After getting back from our trip I added enough miles for that week to total out at just over 200 miles. I've been averaging 30+ miles a day on my Bianchi and working on my touring bike since.
As of a few minutes ago, I have the Habanero rideable and almost ready to tour. After this rebuild, except for the frame and fork, it's virtually a new bike with new rims, spokes, crank, cassette, chain, front derailleurs, handlebar, wrap, brake and shift cables, pedals, and new Avid Shorty Ultimate canti brakes, etc.. What with waiting for parts to arrive, it's taken almost two weeks but it's looking very cool. Raw, brushed Titanium and Red is a killer color combo. I'll post a few pics in a couple of days after I get the rack and fenders on..
Today, I took it to Racers Edge in Boca Raton to have Matt, their mechanic, do a professional tune of the derailleurs and it is now shifting great. I stayed with him to talk about the tune so I could know a bit more as I ride 3,000 miles. Amazingly, they didn't charge me extra to "help!" ;-) Good guys and if you have need of a very professional bike shop in SoFL, check them out!
Tomorrow is the first test ride seeing if something comes loose/needs adjustment. Then I'll bring the Bianchi inside onto my CyclOps trainer for some evening "hill" work.. hahaha, like that's gonna help...
So far, my biggest issue is deciding what to take! After years of touring solo/self supported I am lost when trying to decide what to put in my allowed THREE, up to 30 pounds each, duffel bags! I can't think of enough to fill one much less three! I KNOW! How about a BBQ grill, a Lazy-Boy recliner and a 40" LED TV????
Doug
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