my new Ratchet Tool Wrench Repairing MTB mountain Bike Quick Hand release socket

Bikehand Bike Bicycle Repair Tool Kit with Torque Wrench - Quality Tools Kit Set for Mountain Bike Road Bike Maintenance in a Neat Storage Case

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I'm buying tools that would help me do work on my mountain bike. I decided to get a ratchet tool wrench that would make it much easier and faster. I used to study in a technical class and went on to study automotive engineering. Though, I never went on to further my studies or work in the auto industry.

Anyway, since I got my current mountain bike, I've been buying parts and changing them myself. For some reason, I enjoyed doing it. Kinda relaxing. Funny, I wasn't really interested in working on cars back in my school days.



Bikehand Bike Bicycle Repair Tool Kit with Torque Wrench - Quality Tools Kit Set for Mountain Bike Road Bike Maintenance in a Neat Storage Case

Of course, working on a bike is much easier than a car. One thing for sure, working on a car or a bike, you need tools. I had a problem just changing the brake cable the other day because my old cutter wasn't good enough. Hence, I decided to get a new cable cutter.

Once the cable cutter arrives, I might change my rear brake cable next. Just wondering what cable housing color I want to change to. I already changed my front brake cable with new red housing. It's coming around nicely!



14 Pc Extra Long Hex Bit Sockets Allen Wrench Mm+SAE

Nowadays, bike makers don't use screws with the minus or plus head anymore. All you need now is an Allen key. I saw a video where the bike tech use a ratchet to tighten all the screws. Looks pretty easy to work with than fumbling with your screwdrivers.

Okay, you might not fumbles with tools but I do, a lot. I also have a problem with my hands going numb and now it actually hurts to whole things for long. I don't know why. I didn't go and see a doctor. You might laugh but my left-hand middle finger is now permanently numb. 



CASOMAN 1/2" Drive Master Impact Hex Bit Set, Hex Driver, SAE/Metric, 1/4" - 3/4", 6mm - 19mm, Cr-Mo Steel, Impact Grade, One-Piece Construction, 20-Piece 1/2" Drive Allen Bit Socket Set

Okay, you can laugh about it. I might have broken some nerves in my hands or something. It's getting harder to work on things. I can't even hold my bike grip for long without getting numbs. I'll have to shake it off while cycling.

In spite of the problem, like I've said before, I still love doing bike work. I pretty much got used to doing things and stopping halfway to let the numbness go away. Right now, I'm typing with the numb in my middle finger. I'm practically just using the fingernail to type.



Dynacraft 26" Slick Rock Trails Bike

When I bought the ratchet wrench, I didn't think of getting the Allen key socket set. Now that I have the ratchet wrench, I need to order them. It'll definitely be easier and faster for me to work with a ratchet to screw and unscrew the Allen hex screws.

My ultimate work will be to change my bike crankset and front bike fork. I have never changed them before so I'm trying to buy all the tools that I needed before starting. I don't want to halfway through only to find out I needed a special tool or something.

My foldable folding mountain bike at Japanese Cemetery Park

I need my bike to commute between home and work. I still have my other foldable bike. So, just in case, I f**k up the bike, I can use it. Anyway, at the moment, I'm just relaxing at home before going out on a planned bikepacking trip to more nature parks trails.

What do you guys think?

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P.S. Bikehand Bike Bicycle Repair Tool Kit with Torque Wrench - Quality Tools Kit Set for Mountain Bike Road Bike Maintenance in a Neat Storage Case

Nikon P950 CNY 2022 Cycling Bikepacking with Mountain Bike MTB Pasir Ris Changi Beach

Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera || 24-2000mmLens || 16 MP || Built-in Wi-Fi || Vibration Reduction + Camera Kit Special Including 64GB Memory, Spider Tripod, Photo/Video Editing Package & More

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Yesterday, Tuesday 1st Feb 2022 was the first day of CNY aka Chinese New Year. I believe it's the year of the tiger. I've been planning to go out cycling either last Sunday or on Tues. It's a public holiday, so, I can rest on Wednesday before having to go back to work on Thursday.

I've also been planning to bring along my Nikon P950 camera. That's why I bought the bike handlebar front bag. I can quickly attach and dis-attached the bag to the holder and bring it along when I need to. Pretty nifty. This way, I don't have to bring along another backpack.



Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera || 24-2000mmLens || 16 MP || Built-in Wi-Fi || Vibration Reduction + Camera Kit Special Including 64GB Memory, Spider Tripod, Photo/Video Editing Package & More

I actually smashed my mountain bike into a metal railing while trying to do a jump at the side of the road and I've forgotten about my camera. I only saw that my new handgrips were ripped and the ring missing. It was only later that I remembered and check it.

Luckily, my camera didn't even have a single bend or scratch. Meanwhile, I hurt my right thumb and scratched my helmet visor. I've decided to order a new one. That visor might actually have saved me from having a broken nose, again. 



KRACESS Adult Bike Helmet Bluetooth Smart Helmet with Driving Recorder and LED Taillight Function for Urban Commuter Detachable Visor Mens/Womens Bike Helmet(Black)

I also scratched my face and tummy. Only realized it when I look in the mirror after returning home. I don't know what the heck happened. I was confident of clearing the little bump. Might have hit the root of the tree and that askew the wheels to the right towards the railing.

If the railing weren't there, I would have fallen into the big drain. Damn, I was kind of lucky. I checked my nose if there was blood and there was none. Didn't feel any pain and didn't break anything. At my age, it'll be a little difficult to be injured. Yet, I do stupid stuff. Lol!



2021 Gravity FSX 1.0 Dual Full Suspension Mountain Bike with Disc Brakes (White, 21in)

Well, in spite of that little incident, I had a really good cycling, bikepacking day. I went from one beach to another beach, got a little lost but got back to the track following my Google map. Of course, I took a lot of videos and photos both with my trusty old Samsung Note 10+ and P950.

I should have charged my phone when I'm not using it as it died when I was almost home. I brought two extra batteries for my camera and only use two of them. I'm still a newbie photographer and there are some things I still don't understand how it works.



Insta360 ONE R 1-Inch Edition Co-Engineered with Leica – 5.3K 30fps Action Camera with 1-Inch Sensor, 4K 60fps, Stabilization, IPX8 Waterproof, 19MP

I'm thinking of getting the latest Insta360 camera with a 1-inch sensor. I like the idea of being able to get great pictures at night or when the weather or places are a little darker. If I had the camera, I would have actually captured my attempt at the jump and crashing stupidly into the railing.

One of the reasons, you don't see any video of me riding the bike is because I can't hold the big P950 at the same time. I even tried using my mobile phone but it shakes terribly when it's on the handlebar. I don't have any good holder for it.

The pictures above are some of the places I cycle to and took with my Nikon P950. You can see more pics and vids on my youtube video. If you like it, give a comment on my video and check out my other videos on my main youtube channel here.

Well, what do you guys think?

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P.S. Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera || 24-2000mmLens || 16 MP || Built-in Wi-Fi || Vibration Reduction + Camera Kit Special Including 64GB Memory, Spider Tripod, Photo/Video Editing Package & More

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'.



Bike Handlebar Bag Bicycle Front Storage Bag, MTB Mountain Road Bike Front Frame Bag

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.



Tour Guide II

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.



Insta360 ONE R 1-Inch Edition Co-Engineered with Leica – 5.3K 30fps Action Camera with 1-Inch Sensor, 4K 60fps, Stabilization, IPX8 Waterproof, 19MP

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.

What do you guys think?

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

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.



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

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?



ZiZZO Campo 20 inch Folding Bike with Shimano 7-Speed, Adjustable Stem, Light Weight Aluminum Frame (Black)

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.



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

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.



Mongoose Impasse Men's Mountain Bike, 29-Inch Wheels, Aluminum Frame, Twist Shifters, 21-Speed Rear Deraileur, Front and Rear Disc Brakes, Silver

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!

What do you guys think?

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