My Darling for sale.... Jamis Durango.

AVID BB7 disc brakes and 24 speed Shimano gearing give the Durango 1.0 a solid performance footing and plenty of potential for skills growth, but at a price that lets you hit the trail without stripping your finances. Same ultra-refined Jamis geometry and frame as the rest of the Durango line, and the handling manners that go with them. Identical wheels and tires with the Durango 3.0 give you plenty of traction over challenging terrain, so you can ride with confidence and make the most of the Durango’s impeccable climbing and handling.

I invested in total 800 plus bucks on this bike.. and its only 6 mths old and its virtually scratchless. Plus i just recently upgraded the brakes to SRAM AVID BB7 and Shimano cranks. Planning to sell off this bike as i want to try other types of bikes...

ASKING PRICE: $650.00 ( Negotiable)

SPECS
Sizes	19"
Colors	Ano Silver

Frame & Fork
Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material	7005 aluminum
Fork Brand & Model	SR Suntour XCM, 100mm travel
Fork Material	Aluminum/steel, single crown
Rear Shock	Not applicable

Components
Component Group	Mountain Mix
Brakeset	AVID BB7 brakes
Shift Levers	Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI
Front Derailleur	Shimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Crankset	Truvativ Isoflow, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals	Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Bottom Bracket	Truvativ Power Spline
BB Shell Width	Unspecified
Rear Cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle	WTB Speed V Sport SE
Handlebar	Aluminum MTB
Handlebar Extensions	Unspecified
Handlebar Stem	Jamis Alloy Threadless
Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tange TG-4

Wheels
Hubs	Formula disc
Rims	WTB SpeedDisc, 32-hole
Tires	26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion
Spoke Brand	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Unspecified

Uniquely Singapore...

Having almost everything imported [including ideas, events and structures], I have always wondered what was soooooo unique about Singapore. The Casino, London Eye.... oops i meant the Singapore Flyer and the F1 races. You get the drift [no pun intended].

So, i voiced out my question to a friend [ think Uniquely Singapore...] after the usual Carribbean swim. He was quiet but only for a few seconds... then in his sporadic moments of patriotism, gave me a reply which dumbfounded me...really!

Me : "Mike, what the hell is so unique about Singapore mike? Why are we always copying ideas from abroad. When is the world going to copy us for a change? I mean, come on mike, F1? Why not import Cricket World Cup?

[ after moments of silence ]

Him: "Mike!! What the hell are you talking mike! Look at that tiny land ( pointing to the strip of land where now Meryll Lynch stands)... Did you ever believe that a tall building can be erected amidst all these over crowded buildings?! BUT WE DID mike!!! thats uniquely Singapore!"

Him: "Mike!! Look at that Flyover mike, did you ever think it was possible to build such a huge flyover over an already existing and busy road?! Did you mike? BUT WE DID , thats uniquely Singapore Mike! How can you ask such a question mike!?

Me: I felt like singing Majulah Singapura at that moment..

Of -isis and -fications

Lessons are going good so far. Must hand it to the lecturer. Good articulation, witty humour and excellent content knowledge.

On the other hand, Anatomy class feels as if i am learning French. Still getting used to keeping company with skeletons and this huge chart with names of every muscle and bone and yeah, ligaments as well. Everything ends with and -isis or a -fication. So its only natural when the lecturer asked me, "what happens when calcium builds up on your heels?" and i so intellectually scream out CALIFORNICATION!!!

.......

Of... M.I.A and New beginnings

Work really caught up with me. Can't believe that the final term could herald in so much paperwork , undue stress and so much commitments. New team members are not really making things any easier as well. I hate it when specialization affects team dynamics and suddenly everything falls into a top down approach. Well fasting month is over, so its about time people get put into their places.

On the other hand, i have embarked on a new phase of life. Not marriage though... its the workdent[ working student ] phase( not sure if such a term exists or not but what the heck..). I have finally jumped into the ocean, lets hope i float.