Assemble STI - Alternative STI return spring tool.

If you are working of disassembling/Assembling out shimano STI. I know returning back the spring is really imposiible without a tool. Which is(TL-ST03). Even in out local bike shop mostly this tool not exist on them.

In this reason I try to find an alternative tool to return my STI return spring which I found one in hardware was rivet.

Event - PinoyMTBiker Manila-Tagaytay-Manila Newbie 120+Km Loop Ride

Another successful ride with the PMTBs, I know this is ride for MTBs but glad that i able to join even Im using a RB. On the way going Tagaytay, Marshals stop for the second registration, however one member ask whats the rideout time, and when Marshal said, that 30mins more to go, they decide to continue pedaling(just petiks ride), 30mins more is too much for me to take rest that why I decide to join them(member of 3). Also getting thanks to them for the free Gatorade :), Its was my pleasure to ride with you sir.

Trackers Apps Report

Strava Going To Tagaytag from Macapagal

52.2km @3:14:31

SportTracker Going To Tagaytag from Macapagal

50.7km @02:59:23

Strava Return back to Macapagal from Tagaytag

59.0km @2:27:59

SportTracker Return back to Macapagal from Tagaytag

58Km @02:20:11

I guess you notice why strava have a bit discrepancy on the time lapsed over sporttracker report. Strava, some how set to continue clocking even on rest time, while sports tracker, stop clocking every less than 5km/hr, Some how sportstracker are set as saddle time while strava are total time.

In way home to return to Macapagal, we ride the called Amadeo road which less car passing, until we get the reach the Governors DR the expected to get stop Dasma Robinson again, however the two guys I follow was get a left turn to get new route where we pass by some villages(I guess) which better route coz of less cars for the next 12KMs way. :)

Small Video On Raffle time

Some Pictures

Event Reference PinoyMTBiker Manila-Tagaytay-Manila Newbie 120+Km Loop Ride

Bike - Know you freehub compatibility

While I trying to build new rear wheel. And saw one ads about hub. And the seller don't has no idea about the compatibility. Thats why I do research and found this on.
Shimano RSX FH-A416 - 8speed Freehub Body

8speed Freehub Body, however you can chain the freehub body with 8/9/10
Reference FH-A416.PDF  and Cassette Mech

Bike - Cogs Teeths

9Speed Cassette

12-23 -> 12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-21-23.
12-25 -> 12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21-23-25.
12-27 -> 12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21-24-27.

Reference 12-25 vs. 11-28 cassette, opinions?