The Kid Has Come and Bike Time Has Gone

Congratulations to me!  My second son and future cyclist was born on June 18th!  He is incredibly healthy and incredibly big. I can't wait to get both of the boys on bikes.

But since he has come along, my cycle time has been non-existent.  I've been doing the feeding in the middle of the night thing, much more often than the ride early in the morning thing.  Oh well, it's worth it.

That said, and don't tell my wife I'm telling you this, but in a  couple of weeks she is taking both kids to the in-law's while I stay back and man the fort.  That means...wait for it...a little bike time for me and maybe a little project time too.

I'm thinking about either re-painting my new 29er or simply stripping it and going with a brushed metal look.  I'm also flirting with the idea of getting a new, super light frame, after making some money from selling off parts that came with the bike.

I've been incredibly happy with the bike so far, except that the whole single speed, drop handlebar thing was not for me.  The drops put me way to far in front and the single cog simply would not hold.  Every time I really mashed down, it slipped creating way too many dangerous situations for me while riding.  I threw in the towel, threw on some gears and the original handlebar and it is a much better set up for me.  I have actually been able to get in some miles on it while toting my older son around in his bike trailer.  He loves the trailer and I'm able to squeeze in 8-10 miles, so not so bad for everyone involved.

I'll be sure to keep you all updated on my new little project that will happen in a couple of weeks. Cheers!