Thursday, April 22, 2021

Replacing the rear tire on the Cannondale 6/13...


Wore through the rear tire tread on the bike (Continental Gatorskins, 23 mm width).

The front is still OK so will replace the rear only at this time.
I have this Continental Grand Prix 4season in 25 mm width.
25 mm is a better width for general riding (more tread, more air volume, more grip/comfort without much increase in rolling resistance).


Installation instructions in multiple languages on both sides of the paper!

English portion...

Most of it is warnings!

 Actual instruction portion...

Removed the old tire

Installed the new one.  Takes about 10 minutes...


Thursday, April 15, 2021 -- Marina Del Rey







 

Monday, April 19, 2021

Standup Desks for Elementary School Kids -- Part 2

Four more broken ones to fix.


Drilled a second location for a screw and nut on the plastic feet.

Bought some stainless hardware at the local hardware store (#6 x 3/4").  The first washer on the right is from aircraft and is made of aluminum.  It's rather thick and has a taper on one side.
With the tapered screw head, it's a good combination.


Added felt pads on the bottom of the plastic feet also.

 

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 -- Manhattan Beach Pier - Cool... (low 60s) -- More and more electric bikes...

Both are electric...

Not so many people at the beach.  The parking lots nearest to the pier are 1/2 empty...

The three parked bikes in this picture are also electric...