Jitensha Philippines

[Sancycles]

My 3rd Bridgestone Transit. I have the Transit Sport, and Transit Street. This time it's a Transit Compact. Just got it yesterday and looking forward setting it to a new and fresh look.

[Sancycles]

Tateng's Bridgestone (Before) - Size 14, stainless steel rims & spokes.

[noglider]

Is that you on the bike?

[Sancycles]

Is that you on the bike?

Nope, that's a friend of mine (Tateng).
People around the area call me Mang Boy Nepo.
I'm in the avatar. For other pictures go flickr.com and search for "jitenshamalabon" or "citycruisersphilippines" . There you'll see other pictures which I took during the rides, to include pictures of me and my son Marc..
Here's some pictures of me and my son Marc.
Marc, Mang Boy Nepo, & Malabon City Vice-Mayor Vicencio

Mang Boy, Tateng, and my brother Jr.

Freedom Day Cruise - Marc Nepomuceno, my son with a Bridgestone Albelt.

Me, Mang Boy Nepo with my Cannondale SE2000.

Me and my son Marc at the University of the Philippines. Marc using a Bridgestone Transit Sport folding bike.

[Sancycles]

Bridgestone Transit Compact Updated - New tires, chromed front carrier, Cat Eye Electronic Buzzer, LED Lights, and bottle holder.


Item sold already.

[Sancycles]

We just finished assembly of a newly painted size 24 folder. We were not able to identify the brand or model due to faded stickers. Perhaps anyone who sees this bicycle would identify it's brand or model.
I'll be taking pictures later this morning and post it after the shot.

[Randy_]

Red Plunger on the National Auto D is the plunger for the air horn.

Sancycles: Can you tell me more about the air horn pictured in an earlier post? Is that a device that came from Japan on a surplus bike or are they made or available in the Philippines? Perhaps you could post a close-up picture of the horn.

When I think of an air horn, I think of the horns on big transport trucks. Are the bicycle air horns loud like a truck horn?

Thanks for your thread. It has been very educational.

[Sancycles]

Still searching for the Brand & Model of this folding bicycle. Size 24, installed Nexus Dynamo Hub and IGH, replaced rims with stainless steel with stainless steel spokes. New Million Tires and freshly painted.





Item sold already.

[noglider]

Fantastic.

So how well do all these bikes sell for you?

[Sancycles]

Sancycles: Can you tell me more about the air horn pictured in an earlier post? Is that a device that came from Japan on a surplus bike or are they made or available in the Philippines? Perhaps you could post a close-up picture of the horn.

When I think of an air horn, I think of the horns on big transport trucks. Are the bicycle air horns loud like a truck horn?

Thanks for your thread. It has been very educational.

Randy, the air horn is made in China and bought mine in the local bicycle shop. Yes they are loud but not as loud as the ones on motor vehicles. Bought it when it first came out in the market for $12
Trumphet

Air Horn Pump

[Sancycles]

Dayan with her Miyata Zigzag folding bicycle. Size 16, Stainless Steel Rims & Fenders.

[noglider]

That one looks really nice. We used to have the Miyata brand here in the US. Maybe we still do. I don't know.

[Sancycles]

This came a week ago and got it from the importer this morning. This bicycle will have changes in parts and dismantling was done this afternoon. Will look for new tires and rims and plating of some parts of the frame. The seat is not original. This is the before look and in 2 weeks parts would be completed for assembly.

Bridgestone Travzone - Size 24

Travzone Sticker

[TRaffic Jammer]

Nice stuff, some very cool looking stuff!!!
I so want to be in the Philippines for this.....



and a chance to buy a jeepney

[Sancycles]

If you're a Filipino with a commuter bicycle and want your bicycle posted here kindly give me a call 09206373963.

[Sancycles]

The 2 Bridgestone with similar but different size frame.

Bridgestone Transit Sport - Size 26 (As of Aug. 27, 2009)

[2_i]

Randy, the air horn is made in China and bought mine in the local bicycle shop. Yes they are loud but not as loud as the ones on motor vehicles. Bought it when it first came out in the market for $12

Sancycles,

how does your horn hold up in the rain? Is its operation hampered by water? Does it rust? Does your mount hold the pump without rotating around the handlebar? Are you happy with this horn?

I've got one like that but I am hesitating with putting it to the actual use. The fact that it came without any mount does not help in that either.

Thanks

[Sancycles]

Sancycles,

how does your horn hold up in the rain? Is its operation hampered by water? Does it rust? Does your mount hold the pump without rotating around the handlebar? Are you happy with this horn?

I've got one like that but I am hesitating with putting it to the actual use. The fact that it came without any mount does not help in that either.

Thanks

Actually I haven't tested it during the rain. The pump anyway can be opened. No mount is included, I got the motorcycle side mirror mount to hold it. So far those alloy mounts can hold them.

[noglider]

Never seen it or heard of it, and it's clear that they are aiming to look like a Raleigh.

[Sancycles]

It's good I still got an extra set of Million 24 x 1 3/8 tires as replacement for the 24 x 1 1/4 tires of the Bridgestone Travzone. Got a set of Ukai stainless steel rims 24 x 1 3/8 from a LBS which was newly polish to mount the Million tires. Will try if it fits the bicycle frame.

[Sancycles]

Never seen it or heard of it, and it's clear that they are aiming to look like a Raleigh.

Yes, you're right Tom it is definitely a look alike of the Raleigh Chopper. I just surf the Raleigh Chopper links and was surprised to see the original design. Thanks for the info.

[noglider]

They still make steel rims?

[Sancycles]

Travzone Headset, handlebar, brake levers.

[noglider]

The floral pattern behind the handlebar is a nice touch!

I read a rumor that those brake levers are now illegal here in the US, and I don't know why.

[Sancycles]

I got the chromed parts of the Travzone frame and assembled the bicycle. We re-installed the original wheels 24 x 1 1/8 because installing the 24 x 1 3/8 size would require modification on the frame, thus damaging the chrome finish. Pictures will be taken this morning for posting. Now I have to order new tires from Japan because the size is not available here in the Philippines. The 24 x 1 3/8 wheels will again be on storage for future use.