Tonight I changed out a few items while drinking some Spätburgunder in my garage. I can't think of a better way to spend a Monday evening.
While taking the Porsche Bike X apart this weekend, I noticed the brake pads were a little worn. So I replaced the front and back pads, black and chrome of course, to match the bike.
I also installed two new SKS Slidecage bottle cages on the top and bottom lower tube. These are German-made lightweight adjustable bottle cages.
Next, I added the Syntace P6 aluminum seat post to the bike frame. I removed the original 2004 shock seat post in favor of a rigid post. This will improve performance as well as looks great.
Tomorrow, I'll be working on the rims and tires. Not an easy task I might add. More tomorrow...
Follow my continuing passion to explore new adventures on Porsche bicycles. I have conquered a Century ride with a Porsche mountain bike, the Death Ride on a Porsche touring bike, the 184.5-mile Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath in 2020, the 370-mile combined C&O/GAP trail in 2021 and the 237-mile Florida Coast to Coast ride in 2022. Now I'm focused on the Maryland and California Coast & Coast adventure!
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