a nice day ride on my new fixie fixed gear single speed bike #fixie

Superteam 88mm Carbon Clincher Fixed Gear Bike Wheelset 23mm Single Speed Wheel

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So, I didn't plan to go out cycling yesterday as the weather forecast says, it gonna rain the whole day. Well, it did rain in the morning but then it got sunny. I decided to take the chance and went out cycling on my new fixie aka fixed gear, single-speed bike.

It was a little cloudy but with a bit of nice blue sky. A little hot but just enough to have a good ride out. It did rain in the evening but I was lucky to be home by then. I'm a little surprised cycling on my fixed-gear bike. Thinking, it will be a bit tough with just a single gear. Boy, was I wrong!



Superteam 88mm Carbon Clincher Fixed Gear Bike Wheelset 23mm Single Speed Wheel

I went on my usual cycling route, stopping at my usual places. Some certain bridges and areas have been worked on. There's a part where it's supposed to be a straight route but turns out I had to climb a little steep slope. Didn't think, I would be able to climb on my fixie but I actually did.

I have bad knees, so naturally, I was hesitant to do any hard climbing. I did wear a knee guard for my left knee. That's what is so surprising. My first thought was that, since I cycled to work and always had to pass my little 'slope of hell' every day, I inadvertently trained myself, enough.



Schwinn Kedzie Single-Speed Fixie Road Bike, Lightweight Frame for City Riding

Cycling to work every day has helped me maintain some level of fitness. Cycling is basically the only exercise I do. lol. Although the distance was short, I always had to huff and puff near the end because of my little 'slope of hell'. Also came with the price of having a strained hamstring and knees.

Cycling is supposed to be a low-impact exercise, especially for the knees but it seems to make my knees worse. A couple of weeks ago, I couldn't ride my bike much less walk because it hurts. The knee joints rubbing against each other. Thankfully, it got better after I used medicated oil daily on it.



CYSKY Single Speed Crankset Set 60T 170mm Crankarms 130 BCD Fixie Crankset for Single Speed Bike, Fixed Gear Bicycle, Track Road Bike (Square Taper, Black)

I also decided to buy some vitamins that actually help maintain my knees better. Sometimes, if I forget to take them, I can feel my knees starting to hurt again. Now, I realize that knee joint vitamins do help make them better. So, I try to take them daily.

I love my Apple Watch Ultra and iPhone health app. Now, I'm not walking, hiking, or riding blind. I know so far my highest heart rate was 157BPM. Yesterday, my overall cycling distance was 23.9km. I did have a couple of stops and didn't really push myself except for some of those slopes.



6KU Track Fixed Gear Bicycle

I really had a fun day cycling on my new fixie that I've mod myself. I changed new wheelsets, handlebars, pedals, cranksets, bike stems, etc. To finally be able to ride it was an awesome feeling. I'm glad, I decided to go out cycling. Cycling always makes me happy and alive!

Check out some of my fixie pics below:

Riding a fixie is really fun!

Another reason I think that I could actually climb slopes is because of the fixed gear. Which is directly connected to the crankset and to the wheelsets. I can feel the strong tire gripping the ground. Of course, it helps that my knees didn't buckle. Though, I did feel a little strained near the end of my ride. 

For the life of me, I still can't do a skid on my fixie. I'm afraid to stand up because of my bad knees. I need to ride more on my fixie before I start to learn to do some simple skills. I'm still a fixie newbie. Still learning about my new bike. One thing is for sure, a fixie is really a cool bike to ride!

What do you guys think?

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P.S. Superteam 88mm Carbon Clincher Fixed Gear Bike Wheelset 23mm Single Speed Wheel

I bought new cheap 46 pcs socket wrench set from china

Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Socket Set With Case, 145-Piece

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I decided to get myself a new socket wrench set to use to work on my bicycles. It has everything that I needed, so far. I like that it comes with a well-organized case. Also, it's not that expensive. I'm not a pro who only works on my bike or home DIY, once in a while. 

I do like to splurge on some branded tools that I love. My favorite owned is the Black & Decker brand. I like the design and the orange+black colors. Been using them for years and they still work fine. I do use other brands that are provided at work though. Bosch and Hitachi are the usual suspects.



Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Socket Set With Case, 145-Piece

The one I bought is the 46 pcs socket wrench set from China. It's cheap and has most sizes of what I need to work on my bicycle. Of course, I can also use it for other works as it also has the screws and Allen key sets. For some reason, I love using tools and house repairs too.

When I learned woodworking and metalworking at school, I wasn't really interested then. But, I basically learned how to use the tools needed. The same when I took the automotive engineering courses. We also did some metal machining. That was pretty interesting and needed good skills.



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I actually wanted to go to commerce class. But, my teacher said, guys should go to technical class. lol. Well, although, after all that, I wasn't interested in doing technical work. It was only when I worked as a building tech that I found it fun to work doing technical stuff.

I'm a little lazy to do those kinds of work. One thing is for certain, the more you do that kind of work and work with tools, the more experience and confidence you get. I also learned a lot. I even learned how to correctly hold a hand drill. One contractor boss told me a tools engineer taught him how.



BLACK+DECKER 12V MAX Drill & Home Tool Kit, 60-Piece (BDCDD12PK)

I prefer to own the tools rather than borrow them from others. This way, I can quickly take out the tools and work on my DIY. Recently, I bought a new fridge that's taller than my old one. I had the idea of cutting part of the cabinet so that it could fit in.

I tried waiting for my old colleague to lend me a portable saw. Well, after two weeks of waiting, I decided to buy my own. I decided to get a portable reciprocating saw. This saw is actually pretty good and powerful. However, the battery dies rather quickly. 



ALTOCRAFT 12V Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 2 Batteries, Portable Small Power Cutter w/Clamping Jaw, Variable Speed, Tool-Free Blade Change,3 Saw Blades for Wood/Metal/PVC Cutting

I've already used the wrench set to do some part replacements on my bicycle. It is really useful. Especially, when you have different sizes. What's also useful is the different holder or extender. Which makes the jobs easier. Once you have the tools needed the workflow becomes smooth.

I know not everyone has tools and that they usually borrow from friends or from work. It's really a hassle. Like, I've said I waited for my ex-colleague to bring over the portable saw but probably because of work, he couldn't come. That's why having your own tools is much better.

What do you guys think?

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my new monitor stands with RGB lighting

KYOLLY RGB Gaming Computer Monitor Stand Riser with Drawer, Storage, and Phone Holder - 1 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 Hub, 3 Length Adjustable

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I've been having a problem with my old used monitor stand lately, so I thought it was time for me to get a new one. It's been years and there are many new designs right now, especially with RGB lighting. It's not really important to me but why not?

Anyway, I decided to get the black color with nice RGB lighting lining at both ends. What's important though is that there are USB-A ports available. I need them to power up my portable monitors. Preferably, the ports are on the side as the cable is blocking. No, biggie though.



KYOLLY RGB Gaming Computer Monitor Stand Riser with Drawer, Storage, and Phone Holder - 1 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 Hub, 3 Length Adjustable

Of course, there are many uses for a monitor stand. To make your monitor more at your eye level. Having a monitor above or below eye level could strain your neck. You can also use it for laptops. Especially, when you prefer to use a normal keyboard.

I had to mod the height of my old monitor stand because it couldn't fit my Razer keyboard. I assumed that it could. So, I cut 2 pieces of small rectangular wood and put them under my monitor stand. Now, I can slide my keyboard when not in use.



meatanty 3 In 1 Monitor Stand Riser with 2 Drawers,1 Wireless Charging Module, and 4 USB Ports, Metal Computer Stand Support Transfer Data and charging, Desk Organizer for PC,iMac (21 inches)

Of course, with my new monitor stand, I don't have to do that. I wish that mine was a little longer though. But, it'll do. Still fits both of my portable 15-inch monitors. I bought and used a cheap laptop stand to put my portable monitor. I think it's much better than using a computer monitor. 

That's why I prefer a monitor stand with USB ports. So, that I can use it to power up my portable monitor. Mine has 4 ports. More than enough. I like that there's also a tray to put your school or office accessories. There's also a mobile phone stand that you can pull out and push back when not in use. 



Simple Houseware Desk Dual Monitor Stand Riser with Drawer, White

Everyone has a different type of monitor stand they prefer. It doesn't have to have USB ports. Not, everyone too wants to use several portable monitors. They might just want a big stand to hold two monitors. If you're in an office setup, you might also want accessories placeholders.

A monitor or laptop stand basically just makes your table more clean and organized. Everyone wants a cool-looking gaming or work table. My 'floating' table is actually kinda small. It's fixed to the wall and built around with cabinets and a bed.



Vaydeer USB3.0 Wireless Charging Aluminum Monitor Stand Riser Support Transfer Data and Charging, Keyboard and Mouse Storage Desk Organizer up to 27inch for Computer MacBook PC (Black）

Nowadays, you even have a monitor stand with a wireless phone charger. Most of us, put our phones beside our computers or laptop. Might as well just put it on the charger while using the computer. If you're using Samsung mobile and Samsung Dex, there you go.

You can charge your phone and access the files or data from inside the phone and view it on a bigger screen computer monitor. Our mobile phones today are so powerful that you might not even need a computer or laptop anymore. Work on the go without the bulk of yesteryears!

For example, the monitor stand unboxing YouTube video above was recorded and edited on my Samsung Z Flip 5. You can't do that back in the day. Even the computer I used back then wasn't as powerful. It always freezes and sometimes you'll have to re-do freaking everything again!

Reminisce. Lol!

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P.S. KYOLLY RGB Gaming Computer Monitor Stand Riser with Drawer, Storage and Phone Holder - 1 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 Hub, 3 Length Adjustable