Happy New Year 2010!

Hi and Hello... Happy New Year to all!

Well, I hope this year 2010 will be a good year for all bloggers, forumers, bikers and surfers.

It was yesterday when I had mud fest with Hong & Peter Wong at Kiara. We did a slippery and muddy epic loop. Trail was good and we met some aboriginals along the way and we greeted them. The entire journey took us about 2 hours and then we exited to the Hartamas Highway and head to the carpark. The mud fest was terrible and I had tough time washing my bike after the ride. Here's how I usually do it...

Prepare the stuffs:-

- Water

- Degreaser (I use Arrow Biodegradable Degreaser)

- Bike Hand Drive-Train Brush

- IceToolz Chain Scrubber

1) Get the degreaser and chain scrubber ready.

2) Use some degreaser and drive-train brush and brush the cassette and chain rings repeatedly.

3) Fill up 1/5th of the container max capacity with degreaser and 4/5th with water.

4) Slide the chain into the scrubber and cover it tightly. Turn the pedal anti-clock wise slowly for about 30-40 strokes for best results.

5) Rinse the drive-train with plenty of water.

6) Once done, you can notice that they are shining.

*Note*: Special  thanks to my mate for helping me to get the IceToolz Chain Scrubber from Taiwan :)

New items from Taiwan Wellgo Magnesium & IceToolz

A friend of mine recently flew back from Taiwan. While he was on business trip, he managed to get me a pair of Wellgo sealed-bearing pedals and a chain scrubber. I need these items due to current wear and tear (too much riding, 25km a trip in the woods).

My current pedals are already more than a wear old with worn of bearings. It's time for me to experience sealed-bearing pedals for efficiency when pedalling.

As for the chain scrubber, I have yet to test it. I shall review it in the next post.

Merry Xmas '09 !!!