Shirley gets her nails done

I haven't ridden Shirley very much since the Alaska / Whitehorse trip and was unsure about her health since then. After a test ride and a quick gander at her chain and cogs, it was clear that the end was near. She was certainly rideable but there was a lot of wear and the chain was very stretched.

I bit the bullet and tracked down a new set of teeth. On short notice, it wasn't easy finding 9 spd. parts but since I live in the land of bike shops, it was possible, although I had to drive to Port Coquitlam "Caps Bike Shop" for the insanely small "Granny Gear"

I also got new Schwable Marathon tires in the 700 by 32 size. I love new tires. A good investment. I also replaced the front derailleur cable as it was a bit damaged.

A flat free zone will be dialled in with these tough guys.

Cheaper than the "Marathon Plus" which I am replacing, but should be the cat's ass on this little spin.

"This looks nothing like my poo box..."

9 spd, 110 mm BCD is old school apparently...This purchase (MEC and Caps Bikes) was under $250.00 

I didn't really feel like spending $1200.00 on a whole new crank. Bike parts are such a rip off. Anyway, this should last a while as I have 4 other bikes to ride after this HWC trip.

11/34 Shimano cassette

Can climb an 18 percent with 4 cases of 24 

Or with HWC after a big lunch stop during a headwind

Kizz is clearly excited about Shirley's upgrades.