Lots of fettling of my Dave Yates. I noticed that the headset was rough (around about last summer), so I was after replacing it, and I bought some shiny new second-hand lights.
So I stripped the frame down and cleaned it as best I could, given that it needs a new paint job, removed and re-greased the bottom bracket, then cleaned all the crud off the chainset and chainring. That wasn't a job to be taken lightly.
I also replaced the cables and cable outers, fitted the new headset, replaced the bearings in the rear wheel, finally replaced the seat clamp bolt with something more fit for purpose than the M6 nut and bolt I've been using since 2009, added a pump peg so the Zefal sits along the top tube, shinied everything up, and - importantly - fitted some mudguard stickers. I also had to replace the aluminium shims which shim out the seat post and fork crown. This involved purchasing items in aluminium cans.
The Supernova E3 Pro is impressive. The cable out to the rear spoils the looks a bit, but utility trumps aesthetics. The rear light mount required some bodging, most of which is covered by the red reflective tape that I bought at the Shop of Hi-Vis on DP Gupta Road in Delhi. I knew that'd come in useful.
I want to go out to check how much better than my IQ Fly the Supernova is - but it's blowing a hoolie out there.
