Test Run on the New Mule was Successful and I'm back at the ABVI

Did 23 mile loop around San Fran today and climbed some pretty steep hills with no problem. 

Results of the lower gear retrofit are as follows:

- lost 3 gears at the top end and gained 3 gears at the bottom end

- net result is I can now climb at 2.8 mph at 80 cadence and do 28 mph at 100 cadence

- compared to 5 mph at 80 cadence and 36 mph at 100 cadence before

Bottom line - I can walk up the hills instead of grinding up the hills. 

I had several hardcore gearheads at Huckleberry Bicycles that were really impressed with the "overbuilt" nature of the setup. I just told 'em thank you and winked at the Mule. 

She winked back....

And then farted....

Cleared the store. 

I'm gonna have a shower and go get a beer at O'Douls....

In that order.