Well the weather sucks this weekend, as it always does the weekend of Clarkson's graduation... and I'm feeling crappy and bad because I haven't been on my bike in 2 days (all weather related).

So I decided to take the day and at least spend some quality time with my bike, and did some drivetrain maintenance. It was due anyway - my chain, which has about 2,500 miles on it, started to show signs of wear and was slipping pretty bad.

Started off my removing the wheels and the old chain, then giving the whole bike a bath. Washed down the frame and fork, degreased the derailleurs, pedals, and crankset. Then cleaned the wheels and degreased the rear cassette.

Finished up by installing a new SRAM PC971 9 speed chain, and a fresh application of chain lube.

So, even though I can't ride today - it should be nice and smooth when the weather clears up.

Next big bike project will be to replace the rear cassette, which took some damage back when I was learning to ride; and shortly thereafter the crankset, for the same reason.