Thursday, July 25, 2024

Is Cycling the Ultimate Exercise? #cycling #cyclinglife #cyclinglifestyle



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Is cycling the ultimate exercise?

Well, for someone with bad knees, it's certainly one of the best low-impact exercises I can do without worry. Recently, my left knee kept giving me problems. I'll wake up feeling pain and not being able to bend it. After putting on some gel and taking vitamins, it'll be alright.

The next morning, it'll happen again. Maybe, I'm getting old. Things we used to do when we were young and healthy. Just a distant memory. lol. Right at the time, when I discovered the joy of cycling again. However, I can still go hiking and photography.


To quickly answer the question is cycling the ultimate exercise? For me, is yes. Some may say, it's swimming. I used to see old men and women slowly doing laps with the frog style. I wish I could swim like them. But, for some reason even after doing lessons, I can't.

I believe it's because I have short breath. Ok, maybe I just suckz at swimming. An added plus to cycling is that I love cycling to places with beautiful scenery. I love the greenery and the sound of birds or bugs. I love the beautiful quiet beaches where there's nobody else but me.


Cycling is such a joy for the young and old. Sometimes, I felt like a kid again when cycling. It's also a great adventure. Some people like to cycle to faraway countries or just nearby. You can also cycle and camping. Like I've said, I love to cycle and do some photography.

Night or day, it all depends on you. I have friends who invited me to go cycling at night. I very much prefer cycling in the day. Yes, it's hot. But, you can't see much at night. Sometimes, it's already night by the time I reach home. It's also dangerous as certain places don't have good lighting.


My main reason for cycling is to exercise and lose some weight. I also wanted to maintain some level of fitness. I used to cycle to work and at the last part, before I reached work, I had to climb a little slope. I called it my 'little slope of hell'. 

I'm always almost out of breath when I reach the top of the slope. I wasn't able to cycle to the top in the first few months. It wasn't until I bought myself a foldable mountain bike with better gear ratios that I did it. Even then, if I don't feel well, I would just push it up the damn slope.


One thing strange is that it was easy going up the slope using a fixie. When I tried riding up the slope it was rather easy although it's just using a single speed. I'm wondering if it's because of the direct link from the crank to the tires.

There was also another time that I had to climb a rather steep slope which wasn't there before. It used to be a straight flat route but a diversion was made. I was afraid of my knees because I rarely stood up on my bike. To me, a fixie is a great bike to train up power in your legs.

What do you guys think?

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Saturday, July 20, 2024

insta360 x3 4K test ride my new carbon fiber hybrid straight handlebar gravel bike


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I couldn't test my new carbon fiber hybrid straight handlebar gravel bike for over a month because I had a problem with my left knee. Now, that it got better, I decided to try a new cycling route with it. Then again, I shouldn't have?

It was quite a distance and I started to have cramps before reaching it. I should have tested it before going for the long ride. Turn out, the seat was too high. I began to have neck and wrist pains because of it. Other than that, the bike works really well!
 


I wasn't sure about not having a front suspension but the tyres make it up for it. People kept asking me what the tire's size and I told them it was 700x40c. The aero design makes it a smooth fast ride. Well, that's what I'm assuming anyway.

I've said this in my other post but I love the smooth carbon fiber frame. I'm lucky that I didn't scratch it when I fell. Hurt my left knee but I continue to cycle back home. Going up-slope was a breeze as the 11-speed cassette gear Sram change worked well.


I'm not a strong rider and haven't cycled for a month, I didn't want to over-exert myself. As a mostly leisurely urban rider, hybrid bikes work well. I can go on gravel, pathways, dirt roads, and whatever. I have a slip disc, hence I opt for a straight handlebar. It also offers better control.

This is my first time using a full hydraulic brake and I like it. Works well, so far. Maybe, too well. I almost, fly over the bar when I pulled an emergency brake. Need to get used to it. I'm not sure how to maintain it though. When the time comes, I'll learn then.


The carbon fiber frame is pretty light too. If I remember, it's around over 9kg. It feels rigid and strong. I didn't measure the handlebar length but it seems wide and comfortable enough for me. I don't have any preferences. As long as it's 720mm and below. 

The bike frame is designed like a road bike so they're using a bike stem with cable running through it. It makes the bike look clean and smooth. But, it came out via the stem to the brakes and shifter. I didn't check what kind of shifter they installed and had to adjust the location for my thumb easy reach.


As a whole, I'm really satisfied with the bike. Love the design, glossy white color, great brakes, and shifters. Feels good to hold the handlebar with PU leather bike grips. The 700x40c tires are very comfortable to ride on too. 

I'm hoping my knee will get well soon so that I can go ride my new carbon hybrid gravel bike again. Such a joy!

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

my new carbon fibred hybrid straight handlebar gravel bike #hybridbike


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I decided to finally get myself a gravel hybrid bike. I searched around and finally decided to get the first version of the Twitter V1. You can get it from their main online store shop @ Aliexpress here. They actually have the latest version but didn't have the white color.

Even though this hybrid bike is the first version, I love the smooth and aero design. The white version is really nice. I also opt for a straight handlebar instead of a drop bar. I have a slip disc and everyone keeps telling me, I should get a bike with a straight bar instead. 

It is more comfortable to sit up straight rather than hunch over. But, sometimes, I'll miss the drop bar when I want to go for speed. Feels more comfortable holding the drop compared to just a straight bar. Anyway, it's not as if I don't have a road bike











Above are some of the photos I took while unboxing and fixing the bike. I didn't have to do much as the back tire was already fixed and probably tuned. The handlebar was already fixed with the front and rear brakes. The front tire was straightforward.

I had to cut the seatpost around an inch as it was too high for me. Changed the seat to a white color by West Biking. It's an 11-speed with 700x40c thick tires. Full hydraulic brakes which is my first. I worry about the maintenance. Carbon fiber frame and fork. SRAM NX-11S. SUNSHINE-11S,11-42T.

I haven't test-ridden the bike yet as my left knee still giving me problems. Already been a month. I can bend my knee but there's still pain so, it's not totally healed. I don't think it will ever heal as I feel it could easily be twisted. That's why I have to be careful just doing everyday things.

I'm trying out some knee-joint vitamins and hope it'll help heal my problematic knees. Maybe, I'll go out cycling again by the weekend or next week. Been feeling kinda bored after a month of non-cycling activity. I'm also thinking of going hiking at my local nature parks.

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Sunday, July 07, 2024

finally! my new nikon z8 camera #nikonz8



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Finally, I've got myself the new Nikon Z8 camera!

Before that, I was thinking of getting the latest Sony Alpha 7RV. I did bulked at having to buy new lenses for it. And, they were pretty expensive. So, when Nikon announced the Z8 with an overall, same specs as the Z9, I was adamant about getting it.

Instead of switching to another eco-system. I stuck with Nikon. I already have several lenses that I bought for my Nikon Zfc. Regrettably, I'm selling off my Zfc and P950. The Nikon Coolpix P950 was my first-ever camera and the start of my love for photography.

You can check out some of the pictures and videos I took with the Nikon P950 and Zfc on my YouTube channel here. I recently went to Hatyai Thailand and got the chance to do street photography with my Zfc. It was a blast and I really enjoyed the holiday. 

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I think, I took some good photos and I really like some of them. Especially, at the floating flea markets. You can check out some of the photos below:







I'm just an amateur photographer and still learning about photography. Despite that, I decided to upgrade my camera to the most advanced I could afford and that is the Nikon Z8. I took some sample photos and you can check some of them below:




I'm really loving the Nikon Z8. I love learning how to use it and take better photographs and videos. I still prefer taking JPEGs and 4K videos instead of raw. As I'm the lazy and impatient type. Anyway, for the videos, I need to use more advanced editing software.

I'm taking a step-by-step approach to learning how to use the camera and also the editing process. Anyway, I don't think I can edit the 8K vids with my current Mac m1 pro with only 16 GB of RAM. I'll need more storage space too.

I'm not really in a hurry as I have a lifetime to learn and improve my photography and videography. You can watch my growth with the videos and pictures I'll be taking throughout the years I'll put up here or on my main YouTube channel. So, don't forget to subscribe and share!

That's all for now. Happy photography and videography!

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