But first, ten years under a house was not kind to the tires. They had clearly lived a long life, full of adventure. I stopped by my local bike shop, bought new tires and tubes, and set about learning how to change bicycle tires.
After deflating the tube, it took a bit of muscle work to get the tire off the rim, and I had to use a hammer to get the stem out, but it was only a few minutes work to get down to the bare rims.
Getting the new tires and tubes on was a bit more challenging, but I figured it out. I inflated the tubes using my basketball pump, but the recommended PSI was 100, which the basketball pump can't quite handle.
Later, Rachel and I headed out to Big Scoop, our local old-fashioned ice cream shop. On the way, we stopped by a gas station to finish inflating the tires. Imagine my surprise when the air compressor at Arco couldn't fill the tires to 100 PSI either! It seemed to top out at about 65. I guess I'll have to pick up a bicycle pump.
2 comments:
ABEL!!
You rock my freaking face off! Yes! This was the best surprise ever when I opened my email today. I must admit, I read it all in one fell swoop. You are the coolest brother ever. I'm totally, completely, in every way possible, (hmmm...maybe....) living vicariously through you on this one. Yes, that does imply a little jelousy, so what? ;) I can't wait to see you ridin' this baby around town!
Love you and Rachel heaps, and I can't wait to see you guys again!
Hannah
Thanks, Hannah! You are definitely one of my top two all-time favorite sisters! I think about you sometimes when I'm working on this project, as you're such a bicycle lover. We can't wait to see you guys again too. You guys hurry up and get Managua whipped into shape, and then come home!
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