Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[likehotbutter]

Component servicing and repair is the same. Unless you're talking about replacing a part totally. Then you need to scout eBay for compatible components. Else upgrade everything to modern group set.

Nice. whats the BB and headtube standard on it? Prob with alot of modern stuff is they keep on changing the standards to force people to upgrade frames urgh

I end up installing the k-edge on my carbon and the Garmin forward mount on my bianchi steel bike.

K-edge too expensive to buy so much.

K edge got chiong one. Ebay abt $3-$4 if you dont mind. Same cnc aluminium

 

[erwinrommel]

Which foldable bike is easy to push n maneuver in mrt? Budget 500 to 800

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There is only one bicycle that can fold and roll easily without sweat. I just bought one and people were all looking at it with amazement.

It is so good that N-parks staff got into trouble getting these bikes.

 

[tremor]

Nice. whats the BB and headtube standard on it? Prob with alot of modern stuff is they keep on changing the standards to force people to upgrade frames urgh



K edge got chiong one. Ebay abt $3-$4 if you dont mind. Same cnc aluminium

Bb should be Italian treading with 1" head tube. Pretty standard for steel bike

 

[rarenick]

There is only one bicycle that can fold and roll easily without sweat. I just bought one and people were all looking at it with amazement.

It is so good that N-parks staff got into trouble getting these bikes.

Which model n how much? Speed wise?

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[rarenick]

You only casual rider only right? And I dont think you hit the trails either since your waifu is not on a mtb.

If so then dont bother with 5.10s. It's not like you'll be bunny hopping over the place where you need the extra grip on the pedals. Not to mention 5.10s soles are stiff as well, makes walking less nuanced.

Same goes for cleats.

Just get rubber soled shoes like Vans or Converse if your pedal is spiked. If its just flat plastic, any shoe will do.

I did hit the trail occasionally. So far three times in about 3 mths. Since mine is spiked, will converse be reliable to withstand the grip?

For 5, 10 can the spikes stick to the sole for lifting a bunny hop effortlessly? Means I don't really have to pump but simply lift my legs only. If yes then I might consider getting. Cleat is too heavy and doesn't suit my style.

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[cyberian]

Anyone can recommend me a good pump?

 

[VD]

You only casual rider only right? And I dont think you hit the trails either since your waifu is not on a mtb.

If so then dont bother with 5.10s. It's not like you'll be bunny hopping over the place where you need the extra grip on the pedals. Not to mention 5.10s soles are stiff as well, makes walking less nuanced.

Same goes for cleats.

Just get rubber soled shoes like Vans or Converse if your pedal is spiked. If its just flat plastic, any shoe will do.

The statement on the stiff sole is not true, mtb shoes are more flexible than roadie shoes, plus the cleat is embedded and almost flat to the surface of the sole when u install them. Unlike roadie shoes, cleats are protruded and thus you walk like a duck.

 

[erwinrommel]

Just bought a second hand S6R Brompton from one of the forumners here.

The gearing is very extreme. I find it very hard to maintain cadence in its 5th gear, while 6th gear is virtually unusable unless its a gentle downslope.

 

[VD]

nice buy, I only use 3rd and 4th gear with a upgraded 50t doval oval chainring

 

[erwinrommel]

Anyone can recommend me a good pump?

Floor pump or portable hand held pump?

 

[cyberian]

Floor pump or portable hand held pump?

Floor pump and portable. Any 2 in 1 thingy?

 

[VD]

http://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hv-microfldrhvg.php#.VXo4gPmqoSU

but i prefer having 2 different pumps

 

[erwinrommel]

nice buy, I only use 3rd and 4th gear with a upgraded 50t doval oval chainring

Ah... nice strategy.

You are using the closest gear (3rd and 4th) and then use the hub gear 2 (direct drive 100% and most efficient) to drive it.

But 50/13 at hub gear 2 is only 3.85, which is still quite low.

 

[likehotbutter]

I did hit the trail occasionally. So far three times in about 3 mths. Since mine is spiked, will converse be reliable to withstand the grip?

For 5, 10 can the spikes stick to the sole for lifting a bunny hop effortlessly? Means I don't really have to pump but simply lift my legs only. If yes then I might consider getting. Cleat is too heavy and doesn't suit my style.

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Well they do stick better but its not effortless either. Still need technique unlike been cleated in then can cheat abit

 

[cyberian]

http://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hv-microfldrhvg.php#.VXo4gPmqoSU

but i prefer having 2 different pumps

Thanks, will take a look.

 

[VD]

ya, my style of riding have changed quite abit these days, now I concentrate on maintaining at 90 cadence and throttle the gears to maintain that target. It does good for my knees.

 

[likehotbutter]

The statement on the stiff sole is not true, mtb shoes are more flexible than roadie shoes, plus the cleat is embedded and almost flat to the surface of the sole when u install them. Unlike roadie shoes, cleats are protruded and thus you walk like a duck.

I beg to disagree. The only point made was that the soles of a specific brand are stiff thus making walking less nuanced.

As to the degree of stiffness and difference in walkability bwt road and MTB cleats I'd made no mention. That's your own assumption isn't it lol?

Not that your comparison bwt cleat types is untrue

 

[Gixxerfied]

Which model n how much? Speed wise?

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See his next post for the ans..

Just bought a second hand S6R Brompton from one of the forumners here.

The gearing is very extreme. I find it very hard to maintain cadence in its 5th gear, while 6th gear is virtually unusable unless its a gentle downslope.

 

[VD]

5.10 shoes are heavier than say Vans, but stiffness of the sole is slight at best.

 

[erwinrommel]

Floor pump and portable. Any 2 in 1 thingy?

How about both?

A pump which also acts as a seat post!

http://www.thinkbiologic.com/products/postpump-20-seatpost