I rode again
I know that may be somewhat difficult to believe, but I went out on the 456 again tonight. I did the same route as Sunday but with the added bonus of darkness. I think this was my first proper off-road night ride where I didn’t actually break anything since last winter. I did crash into a tree though so it wasn’t all good.
The 456 was even better to ride tonight. It might benefit from a seatpost with some layback, but for the shortish rides I tend to do on it, it’ll be fine for the moment.
Update: I got back just in time, it’s pouring with rain again now.

January 16th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Splendid :) Hope you’re not too damaged from your tree collision?
January 16th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
It snagged on my uber-wide bars and spun me off. I just about managed to stay upright though which was handy. It was only a few yards from where I crashed into a tree last year and messed up my arm.
January 16th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Hmmm, that stretch of trail is obviously cursed!
January 17th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
I love closing the door just as the rain’s arrive.. usually I open the door as they arrive, though :o