Don't want to go through all that hassle? Come and check out our JDBug models.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Chair? Not for sitting only.
Want to ride on Ikea chair? Here is how you do it.
Don't want to go through all that hassle? Come and check out our JDBug models.
Don't want to go through all that hassle? Come and check out our JDBug models.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Smart bikes? What can they do?
How would you like it if your bicycle can notify city officials to add officially-designated bicycle lanes to routes you often ride through? That is now possible with the capabilities of a Samsung smart phone on your bicycle.
Let's see what else the Samsung Smart Bike can do for you.
Don't hold your breath waiting for it though. There is no plan to start commercializing it yet.
Let's see what else the Samsung Smart Bike can do for you.
Don't hold your breath waiting for it though. There is no plan to start commercializing it yet.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Change handlebar tape? Learn to DIY.
If it is time to change your handlebar tape, learn to do it yourself by watching this video.
At Jom Johan you get a rebate of RM4 off SPL-WORKS RACING TAPE if you decide to tape it yourself.
At Jom Johan you get a rebate of RM4 off SPL-WORKS RACING TAPE if you decide to tape it yourself.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
What are bicycles for?
What are bicycles for? Isn't it obvious? To cycle around on!
What about to cycle up on like this?
That's a bicycle powered tree house elevator that Ethan Schlussler built in order to reach the treehouse he has constructed in less than 60 seconds!
No more climbing ladders. What a dream! And that includes the builder.
What about to cycle up on like this?
That's a bicycle powered tree house elevator that Ethan Schlussler built in order to reach the treehouse he has constructed in less than 60 seconds!
No more climbing ladders. What a dream! And that includes the builder.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Old bicycles? Can be enlivened!
What do you do with old bicycles that have past their working capalities? Start a new hobby with them that will help you decorate your home.
Source of images:
http://www.places-to-go.org.uk/burford2009_bicycle.htm
http://www.shaminir.com/photos.html
Monday, December 23, 2013
Public Bicycle Parking Facility? Let's copy!
The Mauá bicycle station located near the train station is Latin America’s largest 24-hour bicycle parking facility. It was started by Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos (São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company) in collaboration with ASCOBIKE, a bicycle riders association.
For R$10.00 (approximately US$5.00) a month members can park their bicycles without fear of them getting stolen and where they can leave their bikes for repair or buy parts and accessories at discounted rates. It is also a place where they can take a break as they have access to showers and restrooms or have refreshment, like cold water or hot coffee before they continue on their journey by train.
It is also a place for their social well being as there are social workers there to provide legal services, insurance plans or provide loans for members to have their bicycles repaired or serviced if their safety riding their bicycles becomes a concern.
Can we see this happening in Malaysia? It is very possible as I read that The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) has helped to develop the bike parking station.
ITDP is a US-based non-governmental non-profit organization that provides technical assistance to cities and local advocacy groups on sustainable transportation development throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Why should we consider working towards developing bike parking station like this in our country? Take a look at this chart created by ITDP and you will see the picture.
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Let's share this information and hope that the relevant authorities will pick this idea up.
For R$10.00 (approximately US$5.00) a month members can park their bicycles without fear of them getting stolen and where they can leave their bikes for repair or buy parts and accessories at discounted rates. It is also a place where they can take a break as they have access to showers and restrooms or have refreshment, like cold water or hot coffee before they continue on their journey by train.
It is also a place for their social well being as there are social workers there to provide legal services, insurance plans or provide loans for members to have their bicycles repaired or serviced if their safety riding their bicycles becomes a concern.
Can we see this happening in Malaysia? It is very possible as I read that The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) has helped to develop the bike parking station.
ITDP is a US-based non-governmental non-profit organization that provides technical assistance to cities and local advocacy groups on sustainable transportation development throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Why should we consider working towards developing bike parking station like this in our country? Take a look at this chart created by ITDP and you will see the picture.
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Let's share this information and hope that the relevant authorities will pick this idea up.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Clattering sound when cycling?
If you hear a clattering sound when you are cycling but don't see anything stuck on your chainrings, that could cause the noise when you checked, it is likely the sound of your chain rubbing against your derailleur.
To verify if that is the cause, check where your gears are at when the noise starts. Is your chain sitting on the larger chainring while the other end is sitting on the largest ring of your cassette? If it is, look at your rear derailleur. You will notice that it is stretched way forward.
If your chain is sitting on the smallest chainring while the other is sitting on the smallest ring of your cassette you will noticed that the rear derailleur is stretched way backward. That means that you are cycling on extreme gear combinations and the grinding noise you hear is the chain rubbing against your rear derailleur.
This cross chaining process puts the chain at too much of an angle which adds tension and can cause your chain fall off the bike and wears it out faster than it should.
So now you know that you should avoid the following combinations:
Front gear is at 1 while back is at top gear
Front is at 3 while back is on lowest gears
Watch this video and you will have an idea of what I am talking about.
To verify if that is the cause, check where your gears are at when the noise starts. Is your chain sitting on the larger chainring while the other end is sitting on the largest ring of your cassette? If it is, look at your rear derailleur. You will notice that it is stretched way forward.
If your chain is sitting on the smallest chainring while the other is sitting on the smallest ring of your cassette you will noticed that the rear derailleur is stretched way backward. That means that you are cycling on extreme gear combinations and the grinding noise you hear is the chain rubbing against your rear derailleur.
This cross chaining process puts the chain at too much of an angle which adds tension and can cause your chain fall off the bike and wears it out faster than it should.
So now you know that you should avoid the following combinations:
Front gear is at 1 while back is at top gear
Front is at 3 while back is on lowest gears
Watch this video and you will have an idea of what I am talking about.
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