May 7th, 2018:

	Success!  Felix, my Auto-Mini folding bike, is rolling again!  I 
installed the new caged bearings into the bottom bracket, shortened and 
tensioned the chain, and adjusted the old brakes (which now somehow fit!).  
I gave the cranks a good turn while on the repair stand, and everything 
spun smoothly.

So, I installed the new saddle, cleaned out the seat tube, adjusted 
everything for my height, and took Felix for a test ride.

Verdict?  I *love* this bike!  The 44/14 gearing I went with turned out to 
be perfect, the bike handles like a dream, and is pretty light (being a 
smaller frame).  Once I'm in better shape and get my "bike lungs" [1] 
back, I may use Felix as a commuter.

Once back from my test drive, I installed the PDW Lucky Cat bottle cage 
and King of Ding II bell.  Next step is to install my Bar-ista cup holder 
and handlebar bags.

Once *that* is done, I have to figure out how I'm going to attach the 
pannier rack, then install the new pedals and brake calipers once they 
arrive.

Then... this project will be finished!


References:
[1] "Bike Lungs": I have an issue with my respiratory system that keeps me 
from riding in the cold, or when it's really dusty or smoky (forest fires, 
brush fires, etc).  I'm also dreadfully out of shape, and it takes me a 
couple of weeks of riding to condition myself for longer distances.