Rides: Sierra Madre Loop

On a fine Saturday morning, the supposed long ride of at least 10 riders narrowed down to 5. We're ready to face a new road route which is just beside Manila. I personally been on this place a lot of times but with my motorcycle and not with a bike. So as the ride started, I thought it would be an easy one as I'm a bit familiar with the corners and climbs. Too bad, it was so different and rather hell for all of us. We've completed the 92kms ride (from my GPS app btw the guys from Manila probably got 100kms) with an 889m gain and 641m Max Elevation along with the sun, rain, storm and mud.

Check out the some pictures and details after the cut

NJS Mondays: The Master and the Student

A shot by Vermont Coronel with his film camera during our arrival at University of the Philippinse, Los Banos, Laguna Ride. See more of his shots during the ride on MFG.

PUSAKALYE 3 - All Set for tomorrow!

Brace yourselves and get a good sleep for the Alley Cat Race tomorrow! Here's a few guidelines:

Gathering will be at The Collective in front of Yadu 621

 The event is for Fixed gear bicycles only
Registration is at 2:00pm to 3:00pm

100Php registration fee

There will be 5 checkpoints on this race.
Special prize for the first female participant to finish

Very exciting prizes and raffles right after the race

Wear your helmet if you have one

Don't forget to bring a city map of Metro Manila and a bike lock if you really want to win this race! - Kiko

There will also be a Fixed Swap area(buying and selling corner) on this event so bring your items here.



RIDE SAFE, RIDE HARDER!

Photos Credit: Rodel Guinto

Bike Check: Kiko's HARABAS - REKTA Custom

Kiko's HARABAS - REKTA Custom

 

Frame:

Dedacciai oversized tubing

535TT X 560ST

75* degree HT and ST angles

50mm BB drop

385mm CS

Fork/Headset:
Bontrager alloy/carbon fork / Chris King

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 cranks 165 / Tange BB

Pedals:
MKS Sylvan Lite / MKS clips / Cadence straps

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
SunTour cog 14t / Sugino Zen chainring 49T / KMC chain

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto RB002 38mm / Thomson90mm

Saddle/Seatpost:
Kashimax Five Gold / Thomson elite

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
CSK trispoke / Vitorria Zaffiro 700c tires 23c

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Stars 50mm 32H / Chub hubs / Vitorria Zaffiro 700c tires 25c

I envy this build as this wsa the original concept for my girlfriends' build, geo and all.  I just can't get over the fact that he had the same concept as I did.  Even the paint, the fluorescent pink on a  lo-pro.  I just love the slope of this frame, plus the combination of a rear Chub and front Trispoke.  This is definitely on top of my list.

Keep it coming, Kiko!

Photo and specs from: Manila Fixed Gear