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I just did one of the things you should never do: change major bicycle components the night before a race. In this case I’ve fitted a new fork (Manitou Drake Super Air 29er) and brakes (Avid Elixir R). Tomorrow morning is the 2010 Tree Farm Relay, so hopefully everything will work out well.
Brakes aren’t completely bedded in yet, but some riding around the neighborhood and parking lot helped that along. The new, taller fork has helped the feel of the bike tremendously, and I suspect the squishyness will make the ride a bit nicer too. I did find a couple small drops of what I believe to be brake fluid on the caliper near the banjo bolt and I’m not certain where they came from, but they have me slightly worried. Hopefully that concern is for naught and none ended up on the pads or rotors.
Now, time for a shower and bed.