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.

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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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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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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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My new Mountain bike seat #mtb #mountainbike #bikeseat

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I got myself a new bike seat for my new mountain bike that I ordered last week. It hasn't arrived yet. But, I already bought some new parts that I will be changing. I love to customize my bike with parts that have better design and style. I don't really care for brands with generic boring designs.

The one that I bought was the last in stock. It will fit in nicely with the red color theme of my new bike. I don't have the big money to buy those expensive bikes. Though it's a budget bike, still looks cool and has full suspension, front and back.

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I can't wait for my new mountain bike to arrive. At the same time, I feel kinda sad to sell my over-a-year Raleigh bike. It's a good budget bike but I needed to save cash and space. Guess, it's time for a change in 2024. I actually also bought myself a new Fixie bike. 

I'm beginning to love riding a fixie. I didn't think I could ride far on a single-speed bike but I did. Went up a couple of slopes with no problem. And, I have bad knees. I don't want to hurt my knees further, especially at my age now. I've fallen a couple of times and parts of my body still hurt a year later.

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Cycling is fun and helps improve your health. I cycle to work every day and always dread having to cycle over a little slope before reaching my workplace. But, I think even though it's just a short distance it helps my overall fitness. To the point that I needed to rest my legs.

I'm already feeling some strains on my thigh. Once in a while, I'll feel a little sharp pain in my left knee. My right knee seems to be getting better. Riding a single-speed bike does put some stress on your knees too. As you're always cycling without stopping and when going up steep slopes.

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Nowadays, there are many good bike seats much more bigger and comfortable. Pretty much depends on your preferences. For long-distance riders, having a good bike seat is important. Having more cushion or if you prefer thinner than you can always wear cycling shorts with pads. 

You don't want to wake up tomorrow after a long ride with a sore bum. Most experienced riders will know what I'm talking about. I'm not a pro cycling nor even an amateur. I'm just a leisure cyclist. I like to cycle to places with nice views so I can take nice pictures with my camera or mobile phone.

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I'm a leisurely cyclist but I still need a good bike seat because it will get uncomfortable for long distances. That's why even with a good bike seat, I still wear cycling shorts with a pad. A pro cyclist who cycles long distances every day would have a better seat and cycling shorts.

You have to sort out yourself which type of bike seat you prefer. It doesn't matter if it's just a short distance away but if you're going to be cycling for hours you better get it right. With so many choices available in the market today. You definitely can find the right one for yourself.

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I bought an iphone 13 phone case with 36 classic retro gameboy games #iphone13 #phonecase

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It would be cool to have a phone case that also functions as a retro gaming console. I love retro games like Arkanoid or Galaga and have them in many forms. So, why not in a mobile phone case form? I searched around, and they do sell them. Cool!

I asked my colleagues which phone case color would be nice for my iPhone 13, and they said red. And it's really nice. It fits snuggly on my Apple iPhone 13 and feels kind of nice to hold. Yes, you can also feel the buttons. I find myself fiddling with the buttons when I hold the phone.

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I bought a case that has 36 retro games. There are others that offer more. I usually just stick to playing my favorite retro game. Oh, the case isn't only available for the iPhone. They also have it for Samsung mobile. You can check them out here.

Having a retro gaming console case for your mobile is really fun. It has a separate battery charger. A Micro USB cable is included. I'm assuming it'll last as long as other portable gaming consoles. This means hours if not days of gaming. 

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The game console case will be upside down at the back because of the camera location. When you play the game, your phone should automatically go blank. This is to avoid opening any apps or whatever. As a case, it's really sturdy and strong. Though, I don't want to drop it.

The console charging port will be available at the top of your phone. Charging your phone and the console would not be a problem. For me, charging the phone is much more important and I can charge the case later using my desktop computer charging port.

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Having a retro game console as a phone case will save you space and headaches. I also have a portable retro gaming console but am too lazy to bring it along when going to work or just out and about. Until today, it's just stuck in my drawer.

The retro game console is literally my phone case, I don't even have to think about it. Whenever I feel like playing retro games with REAL buttons, I'll just turn around my phone, power it on, and start gaming. The keywords here are the real gaming buttons. It could be better but real buttons nonetheless.

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It is a cool idea to have a gaming console as a phone case. Making it as thin as possible would be better. And, better game controller buttons. If you have been reading my blog, you'll know that I always complain about mobile gaming not having a good controller.

Okay, back then it was the early days of mobile gaming. Now, there are plenty of good mobile game controllers. Most of them are big and bulky. The phone case looks like a phone until you turn it over. It even has its own screen for gaming. Cool!

Check out the pics above for my new retro game console iPhone 13 phone case. Cool!

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Insta360 x3 cycling on my java j air fuoco under the moon roll effects #insta360x3

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I really love my new Insta360 X3 action camera. I finally got it after my GoPro Hero 10 bloated battery got stuck inside it and I inadvertently spoiled it. For now, I just keep it inside my cupboard hoping to one day be able to repair it. If ever!

Anyway, the Insta360 X3 is now my go-to action camera. What really sold me was the invisible stick. I've been wanting to use it to take videos of me cycling. The cool thing is because of the camera's 'blind spot' it can't see the stick below it. So, it seems invisible. Cool isn't it?

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Insta 360 also has its own apps and users page. You can upload your videos there and learn tutorials too. I love the free video editing software and cool graphic effects available for free. I have used the sky cool painting and the moon roll effects for the above video.

Another cool feature of the Insta360 X3 is that it doesn't matter how you hold the stick or the camera, you'll get 360 views. You don't have to bend it like a GoPro to get a selfie. It'll actually show the stick in your video. I didn't know how the invisible stick work at first.

Insta360 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick

Yes, it'll take a 360 view. You'll then, edit the video and choose which POV aka point-of-view you want. For example, when I'm cycling, I can hold the selfie stick in front of me, over my shoulder, put it inside my backpack with the stick, sticking out like an antenna, etc.

When I'm at home, I can edit the video on my iPhone or Macbook. During editing, I can move around the video and choose which point of view I like or prefer. I might want a front view of my cycling. I can then choose another POV from the side, top, or back. Way cool!

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What I also like about Insta360 apps for mobile phones is also I can choose which ratios I like. Be it 9:16 or 16:9. Since YouTube now has the #shorts video sharing mode, I can re-edit, re-pov, and re-ratio any videos I took with the X3. 

The video quality is very good and stable. You can also take quality pictures with it. Read up on their specs for more info. So far, I haven't had any problem editing the videos on my iPhone 13. There's no long pause or stutters. They also saved the editing on auto for you just in case. 

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A couple of months back, or rather last year 2023, today is the 1st of 2024. Someone asked me about my GoPro, which I was using to record my cycling. He had wanted to buy a GoPro for a long time. I told him, I was the same as him and finally got it. However, I did think of getting the insta360.

He wasn't sure about the insta360 and his mind was rather made up to buy the GoPro. If he had asked me now whether to get the GoPro or Insta360 X3, I would have said get the X3. The video quality is on par with the GoPro. You can also do more creative stuff with the video taken with an X3.

In all, I'm satisfied with the insta360 X3 and plan to make more videos and probably some pictures too. So, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thank you all for the support in 2023. Happy New Year 2024 and wish you all the best in the coming year. Cheers!

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