curmugeon | simple things ....

The day before yesterday when I was riding my bike it was less difficult than the day before. I did discover something as I loaded the bike in the truck. Brake adjustments are key, as any little resistance can add to a lot of effort to keep moving...and my rear disk brake was dragging just a bit so I was burning extra calories without knowing it. I will be sure to adjust my brakes and the bike, while easy to ride, will become much easier, especially climbing hills. I sometimes forget that maintenance is vital to keep things running well and how a simple thing, just slightly out of adjustment can have a big impact on how things go.

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