my new red color mountain bike brake cable kit set #shorts

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First off, my niece who is staying with me, and my mom got infected with the Covid-19 virus. I don't know which variants and she's not sure how she even got infected. She came back from her shooting training and tested positive. None of her colleagues were infected.

The good news is that both my mom and I tested negative. Kinda a miracle. Even her brother who was showing her some martial moves at my sis house, we were celebrating her birthday, he just learn at his police academy was negative.



Glarks 81Pcs Stainless Steel Bicycle Cable Cutter and Bike Brake Cable Shifter Cable with End Caps, O-Rings Set for Mountain Bike, Road Bike

My niece looks ok and I guess she got a mild version of the virus. Maybe, that's why we didn't get infected too although we were living together. We usually don't use the same plates or cups to eat and drink. She sleeps in the main hall while my mom and I have our own rooms.

I use the main toilets while she shared with my mom. We live in a public apartment building. So she could have got infected while returning home. Somebody in the building or the common area might be infected. There are many scenarios on how we can get infected.



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Anyway, yesterday I realized while Whatsapping my friend why my front brake cable seems to get shorter. I had bought a bike stem extender and spacer to make it higher. I have a slipped disc and making the handlebar higher would stop me from having back pain.

That's why I decided to get a new brake cable kit. I should have bought a cable cutter too because all my old wire cutters weren't sharp or good enough. I had a problem cutting the cable. The cable keeps unwinding and won't move smoothly when I test the brake.



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I only realized the problem of my brake not working normally when I took out the cable from its casing. I end up using a new cable line but this time I try cutting it nicely so that the cable won't unwind when I insert it through the casing again.

This time, it went through smoothly and I didn't have to redo the fitting on my bike. After adjusting the brake cable tension it now works as it should. And, I must say, I like the bright red color in contrast to the black ones. I'm already thinking of buying a different color set for my rear brake.



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It's funny when every time I thought it'll be easy to change my bicycle parts and I end up stuck for hours trying to take it out or fit in a new one. You really need to have the right bike tools before you do anything. But, at the end of the day, I feel it's really worthwhile.

I learned from the needless mistakes that I made and I felt more confident in fixing my own bike. I already felt regret giving away my old pink mountain bike. I could have done work on it and made it seems new again. Well, you learn from your past mistakes.

Red color brake kit set

Fit into my new gold color two-finger brake.

Now, the brake cable is not too tight because I raise the handlebar higher. I might buy a different color set next time. How bout green or white or maybe yellow? It's actually fun to DIY and work on your own bike. I've already noticed people eyeing my bike at traffic stops.

A guy at work claim how beautiful my bike was. I think it was yesterday that someone on youtube commented about my colorful handlebar. I'm planning to get a colorful crankset for my bike soon. I need to buy some tools first before I get them.

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my new front mountain bike handlebar bag camera bag sling bag #shorts

Ibera Bike Handlebar Bag for Camera Equipment, Clip-on Quick Release Bicycle Bag with Rain Cover and Map Sleeve

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Just got me a mountain bike handlebar aka front bag, camera bag, sling bag for my bikepacking adventure. Well, not really going camping but cycling to nature parks around the country. I didn't want to bring another backpack as I'm already carrying my water bag.

I also already have a rear bag. Which can carry more stuff too. Pretty useful since sometimes, it can fit in my lunch. I bring a big water bottle in my small cycling bag. I love cycling to work, even though it's just a short trip. Cut my time to 7-10 mins.



Ibera Bike Handlebar Bag for Camera Equipment, Clip-on Quick Release Bicycle Bag with Rain Cover and Map Sleeve

My main reason to cycle to work and go on a cycling adventure is to lose weight. Especially, my big tummy. I have bad knees and a slipped disc. Cycling is a low-impact exercise for the whole body. I've already lost around 7kg from 75 to 67kg.

I think it takes me around 2 weeks to lose a kg. Dieting also helps. I try to eat less of everything. I only cycle a total of 15-20 mins every day with going up a little slope before reaching my workplace. Not much but I call that slope my "slope of hell'.



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I'm working and only recently started cycling to parks that are around 20-40km away. The other day, my phone data didn't work halfway returning home and I got lost in an industrial park area. I used my directional instincts and read the road signs that were obscure.

I didn't think to restart my phone and only thought about it when I reached home. I guess when you're lost and almost on the brink of giving up, you forget what to do. That'll teach me. That's why I kinda like going out and not just sitting in front of my computer the whole day.



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On my next bikepacking trip adventure, I'm bringing along my Nikon P950 camera. Since I'm not bringing my camera backpack, I can use my front handlebar bag to just bring the camera and two batteries along. The bag isn't that big and fits the camera nicely.

The reason I don't just bring my camera backpack is as I've said, I'm already carrying my water backpack and also, I'll be sweating a lot and I don't want to dirty it. The good thing is that the handlebar bag is also a sling bag and the back has a hard holder.



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I'm thinking of getting the Insta360 ONE R 1-inch edition action camera. Because it has a 1-inch sensor and is also great for the low light setting. Well, that's what it says in the promotion. It'll be great to take videos and pictures while I'm cycling.

I might still bring along my Nikon P950 as it has the 83x optical zoom. Sometimes when I use my phone to take pictures, I always regret that I can't use the P950 zooming abilities. It's really cool to take a close-up of faraway subjects like a boat, birds, trees, etc.

My new mountain bike handlebar bag aka camera bag aka sling bag with quick-release holder.

On one of my trips to a small park, I took picture of an old tree. It's only after I took a closer look at the picture later that I realize there's actually a beautiful red feathers bird sitting on top of it. No wonder, I saw there were guys with their camera gears waiting around. Lol.

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my pimped folding foldable mountain bike MTB #shorts

Schwinn Bonafide Men's Mountain Bike, Front Suspension, 24-Speed, 29-Inch Wheels, 17-Inch Aluminum Frame, Matte Black/Red

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I've been busy and resting after getting my Coronavirus Covid-19 vaccine booster shot. I didn't do any weights training or go out for a long cycling trip. I only cycle from home to work and vice versa. At least maintaining some kind of fitness.

I'm not a professional rider and I only cycle for keeping myself fit and enjoying riding around the country to enjoy nature or interesting places. I haven't used public transport for a couple of months. In this pandemic or endemic that's actually a good thing. I guess.



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I've also been pimping my foldable mountain bike. Buying bike parts and accessories that I like. I find it actually kinda relaxing doing work on my own bike. You definitely need the tools though. Get a bike tool kit set before you decide to do anything on it.

My ride is a cheap foldable mountain bike. On my youtube video, there are some comments that disapprove of my purchase. One even told me I'm better off walking than buying it. I beg to differ. Yeah, it is cheap. Why would I buy an expensive bike just for cycling to work?



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I actually bought a folding bike for riding to work and I had a horrible time using it. I just started cycling again and I was already feeling tired and the bike felt heavy. I was wondering if it's because of the tires. It was only when I bought a new pump that I finally enjoy riding it.

I finally managed to cycle up my personal "slope of hell". After over two months or so, I might have also improved my leg strength and fitness level. But, it was really when I bought and change to my current mountain bike that it gets more comfortable and faster.



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My colleague at work even commented that I look better riding a mountain bike than a folding bike. He's kinda right. I feel more comfortable riding a mountain bike than a folding bike. For some reason, I couldn't stand on a folding bike like you do on a mountain bike.

My mountain bike is the cheap type made in China. Although I'm happy with it, I've been watching videos and checking out expensive bikes made in Europe and America. I don't have that much money to buy. They cost 3-4 months or maybe more of anyone's paycheck. Lol.



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Unless I have a sponsor, it'll be cool to test them out. I'm pretty sure, there'll be a vast difference in quality. Especially, the suspension system. Personally, I'll prefer a bikepacking bicycle to a trail bike. Like I've said before, I like riding to nature parks and interesting places.

My pimped ride - Folding Mountain bike

I'm waiting for my bike camera bag to arrive so that I can hang it on my handlebar instead of my camera backpack. I already have a backpack for carrying my waterbag and other loose items. Since I bought my mountain bike, I'm really enjoying cycling again.

Also, I get to cycle to places that I never thought even existed. Beautiful nature that exists in sometimes secluded areas that we concrete dwellers didn't even know about. Isn't it funny that you've been living for years in a country and didn't even know that such beauty is just around the corner?

Check out my youtube channel for some of those nature parks that I've visited!

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Biking to Hampstead wetlands last fishing village and sembawang park fishing pier

2021 Gravity FSX 1.0 Dual Full Suspension Mountain Bike with Disc Brakes Aluminum Frame

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Boy, have I been busy lately. And, also having a lot of fun cycling to parks enjoying beautiful nature. I've been buying and changing my still practically new mountain bike parts. For some reason, I enjoy doing it myself. Kinda relaxing.

Yes, it seems easy enough. But, it's not that I do this every day. So, there'll be some mistakes that I did but somehow, I managed to fix it all. Especially, if you have the tools. The good thing is that nowadays, for the most part, all you need is the Allen keys multitools.



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Another tool that I bought and use is the fork aka pipe cutter. It's much easier than using a hand saw. I use it to cut short my colorful handlebar. When I changed my bike pedals, I had a problem taking the original off even with an adjustable wrench.

Luckily, my bro-in-law had a bike wrench which is much better. And, also a whole lot of WD-40. A rubber mallet is also useful. It's much better to protect your bike parts. I even use it to hammer in my handlebar end bar plugs. I was lazy to file the bar ends after cutting them.



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I recommend you get a cycling backpack with a water bag. It's much easier for quick sips of water while cycling or at stops. I thought I had a faulty water bag the first time I tried it. But, I didn't realize you have to push up to open and push down for closing at the tip. Silly me. 

Well, I only started cycling recently again and buying all these products to try them out. I'm starting to really enjoy cycling. Even though, I've learned cycling as a kid. There wasn't really joy in it. Even when I bought my first mountain bike, it's only for cycling to a friend's house.



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Maybe because now, I actually have the time and want to go cycling. Especially, to visit beautiful nature parks around the country. Places, I didn't even know existed. I have to thank Google Maps for making it much easier for people to check out routes and places.

Well, last Sunday for some reason my phone couldn't get connected to the internet and I got lost. I didn't think of re-starting my phone to solve the problem until I reached home 3 hours late. I was planning to reach home from Sembawang park beach by 3pm.



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I had to use my instincts and of course, read the road signs which sometimes doesn't help. I was going round and round an unfamiliar area and actually got really exasperated. Thank goodness, I finally reached and saw a familiar park and even asked a passerby to confirm my direction.

I need to bring along my portable battery charger next time. I didn't think I would need it as I only plan to cycle for a couple of hours to planned destinations. Turn out, if I hadn't found my way out, my phone would have probably gone flat and it'll be worse if there's an emergency.

My ride. Folding, foldable mountain bike.

My friend, whose house I went to visit earlier was worried that he couldn't get me on the phone. I only managed to reply to his message once I finally reached home. It's always good to be prepared for the worse and maybe inform someone before you went out cycling on your own.

In all, it was really fun to cycle and check out Hampstead wetlands, the last fishing village, and Sembawang park fishing pier. This is where I actually first learn to ride the bike in the 80s. Later on, I lost my first bike which my father bought for me.

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went cycling with my folding mountain bike MTB on 1st Jan 2022

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So, I finally did it. I planned to go cycling today on the 1st Jan 2022 to a nearby park and discovered that I can also visit other parks via a road connector that's only for cyclists/walking/running. Despite the still ongoing pandemic, there are surprisingly many other people too.

Well, kinda obvious as it's the holiday. I didn't even notice if people were wearing masks. There are parents with their kids walking or cycling in each separate lane. This connector is really useful as all you have to do is follow the cycling path to every park in the country.



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Using an app, I managed to know how far and how fast I'm cycling. I can read the info on my losing calories etc. I believe, I cycled a total of around 24km today. I'm surprised, to be able to cycle that far without having leg cramps or giving up.

I'm thinking that because I've been cycling to and fro to work and home every day that actually helps me build my fitness. Even though, it's not that far. I've even been losing around 1kg per week. It isn't that bad considering, I haven't been exercising for a long time.



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In fact, I have a slipped disc and two bad knees. Forget about running, cycling is the best low-impact exercise for me. I did feel a slight pain on both my thighs when I was returning from my sis house. It was also raining. The bicycle felt heavy but I persevered.

Right now, I don't really feel any kind of effect on my body. But, I'm pretty sure, tomorrow I'll definitely feel some sores here and there. If I don't, then I might have improved my overall fitness. It's good that I've been starting slow and don't try to overdo it.



2021 Gravity FSX 1.0 Dual Full Suspension Mountain Bike with Disc Brakes (White, 19in)

I'm not getting any younger and the body I had when I was young and in the military is vastly different. That's why I started light and only add to my training bits by bits. I also set up my own home gym with an exercise bench and weights to improve my physique. But, most importantly get my 6-packs back.

I'm happy that in the last 3 months of last year, I managed to lose some weight even though not much. At least whatever I'm doing it's working. I'm also happy that now, I can cycle from park to park and further away without worrying about traffics.



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I really had fun and enjoyed riding my folding mountain bike. In one of my youtube videos, there were some people who said that it's not a good bike. But, I'm loving it. Yes, it's cheap. That's precisely why I bought it. Of course, if I had the money or a pro, I'll definitely get a more expensive bike.

I'm also having fun changing some of my bicycle parts and adding accessories. So far, I've changed my bike pedal and seat. I've bought a new bike handlebar, grips, brake levers, and stem. Some of them have already arrived but some haven't. Can't wait to fit 'em all. Pimping my mountain bike!

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