Recyclists attendance at Simples Lugawan is high; all are active and riding.; Ride, GO GO GO

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Some younger cyclists have remarked that Recyclists are gone and disbanded.    No group lasts forever.  I said maybe because about 3 have died:  Papa Rick, Ed 7 days, and lately Bigote Machete.

Also many did not ride because of the pandemic prohibitions.  May be not this time

But maybe some of the leaders are not showing up and the only long ride that was achieved was the reverse the  Laguna ride where I suffered.   Maybe because I lacked the training.  Not this time.

I should follow the examples of Insan Smith Unidad whose mileage and destinations are unbelievable.   

This is wake up call for other Recyclists who do not ride so often, nor do not join the group ride.

Recyclists GO GO GO GO

Rode today to OL at Bugarin with two other seniors using this orange bike. Sana OL

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This post rode with two other seniors not knowing if this could keep up.:   Tito and Pastor Exequiel to OL Bugarin     Tito was probably doing 25 kph plus and had trouble keeping up.  Once in a while I could pass him.  Unfortunately got a flat tire in Tanay at Km 54, which was fortunately close to a vulcanizing shop.  (The the Kenda exterior is a tough tire to handle.   I passed a bump which the tire pressure did not take well)

Going up Bugarin, the gears of tito was at 50 by 25t at the rear, 

I thought that at 70 yo, this post could not keep up with Recyclists.  It is time to reactivate Recyclists who do not ride as often...  Get out and ride.

The bike which is being courted for sale at P35K is light, having 1.4 kg Jetfly wheels, carbon seatpost, drop bar and 1.4 kg Bianchi frame.  It has ultegra gs, front chain rin go 53 - 39 and 10 speed cogs 11 - 32,

What do you do with your kalat? The parts left after the upgrade, sell them, give them away or assemble a new bike?

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It is a big problem for me.  I could assemble a new RB with Ultegra 6600 group set, (but without the hood), No WS though, but with  bar, no fork, saddle, crank.    And restrospec crank GS, Zoom brake good enough to have an MTB, two wheels for 29 er.

If you sell them you can only do so at barat almost give away prices.  

The same thing happens if you assemble a bike  But at least, a bike is functional and useful at once unlike parts in  bin or box.

But I all ready have 5 bikes, two more bikes would jam the bedroom.  So better leave things as they are?

New Analysis of BPH, cause of Prostrate problems

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New Hope for prostate conditions  (Prostamend)

Most men over 40 have prostrate conditions.  Unable to control urination.   The drugs for this prescribed by Doctors and big Pharma are expensive and have severe side effect.

The author was prodded to find cure for his brother who suffered the prostrate problem during a wedding.   

He tried to analyze the cause.  It is not the DHT because the  Testosterone level of aged men is actually declining.  

The actual cause  is lack of blood supply going to the prostrate .  This causes the inflammation (the ischemia)  Now if we could improve the blood flow.

He made a concoction composed of about 40 ingredients which contained among other things:

1.  Chinese tea;

2.  Brocolli

3.  Japanese maitake mushrooms

His med is Prostamen or Prostamen.   (limited supply)

Servicing sealed bearings

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Most people say that the disadvantage of sealed bearing is that it is disposable.  And so I thought until I read an article or YT re sealed bearings. Unless there is a wobble or looseness in the hub or concerned bearing, I think this operation is possible to save the bearing.  

It happened that two bikes both rb developed whining and other sounds at the  rear hub.  Naturally the bearings are suspect.   One had two 6802 bearings and I was able to buy only one (the last remaining unit) at P200.00 .  However this were available at Lazada for only P200.00 for ten.  Sayang.

The other bike hub had grating sound when free wheeling.  Naturally the bearing is suspect 

I did not have to have the bearing removed nor replaced.  This post simply followed the advice.

1.  Pry  off the red or blue seal cover (with the bearing installed)with a sharp pointed cutter.

2.  When the bearing becomes visible inspect for grit or rust.   Spray WD 40 or other solvent to remove rust and grit.

3.  Put low density grease or even oil for chain to have lube inside the bearing.   

4.  Reinstall the seals.   

For me the grating sound and rough rotation were solved by this operation.   

Great long ride at the province

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The ride yesterday started at 7:00 am.  But there were sporadic rain showers and we were rained out 2x and our other companions were furiously pedalling at 30+ kmh on mtb.  Whew.   It took us nearly an hour to reach the highway.  

Then another 30 minutes of riding until we reached our "guide" heiress of a mt river resort who brought some food and refreshment for us.  After 17 km or riding,  10km flat and 7 km from highway to the foot of the mountains we finally made it to the resort.  The last km was a punishing uphill climb that was maybe 15% grade.    I made to the top without tulak.    Clear water with waterfall. and sumptuous lunch

Thanks was able to make this