I'm very happy to report that this week I've commuted to work on all 3 consecutive days so far. This is an improvement over last week's every other day (MWF) commutes. What changed?
- The Betty is so incredibly comfortable for the commute, that it feels wonderful; being able to go fully upright or lean forward on the Bosco bars feels superb. - My body is getting conditioned... last week I'd get home feeling really tired with my legs sore, but not this week. In fact, on today's morning commute, I was able to ride one gear higher with the same level of perceived effort. I also replaced the Brooks panniers with the gray panniers from Rivendell. My oldest daughter liked how they looked on the Betty better than the others and since my laptop fits acceptably (I don't have to carry it every day, but leave it at work during the work week) I decided to try them again. I had used them for a while two years ago on the Atlantis, but then ended favoring the large Saddlesack. I have to say I really like them on the Betty, but miss the "lightness" of the rolled Brooks panniers when empty. Still, for winter commuting when I have to carry my rain cape, sargeant's sweater, vest, etc. they are very practical. They are staying on for now. Photos of the first two morning commutes this week to get a sense of what my morning commute is like and how the Betty looks with the gray Riv panniers: *http://tinyurl.com/atfks4y* René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
