Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 6

noreasonwhyy

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Hi all, I am looking to buy a foldable but prefer the look of a full size wheel. I tried some model with 16" wheel and just didn't like the feeling.

Came across this model Bickerton Docklands 1824, can anyone advise if the parts that comes with the bike is ok or should I look at other brands at the price range of $1k? Thanks in advance.
 

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Hi all, I am looking to buy a foldable but prefer the look of a full size wheel. I tried some model with 16" wheel and just didn't like the feeling.
Came across this model Bickerton Docklands 1824, can anyone advise if the parts that comes with the bike is ok or should I look at other brands at the price range of $1k? Thanks in advance.

I feel if u looking at full size wheel then forget about foldable
 

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I feel if u looking at full size wheel then forget about foldable

I intend to cycle with my friend but the problem is we're on the opposite end of the island.. I don't think I have the energy to cycle to west side and back haha. That's why I thought a foldable would be nice, I can catch a bus to meet them.
 

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I intend to cycle with my friend but the problem is we're on the opposite end of the island.. I don't think I have the energy to cycle to west side and back haha. That's why I thought a foldable would be nice, I can catch a bus to meet them.
Is the Bickerton Docklands compact enough for you to bring onto public transport each time you wanna meet her?
 

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Definitely need to lube the chain, make sure you do a simple wipe down or degreasing.
The factory lubricant no need to remove unless you are doing submersion wax.
Dry lube if you intend to cycle on good weather only, else use wet lube.

Hi. Thanks for your advice. I think I will keep the factory lubricant on for a while until my mileage on the new chain hits 100km before I'll degrease it and apply new lube.
By the way, is Decathlon teflon all weather lube a good investment?
https://www.decathlon.sg/p/all-weather-bike-lubricant-decathlon-8299115.html
 

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Is the Bickerton Docklands compact enough for you to bring onto public transport each time you wanna meet her?

I dont mind the size but I'll ask to be sure it can be brought onto public transports.

It's my first purchase so I'd like to know if that model is okay for the asking price? I don't want to get it just because it's a 26" foldable that I can find now. I'm open for more recommendations/suggestions if they are better value for money. Would also consider 20" foldable.
 

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Thanks! Only X6 can add rack and ah? If I not heavy, can get $200+ one and add rack? I heard some foldable cannot add rack.

I saw on YT videos the "correct" way to push a Hito X6 is with both hands by the handles and need to engage brakes. If expecting to commute on MRT and bus with the bike then one-hand pushing by the seat (like with Brompton and clones) is more practical.
 

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Is Rifle R8 the lightest for 20" foldie below $500?
Can install a rear rack?
Anyone has experience between Rifle, Velo and Hito, can share?
 

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I find the stock tires on the threesixty can be quite slippery when the road is wet. possible to change it to the mountain bike type of tires? anyone can recommend where to change it and how much? thanks!
 

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1000lumens light is too much.. 100 lumen is more than enough...

please if you buy a 1000 lumens light ..make sure its a kind that can adjust to lower lumens... and please please shine it on the floor to light up 1-1.5m from your tires.

if you cant adjust lower than 1000 lumens, please shine it down.. and also dont't use the strobing or blinking light form.
 

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1000lumens light is too much.. 100 lumen is more than enough...

please if you buy a 1000 lumens light ..make sure its a kind that can adjust to lower lumens... and please please shine it on the floor to light up 1-1.5m from your tires.

if you cant adjust lower than 1000 lumens, please shine it down.. and also dont't use the strobing or blinking light form.
Yeah quite a few people point their lights horizontally instead of down at the ground. I find it hard to believe that they don't know the effect of doing so.
 
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