Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[patcheon]

wind at coastal today is ******* strong.

ave 7kts, wind gusts of 17kts almost got blown off the bike

Did a 5km ride to my neighborhood Giant supermarket....damn shiok and cooling ride.

 

[faithl3ss]

Not bad if you'd like a good balance between aero and comfort. S2 complete bike is $4.4k, same frame as S3, only diff fork. The new R2 is $3,990 for complete bike, same frame as the higher end R3 and same frame shape as the top end R5.

Cipollini Bond S-Work Venge Sl4 Tarmac go for Wilier Zero 7 swee

 

[IronMac]

Anybody ride round Taiwan before?

Not yet.

 

[Albedo]

NTU Bike Rally registration opens 3rd Jan. Just sic.

 

[Citiguy]

Anybody ride round Taiwan before?

No but giant organizes them complete w bikes and support

Around 1k for 9 days iirc

My wife got in touch with Giant Taiwan to inquire about their RI tours. We were planning to join in the end of of 2015. We were hoping that they will allow my 7 year old daughter to ride in the support vehicle during the ride, but it was refused. Now, looks like cannot go...

 

[cyberet]

wind at coastal today is ******* strong.

ave 7kts, wind gusts of 17kts almost got blown off the bike

haha, i scared rain, dare not ride as bike just clean over the weekend

 

[TheoDR]

Cipollini Bond S-Work Venge Sl4 Tarmac go for Wilier Zero 7 swee

Those are good also But before buying a bike, get a bike fit done first, then select bike size. Or at least go with a friend who knows something about it. Best is to measure your height and inseam for road bike, then find out the stack and reach of the bike frame you're interested and seek an opinion whether it'll fit.

Some frame geometries may be too long (reach) and/or too low (stack) for you to be comfortable on it. Don't let shops throw you any old size. I also kena sold bike sizes too small for me when I first started cycling.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

My wife got in touch with Giant Taiwan to inquire about their RI tours. We were planning to join in the end of of 2015. We were hoping that they will allow my 7 year old daughter to ride in the support vehicle during the ride, but it was refused. Now, looks like cannot go...

you need this one

 

[Sadisticnoob]

haha, i scared rain, dare not ride as bike just clean over the weekend

I havent clean lol for 2 weeks, but the chain still shiny but whole bike dirty.

NTU Bike Rally registration opens 3rd Jan. Just sic.

i might be going since its rather cheap for me

Cipollini Bond S-Work Venge Sl4 Tarmac go for Wilier Zero 7 swee

you gotta be like super flexible to ride cipo bikes, their frontal head tube is damn small

 

[dilphinus]

Anybody ride round Taiwan before?

Bicycle no. Scooter yes.

Mountain roads aren't easy, even for scooters. However, the stretch between Hualien and Taitung is easy and beautiful!

 

[Citiguy]

you need this one

Sadisticnoob, you are a joker indeed! Hahahahahah!

 

[macpork]

I havent clean lol for 2 weeks, but the chain still shiny but whole bike dirty.

i might be going since its rather cheap for me

you gotta be like super flexible to ride cipo bikes, their frontal head tube is damn small

Jio leh! go together?

 

[patcheon]

Ready to go test out the colt saddle.

 

[wackymaus75]

Brought this....but dunno which of my bikes is suitable to put it on.

when in doubt, get a new bike....

 

[wackymaus75]

early happy new year to all brothers and sisters here...

share link for bike tech rumours for 2015...
2015 Cycling Tech Trends and Rumours: What's coming now


you guys got any wishes for 2015 ?

 

[wackymaus75]

Looking for the Next Big Thing in Bar Ends? TOGS Might get Your Thumbs Up

any thoughts on using this for MTB/ flatbar cyclist ?

 

[HexenHeretic]

Wish for good weather, tail winds and opportunity to cycle.

 

[cyberpig]

Pros, any recommendation for pedals suitable for off-road? I keep slipping off the stock pedals of my bike so went to try those clipless pedals. End up falling every few hundred meters along the trail with my feet still attached to the pedals

 

[smoothtalker]

Pros, any recommendation for pedals suitable for off-road? I keep slipping off the stock pedals of my bike so went to try those clipless pedals. End up falling every few hundred meters along the trail with my feet still attached to the pedals

hahaha did you bend your derailleur hanger? LOL i also wear clipless offroad but i spent more money on hanger than pedals. lol.. my hanger cost $35 each. i bought 4 already in 1 year because i don't like to bend it back. i prefer new

 

[Cryogenist]

Pros, any recommendation for pedals suitable for off-road? I keep slipping off the stock pedals of my bike so went to try those clipless pedals. End up falling every few hundred meters along the trail with my feet still attached to the pedals

Just get those MTB pedals with those studs/screws..

But don't ever hit any of your body parts on those studs. It hurts.