Caleb was operating his stall selling plants at one of the local markets here in Caithness on a very nice Saturday morning. It certainly made a change from the wet and windy February we have had where any riding was mainly confined to commuting or the odd brief ride just to keep the legs spinning.
So after joining Caleb and the family for lunch which took me pretty much a direct route into town, I decided to take a few detours and tracks around the coast on the way back home.
I picked up a few bits and pieces in town but to be honest I could have got the family to take these home as it didn't warrant the cargo bike, but I really just love riding the big Bullitt. It's just a sweet ride and by it's nature there is no pressure to go fast or to race, so if you don't want to high tail it, it's equally at home taking it steady and enjoying it. When I am riding to work then I am steady and trying to go quickly so a weekend ride is cruising and enjoying the scenery. ;)
A really pleasant few hours to spend re exploring some of the dirt tracks and small back roads.
The Bullitt was it's usual reliable, enjoyable self, taking it all in it's stride.
The only issue I have had is with the front disc wheel which is the hub motor. I have had it go out of true slightly and very hard to force back into true. Have to use leverage in small adjustments die to the fact that the hub us attached to the rim by the aluminium disks. These themselves seem to be pop rivetted to the hub and the rim, leaving no mechanical means to adjust the trueing. I will have to fully dismantle and get some very short spokes cut to replace the disks. It will be fine for spring and then in the summer I will sort it.
Jamie
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