Monday, October 8, 2012

Lastly our little Brother, Specialized M4


This is not actually my bike. The real owner is a friend name Congo. Yup, that what we call him. The bike was entrusted to me since he did not ride it anymore. Well, the story with this bike goes all the way from Pontian Johor. Yup, thats where the bike was rescued by Congo from being neglected by the originnal owner which I understand  was Congo's nephew. The bike was in a bad condition and was left under a banana tree. And as one fine day, I found myself at Pontian, Congo ask me if I can transport back the bike to KL. My car can still manage the load, so I took the bike to KL. 
Congo did ride the bike for a while, then been busy with his workshop, so the bike rested for quite a long time. Then only he asked me to look after the bike. The bike has accomodate a few riders after that, mostly beginners who do not have bike to ride, I offered this bike just to start them off. It has been a while and need some maintenance tough. but all and all, its in good condition and in good hand. It will serve my wife after this. Hopefully it will serve her well.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Next Route for my JB Short Tour Ride



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Just wondering, where else in Malaysia have I not ride my bike? well, since I/m in JB, I would definately like to cycle to the end of the straits. Looking at Google map, the end of the straits would be Tanjung Pengelih. Roughly the distance would be 130km just nice for a day ride. Then maybe the second day take a day off to explore Tanjung Pengelih and get the local color, and on the third day start riding back track to JB. 
Since my Marin is here in JB, it would be a good route to try out Marin in JB. its time to give my Specialized some rest.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Mr. Marin is at Johor Bahru.



Had the opportunity to went to KL, and bring back my Marin to JB. It has been put to rest for quite some time now, nearly 9 months. There were few times that I went to KL, but did not had the opportunity to bring back the bike to JB. Anyway, since I had more space, so bring along my Fre Flex.The only problem now is finding free time to ride either Tour Ride or even off Road. I always have the untention to ride to the end of the straits. Since now in JB, will find time to ride to Pengerang. Its the last stretch of straits. I'm guessing maybe two or three days ride, and another two or three days more return ride. The route may make me to ride back track. Anyway its just a thought, not really put my mind to it though. fyrther planning is needed.  Got a few destination in my mind, from Jb, for insance ride to Desaru, Mersing and ending at Kluang. 
S for tour partners, I really havent thought about it yet. Maybe I'll ride solo again,