tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874457627536192432024-02-19T06:10:36.823+03:00i.am.juan.d.bikerI am a Mountain Biker, The World is My Playground...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-84364383098759905202014-02-05T16:52:00.001+03:002014-02-05T16:55:45.163+03:00Long Time No Post.Oh crap.. it's been 3 months since my last post..<br />
Reasons:<br />
* We have been very busy moving to a new accommodation (moved 2x since November, 2013)<br />
* Been a Busy father<br />
* My Giant Escape's Front Tyre was busted, replacement is not available<br />
* Too much laziness (to Post or to Ride)... I guess?????<br />
* Busy with Planning & Organizing 2 races...<br />
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Anyways, since November 2013, we had organized 2 major races already (which is part of a 3 race series for mountain bikers - I'll gonna post it Later)..<br />
another race is coming up sometime on March. details to be revealed soon..<br />
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meanwhile, late this January 2014, I had started another Project....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2011 Trek Marlin (Stock Parts w/ Upgraded Stem & Handle Bar) & 2011 Trek Rig (Frame only w/ Chris King Headset)</td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a>I have been planning for a MUCH MORE TRAIL worthy bike project, a 29'er Single Speed, which might start on July 2014, but suddenly, these Babies became available much earlier. (not to mention the irresistible deals I've got from their previous owners.<br />
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<b>2011 Trek Marlin Spec</b>s (<a href="http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2011&brand=Trek&model=Marlin#.UvI-9WKSySo" target="_blank">according to Bikepedia.com</a>)<br />
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Bicycle Type - <b>Mountain bike, front suspension</b><br />
Weight - <b>Unspecified</b><br />
Sizes<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> - <b>15.5", 17.5", 19", 21", 23" </b><br />
Colors - <b>Matte Vintage Gray/Titanite Black</b><br />
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Frame & Fork<br />
Frame Construction - <b>TIG-welded</b><br />
Frame Tubing Material - <b>Alloy</b><br />
Fork Brand & Model - <b>SR Suntour SF11 XCT V3, 100mm travel</b><br />
Fork Material - <b>Single</b><br />
Rear Shock - <b>Not applicable</b><br />
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Components<br />
Component Group - <b>Mountain Mix</b><br />
Brakeset - <b>Tektro Novela</b><br />
Shift Levers - <b>SRAM X.4</b><br />
Front Derailleur - <b>Shimano Altus</b><br />
Rear Derailleur<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>- <b>SRAM X.4</b><br />
Crankset - <b>Shimano Altus, 22/32/42T</b><br />
Pedals - <b>Wellgo ATB</b><br />
Bottom Bracket - <b>Unspecified (seems like a Square Taper)</b><br />
BB Shell Width - <b>Unspecified</b><br />
Rear Cogs - <b>8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth</b><br />
Chain - <b>Unspecified</b><br />
Seatpost - <b>Bontrager SSR, 27.2mm diameter</b><br />
Saddle - <b>Bontrager Evoke 1</b><br />
Handlebar - <b>Bontrager Approved Big Sweep</b><br />
Handlebar Extensions - <b>Not included</b><br />
Handlebar Stem - <b>Bontager Approved</b><br />
Headset - <b>1 1/8" threadless Semi integrated</b><br />
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Wheels<br />
Front Hub - <b>Formula DC20</b><br />
Rear Hub - <b>Shimano M475</b><br />
Rims - <b>Bontrager Ranger Disc, 32-hole</b><br />
Tires - <b>29 x 2.1" Bontrager 29-2</b><br />
Spoke Brand - <b>Unspecified</b><br />
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Previous Owner: <b>Louie Sevilla of PMTB-Qatar</b><br />
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<b>2011 Trek RIG Specs</b> (<a href="http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2011&brand=Trek&model=Rig#.UvJAamKSySo" target="_blank">according to Bikepedia.com</a>)<br />
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Bicycle Type - <b>Mountain bike, front suspension</b><br />
Weight - <b>Unspecified</b><br />
Size - <b>17.5"</b><br />
Colors - <b>Matte Midnight Teal / Earl Gray</b><br />
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Frame<br />
Frame Construction - <b>TIG-welded</b><br />
Frame Tubing Material - <b>Alloy</b><br />
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Previous Owner:<br />
1st Owner - <b>Unknown </b><br />
2nd Owner - <b>Pio Tuzon of PMTB-Qatar</b><br />
3rd Owner - <b>Francis Atienza of PMTB-Qatar</b><br />
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I will be posting more pics of the 2 bikes later :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-38095744168238965852013-09-21T16:20:00.001+03:002013-09-21T16:20:19.081+03:00City Riding: Aspire Bike lane with a TwistSeptember 06, 2013.. After two consecutive early morning Trail Rides, (<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/08/lusail-desert-trail-we-ate-dirt-for.html" target="_blank">Lusail Dirt Trail</a> & <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/09/breakfast-unity-ride-at-mesaieed-for-a-cause.html" target="_blank">Breakfast Unity Ride @ Mesaieed</a>) Team Rest Boys (TRB) decided to do an Urban Mountainbike Ride (with a Twist)<br />
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Our Route: Al Ahli Hospital (Bin Omran) to Aspire Park (Al Waab) and back to Al Ahli Hospital (Bin Omran) with lots of Out of Way side trips.<br />
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Unlucky me, I forgot to bring my Compact Camera..<br />
Luckily, my pre-historic and Near Extinct Nokia C7-00 is still around to take decent photos to document the ride. (8mp with Fixed Focus lens - sometimes, Nokia is really Nuts in making their Phone)<br />
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It's friday, so we have been expecting an 'Almost' Car-less morning (City Riding in Doha, Qatar will be <b>Less Fatal</b> during the early Hours of Weekend Fridays).<br />
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Total Distance Covered: 37.5 kilometers<br />
Total Time: 3 hours and 37 minutes.<br />
Cast: John B., Ferdie, Vince, Larni, Nelson, Pio, Glen & Gumer<br />
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Thanks for viewing, Until Next Time.<br />
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More 'My Ride' Entries:<br />
<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/09/breakfast-unity-ride-at-mesaieed-for-a-cause.html" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">Breakfast Unity Ride @ Mesaieed</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/08/lusail-desert-trail-we-ate-dirt-for.html" target="_blank">Early Morning Lusail Desert Trail</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/doha-loop-my-first-ride-in-2013-in-solo.html" target="_blank">50 kms Solo Long Ride - Doha Loop</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/giant-escapes-solo-night-ride-in-aspire.html" target="_blank">Solo Night Ride - Aspire Bike lane</a><br />
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Fun Ride For Charity</div>
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On the 30th of August, 2013, the combined group of Filipino Cyclist here in Doha, Qatar promoted an Early Morning Synchronized Ride for a Cause (for the benefits of the Typhoon Victims in our Home Country)<br />
with the theme: "Bagong Umaga, Bagong Pag asa sa mga Nasalanta" (Dawn of a New Day, A New Hope for the Storm Victims) a Breakfast Unity Ride @ Mesaieed...<br />
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Organized by the Facebook groups: PMTB.ME-Qatar, PinoyRoadiesQatar, Pinoy29'ers, Al Ahli Boys & Girls & Mga Pinoy Siklista sa Qatar, Mesaieed Cockroach Riders (Trail Masters)<br />
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With the Strong Support of Mr. Farhan Al Sayed, Balitang Q and Gulf-times.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roadies Route: From Doha Airport Bike lane to Mesaieed Industrial City Cricket Field<br />
MTB's Route: Old Mesaieed Road Trails (Mesaieed to Wakkra Old Road)</td></tr>
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Starting with the Pinoy Roadies group who rode around 37.5kms from Doha to Mesaieed Industrial City</div>
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Our Menu: Hard Boiled Eggs, Empanada and Pinoy Pandesal</div>
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In the end, we managed to Unite 50 Filipino Cyclits for a common cause of helping our brothers and sisters in our home country devastated by Flood and the Typhoon. </div>
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More 'My Ride' Entries:</div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/08/lusail-desert-trail-we-ate-dirt-for.html" target="_blank">Early Morning Lusail Desert Trail</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/doha-loop-my-first-ride-in-2013-in-solo.html" target="_blank">50 kms Solo Long Ride - Doha Loop</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/giant-escapes-solo-night-ride-in-aspire.html" target="_blank">Solo Night Ride - Aspire Bike lane</a></div>
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The Dirty Dozen of Manila Fixed Gear conquered Sierra Madre.</div>
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"All we just want for our scene is to show that fixed gear is no joke and to be respected by other type/form of bike/bikers. I think with this, we gained it!" by: Chuck Ronquillo<br />
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Directors & DOPs<br />
Chuck Ronquillo<br />
Marvi de Guzman<br />
Aris Magayanes<br />
Ian Celis<br />
Cast<br />
Joselito "Mang Toto" Coronel<br />
Kiko "Manila Animal" Escora<br />
Chuck Ronquillo<br />
Wham be Nimble<br />
Leo Dino<br />
Aaron Pugal<br />
Maylan Calle<br />
Vincent "Sok" Palisoc<br />
Yadu Salvacion<br />
Kalki Salvacion<br />
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TRYON Marketing<br />
Canon Phil.<br />
Manila Fixed Gear<br />
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Team Manila<br />
Daily Grind<br />
Solar Sports Desk<br />
Clavel<br />
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Yadu<br />
Enemy<br />
Raven Cycles<br />
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TheDirtyDozen<br />
Cherryblocks<br />
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Nomad's Adventure Shop<br />
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Abnormal<br />
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Finally, after few month of hibernation, I finally joined a trail ride and got the chance to use my Giant Escape Custom built Hybrid Single Speed Cyclocross Bike on the trails. (yep, it was already tested to endure the pains of trail riding and having to carry a 100kg biker.. it's me by the way.</div>
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Friday, August 23, 2013.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My trusted Customized Built Giant Escape Hybrid turned into Single Speed Cyclo Cross<br />On her maiden Long Trail ride in Qatar. (Single Speed 38T x 18T gearing; 700c x 35c Continental Cyclocross tires.)</td></tr>
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In such a very short notice of a 'get together' ride invitation on our Facebook Group Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pinoymtbiker.ME/" target="_blank">PMTB.ME - Pinoymtbiker Middle East</a>, 18 Pinoy Mountainbikers (including me off course) showed up that day. Luckily for us, the climate is good at that time. Not so hot, Not so humid with some Not to strong headwind cooling us while pedaling.</div>
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August is one of the Hottest month of the year here in Qatar. But it didn't stop us to do what we love to do... Mountain Biking...</div>
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To do it and still enjoy doing it, we need to get up very early. </div>
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On this very day, I actually woke up at 3:00 in the morning. </div>
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I fetched a new bike buddy near my place at around 3:30 am. </div>
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The first meet up with the group was 4:00 in the morning at the Al Ahli Hospital in Bin Omran. </div>
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At 4:30 am, we left the 1st meeting place and drove our car up to the Losail International Circuit in Al Dayyen Municipality. </div>
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We officially started our ride at around 5:30 am.</div>
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(Unlucky for me, I forgot to bring my Canon Digital Camera)</div>
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It was around 5:40 am by the time I took this photo. The sun is already high and it feels like it is nearing noon time already (sunrise during the summer months here in the middle east usually falls on the 4:00 to 4:30 in the morning. and sun sets at around 6:30 to 7:00 in the evening)</div>
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Sometimes, I hate being the Photographer on the ride. You have to get there first, wait for them to arrive, take their photos in a good angle, and be left behind all by yourself... arghhhh</div>
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His bike was actually imported from the Philippines. some riders here in Qatar (including me) prefers to buy stuffs either online or we bring it here in Qatar from our own country. We can actually buy our Bikes and Stuff in the Philippines at a fraction of a cost of the bike being sold here.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Friend Alvin on his Kinesis A650 All Mountain Rig (I have the same bike also when I was in the Philippines)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">1st Re-Group and Headcount (around 7~8 kilometers from the start, just before the long chicken wire fence ends)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Group Photo - without me. Oh, I really hate this job.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">At Least I have my own Selfie photo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">We just follow the Tire Tracks (just feeling lucky)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Our bike master and bunch of new bike buddies</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Our Target: Woqod Petrol Station...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Small Rocky Road</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Destination Reached at Woqod Petrol Station at Al Dayyen Municipality<br />(9.97 kilometers at 6:30 in the morning) - other guys went on the convenience store for some refreshments</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Did somebody called '999' for an ambulance?</td></tr>
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At this point, we Backtracked to our meet up point..</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back tracking for another 9 kilometers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">They're coming</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">A bike buddy on his Yeti</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">The Bikemaster on his Cube Rig</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My 1st Bike Buddy on his Custom built Niner Air 9 hardtail</td></tr>
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Meet my very first Bike Buddy here in Qatar. We first met in pinoymtbiker.org forum and have our common friends and bike buddies back in the Philippines. </div>
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Climbing the one of the steepest uphill of the trail.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading Back to the Circuit.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Last Buddy on the Road.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">And now I have turned myself into a Sweeper.</td></tr>
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Along the way, we met our other bike cousins on their Road bike.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Some of the Pinoy Roadies doing their weekly Roadbike Ride</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">I've been lucky to join this group photo, but the one who took the photograph was unlucky</td></tr>
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We finished the 19.6 km ride after almost 2 hours @ 7:26 in the morning.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-50505364122436277042013-06-11T16:41:00.001+03:002013-06-11T16:41:47.435+03:00Back to the Saddle Solo Ride - 25.9km loop<div style="text-align: center;">
After a very long time, I am back to the saddle again.</div>
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Here is my ride last night</div>
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I started around 7:00 in the evening, with no route in mind, i had planned around 10 to 15 kms only, but finished with around 25.9~26.34 kms (some little conflict with my Cyclocomputer and GPS based tracker)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Giant Escape 1 SS CX Commuter Hybrid bike with Qatar's Tallest tower (Khalifa "the Torch" Tower)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It registered 26.34 kms total on my Cateye Commuter. <br />Blurred photo showing time @ 8:30 pm with Temperature of 34 deg C</td></tr>
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Oh crap.. I forgot to bring my Canon IXY Pocket Camera. I had used my Phone Camera instead.</div>
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Pardon me for my blurred pictures.</div>
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(tracking courtesy of sports tracker apps on my Nokia C7 smartphone)</div>
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<b>Total Tracked distance</b> for Cycling here in Qatar so far (from January 01, 2012 to Present) - <b>757.6 kms</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-40281117190754016632013-05-18T12:37:00.001+03:002013-05-18T12:37:42.419+03:00New Brake Upgrade for my Giant Escape (from TEKTRO to AVID)Finally, I have found my spare time to change and upgrade the current brake system of my customized Giant Escape 1 Hybrid Commuter Single Speed rig just in time the day before a Major Ride.<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b>FROM:</b> TEKTRO 857AL / CL 530 LINEAR PULL BRAKE SYSTEM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b>TO:</b> AVID SINGLE DIGIT 7 / SPEED DIAL 5 LINEAR PULL BRAKE SYSTEM</td></tr>
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Read on to see How I managed to do it...</div>
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Just to give you a good back ground, back then in the Philippines, I had only Disc Brakes on my mountain bike builds. they are easy to install and easy to maintain. I had used both the Mechanical and Hydraulic type of Disc Brake system. I never used, installed or maintain V-brakes on my former bikes so this will be my first time in doing so. The level of difficulty is around moderate, but much harder than installing disc brakes. It took me around 3 hours to remove the old one and install the new set. (damn)<br />
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This is my First time to deal with V-brakes so I need to familiarize myself before I do the upgrade to prevent me from messing up and waste everything. Lol!</div>
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All items shown above came from the Philippines where it is more cheaper to buy there than here in Doha, and the Avid Brake set is not even available here locally. I had chosen AVID instead of SHIMANO because of the good reviews that I have seen in the Internet. Personally, I would Prefer to have a Disc Brake System on my Rig, but the Frame set (Fork & Frame) does not have disc mounts and is only intended for V-brake system. (Shown Above is as follows: Avid Speed Dial 5 brake lever, Avid Single Digit 7 brake calipers and attachments, MOB Cable ferules and cable ends, a Generic Cable cutter and Pliers and my Crank Brothers M-10 Multi-Tool.)</div>
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I started at 03:30 in the afternoon, by the way it is summer time down here in Doha and since it is very hot outside (around 40 deg Celsius) I decided to just messed around inside the house.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Removed Tektro 857AL V-brake Calipers form the Front</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Avid Single Digit 7 installed on the Fork's V-Brake mount</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Just removed the Handle Bar grip and the Brake Lever</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Installed new handle bar grip and the Avid Speed Dial 5 brake lever</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Installed the brake able with the ferule (sorry, the cable was a bit out of focused.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Installed the brake cable with the cable end</td></tr>
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I finished installing the new set of Brakes by 6:15pm, Just in time for me to attend my night time class. I was in a hurry that is why I forget to took a final Photo of the finished product. (BTW, I am a Civil Engineer in profession and I currently enrolled myself on a Project Management Course in a night class.)</div>
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I have tested this on the ride the next day, and I was fully satisfied by the performance. This is more reliable than the former system, however, the Brake Pads which is included on the Avid Single Digit 7 is much thinner than those included on the former system.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-73762794863638083252013-05-15T12:05:00.000+03:002013-05-15T12:06:00.855+03:00My Very First Customized Mountain Bike Project (circa 2010)My first very own customized build mountain bike.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Very First Mountain Bike</td></tr>
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read on.......<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I have my first taste of riding a bike when I was a kid, on a kiddie bike.<br />
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When I was on my Elementary School days, I started to ride a BMX bike which I borrowed from our neighbor.<br />
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In my early days in high school (late 90's), my father bought for us a cheap mountain bike, it is a generic mountain bike with steel frame, steel fork and generic china parts (back then before, Aluminum bike was expensive.) for whatever it's worth, I still enjoyed riding that bike. It help me running some errands like buying in the convenience store, fetching some water from community water supply. I used it as an easy transport to visit my friends and to visit some nearby places.<br />
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Way back before, I only see a mountain bike as just a simple means of transportation for some short distance. I never see it as a machine for long commutes, adventure challenges, races, lifestyle and as a good hobby.<br />
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I started getting serious on mountain biking way back January of 2010. The idea came, when I came back to the Philippines after my 3 months training from Hiroshima in Japan, where my love for outdoor started after visiting some beautiful places and landmarks (way back before, i am much like of a couch potato and a gaming addict with no background on sports I was a 5'9" heavy weight at 95kgs).<br />
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A friend and a co-worker of mine introduced me to this sport and give me some basic pointers about it. and since I have spare savings form the allowances I've got from the training, I manage to buy my own Mountain Bike.<br />
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But I have to admit, I don't have that much information that time about What Good Brands i have to Buy, What is Sizes of the Component that will Fit my Geometry Requirement, Which Parts will match to what parts, and the list goes on. I only Know that Shimano is good (But No, I still didn't know about the hierarchy of components).<br />
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I bought the mountain bike, parts per parts including the assembly in a bike shop in Quiapo, Manila. It took us around 7 hours to finish the whole thing. The Bike cost me around almost 20,000 Pesos at that time. Since I don't have a good idea of what parts I will buy (Yes, it was an unplanned impulsive buy, I just happened to pass that place before going back to Batangas after visiting the Quiapo Church) I simply relied to the expertise of the sales lady. (later then I realized that she sold me a 'NO GOOD' bike with fake frame, heavy parts and unmatched sized components to my geometry requirement that costed me bad posture and bad bike handling.)<br />
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<b>The Frame</b><br />
A knock off / generic frame with a GT Avalanche 3.0 frame sized at 15" or Small. Obviously, this is a knock off frame, it lacks the Triple Triangle Design which is patented to GT bicycles. and obviously, this frame is really small for me.<br />
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<b>The Fork</b>SR Suntour SF9 XCM V2 Boy this is a Heavy Weight.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SR Suntour SF9 XCM V2</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">120mm SR Suntour SF9 XCM V2</td></tr>
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<b>The Wheelset </b><br />
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Generic Double Wall V-brake Rims (w/ Girder OCR decals)Generic Stainless Steel Spokes with Aluminum Nipples<br />
Shimano M-495 Hubs</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Generic Tire, Generic Rim, Generic Spokes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Generic Wheelset with Shimano Hubs, Disc Rotor & Hydraulic Disc Brake</td></tr>
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<b>The Cockpit Set</b><br />
Amoeba Borla Handle Bar, Stem and Handle Bar<br />
These were a heavy weighted components, they are particularly for gravity rides such as Freeride, DH and enduro. the Stem is too short for XC riding. I loved the color though.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GTS Seat Post</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amoeba Borla Series Stem and Handle Bar w/ Alum. Spacers and Headlock</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amoeba Borla Series DH Handle Bar</td></tr>
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<b>The Drivetrain and the Hydraulic Disc Brake System</b><br />
The drivetrain is a 3 x 8 speed system with Shimano Alivio Series components. (but i believed some of the parts were substituted by some non-series components like the cogset.<br />
Shimano Alivio Front and Rear Derailluer and Shifter and Chain<br />
Shimano CS-M330 Cassette sprocket (this one is a substitute from the lower ranking Acera group)<br />
Shimano M-485 Hydraulic Disc Brake System<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shimano Alivio Front Derailluer </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shimano M-485 Hydraulic Disc Brake system</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shimano Alivio Shifter & non-series Hydraulic Disc Brake system lever</td></tr>
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Although this is what I have known as a "NO GOOD" bike, I also managed to have some good fun with this bike. I learned the Basic in Handling (the hard way due to some accidents and falls), I managed to earn may biker Friends and manage to have my 1st Epic Ride experience. I had experienced 2 or 3 Major Accidents due to Mis-Handling and Wrong Body Positioning with this bike. Moreover, this mountain bike got me serious in this sports and hobby which is now part of my Lifestyle.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My First Customized Build Mountain Bike</td></tr>
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I used this bike for almost 4 months (January to April 2010) and reached my first 500 km odometer before I handled it over to my youngest brother.</div>
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Here are some photos from my First Major Rides (I was still a newbie back then, and I only have 1 or 2 sets of cycling jersey and MTB shorts)....</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2010 February - My Very first long ride, shot on a beach. (Punto Miguel, Sampaguita, Bauan, Batangas)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2010 February - My Very First Century Ride with BSPCC Bikers (Lobo-Laiya Ride)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">2010 March - PinoyMTBiker.org's Newbie Welcome Ride (South)<br />
(somewhere in between Sta. Rosa, Laguna or Silang, Cavite)</td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fWzJb6sEPho/UZNJ2Bhm2QI/AAAAAAAAByk/iIKEqsIcr3s/s1600/28032010472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fWzJb6sEPho/UZNJ2Bhm2QI/AAAAAAAAByk/iIKEqsIcr3s/s640/28032010472.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">2010 March - Sampaguita-Loc Loc Trail ride (Sampaguita, Bauan, Batangas, Phils.)</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-30710247334563663772013-04-29T11:47:00.004+03:002013-05-01T12:57:23.741+03:00Giant Escape 1 SS Conversion Project v2.0<div>
This is the 2nd Revision for my Giant Escape 1 Hybrid CX Single Speed Conversion Project</div>
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I have done it in a do-it-yourself way with basic tools on my own.</div>
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I started @ 5pm, finished by 7pm... </div>
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Scroll down for more details on the Step by Step procedure.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Version 2.0 Finished (Corrected some problems in the 1st version)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Version 1.0 (modified version from stock built)</td></tr>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/04/my-giant-escape-ss-conversion-project-version-1.html" target="_blank">Giant Escape 1's Conversion Project v1.0</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-next-ss-conversion-project-giant.html" target="_blank">Giant Escape 1's Stock Built</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Some Before and After Shots</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Version 1.0 - BEFORE</td></tr>
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Too much light gearing (18 x 32 gear ratio), Bad Chainline, Bad Chain Tensioning</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Version 2.0) AFTER</td></tr>
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Good Gear combination for casual pedalling (18 x 36 gear ratio), Better Chain line, Better Chain Tensioning</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Version 1.0) BEFORE: Bad Chain Line</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Version 2.0) AFTER: Better Chain Line & Tensioning </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Step by Step Guide</span></div>
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<b>Tools that I used in this process</b><br />
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* multi-sized Hexagonal 'Allen' Wrenches</div>
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* Crank Brothers M10 multi-tools</div>
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* Super-B BB Tool (for outboard BB type)<br />
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* Super-B Chain Whip & Cassette Removal Tool<br />
* Generic Chain Remover</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A makeshift work stand (used rack for drying my laundry)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">KMC Z narrow chain was removed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">SRAM X4 RD used as temporary chain tensioner was removed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Deore M590 Crankset modified for SS w/ 32T chain ring removed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">RD, Chain amd Crankset Removed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">32T chain ring was removed from the crank spider</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Army of Chainrings (22-32-36-38-48) plus optional bashguard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Me in Bike Mechanic Mode - installing the chain ring</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">36T Chain ring Installed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Me in Bike Mechanic Mode - Installing the Crankset on the frame</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">the Crankset with the 36T chain ring already installed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Re-positioning of the Spacer for the SS kit was done</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">New Chain vs the Old Chain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Shimano Dura Ace (9-speed) CN-7701 narrow chain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">YBN QR9 Quick Release Link (a.k.a Missing Link)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Shimano Dura Ace Chain w/ YBN Missing Link Installed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Da Bomb RL-4 Chain Tensioner Kit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Da Bomb RL-4 Chain Tensioner Installed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Good Chain Tensioning Achieved.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Better Chain Line Achieved.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">GIANT ESCAPE 1 HYBRID CX SINGLE SPEED CONVERSION PROJECT v2.0 - DONE!!!!1</td></tr>
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<b>LET'S CALL IT VERSION 2.5 (Upgraded Brake Package)</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-69543685052578588272013-04-28T15:18:00.001+03:002013-05-01T12:58:41.004+03:00Parts! Parts! Parts!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm on my way for the 2nd Revision of my Giant Escape SS Conversion Project...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hopefully, this will be my last revision of this Bike....</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Changes that I had made from the stock version</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Handle Bar: Giant OEM standard > <b>Race Face Ride</b> oversize</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Stem: Giant OEM standard > <b>Race Face Ride</b> oversize</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Wheelset: Giant OEM > <b>Shimano R500</b> road wheelset</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Tires: Giant S-X2 700x32C > <b>Continental Cyclocross Speed 700x35C</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Drivetrain: 3x8 speed > <b>Single Speed (Customized)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Crankset: Shimano M360 > <b>Shimano Deore M590 modified for SS</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Cogs: SRAM PG-380> <b>Fire Eye Single Speed (9 to 1) conversion kit</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Shifter: SRAM X-4 trigger > <b>N/A (removed)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Front Derailleur: Shimano M191 > <b>N/A (removed)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-4 8-speed > <b>N/A (removed)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">* Chain Tensioner: None > <b>SRAM X-4 RD (temporary)</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">GIANT ESCAPE 1 version 1.0<br />Converted to Single Speed Hybrid CX</span></td></tr>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-next-ss-conversion-project-giant.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Giant Escape 1's Introduction</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/04/my-giant-escape-ss-conversion-project-version-1.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Giant Escape 1's SS Convertion version 1.0</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/future-upgrade-match-up-single-speed.html" target="_blank">Single Speed Kits Head-to-Head Match-Up</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Problems Encountered</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Chain tensioning is bad </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">chain skips (as if ghost shifting) especially on climbs and in fast paced pedalling</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Bad Chain Line</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the roller / pulley of the temporary chain tensioner (in this case is the Sram X-4 RD) is not in line with the Cog and the Chainring</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Very light gearing</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">18t x 32t gear ration on 700x35C wheel equates to 'too much spinning')</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Other Reason for Version 2</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Better Brakeset</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">More Lightweight, More Responsive, More Comfort</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Parts for the 2nd Version</b></span></div>
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All parts shown came from the Philippines. Purchased by my brother back home, Hand carried by a friend going back here in Doha<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost 3kg package</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Forced Opening courtesy of Qatar Customs<br />
Obviously, metals were detected by the X-Ray Machine</td></tr>
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<b>What's Inside???</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Da Bomb RL-4 chain tensioner for Single Speed<br />
The Main Reason for Version 2</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Super B BB Tools (for Outboard Type BB's)<br />
Needed to change my Chain Ring</td></tr>
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<b>OTHER PARTS for some Added Reason</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Avid Single Digit 7 V-Brake kits w/ Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers<br />
For my Brakeset Upgrade</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Shimano DURA-ACE Brake Cable kit<br />
For my Brakeset Upgrade</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Jagwire All Weather V-Brake Pads - Spares</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">MOB Cable Ferrules and Cable End Caps<br />
BLING! BLING! to complement my Brakeset Upgrade</td></tr>
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<b>OTHER STUFF's for Another Added Reason</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Venzo Lock-on Grips (Red Anodized)<br />
For my SKINNY BIKE (not my type though)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Zefal Iron Pack - Saddle Bag<br />
Bag for your biking needs (tools, spares, patch kits, etc.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Super B Tools - Chain Whip & Cassette Remover<br />
"No More Borrowing Policy :)"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Official 2013 BSPCC Team Jersey<br />
official team jersey of Bauan-San Pascual Cycling Club of Batangas, Philippines<br />
Tailored by: No.1 Apparel Design (NAD) of the Philippines, Designed by: Me (juanthebiker)</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">UP NEXT</span></b></div>
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<b>GIANT ESCAPE 1 CUSTOMIZED SS CONVERSION PROJECT V2.0</b><br />
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Parts and Pricing</div>
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<b>Store (Location)</b></div>
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Item Description - Price in Phil. Peso (Price in USD)<br />
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<b>Decimal Cycle Supply (Quaipo, Manila, Philippines)</b><br />
Avid Single Digit 7 / Speed Dial 5 Brakeset - <b>P 1,400 ($ 33.95)</b></div>
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Jagwire All Weather V-Brake Pads (2 pairs) - <b>P 300 ($ 7.27)</b></div>
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Shimano Dura Ace Brake Cable Set (1 pair) - <b>P 400 ($ 9.70)</b></div>
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MOB ferrules (10 pcs) - <b>P 250 ($ 6.06)</b></div>
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Da Bomb RL-4 Single Speed Chain Tensioner - <b>P 1,000 ($ 24.24)</b></div>
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<b>King's Bicycle Store (Quiapo, Manila, Philippines)</b></div>
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Super-B BB Tools (for Outboard BB type) - <b>P 400 ($ 9.70)</b></div>
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Super-B Cassette Remover - <b>P 100 ($ 2.42)</b></div>
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Super-B Chain Whip - <b>P 350 ($ 8.48)</b></div>
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<b>CycleArt Bicycle Supply (Quiapo, Manila, Philippines)</b></div>
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Zefal Saddle Bag - <b>P 350 ($ 8.48)</b></div>
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Venzo Handle Bar Grip (Lock-on) 1 pair - <b>P 350 ($ 8.48)</b></div>
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related articles:</div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-skinny-bike-failed-upgrade-and.html" target="_blank">My Skinny Bike's Failed Upgrade</a><br />
<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/skinny-bikes-upgrades-tool-kits-safety.html" target="_blank">My Upgraded Skinny Bike</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-47738256818350877732013-04-27T14:51:00.000+03:002013-05-01T13:01:56.094+03:00Giant Escape SS Conversion Project v1.0<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">My first attempt in a Do-It-Yourself Single Speed Conversion Project</span></div>
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<b>FROM</b> Stock Built Giant Escape 2012 (hybrid commuter)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">2012 GIANT ESCAPE 1 - Hybrid Commuter on Stock build</td></tr>
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<b>TO</b> Customized Single Speed Hybrid Cyclocross Giant Escape</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Giant Escape 1 - Customized Single Speed Hybrid CX built</td></tr>
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Related Articles: </div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-skinny-bike-failed-upgrade-and.html" target="_blank">My Skinny Bike's Failed Upgrade</a></div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-next-ss-conversion-project-giant.html" target="_blank">Giant Escape 1 from a Friend - My Next Project</a></div>
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STOCK BUILT GIANT ESCAPE 1 - $ 530 (Brand New), bought at $ 330 pre-loved from a Friend</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Giant Escape 1 with Stock Parts</td></tr>
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<b>FULL SPECS FROM THE WEBSITE</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Photo From Giant's US Website</td></tr>
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<b>Frame</b> ALUXX-Grade Aluminum</div>
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<b>Fork</b> Alloy, Straight Blade</div>
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<b>Colors</b> Bright Silver / Charcoal</div>
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<b>Handlebar</b> Giant Sport Alloy, Low Rise</div>
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<b>Stem</b> Giant Sport Alloy</div>
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<b>Seatpost </b>Giant Sport Alloy, 27.2</div>
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<b>Saddle</b> Giant Sport Men's, Multidensity (Velo Brand)</div>
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<b>Pedals</b> Resin w/ Anti-Slip Platform and Toe Clips</div>
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<b>Shifter </b>SRAM X4</div>
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<b>Front Derailleur</b> Shimano M191 (Altus)</div>
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<b>Rear Derailleur</b> SRAM X4</div>
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<b>Cassette</b> SRAM PG 380 8-speed 11-32</div>
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<b>Chain </b>KMS Z72 NP</div>
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<b>Crankset </b>Shimano M361 28-38-48 w/ Shimano Squared Tapered BB (Sealed Cartridge)</div>
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<b>Brakes </b>Tektro Direct Pull Alloy V-Brakes</div>
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<b>Brake Lever</b> Tektro 3-Finger Lever</div>
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<b>Rims</b> Giant Alloy, Double Wall</div>
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<b>Hubs</b> Alloy, 32h, 9mm QR</div>
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<b>Spokes</b> Stainless Steel</div>
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<b>Tires</b> Giant S-X2 w/ puncture Protection, 700 x 32C</div>
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<b>Weight</b> Not Specified</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">SRAM X4 Trigger Shifter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">SRAM X4 Rear Derailleur</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Shimano M191 Front Derailluer, Shimano M360 Crankset</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">THE UNDOCUMENTED CONVERSION PROCESS</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Stocked Built GIANT ESCAPE 1 ready for Dismantling (with my SKINNY BIKE on the Back Ground)</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Parts to be Installed</span></b></div>
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Parts shown are to be installed intended for the Upgrade of my <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-skinny-bike-failed-upgrade-and.html" target="_blank">SKINNY BIKE</a></div>
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But since some of the parts, especially the Wheelset did not Matched the Frame,</div>
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thus this Project was Born...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Shimano WH-R500 Road Wheelset</td></tr>
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Related Article:</div>
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<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/future-upgrade-review-shimano-wh-r500.html">Shimano WH-R500 Review</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Fire Eye Single Speed Kit (9 to 1)</td></tr>
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Related Article:<br />
<a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/future-upgrade-match-up-single-speed.html">Fire Eye FE-SSK Single Speed Conversion Kit</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Continental Inner Tube 700 x 32/47C</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Continental Cyclocross Speed Tired (Folding Bead) 700 x 32C</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Shimano FC-M590 Dynasys Triple Crankset (48-32-22)<br />
converted to Single Speed Chainring @ 32T w/ Bashguard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Excess Chainrings taken from the FC-M590 crankset<br />
with Additional 36T Chain Ring (48T, 36T & 22T)</td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E6HMRq3onpc/UT72KZl38YI/AAAAAAAABRE/-ZAWwmU64y0/w762-h539/IMG_1319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E6HMRq3onpc/UT72KZl38YI/AAAAAAAABRE/-ZAWwmU64y0/w762-h539/IMG_1319.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">White Shimano PD-M530 SPD Clipless Pedal taken from SKINNY BIKE</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Race Face Ride Stem & Handle Bar w/ ODI Ruffian Grips<br />
Taken From SKINNY BIKE</td></tr>
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<b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Additional Help From a Friend</span></b></b></div>
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The Shimano M360 Crankset with Squared Tapered Bottom Bracket required a tool which I didn't have on my toolbox. Luckily, a friend of mine who lives outside Doha City have this tool, he needed to travel an Hour time just to help me...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">My Friend Abdurahman Tolention (<a href="http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/member.php?u=11829" target="_blank">Bio altol</a> of <a href="http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/" target="_blank">pinoymtbiker.org</a>) removed the Old Crankset and placed the New one.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Abdurahman's Complete Bike Mechanic Kit by X-Tools.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Conversion Project version 1.0's Outcome</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">My GIANT ESCAPE 1's Customized Built Version 1.0</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Single Speed Drivetrain w/ Improvised Chain Tensioner (SRAM X4 RD)</td></tr>
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<b>Note:</b> The Frame is originally intended as a Hybrid Commuter with Geared Drivetrain, thus, it uses Vertical Dropout (where the Rear Derailleur is installed). With Vertical Dropout, it is almost impossible to gain almost zero Sag on the Chainline for the Single Speed Build.</div>
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D.I.Y. Single Speed Drivetrain</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">SRAM X-4 Rera Derailleur used as a Chain Tensioner</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Shimano Deore FC-M590 Crankset (48-32-22) converted to Single Chain Ring</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Still used the Stock Tektro V-Brakes (Rear Brake Shown).<br />
Thread Patterns for the Continental Cyclocross Tires</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Stock Tektro V-Brakes on the Front Wheel</td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vwWLb_xOvgE/UXuEGfPpmVI/AAAAAAAABmM/b-tNID6247s/w762-h539/IMG_0302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vwWLb_xOvgE/UXuEGfPpmVI/AAAAAAAABmM/b-tNID6247s/w762-h539/IMG_0302.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Race Face Ride series Handlebar & Stem and ODI Ruffian Grips<br />
Taken from SKINNY BIKE.. Still Stock Tektro 3 Finger Brake Lever</td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2tWkjRk-V-p00uHEWs2e0y3iRY2RrMwNT0vXI0lU_NQNmifpuVdoM3K7c8YNSzLQRPC7Diq_kxkipKmKTi1-3JiyVNmCTDaMPWfEi_dzsYnj6-0VPXmEsJBSgu7j9ZrucEQ1zZgn0Hzb/w762-h539/IMG_0295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2tWkjRk-V-p00uHEWs2e0y3iRY2RrMwNT0vXI0lU_NQNmifpuVdoM3K7c8YNSzLQRPC7Diq_kxkipKmKTi1-3JiyVNmCTDaMPWfEi_dzsYnj6-0VPXmEsJBSgu7j9ZrucEQ1zZgn0Hzb/w762-h539/IMG_0295.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Not Good Chain line.... </td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkAuplbQ1dKy2_7htEB521DRKNgTa0ct3V3uBMvlgEL48V68LzDLeMKayvD27mrIdJmyTPcaWML8DCTSAzygnXz_vHc-2dB6KqkVv-KlMoZOINvx2ScgfTveFP7f-t1456lFJh0Fw96eN/w762-h539/IMG_0294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkAuplbQ1dKy2_7htEB521DRKNgTa0ct3V3uBMvlgEL48V68LzDLeMKayvD27mrIdJmyTPcaWML8DCTSAzygnXz_vHc-2dB6KqkVv-KlMoZOINvx2ScgfTveFP7f-t1456lFJh0Fw96eN/w762-h539/IMG_0294.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">The Chain line was Bad, the Cog and the Roller of the improvised Tensioner did not meet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Giant Escape 1 (sized Medium)</td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSUUO9j49S-MvqAjk_sAtYtV1e_unPCROvKp2Ry5oCWgdI6ry60nhjDKiPwx4WGqS7V2PyzHou9eg6xYYuoNXJOyClVAUnvTTv86GJeDKGYIYosqnl9S-NXdr4lItBkbwt0Mqr9vXiesd/w762-h539/IMG_0281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSUUO9j49S-MvqAjk_sAtYtV1e_unPCROvKp2Ry5oCWgdI6ry60nhjDKiPwx4WGqS7V2PyzHou9eg6xYYuoNXJOyClVAUnvTTv86GJeDKGYIYosqnl9S-NXdr4lItBkbwt0Mqr9vXiesd/w762-h539/IMG_0281.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">CATEYE COMMUTER (wireless cyclocomputer)</td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8UQI9nRCivFD3ZGTp-oR2vPsntfr_XCjsNRchooO16O9Il_4iCl5XVvJXsG0oP857_bQKXi6IIqb8jBjWGhRdkfsR-HNQhac1EZ0JkYJS9swvI5Kje7gM_Kpq678jJbqof3cfso7jh-6/w762-h539/IMG_0291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8UQI9nRCivFD3ZGTp-oR2vPsntfr_XCjsNRchooO16O9Il_4iCl5XVvJXsG0oP857_bQKXi6IIqb8jBjWGhRdkfsR-HNQhac1EZ0JkYJS9swvI5Kje7gM_Kpq678jJbqof3cfso7jh-6/w762-h539/IMG_0291.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Customized Hybrid CX Single Speed Giant Escape version 1.0</td></tr>
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<b>FULL SPECS after Conversion</b></div>
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<b>Frame</b> ALUXX-Grade Aluminum</div>
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<b>Fork</b> Alloy, Straight Blade</div>
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<b>Colors</b> Bright Silver / Charcoal</div>
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<b>Handlebar</b> Race Face Ride Mid-rise</div>
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<b>Stem</b> Race Face Ride</div>
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<b>Seatpost </b>Giant Sport Alloy, 27.2</div>
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<b>Saddle</b> Giant Sport Men's, Multidensity (Velo Brand)</div>
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<b>Pedals</b> Shimano PD-M530 clipless</div>
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<b>Shifter </b>N/A</div>
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<b>Front Derailleur</b> N/A</div>
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<b>Rear Derailleur</b> N/A - SRAM X4 used as Chain Tensioner</div>
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<b>Cassette</b> Fire Eye SSK Single Speed Kit (9 to 1 conversion kit)</div>
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<b>Chain </b>KMS Z72 NP</div>
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<b>Crankset </b>Shimano FC-M590-10 (Malaysian made)</div>
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<b>Brakes </b>Tektro Direct Pull Alloy V-Brakes</div>
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<b>Brake Lever</b> Tektro 3-Finger Lever</div>
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<b>Rims</b> Shimano R500 Wheelset Rims</div>
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<b>Hubs</b> Shimano R500 Wheelset Hubs</div>
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<b>Spokes</b> Shimano R500 Wheelset Spokes</div>
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<b>Tires</b> Continental Cyclocross Speed 700 x 35C Folding Bead</div>
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<b>Weight</b> Not Specified<br />
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So Far, the built is good aesthetically, but performs really bad due to bad chainline and tensioning. </div>
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The gearing is also not so good. 32T front and 18T rear, paired with 35C tubes on 700c wheels is too light to use, especially if the bike will be used on paved roads. giving me only around 19~20 kph on my maximum pedaling pace.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">WATCH OUT FOR THE VERSION 2.0</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FOR THE CORRECTIONS and FINAL BUILD for this Bike</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/04/giant-escape-1-conversion-project-version-2.html" target="_blank">click here for the version 2.0 project</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-64465199475945612412013-03-27T09:18:00.003+03:002013-03-27T09:18:44.181+03:00Giant Escape's Solo Night Ride in Aspire Zone<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-next-ss-conversion-project-giant.html" target="_blank">Giant Escape</a>'s Conversion is not yet complete...</div>
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I'm still Halfway to my SS conversion...</div>
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But I Still Managed to do a Night Ride with It.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkT1gmq241dvWIDxodVshbKVDXXmLJalkov0sDm1GLnEaYE1CREjrnNQ7lDpnPsFJwRTXQatfAHmYH3JwLnyd57LtNM4Vz0foc3GIlX2UqiuC4P2vXT_766hFF65FQtRalrXRFPgm8gpG/s762/IMG_1585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkT1gmq241dvWIDxodVshbKVDXXmLJalkov0sDm1GLnEaYE1CREjrnNQ7lDpnPsFJwRTXQatfAHmYH3JwLnyd57LtNM4Vz0foc3GIlX2UqiuC4P2vXT_766hFF65FQtRalrXRFPgm8gpG/s640/IMG_1585.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Night Ride @ the Aspire Zone Bikelane w/ my Unfinished SS Bike</td></tr>
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I had already installed my R500 wheelset w/ the Fire Eye SS Kit</div>
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(a picture of it can be seen in this post > <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-skinny-bike-failed-upgrade-and.html" target="_blank">click me!</a>)</div>
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I had used the Sram X-4 Rear Derailluer as my temporary chain tensioner</div>
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but failed to achieve a proper chainline. (will post a clearer photos soon...)</div>
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I am still using the stock Shimano Acera Crankset. I will be replacing it soon with a</div>
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Shimano Deore Crankset, converted to Single Chainring.</div>
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But for the mean time, I'll just post some pic of the ride...</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbsU_012gd1eDxwce2ETik3Yu533UlMeMTypaMEcGxNf10HGHBqlCs4dg2aGbsf3zuSKRTpIKmaX_v_G2_VaNFprbVtEmc7K4gRFP-pzqc1Wqfm9p7buXEZlQF0ra_VqzRQt4G_xl60i3/s640/IMG_1586.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That is me, wearing a 5-LED Energizer Headlamp</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, My Bike and the Tallest Tower in Qatar.... The 'Aspire Tower'</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OJRb3kr0oag/UVJ9z9nWxUI/AAAAAAAABaw/VE8lFzqrCV8/s640/IMG_1590.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="479" /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">21 kg Fatter than before... <br />
(I was 79 kg in the Philippines, now a 100 kg here in Doha)<br />
That is why I need to ride more often</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S5v1wQ0Jeck/UVJ9_2Vw5DI/AAAAAAAABbM/bQUaW9j6G1k/s640/IMG_1596.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giant Escape Doing some Pull Ups...</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxgC6DlzfX5Yjdk8PyTfOs6CjZLj5gbYzL1KsBQFHRqnlYEX7on-vE4cMhWGs9LtctNL3Tt1_Av795395I4HQo2JO4Bt6NMSGLv3mTq7TganNnuTf3NIfAj5ZI4RTGXkVwhuK6zoiRbDv/s640/IMG_1583.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giant Escape w/ Doha's Bid for the World's Largest Football</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qh3F0i-WfG4/UVJ-AO1bPfI/AAAAAAAABbU/dGn9o69bNHk/s640/IMG_1598.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Distance Covered: 20.42 Km..... still cold here in Doha @ 24 deg. celsius.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="435" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8YB-eRsdlP0/UVKLawQPpoI/AAAAAAAABcs/IXkDJ_HO_c8/s640/march+24+sports+tracker+1.bmp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Sports Tracker Map</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpc_ImrqGx7Uuv-G1gkNiSGzCqVNekAquxSKuxDTUZ6CfZjE-NJqFrSQtge4kw5wN3Lwz87DINLjRWSIrSOV9gegt84DLOLGvoKWFfor8RXDX5ADLaT6kCkkPxAw0KaRpyJ-kLlejeIn_/s640/march+24+sports+tracker+2.bmp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Sports Tracker data</td></tr>
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Check My Complete Sports Tracker Data Below<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="500" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.sports-tracker.com/widgets/wdgt_workout.html?username=johnbonalos&workout_key=f75daup47l5u4ggs" style="background-color: transparent;" width="650"></iframe></div>
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see you next time</div>
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by the way, the Sports Tracker's data & the Cyclometer's data on distance log <span style="text-align: left;">varied</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The ST is based on GPS tracks while the Cyclometer is mechanical.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-91595546995251765202013-03-24T10:57:00.003+03:002013-03-27T09:59:26.640+03:00My Next SS Conversion Project: Giant Escape 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Due to my <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-skinny-bike-failed-upgrade-and.html" target="_blank">Recent Failed Conversion Project</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meet my 6th Bike Project....</span></div>
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A Pre-Loved Giant Escape 1 Hybrid Commuter Bike</div>
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courtesy of sir Vince Flores Candaruma of Padyak Qatar / PMTB.ME</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Photo" height="491" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HJFvJb3-z18/UU6mlAvOAQI/AAAAAAAABVg/HrNS3_ZverQ/w703-h540-p-o-k/IMG_1533.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stock built - Giant Escape 1</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stock built - Giant Escape 1</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWTxcSHf7S2839QPJfHJJ6xskigxoZqytqVsGP6hyphenhyphenr3ESyEAtdC4tgfj1jEudH0WDQ84chmLMcesguJ27-CxlRPAFa2F9_vPy-5_1lBqAr6lqv2Q07iOy41loJRH5nEh1SYAYdoAcmKUz/s640/IMG_1548.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ESCAPE by Giant</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrkdEoiCdh1qsCziwjkKd2ThUDgQFi_vHfktiOa2q3E-0xNUFRWGSIGBQxUNBLVpf4Rq8NPiOC9pxdt3fjY1V0IIFno0XYg_lOPE1lL8UHIknIfAnx1mEQySivPvA2M_xoi0opetbBzKw/s640/IMG_1546.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Medium Sized Frame, just the right size of frame for my geometry requirement</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7ht2abxOIO3_IgzGJ6T8QvRmtnghfHcnNIhHjCGN5_ifZdLtQaPBYNeQsK1GQ9KhyphenhyphenY8V2RCKatAcjvSnh7siWW2cC42X0CqQ5ESpzjkuk5c45F9Nvdmp76odK4x3d51az0OeCGb8_UXo/s640/IMG_1545.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giant S-X2 - 700 x 32C Tire on a stock Giant Double Wall Alloy Wheelset <br />
(all to be replaced during the conversion proper)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyatG-aZwYliUy-JXLydFFuRMDcIZgMpGQ9p6fC4Fdw8YURZpOSGw34z6jNE2GjfZSrhXtd08hpbX39V_6QrLUK5hPfouBbUsIKGxW6jZ6gm9fYgRuAH_Cmxn3mifemS6OihE_8JxkUrjn/s762/IMG_1544.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shimano Acera Crankset <br />
(to be replaced during the conversion proper)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qa0FuMRYL0A/UU6mtFGkT9I/AAAAAAAABVw/Stht3UFbKOI/s640/IMG_1542.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SRAM X-4 (8-Speed) Rear Derailluer<br />
(to be removed during the conversion proper)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AAOOKAZI4lQ/UU6mkIXXpyI/AAAAAAAABVY/FRgMIIJ2Z24/s640/IMG_1541.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SRAM X-4 (8-Speed) Trigger Shifter<br />
(to be removed during the conversion proper)</td></tr>
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~ o O o ~</div>
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AND NOW THE CONVERSION PROPER....</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwf_m-mYG5pwgJtHVmEL4Pv2J1eio8ma_JJw4i7FIdRCNsNukKbFtQxNC-6H1jFGMO0rp3i-858U8LbLmB296uXIPnVkcn4otWAjsPSSaSkRKHlcAL5kINT-VK3U0_iVYqYLodxWENuu9w/s640/IMG_1556.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My SKINNY BIKE watching</td></tr>
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WATCH OUT SOON.......</div>
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(additional read: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/bike-parts.html" target="_blank">Illustrative Bike Parts Label</a>)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-68050655832639216272013-03-20T17:19:00.000+03:002013-03-20T17:20:59.438+03:00Skinny Bike's Upgrades, Tool Kits & Safety Light<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Dumb me, I failed the Conversion Project....</div>
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I can't blame myself on that, but still, I need a more reliable set up... </div>
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and buying a new bike is not an option....</div>
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And this is another case of UPGRADE-ITIS</div>
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this is a kind of virus which is common with Mountain Bikers</div>
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it's the most common Wallet Killers....</div>
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it will almost empty your wallet as soon as this virus struck you...</div>
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it struck me many times before back home,</div>
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and now it struck me once again.</div>
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This Time.... the virus is more of beneficial....</div>
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I've got some More Reliable Parts for my Skinny Bike</div>
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and some parts to upgrade my experience to the next level.</div>
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<tr><td><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/67038_2782994231165_835569049_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">my Skinny Bike's New Look with some New Parts.<br />
(New Slick Tires, New Clipless Pedals & New Accessories)</td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Schoolbell; font-size: 20px; line-height: 27px;">(additional readings : </span><a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2012/12/skinny-faye-my-first-bike-outside.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6699cc; font-family: Schoolbell; font-size: 20px; line-height: 27px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">my Skinny Bike's Stock Bike Build</a>)</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/402374_2782991711102_621676422_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michelin LITHION.2 Road Tires (700 x 23C folding bead)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/63194_2782990951083_48554824_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bontrager Inner Tube for Road Tires. (700x18C to 23C - Long Presta Valved)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/582347_2782992711127_1144959281_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Tires for the Stock Wheelset</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="282" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483743_2782992471121_1813158130_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shimano PD-M530 Clipless Pedals</td></tr>
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(additional readings: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/why-you-should-switch-to-clipless-pedals.html" target="_blank">Why You Should Switch to Clipless Pedals</a>)</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="282" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420003_2782993231140_986137034_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shimano SM-SH51 Single Release Cleats</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="282" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/60402_2782994671176_585064687_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shimano SH-MT33L Mountain Bike Shoes (Cleats already installed)</td></tr>
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<tr><td><img height="282" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/644341_2782993031135_715460723_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">The Clipless Pedal installed on the crank arm.</td></tr>
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<b><b>Some Optional Accessories</b></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="277" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/481327_4713036825011_112193787_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Night Rider Mako 5.0 Bicycle Headlight (brought from a friend)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="282" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/1834_2783041672351_1776783327_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cateye Commuter - Wireless Cyclo Computer....</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="282" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542742_2782994791179_632514785_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Essential tools inside my Tool Kit Belt Bag<br />
Crank Brothers M10 Multitools, MOB Handy Pump, Zefal Tire Levers<br />
Generic Chain Cutter, Generic Open Wrench size 15, Reserve Tube</td></tr>
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~ o O o ~</div>
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New Parts, But Still Not Trail Worthy as I want this bike to be....</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-7147988705893101402013-03-19T10:30:00.001+03:002013-03-24T11:03:51.046+03:00My Skinny Bike Failed Upgrade and Conversion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Master Plan: </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">To Convert my Hybrid SS / Fixie Bike into</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">a Hybrid SS Cyclocross Bike....</span></b></div>
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Ok... what the heck am I thinking?<br />
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I have this stock Hybrid Single Speed / Fixie Bike with a really very thin tires...</div>
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they are meant to be rode on concrete pavements only.....</div>
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<tr><td><img height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtG_sux6QxgcLlqM4J-LhSplCR3R6d6zTOMMyPv_9EY4OOP9Efnzx86BUyJqbeAaLz2WhO7AFfIl2WIT3o1uH7IyfSEaOfK3UvXFsHwmHHqI1rEu6LV2qSRQhQ1gxO-viXQIXg0-W5wkg/s400/DSCN1512.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My Skinny Bike's Stock Built</span></td></tr>
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Imagine me as a 200 lbs. mountain biker, riding this bike on a rugged terrain...</div>
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(yep, I was on Mountain Biker back home, </div>
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I have a XC Hardtail and an AM Full Suspension bike)</div>
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My skinny bike failed me two times...</div>
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I saw this photo on one of my friend's Facebook account</div>
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It gives me an Idea to change my Skinny Bike's Configuration to make it <span style="text-align: left;">Trail worthy</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/75513_10200647891619382_957361757_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GIANT ESCAPE R1 - Customized SS Cyclocross Built<br />
photo courtesy of: Ryan Tipay (w/o his permission LOL...)</td></tr>
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3 weeks ago, my wife returned from her vacation from the Philippines.</div>
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she brought with her some parts I had ordered from our friendly neighborhood Local Bike Shop</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c0.134.403.403/p403x403/521327_10151482183533679_944002995_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freebie from CYCLELOGICAL BIKESHOP</td></tr>
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</div>
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<b>And now the Stuffs for the conversion</b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179618_10151482182983679_155260492_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shimano WH-R500 Road Wheelset<br />
paired with 18T FireEye Single Speed Conversion Kit</td></tr>
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(check this out: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/future-upgrade-review-shimano-wh-r500.html" target="_blank">SHIMANO WH-R500 Road Wheelset Review</a></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483678_2782990031060_17782873_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Splined Cassete Hub w/ the FireEye Single Speed Conversion kit</td></tr>
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(Check this out: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/future-upgrade-match-up-single-speed.html" target="_blank">Fire Eye FE-SSK Single Speed Conversion Kit</a>)</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179606_10151482184578679_1320823607_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Pair of Continental Cyclocross Speed 700 x 35C tires</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/539694_10151482183848679_1936752103_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Pair of Continental Tour 28 inner tube for 700x32C up to 47C</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="240" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/734508_2782991071086_1569804677_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">unpacked Continental Cyclocross Speed Tire</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="240" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/482057_2782990311067_2123618217_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">unpacked Continental Tour 28 (Presta Valved) inner tube</td></tr>
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<b>The Assembly</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="282" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/67028_2782993991159_761601505_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wheelset Assembly:<br />
Shimano WH-R500 700C Road Wheelset<br />
Continental Cyclocross Speed Tires & Tubes</td></tr>
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<b>AND NOW.... THE FAILED INSTALLATION</b></div>
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Rear Wheelset did not fit on the Rear Dropouts of the frame...</div>
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I forgot to take into consideration that the frame is only</div>
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intended for Single Speed Hub....</div>
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Not only That</div>
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The 700x35C tire Did not fit on the fork</div>
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and also in the Road V-Brake Caliper</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FAILED!!! - I did tried to use the Tire instead on the stock wheelset, <br />
but failed... 35C tire size did not fit the fork and the brake caliper...</td></tr>
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Silly & Stupid Me, it's Sad, but it's True....</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stock Road V-brake Caliper & 23C tire</td></tr>
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for Threaded Single Speed Hub</td></tr>
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This Failed Project, opened up a Door into a New Project...</div>
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Soon........</div>
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(additional read: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-next-ss-conversion-project-giant.html" target="_blank">My Next Bike</a>)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-48750036049239593112013-03-18T14:45:00.000+03:002013-03-18T14:45:37.277+03:00FUTURE UPGRADE MATCH UP: SINGLE SPEED CONVERSION KITS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since I will change my Skinny Bike's set up from Hybrid SS / Fixie Commuter into CycloCross Hybrid with SS drivetrain and I will use a Shimano WH-R500 wheelset, I need a Single Speed Conversion kit to match with the Splined-Cassette Hub...</div>
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My choices are the following</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fire Eye FE-SSK Single Speed Kit</span></b></div>
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The FireEye SSK (Single Speed Kit) converts a standard 8/9-speed shimano-splined cassette hub to a single speed hub in a snap. The SSK comes 3 different sized alloy spacers to provide proper chain line alignment, and a lock ring to keep everything locked down tight. You'll be pleasantly surprised how easy and enjoyable a single speed can be.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">DMR Single Speed Converter Kit</span></b></div>
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The single speed conversion kit is the most effective and easiest way of converting your bike to single speed set up without buying a whole new wheel.</div>
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Two precision-machined anodised spacers sandwich a single 16t cog to replace your entire 8 or 9 speed cassette</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Gusset 1-ER Single Speed Conversion Kit</span></b></div>
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Single Speed adaptor kit for 8/9 speed Shimano compatible cassette hubs.</div>
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Pair of CNC machined aluminium spacers offer lateral support to ‘Deep-tooth’ single sprocket. </div>
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Built-in offset optimises chainline.</div>
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Supplied with 16 & 18T 3/32” cogs* and lockring.</div>
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*Note: Cog teeth are 3/32” – 6/7/8 Speed. </div>
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Not suitable for narrow 5/64” (9 speed) chains.</div>
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12,13,14,16,18 and 20T cogs also available separately.</div>
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Note: If run with smaller than 14T - must be used with 3/32" chain - as 1/8" chain will bite into spacers.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Da Bomb 9 To 1 PRO Single Speed Kit</span></b></div>
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We have a strong acrobatic heritage. We always like to be up in the air whether on our Downhill or Street rides. For those that want to be extra secure or robust, we provide all the necessary kits or parts to make your ride a fully capable high-flying machine. From conversion kits to chain tensioners and chain guides, we got em' all!</div>
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Material: Alloy Body</div>
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Function: Converts 9-speed hubs to a single-speed system</div>
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Components: 16T & 18T, two spacers, a lockring</div>
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Weight: 130g</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Surly Single Speed Kit</span></b></div>
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Set of five spacers for converting to singlespeed on Shimano freehub bodies</div>
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Includes stainless steel lockring</div>
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(Sprocket not included)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Origin-8 Single Speed Conversion Kit</span></b></div>
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<img height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ymsfq6ZOL._SS500_.jpg" width="200" /></div>
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Fits most road and mountain hubs</div>
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Includes: Single-Speed guide</div>
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16T and 18T Chromoly cogs</div>
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6061 alloy cog spacers (8)</div>
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New conical spacers for increased cog stiffness</div>
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And the list goes and continues.....</div>
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I have an eye on the Fire Eye FE-SSK Single Speed Conversion Kit</div>
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which is first on my list. It is not the cheapest among the listed kits</div>
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but I have many color options to choose from. plus it is readily available from my source back home.</div>
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<i>descriptions & photos taken from</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fireeye-bike.com/" target="_blank">fireeye-bike.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dabombbike.com/" target="_blank">dabombbike.com</a></td></tr>
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read: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/future-upgrade-review-shimano-wh-r500.html" target="_blank">my Future Upgrade: Shimano WH-R500 Wheelset</a></div>
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read: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2012/12/skinny-faye-my-first-bike-outside.html" target="_blank">my Skinny Bike's Stock Bike Build</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-17885950920602807712013-03-18T12:03:00.004+03:002013-03-18T12:03:45.355+03:00Future Upgrade Review: Shimano WH-R500 Entry Level Wheelset<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Few months ago, I have planned to change my current bike set up.</div>
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Hybrid SS / Fixie Commuter bike into a Hybrid Cyclocross (CX) bike.</div>
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I want my options to be the Cheapest but still Reliable, and can take the</div>
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stresses and abuses that I put in the bike every time I (a 200 lbs rider) rode it</div>
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<b>Shimano Road Sport WH-R500 Wheelset Review</b></div>
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The Shimano WH-R500 wheelset sits at the bottom of Shimano’s entry-level Road Sport series. And that’s where it belongs. This is a no-frills wheelset, designed as a stock wheel on entry-level road bikes, just to get new riders out on the road. If your bike came with the WH-R500 wheelset, that’s okay for now, but you will want to upgrade your wheelset before you change anything else on your bike.</div>
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<b>The bare minimum</b></div>
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The Road Sport wheelset doesn't have much of Shimano’s innovative technology. Don’t look to this wheelset for aero spokes, counterbalanced rims, or top quality hubs. And at 1884 grams, these are some heavy wheels. Spend a few hundred dollars to put a wheelset like the Shimano WH-RS20-S on your bike and you will see a big difference – your bike won’t be much lighter, but it will roll better!</div>
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On the plus side, the Shimano WH-R500 is compatible with 8, 9, and 10 speed cassettes, so it will have a popular place as a stock wheel. And at $189, they are cheap, but this really isn’t a wheelset you’ll go out and buy – it’s one you’ll end up with when it comes with your bike.</div>
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If you find yourself with a Shimano WH-R500 wheelset, then go out and enjoy riding your bike, but plan to get a better wheelset soon. Despite their weight, the WH-R500 isn’t all that strong. They have a reputation for brokes spokes and hub bearings that don’t last. That said, they are sturdy enough to take 1,000 miles of so, but next spring splash out and get yourself a new wheelset. If these are still safe, sound and true, then by all means put them in the garage as a winter training set and ride them until they fail. These are cheap wheels to repair, so new bearings and a few replacement spokes shouldn’t be a reason to throw them out.</div>
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<b>Conclusion</b></div>
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If you bought a bike and it came with the Road Sport WH-R500 wheelset, don’t be disappointed. This wheelset will carry you safely for a season or two until you are ready to step up to a lighter, faster wheelset. <b>In the meantime, you’ve got a good enough, strong enough, pretty enough wheelset</b> and you didn’t pay a lot of money for it either. When you eventually get your fancy new light wheelset, keep these and bring them out for your wet winter training rides – it will be like going for a ride with an old friend.</div>
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so that's it, since I have a limited Budget for this Bike Upgrade Project... I had decided to take on this wheelset. see you on my next update..</div>
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read: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2012/12/skinny-faye-my-first-bike-outside.html" target="_blank">My Skinny Bike's Stock Bike Built (Straight from the Market)</a></div>
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read: <a href="http://juanthebiker.blogspot.com/2013/03/skinny-fayes-first-dressed-up.html" target="_blank">My Skinny Bike's First Ever Upgrade</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-16892268550245744432013-03-17T12:34:00.001+03:002013-03-17T12:34:15.489+03:00100 Causes of Bad Shifting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here is the list of 100 Common Causes of Bad Shifting (or Ghost Shifting)</div>
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(taken from <a href="http://bike.shimano.com/" target="_blank">bike.shimano.com</a>)</div>
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<img src="http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index.image.-shimlogo-Single-image.dash.0.57.gif" /><img src="http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index.image.-regionlogo-Single-image.dash.0.57.gif" style="text-align: left;" /></div>
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1. Crack or split in cable housing – possibly under the ferrule where it can’t be seen.</div>
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2. Crack in the ferrule.</div>
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3. Crack in the cable stop on the frame.</div>
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4. Crack in the shifter where the cable housing inserts.</div>
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5. Barrel adjuster turned out too far.</div>
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6. Brake housing used instead of shift housing.</div>
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7. Cable not routed properly through the under bottom bracket cable guide.</div>
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8. Thick chainstay protector between the cable and the frame that interferes with the cable.</div>
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9. Interference from accessories mounted to the frame.</div>
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10. A ferrule is used that is too large and allows the housing to move inside the ferrule.</div>
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11. No ferrule used where one is required.</div>
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12. Shift housing that is too short and pulled tight in order to be used.</div>
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13. Plastic sheath around the cable housing pushed back from the ends.</div>
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14. Housing enters the cable stop/shifter/derailleur at a bad angle.</div>
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15. Ferrule with tongue used at the shifter or derailleur end.</div>
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16. Special ferrule required by frame at a cable stop but not used.</div>
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17. Cable fraying or splitting.</div>
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18. Housing forced around some obstruction – like a shock.</div>
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19. Housing gets pulled tight as the suspension compresses.</div>
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20. Housing gets pulled tight as the bars are turned.</div>
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21. Cable clamped between a kickstand and the frame.</div>
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22. Kink in the cable.</div>
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23. Kink in the housing.</div>
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24. Something lodged under the head of the cable inside the shifter.</div>
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25. Crack in the barrel adjuster.</div>
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26. Interference from the front brake as the bars are turned.</div>
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27. Cable wrapped around the fixing bolt the wrong way.</div>
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28. Fixing bolt plate oriented incorrectly.</div>
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29. Play in derailleur pivots.</div>
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30. Derailleur bent at the cable fixing bolt.</div>
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31. Some sort of contaminant causing friction between the cable and housing.</div>
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32. Tight bend in the housing as it goes through internal routing.</div>
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33. Ferrule hole pinched shut.</div>
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34. Housing end pinched shut.</div>
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35. Sealed ferrule seal lodged between the cable and the ferrule hole.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="297" src="http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/ParkCassetteLockringTool.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
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36. Dirt inside the shifter.</div>
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37. Dirt around the derailleur pivots.</div>
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38. Sticky drink spilled on the front derailleur.</div>
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39. Derailleur hanger bolt loose.</div>
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40. Derailleur mounting bolt loose.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://www.berlinbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/skewer61.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="281" /></td></tr>
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41. Quick release skewer loose.</div>
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42. Freehub body mounting bolt loose.</div>
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43. Play in hub axle.</div>
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44. Worn freehub body bearings.</div>
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45. Missing cassette spacer allowing play in the cogs.</div>
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46. Cassette lock ring loose.</div>
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47. Worn bottom bracket bearings.</div>
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48. Bottom bracket cup loose.</div>
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49. Crank fixing bolt loose allowing the arm to wobble on the bottom bracket.</div>
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50. Loose chainring bolts.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="252" src="http://www.parktool.com/uploads/images/blog/repair_help/crankcass.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
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51. Bent crank arms.</div>
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52. Bent chainring.</div>
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53. Bent cog</div>
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54. Play in B axle.</div>
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55. Play in P axle.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear and Front Hubs</td></tr>
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56. Broken hub axle.</div>
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57. Flex in frame while riding.</div>
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58. Crack in cassette carrier.</div>
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59. Crack in cog.</div>
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60. Crack in chainring.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="313" src="http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachments/campagnolo/175729d1251159476-11-speed-cassette-spacer-issue-11-speed-2.3-mm-spacer-campy-instruction-sheet-.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cassette Sprocket and Spacers (Campagnolo)</td></tr>
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61. Crack in bottom bracket cup.</div>
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62. Crack in crank arm.</div>
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63. 11 tooth lockring used on 12 tooth cog.</div>
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64. E-type front derailleur mounting bolt loose.</div>
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65. Bent derailleur hanger.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="270" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2JArwnlD33Jy9MEfZWoGzJOQLXHg97RF_V1_kWeg8u-rQ4MtWIA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear Derailluer Hanger</td></tr>
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66. Bent hub axle.</div>
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67. Bent B axle.</div>
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68. Bent P axle.</div>
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69. Bent pulley cage.</div>
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70. Bent parallelogram.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://cdn4.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net/2011/11/07/2/sreps_rear_der_ceramicballs_600.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="280" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derailluer Pulley & Cage</td></tr>
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71. Bent front derailleur cage.</div>
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72. Misaligned frame.</div>
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73. Spacing of frame does not match over locknut dimension of hub.</div>
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74. Front derailleur mounted too high or low.</div>
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75. Front derailleur mounted crooked.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="225" src="http://www.parktool.com/uploads/images/blog/repair_help/FFG19.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frame Alignment tool from Parktool</td></tr>
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76. E-Type front derailleur rotated too far forward or back.</div>
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77. Wheel not mounted all the way into the dropouts.</div>
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78. Wheel not mounted straight in semi-horizontal dropouts.</div>
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79. Chainstay angle exceed specifications of front derailleur.</div>
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80. Incompatibility between shifter and derailleur.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="240" src="http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb3230930/p4pb3230930.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">E-Type Front Derailluer</td></tr>
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81. Number of gears on cassette does not match the number of gears in the shifter.</div>
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82. Chainring spacing is incorrect – like if a 10 speed crankset were used on a 9 speed drivetrain.</div>
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83. Wrong width chain used.</div>
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84. Chainring installed backwards.</div>
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85. Chainring oriented incorrectly.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="272" src="http://www.amjscal.co.in/chain_clip_image002.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chain Size Layout</td></tr>
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86. Front derailleur clamp bolt loose.</div>
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87. Cable mounted incorrectly through the multi-pull pulley.</div>
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88. Mixing cogs from different model cassettes.</div>
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89. Mixing cogs from the same model cassette with a different gear ratio.</div>
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90. Mixing chainrings from different cranksets.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="240" src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$T2eC16ZHJHQE9nzEy9tRBQ0eiSRJt!~~60_35.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
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91. Incorrect spacer used between cogs.</div>
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92. Incorrect chainring bolts used - if they are to long they can allow play.</div>
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93. Bent crankarm spider.</div>
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94. Non-Shimano front derailleur dust boot interfering with derailleur movement.</div>
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95. Rear derailleur dust boot lodged between derailleur and cable.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="212" src="http://www.ihatebikes.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/remedy_service-18.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full Suspension MTB Pivot</td></tr>
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96. Quick connection link used.</div>
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97. Play in suspension pivots.</div>
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98. Chainstay length below minimum.</div>
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99. Crank loose on bottom bracket spindle because of damaged splines.</div>
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100.Bent chainring spider.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-56735863844185151502013-03-16T22:24:00.003+03:002013-03-20T17:23:39.521+03:00I've Got Myself a New Cycling Bell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've got myself a new 'Ting! Ting! Ting!' Cycling Bell</div>
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from Daiso in Al Khor Mall @ 7 QR..</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make Some Noise and be Noticed.. Ting Ting Ting...</td></tr>
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In Japan, Items you can buy in their own Daiso cost 100 yen each..</div>
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Daiso is also known as Yaku Yen shop or Hundred Yen Store...</div>
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Other items you can buy in Daiso for your Biking Needs..</div>
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Reflector belt, Chain Lubricant, Long Socks, Arm Warmers</div>
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Scarf, Bike Baskets.. etc. etc.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-15048216420397823412013-03-13T14:35:00.000+03:002013-09-21T15:38:01.617+03:00Doha Loop - My First Ride in 2013 (in solo mode)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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eventually this was my 1st bicycle ride this year (January 04, 2013)</div>
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also my 1st 50km semi epic ride (in solo mode) here in Qatar</div>
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Screen Capture from my workouts in www.sports-tracker.com</div>
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kilometer zero in our villa @ 11:00 in the morning, high noon at around 18~20 deg. C.</div>
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Trees are also growing here in Qatar.... </div>
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welcome to Doha City (speed limit: 80kph.... wow)</div>
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somewhere in C-Ring Road... looks tempting (did not have my lunch yet.. it's almost lunch time)</div>
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Holiday Villa in C-Ring Road..... (Titanic Villa.. LOL!)</div>
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Toyota Tower in C-Ring road Corner Airport Road</div>
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@ Uhm Ghuwailina Roundabout.. </div>
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Airport Bike Lane.... (18 km loop passing trough Ras Abu-boud) definitely on my list for my next rides....</div>
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my destinations: Museum of Islamic Arts & Al Corniche road... straight that way (bike lane is on the right)</div>
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Reached the Doha Port.... A Fat Biker with a very Skinny Bike</div>
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Crystal Clear Sea Water... with a Nepali Guy fishing.. hope he catches one..</div>
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a Qatari Dhow... (native Qatari Fishing Vessel)</div>
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before Oil was discovered in this country, Fishing and Pearl Diving is the only means of living.</div>
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Time Portal...</div>
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nowadays, Qatari dhows were replaced by motor boats and yachts....</div>
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(change of status...)</div>
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exiting the port.... with the three <span style="text-align: left;">stooges</span></div>
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the Museum of Islamic Arts... (closed during Friday's)</div>
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Doha's Skyline as viewed at the back side of the Museum of Islamic Arts Park</div>
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Proud Pinoy Mountain Biker (in urban mode)</div>
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now heading to the Al Corniche road...</div>
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these Qatari Dhows are for hire...</div>
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Qatar Foundation's Motto: Think, Realize, Achieve...</div>
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Balhamba Cafe.... Al Corniche road...</div>
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Oryx - the official Mascot to the 2006 Asian Games held here in Doha</div>
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(Oryx is the national animal here in Qatar, it is also the symbol of their flag carrier)</div>
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Booming Construction...</div>
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the Sheraton Hotel</div>
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Four Seasons Hotel and the West Bay Town House.</div>
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now heading home..... Rainbow Roundabout near the Diplomatic Area..</div>
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Rest Stop Break... Carboloading.. menu: Red Bull Energy drink plus small chocolate bar</div>
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this is we're i took my break.... </div>
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I would like to eat Shawarma, but i still have to wait until Dinner..</div>
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The Barwa Financial District Tower.. still on going construction</div>
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near the Qatar Tennis Federation...</div>
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Mr. Federer and Mr. Nadal played here last year, I was still in the Phils. back then..</div>
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Center Point mall... that M-mark there looks tempting...</div>
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Al Waab intersection.... few more pedals...</div>
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almost 5 hours biking, KALAS... (Finished)</div>
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Skinny Faye's Year End Night Ride with my Favorite Niece..</div>
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My Niece - Camille, in her Kiddie Bike.....</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570175798816013098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487445762753619243.post-37034330872515889972013-03-12T13:01:00.000+03:002013-03-13T12:20:16.918+03:00Skinny Faye's First Dressed Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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UPDATED MY RIDE FOR A MORE COMFORTABLE SET UP</div>
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Parts i used was supposed to be on my ORIGINAL plan (a cross country single speed bike)</div>
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Race Face Ride 90mm + 6deg rise Mountain Bike Stem</div>
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AFTER: Skinny Faye in her very First Upgrade.....</div>
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my benefit: MUCH BETTER HANDLING THAN THE FIRST SET UP</div>
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Finally, After 9 Months in Hiatus....<br />
Meet my new baby > Skinny Faye.....<br />
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(i named her Faye as a play word for "Payatot", a tagalog word for Skinny)<br />
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Frame: Create branded small sized (50cm Seat Tube w/ 53cm Top Tube) Hi-tensile Steel Frame<br />
Fork: Create branded Rigid fork w/ 11/8" steering tube (threadless fork)<br />
Headset: NECO 11/8" OS headset<br />
Stem: 90mm generic alloy stem<br />
Handlebar: short straight generic Alloy handle bar w/ generic grips<br />
Seatpost: generic 27.2dia allow seatpost w/ generic seat collar<br />
Saddle: Create Branded XC saddle<br />
BB: Neco Square-tapered BB<br />
Crankset: 44T SS chainring w/ 5 bolts 165mm cranks<br />
Pedals: Wellgo w/ clip strap<br />
Rear Hub: Create Flipflop hub (18T Fixed Gear & 17T Free Wheel Cogs)<br />
Chain: KMC Z - SS chain<br />
Rims: Create 40mm Deep V rim<br />
Spokes: Generic Stainless Spokes<br />
Tires: Duro 700 x 23c<br />
Brakes: Radius Brand dual pivot caliper type v-brakes w/ 2 finger levers<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>CHAIN LINE</b><br />
17T Free Wheel Sprocket w/ KMC Z white SS Chain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>STEEL IS REAL</b><br />
Create Branded Hi-Tensile Steel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>SINGLE SPEED i am</b><br />
5-bolted 165mm Cranks w/ 44T SS Chainring</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>SKINNY TIRE</b><br />
Radius Dual Pivot Caliper type V-Brake; Duro 700c x 23c Road Tire; Create 40mm Deep V Rims</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">44T CHAINRING - NOT FOR THE FAINTED HEART</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HEADSET<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">FLIP FLOP HUB<br />
18T Fixed Gear on this side<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">FLIP FLOP HUB<br />
17T Free Wheel Cog on this side<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">BUTT KICKER<br />
Slim profiled Saddle - Quch....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">SKINNY SHOES<br />
700c 40mm Deep V Create Branded Rim paired w/ Duro 700c x 23c Road Tire</td></tr>
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PARKED LIKE A ROCKSTAR<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">NO HUMPS - SKINNY FRONT SIDE</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">PARKED WITH THE REAL ROCKSTAR</td></tr>
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