Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[tonyc]

Seems reasonable not to carry black spokes and 20 bucks is okay given that the wheel need to true

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They are Giant bike agent.. and most of their giant road bike are using black color spoke. I think they should carry black color spoke to service their own bike and their bike ain't cheap.

 

[LesterQ]

Best bang for buck is subjective. For me I bought Crius Master V for $600, knowing that I will likely upgrade the components if I don't feel happy with the gear shifting. Even if so, it will be cheaper than if I go and buy a high end specs foldable bike which will cost more than 2K.

But right after I learned about an online shop that sells customised Crius bikes, I immediately felt that the one I bought was too "expensive" (in the sense that I prefer to change many components and the existing parts will go to waste.) I could have gotten a new foldable body for $300, and install all the specs to my liking. Not just the drive train components, but the entire groupset and wheelset. Heck, even the seatpost and stem/post as well.

Haha. I actually went to MBS and almost bought the Tyrell fx. But I'm justifying the purchase. So I'm looking out for other bikes. I am also feeling that the Tyrell's highest gear is about lacking.

Why do you need a folding bike?

Hide in my room lo.

I find it pretty lousy value given that a raleigh mv8 retails at 400 SGD or so maybe lesser, gives you enough spare cash to upgrade your crap wheels and buy a proper helmet

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Mini Velos cannot be folded leh. Unless Dahon athena?

 

[aromilk]

Get a drop bar and get polygon , better resale value no offense to millen of fusion cycle

As for giant go check tay tampines giant entry level is called ocr dunno if they still making

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Thanks for the advice

 

[IronMac]

Seems reasonable not to carry black spokes and 20 bucks is okay given that the wheel need to true

No, it's more reasonable to carry black spokes and charge 10 bucks to true the wheel.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

No, it's more reasonable to carry black spokes and charge 10 bucks to true the wheel.

Pls sic me location for 10 bucks truimg

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[Gixxerfied]

Haha. I actually went to MBS and almost bought the Tyrell fx. But I'm justifying the purchase. So I'm looking out for other bikes. I am also feeling that the Tyrell's highest gear is about lacking.



Hide in my room lo.




Mini Velos cannot be folded leh. Unless Dahon athena?

From $799 Crius to Tyrell FX...

Big jump lehx...

 

[VD]

Haha. I actually went to MBS and almost bought the Tyrell fx. But I'm justifying the purchase. So I'm looking out for other bikes. I am also feeling that the Tyrell's highest gear is about lacking.

have you taken it out for a spin? the FX is the entry level bike, but it pack a punch.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

They are Giant bike agent.. and most of their giant road bike are using black color spoke. I think they should carry black color spoke to service their own bike and their bike ain't cheap.

At least they have spokes so you can ride again quickly

Have you ever waited 6 months for your spokes? I did when I broke my fulcrum racing zero

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[rarenick]

Pls sic me location for 10 bucks truimg

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Truing and building a wheel is different. But building at 10 bucks is incredible.

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[Sadisticnoob]

Thanks for the advice

If you do consider service millen of fusion cycle is good, I used his stuff before and his quite liberal in letting you try his stuff, basically just trade ic and can try his bikes liao, good if you're undecided and he's one of the most knowledgeable guy that runs a shop

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[rarenick]

have you taken it out for a spin? the FX is the entry level bike, but it pack a punch.

Small wheels ride so fast is dangerous

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[Sadisticnoob]

Small wheels ride so fast is dangerous

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No la, I ride my mv go fast also nothing happen on the other hand is safer cause you go thru bumps faster

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[aromilk]

If you do consider service millen of fusion cycle is good, I used his stuff before and his quite liberal in letting you try his stuff, basically just trade ic and can try his bikes liao, good if you're undecided and he's one of the most knowledgeable guy that runs a shop

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Roger that. Will consider through on what you advice. Cheers bro

 

[tonyc]

At least they have spokes so you can ride again quickly

Have you ever waited 6 months for your spokes? I did when I broke my fulcrum racing zero

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Black spoke can be easily get from AliExpress...

But being a Giant Bike distributor in Singapore. They should at least carry the basic parts with the same color parts to service the client's bike. What is the point of having 3 years warranty on my bike and worst, my spoke broke within 5 months time with only just few rides at PCN?

I am ok if they charge me but to have a different color spoke on my new bike is totally unacceptable.

Maybe you don't mind to have one outstanding different color spoke on your bike

 

[aromilk]

If you do consider service millen of fusion cycle is good, I used his stuff before and his quite liberal in letting you try his stuff, basically just trade ic and can try his bikes liao, good if you're undecided and he's one of the most knowledgeable guy that runs a shop

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Bro, in your opinion which is more suitable for a beginner? F3, F5 or C3? They are within my budget

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Black spoke can be easily get from AliExpress...

But being a Giant Bike distributor in Singapore. They should at least carry the basic parts with the same color parts to service the client's bike. What is the point of having 3 years warranty on my bike and worst, my spoke broke within 5 months time with only just few rides at PCN?

I am ok if they charge me but to have a different color spoke on my new bike is totally unacceptable.

Maybe you don't mind to have one outstanding different color spoke on your bike

warranty doesnt cover wear and tear.

if you want go buy from ali express and fix yourself lor, or even better buy then give them do lor, you do know that spoke lengths come in multiple lengths and need to cut right, cannot anyhow buy.

can always go other bike shop and do wheel de, unless youre using wheels that require specific spokes like campagnolo or fulcurm

i dont really care about the colour of my bike or stuff as long as it works can liao

Bro, in your opinion which is more suitable for a beginner? F3, F5 or C3? They are within my budget

think get a road bike, flat bar on road bike looks weird to me

 

[VD]

Small wheels ride so fast is dangerous

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why leh? it is stable even above 40

 

[aromilk]

think get a road bike, flat bar on road bike looks weird to me

Hahaha. Okie okie. C3 is drop bar one.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Hahaha. Okie okie. C3 is drop bar one.

drop bar is like flat bar, except got more places to hold

 

[aromilk]

drop bar is like flat bar, except got more places to hold

Ohhh. I totally misunderstood siah