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user-inactivated  ·  2826 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: July 27, 2016

How's your shoulder holding up?





kleinbl00  ·  2826 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hurts. Sneezing sucks. Can't sleep on one side. Find weird weaknesses depending on positioning. But transitioned from 4 Aleves and 8 Doans a day to 2 Aleves. Thanks for asking.

Cleaned, tuned and rehabbed the bike. It's fine. Riding it is no prob. Helmet is thoroughly cracked.

Wear your helmets, kids.

user-inactivated  ·  2824 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    Helmet is thoroughly cracked.

It might be worth checking to see if the manufacturer offers a crash replacement program. It is reasonably common for companies to offer a discount on replacing helmets that have absorbed damage.

kleinbl00  ·  2824 days ago  ·  link  ·  

That's a great tip, actually. I didn't think about that. Since I bought the first one from REI outlet, and since I was able to replace it via Amazon for half off retail, I'm not bummed I didn't take advantage of it (Giro apparently will give you 30% off retail price bought directly from them) but I'll certainly remember it for next time!

Thing of it is, I paid $60 for a bike helmet. Which, compared to what I'm used to paying...

user-inactivated  ·  2824 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Ouch. Good to read you're on the mend and making progress. Also, awesome with the bike. Riding a Specialized myself that's lasted me donkey's years. Be a shame if it didn't last you as long.

kleinbl00  ·  2824 days ago  ·  link  ·  

At 30 miles a day the maintenance requirements are extreme. I'm currently inflating the tires daily, and every four days I wash it, clean and lube the chain and adjust the brakes. Crossed 700 miles on that thing this morning.