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New set of wheels: Merida MTA 510A

Jan 27, 2010 Cycling 11 Comments

After a lot of delays, here it is, a new set of wheels in the garage. I’ve all the reasons to be not guilty of contributing more to the pollution as the new vehicle is a Merida MTA 510A.

Specifications:

Speeds:  27
Size:  17″
Color:  Red
Frame:  Advance Alloy Frame With Discbrake Mount
Fork:  Rst Gila-Tnl L/O Suspension Fork With Discbrake Mount
Brakes:     Alloy V-Brake
Chainwheel:     Truvantiv
Derailleurs F/R:  Shimano Deore 27 Speed
Chain:     Shimano
Hubs:  Alloy Shimano With Quick Release
Headset:  Fsa
Hubs F/R:  Alloy Qr/Shimano Rm30-8
Rims:  Alloy Double Layer Alex Rim With Cnc
Shifter:  Shimano Deore

A wonderful gift from my sister on a special day :)

Photo courtesy: Merida India

Update: You can track me on Daily Mile :)

I Was Here: Hariharapura

Jan 24, 2010 Chikkamagalur, I Was Here, Karnataka 2 Comments

From my visit to the place in Feb 2008.

Desktop Calendar: January 2010

Dec 31, 2009 Calendar 6 Comments

Wishing all the readers of PAYANIGA, a very happy and prosperous new year.

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Background photo: Watching sunrise a Kodachadri peak

I Was Here: Belur

Dec 23, 2009 Hassan, I Was Here, Karnataka 5 Comments

I paid a short visit to the Hoysala temples of Belur during my long ride to west coast almost two years ago. Couple of hours spent there is no where sufficient to get to know a bit about place. That short visit two years ago pricking me to plan for another trip.