rack later.

This evening, I decided to move around the various pumps and cages on my three bikes. I have six cages and three pumps. I did not realize how much variety exists with allen sizes, screw lengths, and pump holder shapes.

After about 1.5 hours, I got five moved, changed, and installed. But, it was frustrating trying to get the pump holders installed because it required longer screws than I had. Parts manufacturers should be more consistent. I think the pump holder I couldn’t install is designed for small tubes and my down tube is oversized.

Oh, well. At least I learned something.