#foxterft402

Bike Check this road bike, Foxter FT402, before selling.

Bike Specs: Frame: 700C Alloy Smooth Welding Fork: Foxter Road Steel Fork Saddle: Foxter Handlebar: Foxter Alloy Road Shifter Lever: Shimano Tourney 7 Speed ST-A070 FD: Shimano Tourney RD: Shimano Tourney Cassette: 7 Speed Taiwan Chainwheel: Prowheel 34/50T*170L Brakes: Winzip Alloy Hub: Joytech Alloy Quick Release Rim: Foxter Rims Alloy CNC Tire: Kenda 700 x 23c

Foxter is a brand from Bangladesh (from my research) who is famous for its affordable bikes. They mostly have mountain bike models where they are famous for. I bought this bike because it was hitting the top charts for budget road bike reviews which I found true. I've fallen in love with road cycling because of this friend of mine.

The Foxter FT402 is a 7 speed road bike loaded with Shimano Tourney for its drive train. For its price, you already have STI shifters which are good. Never had a problem with shifting with this one though the way of shifting is quite different for its higher models. Drop bars are still not compact so you'll find yourself quite on the dive for it but I found no issues with it. The frame is light and beautiful, many thought it was a premium bike. As a beginner, I really loved the bike. My list for the parts I wang to upgrade for this bike are the following:

Fork - The steel fork really adds to the weight and feel of the bike.

Dropbars - I really want a more compact dropbar for more comfort in being on the drops.

Crankset - The prowheel crankset also adds to the weight. But functionality speaking, no issues on this one.

Drive Train - The 7 speed Shimano Tourney is really good for starting cyclists. But I think it's already understood, the higher the speed, the better performance.

So my final comments for this bike are:

If you only have limited budget, I recommend this bike more.

If you're a beginner or not, this is worth the consideration. It will train you to become stronger.

Tires are really prone to punctures.

Why Ride at Night?

Cooler than the Day. No need for UV protective sleeves and no risk of heat stroke. Sometimes, there's a bonus cold breeze.

Serene and Quiet. After a long tiring day, a short ride with only the sound of the wind and your gears is very relaxing. When you're riding a road with very minimal traffic, it's also a good time to reflect.

Better Sleep. Exercise will help you have a better sleep. Just don't overdo it or you can be a captive of your bed by the morning.

Note: Wear and put on your night gears. Don't forget your lights (front and rear) and reflectors. Ride safe.

Enjoy Going Down

After an exhausting climb is a descent where you can free your legs and feel the wind and speed you worked hard for.

(Video taken at our ride to Evia Lifestyle Center, May 25, 2019)

Morning Breakfast

A quick break from everything. Took a solo ride to Evia Lifestyle Center to unwind. 

Ride Alone, Ride Along

We planned a long ride from Bacoor to Luneta Shrine but unfortunately, we need to retarget our destination due to traffic concerns. Rather than going to Luneta, we visited Cavite City. It’s a small city located in Cavite where naval bases are located.Afterwards, we went to Aguinaldo Shrine to experience the tour around Aguinaldo’s house. 

One essential thing we tend to overlook is stopping. People always aim for progress and reaching the goal. We need to stop to move forward.

(Photo was taken at SM Mall of Asia - Seaside, April 27, 2019)

The struggle of a short steep climb of the hills was the first step towards a passion that I never imagined I would have.