My newest bike

My newest bike:

The frame is brand new but old stock 2011 On One Inbred 29er with horizontal swap out and the size is 19.5".  The color is Apple Sauce Green.

I already retired my 2010 Marin Alpine Trail 29er frame and transferred most its parts to the new frame.

By the way, her name is "SStellaR".  She's Single Speed, Steel, & Rigid.  Hence, her name.

Specifications of the components of my new bike:

Brand new:

• Headset:  Tange Technoglide J-2
• Seat clamp:  Forged
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB70

From Marin Alpine 29er:

• Brake: SLX Hydraulic (front only)
• Grips: ESI Silicone
• Handlebar: Stock
• Stem: Truvativ AKA
• Fork: Mosso M3
• Front hub: Dartmoor Vee Two
• Saddle: Seagull
• Seatpost: Stock
• Crank arms: Shimano XT
• Chainring: Niner 32T
• Chain: Shimano IG51
• Cog: Surly 18T
• Spacers: Surly
• Rear hub: Shimano Deore
• Spokes: Stock
• Rims: Alex - stock
• Tires: Kenda Nevegal 29er 2.2

A Mini Pump for my Folding Bike

I just bought a pump dedicated for my folding bike (a Dahon Speed Uno).

It's Zefal Air Profil Micro.  This pump is designed for road bike tires only.  And, I thought it's also good for the smaller tires of a folding bike.

I was looking for a blue color but the available was red only.

(photo from static.bike-components.de)

Hypertensive Cycling Group Philippines

I've been hypertensive for more than 10 years.  And, this is one of the reasons why I went into biking 6 years ago hoping to control my blood pressure.

On Facebook, I found a group called "Hypertensive Cycling Group Philippines".  It's obviously for bikers with hypertension as well as those with other cardiovascular problems.  A member is encouraged to share his health concerns, tips, experiences for the benefit of other members.

If you are a biker who has any cardiovascular problem, you may also join this group at www.facebook.com/groups/hypertensivebikeclub

See you there!

Training for my Baguio ride

More than two (2) weeks from now, I'll attempt to pedal from Novaliches all the way to Baguio City.

As part of my training, I'm going to do tomorrow the Novaliches to Antipolo to Mt. Maarat to Novaliches loop.  This is about 68 kilometers.

My intended route:

Novaliches - Masinag - up to Antipolo via Sumulong Highway - down to Cogeo via Olalia Road - Cabading - up to Mt. Maarat - Timberland - down to C6 - Novaliches.

The distance from Masinag up to Olalia Road via Sumulong Highway is about 7 kilometers; while from Cabading up to Pintong Bocaue 4 kilometers.

If there's extra time, I'd side trip to any of the trails in Mt. Maarat.

Commuting home from work

My Dahon Speed Uno is ready!

It's my coding day; and, I'd be commuting home from work tonight.

My route:  Buendia Ave. - BGC - C5 - Zuzuaregui St. - Commonwealth Ave. - Quirino Ave. - Zabarte Rd. 

Sea Gull Saddle

Last Sunday, I passed by Neopolitan Business Park on my way to Licao-licao trails.

I stopped at the bike parts vendor and looked at his wares.   I saw a Sea Gull saddle and asked for its price.  It's P550 only.  I bargained for one at P500 and put it inside my bag.  A Sea Gull saddle costs P1,300 in a Mall bike shop.

I installed it on my Dahon Speed Uno folding bike.

By the way, the saddles on my other two (2) bikes are Sea Gull as well.

Novaliches to Baguio City

I've planned to pedal all the way from our home in Novaliches up to Baguio City on June 9 to 10, 2015.

I'll use my KHS Alite 150, SS (32 x 17), rigid 69er with 2.1 Maxxis Crossmark tires.  I preferred this over my SS (32 x 18) rigid 29er; as, it has lower gear inches of 49.941 and slimmer tire of 2,1 against 51.556 and 2.2, respectively, of the latter.   Besides, I already used my 29er on my first 2 climbs from Rosario, LU to Baguio in 2011 and 2012.  It's still geared then.

My intended itinerary / routes:

1st day - Leave home by 5:00 am
Novaliches - Quirino Highway - San Rafael, Bulacan - Maharlika Highway - Sta. Rosa, N. E. - La Paz, Tarlac - Manila North Road - Rosales, Pangasinan

2nd day - Leave Rosales by 6:00 am
Rosales, Pangasinan - Rosario, L. U. - Kennon Road - Baguio City.

This morning, I started my training by climbing the Walls in Timberland and to the Blue Zone Trails.  And, I was surprised that I climbed Wall 1 up to Timberland gate with 2 stops only.  I used to do it in 3 stops.

I welcome those who wanted to ride with me all the way or along the way.  Just leave a message.  Thanks.

Folding rides @ Morong, Bataan and Subic Bay FZ

February 7 and 8, 2015, we went to Morong, Bataan to celebrate the birthdays of my daughter and son-in-law.

In the afternoon of February 7, I unloaded and unfolded by Dahon Speed Uno then donned my helmet.  From the resort, I pedalled off to Pawikan Conservation Center, which is just a few kilometers away.

Back at the resort and captured the sunset.  I was almost too late: 

The following day, I left Morong and off to Subic Bay Freeport Zone then back at the resort,

My first 2015 ride

January 4, 2015

Climbed the D' Wall in San Mateo, Rizal.

My Foldie

Meet the newest member of my SS Rigid Family - my Bunso:

A Dahon Single Speed Folding Bike - Speed Uno, with a gearing of 48 x 16.  The published weight is 24 lbs.; but, according to my bathroom scale, it's 20 lbs. only.

I'm a front braker.  As a matter of fact, my two bikes are devoid of rear brakes.  But, ironically, Bunso has coaster brake only.  Later, I'm going to install a front brake just like her older sister, Dahon MU Uno.  Meantime, I'm still learning of how to use the coaster brake.

Welcome to the family, Bunso!

Red Seat Clamp for my Red 3SS 69er

 

I saw a red seat clamp while in a bike shop.  I thought it'd be nice on my red 3SS 69er and bought it.

It's an Anodized Red Aerozine Super Light Seat Clamp Model # XSC1.0 CNC Alloy 7075 with titanium bolt.

 

Licao Loop - 9/16/14

It's a post typhoon "Luis" solo ride.  The loop:  from Nova to Licao terminal via Ygay Road and back to Nova via the Macabud / Pangarap trails.  The distance is about 45 kilometers.

As always, I was late again leaving home a couple of minutes after 8:00 AM.  My plan was to enter Pangarap trails and exit via Tungko trails.  But, the rain fell before I left.  So, I changed my plan - take Ygay Road on the way to and fro Licao terminal.  At Licao, I again changed my plan - take the Macabud / Pangarap trails on my way back home.  The last time I passed Macabud / Pangarap was 4 months ago.

By the way, I bumped into Ato a.k.a. PCTalk at Ygay Road on his way back home.  He also rode solo to Licao terminal.

The downhill portion from Sitio Udiongan to Sitio Quarry is being paved:

The second downhill portion from Sitio Quarry to Selecta is still rutty and now ruttier:

Let's enjoy the trails while they last!