MOUNTAIN BIKING MISHAPS AND WATER WOES; Living in the Philippines.

The Objective Jerk returns after a busy break to share his latest adventures living in the Philippines, from well water challenges to an epic mountain bike upgrade saga.

• Well water in the Philippines is very hard, corrosive to metal, and filled with algae
• Living without reliable city water means using filtration systems and occasional cleaning with vinegar
• The family has adapted to Filipino-style "tabu" bathing using buckets rather than standing showers
• Plans for a proper well house with water softener will eventually support adding a dishwasher
• Impulsively buying the wrong size dropper post led to purchasing a completely new bike frame
• Finding quality mountain biking components in the Philippines requires research and persistence
• Creating an internal cable routing system required creative problem-solving with magnets and boot laces
• The new Kenz frame will allow for upgrading to 29-inch wheels in the future

If you have any stories about your own mountain biking adventures or questions about expat life in the Philippines, leave a comment or send me an email. God bless, I'll see you next time.

Again, thanks for hanging out with me!

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