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From Big Mountains, Small Towns. by Kelly Iniguez

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Kelly Iniguez replied to a comment by Benjamin Meyerson on Sapinero - Crawford, CO

Ben,

It is a month later, but I thought I'd come back and tell the rest of the story. I took the bike to Troy/LBS. He agreed with your assessment that it is the hub. He further said that they don't usually service hubs, even on the 'big' tune up. I'm not so happy about that one. Troy said if he gives the wheel a spin, and the hub feels bad, then he recommends taking it apart. That's an extra $45.

He pulled the axel out of the hub, cleaned and lubed it, said it doesn't look pitted. I've ridden four consecutive days on the bike since then, and it's been fine. I'm still getting some groaning when I apply pressure after a stop or coasting. Everything works properly though. I'm some concerned about the creak/groan. It's a good thing that I don't have a tour coming up!

So - that's my update - I could have gone with a wheel swap instead of a bike swap, had I been more knowledgeable about bike mechanics.

1 year ago
Keith Adams commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

I'm late to the party but congratulations on getting this one in. Well done!

1 year ago
marilyn swett commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

What a great tour and congrats on finishing strong (despite your little incident!). Where are you going next time??

1 year ago
Kelly Iniguez replied to a comment by marilyn swett on a photo in Vernal, UT - Rangely, CO

I have a two day streak since returning home of being up at 6 and going for an hour walk. So far, my foot doesn't hurt. I'm following that walk up with a body pleasing bike ride. Ten miles is the minimum, I have found.

1 year ago
marilyn swett commented on a photo in Vernal, UT - Rangely, CO

Yeah, I wish! We're just happy that gas has dropped to below $5.00 per gallon.

1 year ago
marilyn swett commented on a photo in Vernal, UT - Rangely, CO

Love your new buddy!

1 year ago
marilyn swett commented on a photo in Vernal, UT - Rangely, CO

What a beautiful picture! I agree with you on getting up before dawn and on the road as the sun is rising to avoid heat later. Even now, I'm an early riser and have seen many pretty sunrises while on our trip.

1 year ago
Rich Frasier commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

Fantastic journal and a fantastic trip! I loved it!!

1 year ago
George Hall commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

Great journal, it's been fun following along. Can't wait to see what you dream up next.

1 year ago
Kelly Iniguez replied to a comment by Gregory Garceau on Meeker - Rifle, CO

Thank you for the compliment - I think Oren is the real age defying person - he is 75! I hope I can still do a fraction of the difficulty when I turn 75.

1 year ago
Gregory Garceau commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

I really enjoyed following your 60th birthday tour in the mountain states. You defy your age.

1 year ago
Mike Ayling commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

Great journal Kelly!

1 year ago
Angela Naef commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

Great to follow along, Thanks for sharing!

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

Good trip! Thanks for the photos!

1 year ago
Scott Anderson commented on Meeker - Rifle, CO

Glad you made it back home safely. Congratulations, super accomplishment!

1 year ago