Trying out other bikes has always been a thing for other bikers, which includes me. It gives us bikers a feel of a different ride; it helps us compare and/or justify our preferences in terms of saddle height, bar widths, *insert other technical bike jargon here*, or simply, just to enjoy someone else's bike. Well, thanks to the annual Philippine Bicycle Demo Day, bikers now have a chance to try and ride those bikes that they would drool about, as well as meet other people who share the same passion.
The main reason as to why the event was established is to bring together the different bicycle brands together in one big event as to let riders experience bikes that they dream of; it gives them a fulfillment of taking their dream bike for a round or two in the trails. I personally like the event because I take it as a learning for me. Those two consecutive years of attending the said event, I learned a thing or two about setting up my own ride: the ideal bar width for me, the best position of the saddle for me, as well as the best suited wheel size for my riding style. I also take it as an opportunity to think twice before building my new ride. What's also nice is that other riders can test a bicycle prior to purchasing it.
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Bikers from all over the country park their own rides to experience the Bike Demo Day |
For Bike Demo Day's third year, which was again held at the Filinvest Bike Trail, Alabang, I focused on trying out the bikes that I'm not yet exactly familiar with, as to expand my knowledge about them, as well as to see whether or not I am going to pursue with my new build: a steel frame roadie, fixie, or cyclocross. With this event, I was able to justify further that I wanted more of a steel frame roadie, rather than the other two options. I was able to try out a lot of bicycles, but I'm sharing with you guys my favorites to give you an idea on my riding style.
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Attending the event with the usual companions, Migo and Karlo. |
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Migo trying out a Bianchi roadbike |
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Karlo riding a Colnago cyclocross bike
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THE RIDES
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Jamis Dragonslayer 27.5+ |
I am recently attracted to steel bikes, that's why when I knew that this bike had a steel frame on it, I quickly tried it out. Equipped with a Fox 34 Float Suspension fork, a mix of Shimano components, and 27.5+ tires, this ride can truly shred the trails. What's nice with this bike is that it was lighter than I thought, considering that the frame was of Reynolds steel tubings.
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The Lapierre Crosshill 300 |
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A Lapierre cyclocross/gravel bike |
Another kind of riding discipline I am recently interested in is cyclocross, It is a kind of racing that involves different terrain, such as roads, trails, uphill, etc., and also features obstacles that would require riders to dismount their bikes. I became interested in the discipline because having such a bike can give me the best of both worlds: trails and roads. It would be much easier to climb hills with this bike. Equipped with a Tiagra Groupset and 29" wheels, the Lapierre Crosshill 300 is definitely a good CX build.
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The locally made Rurok Kanlaon steel frame |
In this event, local frame manufacturers also boast of the local frame industry. The Rurok Kanlaon is one of them. I personally admire the bike for being heavily built; it can withstand intense enduro tracks, such as the Three Skulls in Tagaytay. It's built for those enduro junkies who prefer to ride with old school technology. #SteelIsReal
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Assorted goodies were also available in the event, at discounted prices |
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The GT Pantera Elite |
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The obligatory Handlebar shot |
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Another local build: The Rurok Cordillera |
I am looking forward to next year's Bike Demo Day, hopefully they add in more brands and varieties for riders to try out! Till the next entry! Happy Holidays!
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