building my bike

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my body build is similar to a penguin LOL

Actually, I'm still playing with the position of the seat, forward, higher, back...

Went out on another fun easy ride. Well... my leg is not there after 7 or so year hiatus. Tried to climb a hill on 39 chainring and 23 cog. Had to stop and get off my bike. How embarassing only 400 feet of climb on short 10 mile ride.

the good thing I found today is that this bike fits me well. I could climb and my body mechanic felt like years ago. I didn't feel the frame holding me back. It felt like it was doing what it was told underneath me like my litespeed.

Today managed to hit over 30MPH (45Km/hr). Felt like it held its line very cleanly. Very stable. but still nimble. Didn't feel back heavy or front heavy. those new old stock of ultegra brake shoe has to go. Poor braking!!!

Did drop my chain once when I tried to draft a car going downhill some more adjustments needed.

And my back is holding while riding so this is good. Still can't get into my old "aero" style position though. Hands holding on the hood and my forarm resting on the top of the drop bar. I think it will come back.

Things are looking up.

second bike frame is nowhere to be seen...

Smilingcat