Transport Problems

Hello all...

Just a week ago after class, I walked out of school as usual but only to find that my front tire is flat... Well... no choice, I had to leave it locked and later drive from home to pick up my bike. Luckily after I had removed the front wheel I was able to fit it into the back seat cabin with relative ease... I changed the flat tube with a new one the following day.

Then a few days later, my left gear shifter lever broke!!! You can imagine the utter shock and disbelieve I experienced when I was on my way home and trying to change gears! Hmm... I know I have to change it, I will not leave it broken and the chain rattling all the way on my trips to and from school. I thought that bringing my bike for a gear lever transplant will cost me alot, but when I brought it to a nearby bike shop, the old malay uncle only charged me 18 bucks!!! He was a really nice and friendly old chap, did the transplant (not just the left, but the pair as they come in a set) in just half an hour. Lots of cool high performance parts for high-end bikes in that shop... gonna go see what I can get my hands on when I'm ready to own a real good bike for leisure.

I was really worried that my cheapo bike is going to fall into pieces just like that after a few months of riding, but now it seems everything is back to normal... for now haha... I spray the metallic rust-prone parts with lubricant frequently, make sure all the moving parts are moving ok... so I guess if you take care of it, it should be fine.

Jamie hurt her back at work while carrying some stuff a couple of days ago... hai so careless... I hope she gets well soon. My poor gal. Been having a painful sore in my throat for a couple of days... hope I get well soon haha... really painful when trying to swallow food :x

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