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Building from scratch folding bike: Meet Tupe my black/gold fb
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DRT
Dona Remedios Trinidad or DRT. This is our second long journey this year. Our destination is the well-known Secret Falls, which is not so secret anymore due to the number of people visiting. We spent a week preparing for this ride, and once again, we will be accompanied by the seasoned rider, Kuya Otep. However, since he just returned to cycling, we will take it easy on our way to Bulacan DRT. We came from different places: Tayuman, Pasay, Fairview, and Edsa, so we decided to meet up at Philcoa Jollibee. We started the journey exactly at 6:00 in the morning, even though the agreed time was 5:00. That’s how…
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Daranak and Batlag Falls
First long ride for the year of 2021! Way back in 2016, we embarked on an adventure to escape the stress of the past year and visited Daranak Falls. Now, we’re determined to return and immerse ourselves in the breathtaking beauty of Daranak Falls once again. To reach our destination, we anticipate passing through various scenic routes, encountering an abundance of captivating sights along the way. This bike adventure is about to be extended and filled with exhilarating experiences. At 6:00 in the morning, we gathered at the Chowking crossing on EDSA with Lj, Tito Bingo, and Kuya Tune for our bike adventure. Once we were ready, we promptly embarked…
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My Folding Bike Adventure with Banian
In December 2020, amidst the pandemic, I purchased the D10 Travel Banian folding bike from Cool Stuff 168. Priced at 19,980, this lightweight and compact bike has been my trusted companion for various adventures. Today, I want to share my experience with this folding bike, its specifications, and why it’s a great choice for those on a budget. The D10 Travel Banian boasts a 10-speed LTW aluminum frame and fork, equipped with a LTWOO A7 trigger shifter and RD for smooth gear changes. Tektro brake levers and Zoom mechanical disc brakes ensure reliable stopping power. With its Banian stem, seatpost, and saddle, as well as the Banian wheelset and crankset,…