I took her out for a spin today just to remind myself how to ride the Crank Brothers, I haven't been on my mountain bike (same cleat system) in ages. This bike does not have as good of components as my primary bike but the shifting was relatively good. Not as crisp but good enough.

I do have one problem with the front wheel rubbing. I just put the wheel from my Cannondale on it for now, I need to take it to the shop to have it checked out. I didn't notice when I test rode it since the shop is on a busy highway and I couldn't hear the rubbing noise.

I am not going to do the Basil Panniers at this time. My main reason is I hate not being able to see what I am getting and no bike shops have them here. I bought a rack and the Novara Daisy Rear Rack at REI today. The rack is pretty slick but once I loaded it my bike is HEAVY!!! I am a bit nervous about tomorrow's commute with a load.