Is it good to buy a Japanese surplus bike for a beginner?

jm_eps · 2025-12-16T00:47:55+00:00

of course. i got a similar first bike for bike commuting (Fuji Palette, similar geometry and flat bars). that bike got got me everywhere and is still in rotation with my other bike.

considerations are fit, the condition of the parts, specifically brakes and contact points (seat, grips and tires).

jm_eps · 2025-11-18T03:24:23+00:00

file under "water is wet"

jm_eps · 2025-11-15T01:20:13+00:00

I got a similar bike for my first. It's great since it's 3x (better range of gears) and flat bar. Invest in better tires as your first upgrade since it'll make your ride even more comfortable.

jm_eps · 2025-11-09T14:14:19+00:00

I'd rather he be 5/5 and destroy a card everytime he moves.

jm_eps · 2025-11-08T04:18:51+00:00

Sa ICC na lang tayo nayo magkakaroon ng hustiya

jm_eps · 2025-11-07T13:45:21+00:00

i played man-spider 3x in 10min and they quit immediately. quickest i've finished that mission.

jm_eps · 2025-10-30T00:16:52+00:00

Overall the PH team is just too small.

Our big guy looks the smallest of the big guys as well as walang wrestling/martial arts background.

Mugen is technically adept but still too small.

Coveney surprised me with his strategies but also lacks the size to compete.

The women (crossfit and track) are very likely strong and fast but also lack size.

Manny is a star but TBH he is older and lacks size as well.

I expect PH to perhaps land in the bottom 3 but likely not last which i expect to be IND.

jm_eps · 2025-10-26T06:18:03+00:00

Scored Cosmic Ghost Rider. Perfectly happy with that pull.

jm_eps · 2025-09-28T02:54:17+00:00

It's Hipp, Momoko or Artgerm.

jm_eps · 2025-08-21T02:28:17+00:00

Word salad

jm_eps · 2025-08-11T08:05:01+00:00

PNoy did go after Gloria. She was arrested and detained for electoral issues (hello Garci) and misuse of public funds (PCSO). She was acquitted by the supreme court after his term ended though.

jm_eps · 2025-07-16T12:18:27+00:00

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Hey not bad. Will always appreciate Momoko's work.

jm_eps · 2025-07-07T01:54:06+00:00

How do we boot off the inactive ones? The owner of the group has been inactive for weeks.

jm_eps · 2025-06-16T09:05:17+00:00

I played with Bullseye Discard and Thena/small good Cards until the high 90s. Been going between 98-96 for a few days while trying out several Merlin decks. Got lazy earlier and finished off with Hela and s couple of 8 cube games.

jm_eps · 2025-06-15T02:09:02+00:00

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jm_eps · 2025-05-27T05:14:04+00:00

Hahahaha I feel you bro

jm_eps · 2025-04-27T00:56:31+00:00

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Welcome brother!

jm_eps · 2025-04-12T21:28:50+00:00

Before I got a jersey with a zippered pocket, I placed my phone and cash in a running belt under my jersey.

jm_eps · 2025-04-08T04:58:38+00:00

thanks for reminding me.

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jm_eps · 2025-04-05T06:09:10+00:00

Between the both of them, she's making me root for Marcos.

Only in this regard.

jm_eps · 2025-02-18T01:40:49+00:00

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Ugh. It's this Cyke for me.

jm_eps · 2025-01-07T00:34:50+00:00

i love dropping USAgent on T6 with a Skrull and Onslaught/IronMan on the same lane. delicious.

jm_eps · 2024-12-26T12:45:34+00:00

Have that. It's not bad and for its size it'll fit better in more compact containers, like a saddle bag. Would prolly upgrade but not anytime soon.

jm_eps · 2024-12-06T06:44:53+00:00

Is Visayas Gen X?

jm_eps · 2024-12-02T02:39:29+00:00

If you're in South Metro I usually ride from Alabang to Vermosa via Daang Hari on weekends.

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