Today's urban riding

Today is the lastday of my night shift, after i had breakfast and sent my wife to work, i decided to DIM SUM (Do It Myself Sumhow). The bike rack which have been given by Tuan Haji for free needed some rework/recondition to prolong its lifespan. So, i bought 2 cans of flat black paint spray and dragged my tool box to the corridor and the work started PRONTO.

I am satisfied with the repairs as i also eliminated the frame unstable problem, the bikerack rattling visibly when shaken, after unbolting everything, i used PVC wiring tapes, the PVC tapes are used to fill any gaps or play area between the steel rod and the plastic joint. Now the bike rack didn't squeak a bit when shakenhard, feels like owning an expensive bike rack hehehehe. :D

Before repainted


Unbolting the nuts you can see the gloss black paint faded and some rust visible


Work Area



Work in progress


Stopped awhile after my babygirl cried out loud.


Mamy Poko twin?


The bike rack repairs completed


Not much effort needed, just some sandpapers used to remove light rust.

After Friday prayers, my wife dropped me at Yoong's bike shop to collect my bike, pedalling starts there from Ampang to Taman Keramat. I also bought from Yoong Lizardskin fork boot to protect the fork from dust and mud which may cause the seals to fail, also to protect it from scratch.

Lizard skin fork boot



Upon arrival, as i mentioned before, time to use creativity and imagination to see the hidden urban trails within our residential area..... done some bunny hopping practises by jumping small drain gaps and stairs.

Jump1


Jump2


Well as i mentioned before, the only problem i have with DaBomb C4 is when thru axle rear hub is used, the rear wheel skewers locking effort can cause the rear wheels to slant due to the frame width from left dropout and the right is bigger than other frames, each time the skewer is locked, one side of the hub will move forward and the other to the back, to clear this problem, i installed a washer which holds the skewer during tightening. The washer is held thight using TRUVATIV crank bolt, only crank bolt could be used cos it is thin, strong and wont rub with other moving parts.

One side is enuff to secure the skewers position, and another advantage you dont have to worry about the hub leaving the frames during jumps LOL.

Time to get serious battle gear to protect myself

Custom made hub locker


It seems Yoong setting for the rubbing issue is acceptable... not very critical as before.... so hehe still can bash it up till the end of month or till end of its lifespan kikikiki

uhhhh my wish list of DaBomb merchandise:-

1)Limited Edition short sleeve pit crew shirt.
Front and rear embroidered Da Bomb logos.
One size fits most.

2)Da Bomb's official team jersey.
Made of 100% breathable polyester.
One size fits most.

3) Da Bomb pants






I have contacted http://www.stevecramerproducts.com.au which is australia dabomb importer but they said that they won't sell outside Australia... i still dunno why? why eh? why why why