Friday, November 07, 2008
Bike Accessories
1. Shimano PD-R540 Clipless Pedals
2. Topeak Large Saddle Bag
3. Shimano R-150 Road Shoe
I had to sell the remainder of my guitar gear in order to buy the pedals, shoe and saddle bag. Now my rig consists of only my telecaster and amp. Minimalism ftw!
I just had the clipless pedals installed in this evening, and I can tell you that they are a god-send. Coupled with the hard-soled road shoe, it allows me to generate efficient pedal strokes with every turn. I could feel that the energy from every crank was transferred to the rotational movement of the wheels. The only problem lies when I forget to disengage when I come to a stop. With the shoes locked in, it's nearly impossible to keep the bike upright when it's sationary (okay fixed-gear riders, take your trackstand to the velodrome and shut the fuck up). An embaressing fall usually comes after the bike comes to a complete halt. I counted 7 falls today. Gotta practice more I guess.
2. Topeak Large Saddle Bag
3. Shimano R-150 Road Shoe
I had to sell the remainder of my guitar gear in order to buy the pedals, shoe and saddle bag. Now my rig consists of only my telecaster and amp. Minimalism ftw!
I just had the clipless pedals installed in this evening, and I can tell you that they are a god-send. Coupled with the hard-soled road shoe, it allows me to generate efficient pedal strokes with every turn. I could feel that the energy from every crank was transferred to the rotational movement of the wheels. The only problem lies when I forget to disengage when I come to a stop. With the shoes locked in, it's nearly impossible to keep the bike upright when it's sationary (okay fixed-gear riders, take your trackstand to the velodrome and shut the fuck up). An embaressing fall usually comes after the bike comes to a complete halt. I counted 7 falls today. Gotta practice more I guess.
Labels: Bike
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Happiness is a new Bike
Portside
Starboard
Fork
Top tube
Rear brake
Saddle
8-speed cassette
2-speed crank
Front brake
Handlebar and Stem
Rode home from the shop. Did about 60% of it on the road. Awesome ride. I just need to get used to the more 'aero' stance that the bike has. However, going into the drops was really uncomfortable. Maybe I just need to spend more time with it. Initially, I planned to get a helmet from the same store that I got my bike, but their prices were over my budget. I guess I'll just drop by my neighbourhood bike shop while on my way to work later.
Starboard
Fork
Top tube
Rear brake
Saddle
8-speed cassette
2-speed crank
Front brake
Handlebar and Stem
Rode home from the shop. Did about 60% of it on the road. Awesome ride. I just need to get used to the more 'aero' stance that the bike has. However, going into the drops was really uncomfortable. Maybe I just need to spend more time with it. Initially, I planned to get a helmet from the same store that I got my bike, but their prices were over my budget. I guess I'll just drop by my neighbourhood bike shop while on my way to work later.Labels: Bike
Sunday, October 26, 2008
She's coming on Wednesday
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Contract extension
I got my contract extended for another 2 weeks. I'm feeling super stoked about it, as it would give me a valid reason not to go visiting on weekends. I never was a fan of Hari Raya, and have never understood the true meaning of it. Surely it means more than refurbishing the home, receiving money from relatives and then deciding what to blow it on? Sure, you may say that it tightens the bond between friends, family and relatives. Yea, superficial bonding through gossips and forced small talk. Brilliant.
CPF contributions suck to the bone. I got 14% of my pay deducted?! A huge wtf to that one. Am I liable to an income tax deduction too? Damn I'm such a noob at this.
After weighing the pros and cons of the list below, I've decided to get a bike. I'm eying a couple of models from Scott and Trek, mostly at their road hybrids and hardtail MTBs. I'm honestly torn between the two types, and it doesn't help that they are at opposite ends of the biking spectrum either! DAMN!
It's been almost a month since I ran at Bedok Reservoir. My work schedule only permits me to run after 11pm, so that completely rules out Bedok Reservoir as a running route. Instead, I'm stuck with a mundane asphalt loop that's so riddled with carbon-monoxide on weekends that my lungs would probably be better off in a room full smokers on lunch break than out there running the course. I can't wait for school to start so I can get back on my fitness regime again! I miss SP's poolside gym and the MILFy gym care-taker!
CPF contributions suck to the bone. I got 14% of my pay deducted?! A huge wtf to that one. Am I liable to an income tax deduction too? Damn I'm such a noob at this.
After weighing the pros and cons of the list below, I've decided to get a bike. I'm eying a couple of models from Scott and Trek, mostly at their road hybrids and hardtail MTBs. I'm honestly torn between the two types, and it doesn't help that they are at opposite ends of the biking spectrum either! DAMN!
It's been almost a month since I ran at Bedok Reservoir. My work schedule only permits me to run after 11pm, so that completely rules out Bedok Reservoir as a running route. Instead, I'm stuck with a mundane asphalt loop that's so riddled with carbon-monoxide on weekends that my lungs would probably be better off in a room full smokers on lunch break than out there running the course. I can't wait for school to start so I can get back on my fitness regime again! I miss SP's poolside gym and the MILFy gym care-taker!
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