So lazy/ out of shape

[madscot13]

I'm so lazy these days. I walk to school so that I don't have to ride my bike up hill and then today I finally thought of buying a moped, which was downgraded to a Revpower wheel, which isn't actually on the market. I think I settled for exercising instead. I think

[Melalvai]

Have you considered replacing your chainring (the front gear things) with a smaller set? On Monday I got a smaller "granny gear" and I absolutely love it. I can get up any of my regular hills without breaking a sweat, if I choose.

And, a new chainring is cheaper than a scooter, I'm sure.

[Zen]

Well, look who it is!
You better get to pluggin' up that hill or that box will be the only thing that fits anymore

[madscot13]

actually what I should do is get my bike tuned up. I am considering replacing my drive train. But if I am going to do that I should replace my stem and handlebars. And if I am going to do that I might as well get a new bike. Do I hear Surly?

[F8th637]

I hear a new bike does wonders for motivation.

[madscot13]

Switching my smallest drive train ring would be great. I think I have a 30 now, going smaller would be great. I was biking home tonight with a lot of my pyrex tupperware and I realized how such a small burden slows me down.


ps, I tightened my breaks today! haha I am master of my bike!

[Zen]

ps, I tightened my breaks today! haha I am master of my bike!

I know you weren't an English major but...let me put it this way - did you break in your brakes?
NOW you are the master of your bike!

[madscot13]

no! gads I can't believe myself. this will teach me to proof read. I'm off to bed.

[Melalvai]

actually what I should do is get my bike tuned up. I am considering replacing my drive train. But if I am going to do that I should replace my stem and handlebars. And if I am going to do that I might as well get a new bike. Do I hear Surly?

My bike is 15 years old. As of Monday, I have replaced every component except the frame, fork and stem (and seat post, but that is on order). I probably spent as much over the past two years as if I'd bought a bike, but I have learnt much more than I could have from a new bike. When I do get a new bike, I'll know how to take care of it, and when I take it in to be worked on, I'll be pretty knowledgeable about what they are doing and why. I won't worry that I'm getting ripped off with unnecessary work or parts. And, I've made a few good friends in the bike shop!