Originally Posted by rustystrings61

I got up early enough to replace the cracked-looking Michelin front tire with a 23mm Gatorskin I got with the Cannondale, did a neighborhood loop that convinced me to raise my saddle a bit, then set out on a longer jaunt.

I like this bike a lot so far - it feels nimble and light, it has great no-hands stability, it feels good while descending, etc. Riding it today reminded me of riding the late ‘90s Bianchi Alloro I rode when the local bike club was a going concern.

When I got home I put the other Gatorskin on the back wheel. I think I want to gently tighten the rear hub adjustment a tiny bit, and then all should be well.

I’m now at 23.3 km, with a price breakdown of -

$50 - purchase price
$5 - used 39T chainring
$4 - bar tape purchased c.2006
$10 - used tires
$12 - brake and gear wires

$81 so far!