Ready for a Brompton Ride?

You probably need tonnes of justification to spend $3k on a bike that probably to some that it doesn't deserve this price tag.
Made of Steel not aluminium, small wheels, rust, heavy, not having the best materials and parts for such a price but regardless how many reasons to put you off, there is always an equal amount of reasons that can justify the purchases. To me, the one reason that is sufficient is the compact fold. The flexibility and ease to bring it on bus and train.

It took me less than a month to decide that i should buy my own brompton and enjoy my ride.

At MightyVelo which carries a vast amount of brompton stock.


The limited edition ones at the top of the shelf


I got my copy of the bike and with the vouchers given, i opt for a brooks special antique brown saddle.


My first ride after fixing the bike was to ReCYCLE bike shop at veerasamy street to pick up some tool for the bike.


The brompton built in pump


My next visit was to the nearby Cakes literally to visit my friend


Cant stop riding, so planned an evening ride at Punggol with Celia.




So compact, so attention seeking!

IF I RIDE

If i ride, i will know the way the trees smell after the rain.

I will grow up so strong that the hospital will take 2 days off.

If i ride uphill, i will eventually get to ride downhill, thats how it works.

If i ride, my breath will filled the air instead of smoke from car exhaust.

If i ride, road rage will be turn into laughter. And I wont be a boy or girl but just a rider.

If i ride, i can wear spandex like spiderman, and the planet will cool down and survived and thank me for riding with flowers and firefly.

If i ride, i will only use oil on my chain, and oil tankers will be used to home chocolate milk.

 This is my poem to biking.

Vert V8 foldable bicycle

It has always been a dream for me to own a bicycle. In the past, bicycle wasnt so affordable to the family and with concerns over safety reason, my parents wasnt in favor of cycling. Not to mention to own my own bicycle.
Also since we are staying in a small room flat where space is limited, parking a bicycle in the house is not ideal.

As i grew older, the thought of cycling also disappeared with factors like weather, safety to ride etc....

Only recently, with the fanciful selection of bicycle, i finally found one that caters to my needs. A foldable bicycle.
With the various brands in the market, i decided to start with something that i feel comfortable and perform reasonably decent as an entry bicycle.

Vert V8, a local brand made in China was shortlisted after comparing with choices like Tern D7, Dahon Route, I decided that this bike has all of it and at a much more affordable price than the above 2.

The Specifications
20" Wheel-size Kenda Tyre 20 x 1.5
Shimano Tourney TX 7 gear. 
Aluminium frame, crank arm, stem, handle bar and seat post.
Disc brakes front and rear.
Quick release wheel locks.
Weight 11 kg. 
Foldable pedal.
1 year manufacture warranty.

Basically at $398 only, this bike rocks with a weight of 11kg and comes with a press button gear shifter.


So here it is...my first bicycle. Pretty fast a ride i feel...and i dont think i will be doing any form of upgrades to this bicycle for now.

Resume my Brunch outing

Life is back to normal....and so i am checking out alot of brunch places

The one that really attracts me to pay it a visit is assembly ground opened by benjamin barker.




The wide selections of cakes


Love the warm cozy ambiance




Latte was normal


The assembly brunch


Wendy, my movie, brunch buddy


Oh i love this cirtron earl grey cake! Its so flavourful!


Eggs Benedicts

Artichoke w the girls

Artichoke gathering!
Its good to have strong friendships with colleagues after leaving the organisation...it just tell you that they are not just colleagues.