Saturday, April 27, 2013

...::: Test "half-loaded" :::...

 ...::: DAY 1 :::...
Date : 23rd April 2013
Route : goggle http://goo.gl/maps/V4u2l 
...::: hilly & long climb :::....

 - Aim -
.... Train 'half-loaded' ....
 ..... Test 'gearing' 52/42 ....
..... Get use with the bike ....
.... Endurance ....

Selepas 50km kayuh dari Sg Petani, stop kat Kupang
.... 'fuel up' .....
..... More than usual day ....

...::: Kupang Gerik Highway :::...



 ...::: Have a rest at the top of the hill and enjoy the 'scenic view' :::...
- Train ur' legs, Train ur' Brain -

 ...::: Awesome :::...
'It hurt and take a lot of effort ..... but it Fun'

And again after 20km+ climb on 'steep tarmac' need more Carbo ...

No traffic .... No Noise .... :-)

Front Brake not functioning .... rod & nuts worn out.

 ...::: La hawla wala quwwata illa billah aliyil azeem :::...
'tiada daya dan tiada kekuatan melainkan dengan (pertolongan) Allah s.w.t.'

Sudah habis ikhtiar, brake depan tidak berfungsi. Brake belakang hadapi masalah yg sama 'nuts worn out'. Bila brake 'bergegar' wheelset belakang kerana brake longgar. Setelah 110km+ menempuh laluan berbukit, berhenti utk SOLAT. Khuatir meneruskan kayuhan di laluan berbukit ke Gunung Paku dan Pang. Hulu. Upset ... terpaksa 'call' rakan2 utk membantu/membaiki. Repaired/Prepare for Day 2 to Gulau.

 
 Terima kasih Yusri, dapatkan alatganti 'classic' yg boleh digunapakai 
pada 'brake' depan dan belakang.

 ...::: My humble thanks to Tuan Fadzil, Mohd Haniff, Yusri and Razif Baling :::...

Semoga tuan-tuan semua dimewahkan dengan rezeki yang berakah, dipanjangkan usia, diberi keberkatan hidup, kesihatan yang baik serta kebahgiaan berpanjangan disamping insan-insan tersayang.


 ...::: DAY 2 :::...
Date: 24th April 2013
- My 'breakfast' before the ride -
Carbo ..... before the 'long climb'.


...::: Yusri & Amin from Pangkalan Hulu :::...



...::: Assalammualaikum Ya Ahli Kubur :::.... 


....::: Long Climb :::
Selepas Batu Lapang, Baling 'laluan ini sunyi....hutan tebal kiri kanan jalan'. 
Tiada kampong, tiada kedai selepas Batu Lapan, Baling Kedah
Sekali-sekala terasa 'seram' terdengar bunyi dalam semak.


Berhenti utk rehat & mengambil gambar.


 ...:::: More 'climb' waiting for me :::...


then Stop Again ..... Allahu Akbar !

...::: The Last Climb on 'steep tarmac' :::...


...:::  Downhill on loose gravel :::...


After the 'long climb'..... heading to Gulau, Sik Keah 






'awesome' .... need to be careful on loose gravel.




Back on 'tarmac' from Gulau to Sik and Sungai Petani, Kedah



...::: Fuel Up with 'kelapa muda' :::...


...::: "Lunch" before heading towards 'Finish Line' :::....


..::: Day 2 - DONE :::...

...::: Test Completed :::...

============== Masjid sebagai tempat persinggahan Musafir ==============.

....::: Astagfirullahaladzim :::....

- Tiada daya dan upayaku  melainkan dengan bantuan Mu Ya Allah -

...::: Masjid Rahmaniah, Kg Kerunai Gerik Perak :::...

...::: Masjid Jamek Pangkalan Hulu, Perak :::...

Masjid Jamek, Pangkalan Hulu, Perak
...::: Suasana Waktu Subuh :::...

Masjid Nurul Iman, Gulau Sik Kedah
...::: Tahiyatul Masjid :::....

...::: Masjid Ar-Rahman :::...

'Ya Allah, jauhkan lah aku dari sifat lalai dari mengingati Mu .........."

... Jauhkan aku dari sifat riak, takbur, sombong, angkuh dan buruk sangka pada saudara2ku ....

- Sesungguh tiada daya dan upayaku melainkan dengan pertolongan Mu Ya Allah -

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

...::: Next "Test Ride" :::...

Date : 23rd & 24th Mar 2013

(Google Maps) - "hilly & long climb"
Day 1 : approx 150km+ ....
Day 2 : approx 150km+ ....

Mode: Half-loaded Touring.

Aim:
  • Train 'half-loaded .... 
  • Test 'half-loaded ....
  • Test 'gearing' 52/42 &  MTB 8 speeds
  • Test on 'hilly route' ....
  • Build up fitness and stamina .....
  • Keep riding and enjoy the ride .....



"Train you legs, Train your brain"
... Need to train @ 'work hard' with this 52/42 .... hope on D-Day the Ride will be Easy :-)
.... practice, practice and practice ....



 ... My outdoor 'windproof' camping stove ....


 ~ My outdoor 'windproof' camping stove ~
- prep. for d worst -


 Weight: 400g
Size" 150x150x120mm



...::: Iktikaf & Tahiyatul Masjidi :::...
Masjid Jamek Pangkalan Hulu, Perak

~ In Syaa' Allah ~

Thursday, April 11, 2013

- Test Ride II -


Date:  
9th & 10th April 2012

Day I :  
SP - A/Star - Jitra - Tunjang - Kodiang - Kangar

Day II :  
Kangar - A/Star - Gurun - Sg Petani

- 1st Stop - 
Tandop, Alor Star
..... 2hrs+ ..... for 50km+ .....

= Route =
~> Heavy traffic ..... :-(
~> 'Flat Road' ..... maintain good pace & speed ...
~ good weather .... :-)

Test :
- Bike setting.: OK
- Endurance : Need more training & practice
- MTB 'granny' gear : Should be OK if no steep tarmac 'climb'
- Saddle : OK
- Test 'loaded' : Need to minimize.
- Best affordable speed/pace (loaded) : approx 25 - 30km+ (on flat tarmac)

- 'Fueling' -
Papaya & watermelon 

- 2nd Stop -
TM Bike Jitra, Kedah
Met Mohd Shahar aka Abang Ai & Sharon Lo

Lunch : 
'Roti Bakar wz Peanut Butter - 2 sets
Apple Juice & Nescafe

Laluan yang dicadangkan oleh Mohd Shahar @ Abang Ai
'Flat' all d way to Kangar.Laluan ini lebih kurang Kuala Kedah ke Yan ......
'Open' ......... Angin Kuat :-)

- Malam -
  • Selepas Magrib: Terasa lapar. Bergegas keluar pekan Kangar bersama Abang Ipar pekena 'nasi ganja' dengan 3 ketul daging masak rendang & dalca .....  Nice !
  • Sslepas Isya' : Meet Hj Aznal, Hj Haslizan, Hj Shuib and Cgu Zul aka Wa Don and Shahriman @ Shah Kitchen......
  • No pics taken ...... aduhhh !

Day 2
SP - A/Star - Gurun - Sg Petani

1st Stop after 45km+ ... approx. 1hr 30mins on 'flat road'.
- Good rolling resistance on tarmac -

- Breakfast -
'Milo Kosong Panas & Nasi Lemak (buang sambal) dan 2 kueh kacang.
- Should be OK -
  
- Train for Tours -
~> My next tour (20 days on tarmac): ....... Prefer light & fast.

~> Less weight .... more fun to ride ...

~> need more training, practice @ 'test run' on 'loaded' .... 

"Prepare for the worst, Expect the Unexpected"

2nd Stop
'Air Kelapa Muda' 
Pekan Guar Chempedak, Gurun Kedah

Note:
 Completed Day 1 & Day 2 without any 'mechanical problem' .......Alhamdulillah

"Kayuhan Biasa"
- 2 days, 2 wheels, sunny sky, scenic road, nice foods and meeting nice guys. -
 - Enjoy Cycling -

- Next Test Run - 
'on hilly route, long climb, steep tarmac'

Ref:  Prep. For Tour ( Link )

Sunday, April 07, 2013

...::: Prep. For Short Tour :::

  - Next -
...::: Raleigh Competition on 'short tour' :...

 ...::: New Color Scheme :::...
Crankset Shimano 600 : 170 x 52/42
6 speed cassette : (but replace with 10 speed)
Wheelset: Araya (tubular) - replace with Shimano (alloy)
 
...::: Prep. for 'Short Tour' :::...
 
~ Gearing (before) 12/25 ~
'I don't think 'enjoy climbing' with 52/42 & 12/25 esply. 'Jeli - Banding - Gerik - Pangkalan Hulu''
Click ' http://goo.gl/maps/p5xIF '

 ~ Gearing  (after) ~
...::: Putting 'granny gear' @ MTB 8 speed kits at the back :::...
Should be OK for climbing :-)
 
Rack

Classic Crankset 170 x 52/42.

~ Prefer MTB clipless paddle ~

..... Replace with YBN 116 to match MTB 8 speed kits at the back.....

.....::: 'tour fast and light' with Maxxis RE-FUSE 'puncture' on tarmac :::....
... Hope they are OK for 2,000km+  ...
 ....... BUT ........

 
 ..... Still looking for Continental Touring Plus tires ....
~ My 'classic' can take up to 33mm ~

...::: Need one more bottle cage :::...
...::: Maxxis RE-FUSE 'puntured' tires :::...
~ My 'classic' can take up Continental Touring Plus tires 33mm ~ 

...::: Fast & Light :::...

~ loaded, without front rack & pannier ~
Replace Shimano wheel set (Alloy) ~ hope they are strong enough ? ? ?


Bottom Line:
  • Jelajah Malaysia @ 'West Coast - East Coast' ... 100% tarmac - 'i want to tour fast and light'.....
  • Terima Kasih Abdul Khalib Zakaria (FB) di atas tunjuk ajar, pesanan dan teguran ikhlas....
  • Terima kasih juga kerana mengingatkan saya @ get prepare sebarang kemungkinan semasa Solo....
Reference :
  • Restoring Process ........ : 
(click) http://ramlydirtcorner.blogspot.com/2012/03/restoring-releigh-competition-cap-ayam.html
  • Completed I ... : 
( Click ) http://ramlydirtcorner.blogspot.com/2012/03/raleigh.html


Penting
  • Info ini hanya rekod peribadi. Sekadar 'kemampuan' yg ada dan pertolongan rakan2 cylist. Boleh laa baiki sikit2 basikal sendiri utk survive .....lebih2 tak berani, jauh sekali untuk memberi pandangan atau 'review' ...... :-)
  • Sekadar memenuhi hobi masa lapang.
  • 'Kadang2' kongsi info; selebihnya sekadar 'suka-suka' sahaja.
  • "Do What You Love ... and enjoy ur' xtvt :-) ....."....
...::: Moral :::...

...::: Don't let little stupid things break your happiness :::....

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

- Jelajah Semenanjung Malaysia -

...::: 'Jelajah Malaysia' :::...
 - S O L O -
Menyusuri Pantai Barat & Pantai Timur lebih kurang 2,300km (Google Maps)
Nota:
  • Hasrat utk berbasikal Jelajah Malaysia lama terpendam 5 - 6 tahun yg lalu. Hasrat ini terpaksa ditangguhkan kerana komitmen pada famili esply. pada anak bongsu yg bersekolah. Penantian ini ada hikhmah yg tersembunyi sehingga selesai menduduki PMR 2010 & SPM 2012. SPM anak dah berlalu ..... LTdL 2013 juga telah lama berlalu. So. sekarang ini 'free' sedikit .... Insyaa'Allah.
  • 'Posting' ini sebagai  'pembakar' sasaran yg perlu dicapai dalam masa terdekat. Saya  meminta pandangan dan nasihat dari rakan-rakan 'cyclist' mengenai laluan @ route @ alternatif route yg baik utk dilalui.
  • 'Detailed plans' @ Day 1 - Day 16 telah siap disusun. Menunggu 'masa sesuai' untuk bergerak. Insyaa'Allah.
  • Terima kasih di atas nasihat/tips dari kawan2. 
Tentatif :
  • Tarikh  : TBD
  • Mula/Tamat  Sg Petani. Kedah
  • Laluan :   Sg Petani - Taiping - Lumut, Perak - K/S'ngor, Selangor - Port Dickson N/9 - Muar, Johor - Pontian - Tg Pial - Johor Baru - ( Singapore ... ? ) - Kota Tinggi - Endau - Pekan - Kuantan - Dungun, - Marang - Setiu - Bachok - Kota Bharu, Kelantan  - Tasik Banding,- Pang. Hulu, Perak - Kuala Nerang,  - Changlun, Kedah - Kuala Perlis - A/Star - Sg Petani, Kedah.
  • 'Detailed Route' : Day 1 - Day 16 telah siap. Tertakluk pada keadaan atau nasihat rakan2 jika ada alternatif route yg lebih selesa dan selamat.
  • Jarak : Lebih kurang 2,300km .....
  • Mode : Menggunakan 'basikal klasik' with rack & panniers. Terpaksa 'modified' rack utk 'ngam' dengan panniers. Masih mencari 'cyclocross tyre' ...... ? ? ?
  •  Sasaran Harian : 100km - 150km or more (tertakluk pada 'terrain, cuaca @ faktor halangan lain i.e. mechanical problem). Minimum bebanan @ 'touring gear' utk capai rentak kayuhan......
  • Tidor .... ? : Tidak memilih dan bersiap sedia mana2 yg sesuai i.e. Surau, Masjid atau hotel bajet :-)
  • Duration :  17 - 20 days ? ....... Insyaa'Allah.
- 'Pure Steel Classic Bike' -
Bakal digunakan utk cabaran 2,300km

Things to be done :....
  • 'basic classic components' i.e.Crank 52/42 & Cassette akan diganti dengan 'friendly' components agar lebih selesa.....
  • Wheelset shimano .....
  • Masih mencari 'cyclocross tyres'.....
  • jika tiada 'compact crank' yg 'ngam' dengan klasik ini.....terpaksa 'kerah tenaga' antara Jeli - Banding - Gerik. 
  • Rantai baru .....
  • Brake pads rear & front ....
 ~ Semoga hasrat ini tercapai dalam masa terdekad ~

- April 2008 with Dean Mark -
Wang Kelian - Trang - Phattalung - Hatyai, Thailand
Short Tour - 3 days

 Dec 2008 Thailand.
Short Tour  6 days - Solo
Suratthani - Don sak - KO Samui -  Don Sak - Nakhon Si Thammarat - Hua Sai - Songkhla -
Hatyai - Danok - Bukit Kayu Hitam - Kuala Perlis

 'Loaded'
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  

~ Prep for next Tour 2013 ~

 
2013 - With my 'steel'
'Jelajah Malaysia' - approx 20 days
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 ...::: :Minimize & Speed :::...
~> Personal comfort ...
~> Bike Equipment ...
~> Gadget......
~> Clothing ....

...::: Insyaa'Allah :::...
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