Good Luck to both of you!
May you live happily on two wheels :)
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Bike Check: Maple's Custom Ave Maldea Track
Finally, here's Maple's labor of love, an impeccably built up Ave Maldea custom frameset. We can't expect anything less from the husband and wife team of Lawrence and Maple, can we? Enjoy after the break.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Bike Check: Ahrleth's Cinelli MASH Bolt
Here's another Bolt for you guys. Clean and sweet build by Ahrleth. Mabilis yan koya! ;-)
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Best Bike.
"The best bike is the one you always ride."
Says who? well I don't know but, yes it is true.
That is my first "fixie" bike, on the image above.
Yes, it is a conversion. I got it for a mere Php3,000.
It was a road bike then. I removed the gears, brakes, cables etc etc etc.
What was left was a basic bike. I do not know how to get "fixie" parts.
It was 2010 and Manila Fixed Gear was just starting.
I ran suicide hubs, which I do not know why they call it suicide hubs,
till I red it at some online forums. The collective was under construction,
and the spot to hang out was Commune in Perea street.
At first I never have foot straps or toe clips.
"are you sure about this?"
It was fun cycling around the Makati area at night to Global city or to everwhere,
with no intentions of going to a certain place/point, but just
pedaling, traveling, coasting (yes coasting), enjoying.
You see, it's not about "you should have this parts together with this parts"
There are no rule/s, NJS doesn't care about my/your build. Its my build,
I'll build it the way I want.
Eddy never told us to use only this, for that components/gruppo.
Your bike doesn't cry when you mix Japanese with Italian or
with some fine hand crafted
steel bike that is/was made with passion rather than the supply/demand.
I used that conversion during my stint as a bike courier via PEDALA.
Never gave me a headache or a flat tire or a loose BB while making my way thru the
major highways to deliver these TVC to major TV stations.
It never let me down.
The only rule here my bike friends, is to just pedal happy.
I'm happy, you're happy, we're all happy, our bikes are happy!
Corny?
I'd rather be corny than a hypocrite.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Bike Check: Aaron's Cinelli MASH Bolt
We've seen this build around. Some of us have even tried riding it, so it's about time we get to know what's in it.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
Nothing Fancy, Just Quick And Easy
Columbus Cromor tubeset with Dedacciai round fork blades and chainstays
Investment cast lugs and track fork crown
Custom track ends with stainless steel facings
540 top tube
525 seat tube
76 degree head tube angle
75 degree seat tube angle
46mm bottom bracket drop
385 chainstay
20mm fork rake
This frame set was custom built for Kiko Escora by Ave Maldea
Monday, October 29, 2012
Stolen Bike!
Stolen/Snatched bike of Nico Bernardo.
According to him he was attacked by an unidentified man near The Collective around 2am. The man punched him, took his bike plus his cycling cap and took off.
The incident was reported to the police.
This is japan!
Keirin/Women cyclist ready to ride after passing Pro Exam.
Read more of that here.
They take track racing seriously in Japan.
Photo by Kengo Hiyoshi.
Comfort Blue
Nice hue on this C'Dale.
Much like the skies today on a Sunny and a bit cool Metro Manila.
Photo by Brenton Salo
Monday, October 22, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Halsema Highway
Also known as the Mountain Trail or Baguio - Bontoc Road.
It stretches from Baguio City to Bontoc Mountain Province.
Also the Highest Altitude Highway in the Philippines.
Dreaming of riding this one day.
It stretches from Baguio City to Bontoc Mountain Province.
Also the Highest Altitude Highway in the Philippines.
Dreaming of riding this one day.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
Tora Bike Check
FRAME: Made in Manila by Ave Maldea
FORK: Giant
STEM: Cinelli Pista (80mm)
BARS: Cinelli Pista (40cm)
BAR TAPE: Cinelli Volee
HEADSET: Cane Creek (OS)
SADDLE: San Marco CONCOR
CRANKSET: SRAM Omnium 165 (48T)
COG: Standard (14T)
HUBS: Novatecj
RIMS: Stars (32H)
PEDALS: Cult flatform pedals
STRAPS: Reload
TIRES: Continental Gatorskin (700c X 23c)
Nice Build WHAM!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Adios Lagarista
Sold this baby yesterday on impulse beacause i needed more space in my studio. Realized now that i let it go for too low. It's all good tho because i know it's going to be in good hands, plus, i'm getting a new frame set from Ave this Sunday! =D
Monday, August 6, 2012
Wet Packs
Sunday Wet Ride 080512 from Leo Diño on Vimeo.
I guess the never ending rain here in Manila can't stop these guys form having fun riding in the rain. Jay, Leo, Mai and Wham: certified ride addicts!
Kainggit.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Bike Check: Cinelli MASH Histogram
Cinelli MASH Histogram - 53
Deda Crononero Low Rider bars (cut) - 38
Thomson X2 stem - 90
Selle San Marco Squadra saddle
Thomson Elite seatpost - 31.6
Sugino Messenger crankset - 170
Sram Red Power Glide chainring (blacked out) - 54t
EAI cog - 15t
Aerospoke rear wheel - 700c
Chub front hub - 32h
Stars 50mm front rim - 700c
Vitorria Rubino Pro Tech rear tire - 28c
Continental Gran Prix front tire - 22c
MKS Sylvan Lite pedals
MKS clips - medium
Cadence straps
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
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