Ive known them for so long. Good bike shop. Good owner. Lots of stocks . No frills no thrills bike…read moreshop in Makati.

Okay, let's get the obvious out of the way. Endless Bike Shop is located at the less fashionable…read moreside of Makati. It's open air, and it honestly looks like a streetside car repair shop. Now if you're the kind of biker that gets turned off by such details, then this isn't the bike shop for you. However, if you're looking for incredible value, a great selection of bike parts that's well within your budget, backed up by skilled mechanics, then Endless is the place for you.

Wow, people at the south are lucky to gave this. It's a sporting goods heaven. Wide selections to…read morechoose from, some areas customers can try out the bikes, etc. Staff are also very helpful.

Always a lifesaver, this litte neighborhood bike store. They are always so helpful with my little…read morebike and it is one of the cheaper shops in the area. No need to go all the way to Quiapo to get something fixed or readjusted. The bike mechanics work super fast and they give good advice for bike care and maintenance.

If you're in Manila and want to try your hand in riding a fixed gear bike or have yours repaired,…read morethere's only one place to go to - Tryon Riders. Tryon is located in J.P. Rizal Avenue, Makati. It's a bit easy to miss so while on the road, look for a big poultry egg shop on your left. Yes, you can't miss it with those visuals. Tryon has something for everyone. Whether you're a beginner (like me) riding fixed for the very first time, or a veteran in the fast world of single gears, the friendly and knowledgeable staff of Tryon is there to help you out. There are products to suit every budget, from generic frames from China, to DosNoventa frames in the 6-figures. One of the most amazing things about them is that you can pay via PayPal, so if you're a bit wary of bringing too much cash, you can opt to pay online or via your credit card. However, paying in cash nets you a discount so there's that.

I've started joining my husband with his weekend morning run and just last Saturday, while running…read moreat the trail in Vista City, we saw a big gathering of cyclists at the side of the street near Fernbrook Gardens. I thought there was a big biker's competition happening there, but there was no sign or any event marshall to indicate such a thing. I got really curious so I decided to check it out. It turns out that the tented venue was a mini Divisoria for bikers and cycling enthusiasts. Inside were little stalls that sell all kinds of biking paraphernalia such as shirts and cycling shorts, helmets and shades (don't expect too much, most of the Oakleys are only replicas), bicycle parts and accessories. I'm no bike enthusiast but I suddenly wanted to be one because of the cute outfits and accessories. I asked one of the vendors what this place was called, and he said everybody calls it Evia Bikers' Station and it happens every Saturday at that same spot. I later on found out that it's sponsored by Evia, the community of Vista Land. Outside the tent, there's a corner selling food (Batangas Goto for breakfast, anyone?) and drinks, and cyclists can have their breakfast or brunch there on the plastic chairs and tables set up nearby. Evia also sponsors free water refill, coffee and bike tune-up. Cool, right? A few steps away, there is a wide vacant lot where bikers can practice their exhibitions or just a place for beginners to practice biking.

I don't bike...because I don't know how to bike. But what I do do is travel and when I do, I like…read moreto have a GoPro with me just because it's the most versatile thing to attach to a surf board, a bike, or even yourself. I would've never in my life entered this shop until my cousin recommended I check it out. My boyfriend is big on making travel videos and so he decided to check this place out for a new GoPro. Dan's is one of the leading distributors of GoPro in the Philippines so his prices are really good. Lower than mall prices, you know you're not getting dupped into paying more than you really should. While my eyes were only on the GoPro, my boyfriend had a ball going through their bikes---top of the line and quality he says. So if you're into bikes, this too is a good place to get them at the best prices possible--and the place isn't so hard to find either which is definitely an added bonus.

Whenever you're driving along D.Tuazon in Quezon City, your eyes will be immediately drawn to…read moreSimple Cyclery and the bikes they have on display. Bikes of different colors, shapes, and sizes line the outside of the shop, seducing passersby with their sexy aluminum alloy and steel curves. Simple Cyclery is all about simplicity. Their focus is on fixed gear and track bikes as well as single speeds, commuters, and even folding bikes. Each bicycle they sell is captivating and looks like they were just plucked from a magazine. If you're thinking of getting a bike for your own (or someone else), go inside and talk to the man in charge, Mr. Gilbert Sy Chan. Whether you plan on building one from scratch or buying one off the rack, he'll gamely walk you through on what you need and what to expect if you want to dive in this wonderful world of 'simple' bikes.

I've been looking all over Manila for Philippines fighting sticks, made from a special tropical…read morehardwood. I found them at Metro Department Store in Cebu, but figured they'd be just as easy to find in Manila. I'd been all over town, and finally found a beautiful set at Chris Sports. This is a small, but very complete sporting goods stores. The other ones I found were either outdoor gear or tennis shoes. And there were so many helpful employees, nine of them. Like I told them, in the US they'd be lucky to have 3 people working at a store of that size.