Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[flame2000]

Hi All, I am a newbie to mountain biking. Currently looking at a hardtail. Mostly riding on PCN and occasional light off-road and beaten path. I have a few questions to ask:

1. Should I go for triple chainset (40-30-22) or double chainset (38-24)?
2. What is taper headtube and what is the advantages?

Thanks.

 

[tremor]

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[likehotbutter]

Hi All, I am a newbie to mountain biking. Currently looking at a hardtail. Mostly riding on PCN and occasional light off-road and beaten path. I have a few questions to ask:

1. Should I go for triple chainset (40-30-22) or double chainset (38-24)?
2. What is taper headtube and what is the advantages?

Thanks.

1) Not that big of a difference. Since mostly PCN get the triple since it has more gearing options for tarmac flats but if double's component is better go for it.

2) Normal 1 1/8 tube is a straight cylinder for a straight steerer tube. Tapered the bottom flares to 1.5 for a triangular steerer tube.

Spot the difference?

Tapered has better stability by virtue of geometry but frankly the performance gain is minimal. More a marketing move to force people to upgrade.

Normal straight headtube can put a tapered fork with the use of an external 1.5 cup. Tapered tube can put a straight fork with the use of an internal reducer cup. The latter is easier to execute, the former may require some machining.

So get a Tapered tube if buying Brand new or even 2nd hand. Most new or highend single crown forks will come tapered. Saves you the trouble and has a higher resale value.

 

[likehotbutter]

Sharing good deal. Carbon bike for less than $1.5k

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The number same but the currency just swap only

 

[flame2000]

1) Not that big of a difference. Since mostly PCN get the triple since it has more gearing options for tarmac flats but if double's component is better go for it.

2) Normal 1 1/8 tube is a straight cylinder for a straight steerer tube. Tapered the bottom flares to 1.5 for a triangular steerer tube.

Spot the difference?

Tapered has better stability by virtue of geometry but frankly the performance gain is minimal. More a marketing move to force people to upgrade.

Normal straight headtube can put a tapered fork with the use of an external 1.5 cup. Tapered tube can put a straight fork with the use of an internal reducer cup. The latter is easier to execute, the former may require some machining.

So get a Tapered tube if buying Brand new or even 2nd hand. Most new or highend single crown forks will come tapered. Saves you the trouble and has a higher resale value.

Thank you for the explanation. Appreciate that.

 

[tremor]

Hi All, I am a newbie to mountain biking. Currently looking at a hardtail. Mostly riding on PCN and occasional light off-road and beaten path. I have a few questions to ask:

1. Should I go for triple chainset (40-30-22) or double chainset (38-24)?
2. What is taper headtube and what is the advantages?

Thanks.

Double is enough, as a matter of fact, i would choose single if its for trail purpose only.

My triple only use middle one 99% of the time.

 

[desmond321]

Anyone like me the hand will feel numb after a certain amount of distance on the bike? I am wonder if my stem is too long, hence I have to reach harder to grab the handlebar. I'm only 163 in height. Current stem length is by default should be 80-90m.

 

[flame2000]

Double is enough, as a matter of fact, i would choose single if its for trail purpose only.

My triple only use middle one 99% of the time.

I might go double as it will be lighter too.

 

[likehotbutter]

My triple only use middle one 99% of the time.

QFT

My next bike if not a cyclocross I may just get Srams X1 or X01

 

[erwinrommel]

Anyone like me the hand will feel numb after a certain amount of distance on the bike? I am wonder if my stem is too long, hence I have to reach harder to grab the handlebar. I'm only 163 in height. Current stem length is by default should be 80-90m.

Sounds like your palms are supporting the weight of your body as you lean forward to cycle. I suppose your riding position is more aggressive and aerodynamic?

In this case, you need wide grips to reduce the pressure exerted between your palms and the grips. I recommend Ergon grips.

I am using one pair now.. and i don't even need to wear gloves even when doing 128km round island.

 

[Witch King]

Can recommend me a foldable bike with a budget of less than 700
Will be using it on pcn and occasionally will use it for long distance cycle.

 

[beast]

Saw the advantages of a budget bike, spotted one fairly new harris mtb parked at the wet market, no lock was used and was quite surprised no one make any attempt. Then later saw the owner came out of the market with some gorceries and ride off. budget bike allow you to run errands in peace lol.

 

[THFC78]

Saw the advantages of a budget bike, spotted one fairly new harris mtb parked at the wet market, no lock was used and was quite surprised no one make any attempt. Then later saw the owner came out of the market with some gorceries and ride off. budget bike allow you to run errands in peace lol.

Not always the case, may not be so lucky everytime

 

[desmond321]

Sounds like your palms are supporting the weight of your body as you lean forward to cycle. I suppose your riding position is more aggressive and aerodynamic?

In this case, you need wide grips to reduce the pressure exerted between your palms and the grips. I recommend Ergon grips.

I am using one pair now.. and i don't even need to wear gloves even when doing 128km round island.

I want my ride style to be less aggressive since I mostly do city riding. Commuting from point A to B. My handle bar length is 640mm should I change to a longer one ?

 

[Gixxerfied]

Can recommend me a foldable bike with a budget of less than 700
Will be using it on pcn and occasionally will use it for long distance cycle.

Dahon broadwalk?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

I want my ride style to be less aggressive since I mostly do city riding. Commuting from point A to B. My handle bar length is 640mm should I change to a longer one ?

Maybe can go for shorter handlebar to be more in line with The shoulder

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[Cryogenist]

Me. I bought a new old stock bianchi 1998 veloce from eBay. Price about $2200 after shipping and no gst.

I have since bought white bar tape for it.

The vintage Bianchi really looks sweet.

Actually, I interested in hearing opinions from fellow riders.

Those who had ride before different materials on similar geometry. There will of course be diff in the weight department.

But how do you rate the ride feel/quality difference after you transit from one material to another?

 

[beast]

Can recommend me a foldable bike with a budget of less than 700
Will be using it on pcn and occasionally will use it for long distance cycle.

bickerton junction 1808

 

[Jay Bee]

Saw the advantages of a budget bike, spotted one fairly new harris mtb parked at the wet market, no lock was used and was quite surprised no one make any attempt. Then later saw the owner came out of the market with some gorceries and ride off. budget bike allow you to run errands in peace lol.

but u cant be sure that ish the owner rite?

actually, if you park at open area with lots of ppl, no one will make an attempt, those thieves cant be sure if the owner/frens are just standing around

 

[Sadisticnoob]

The vintage Bianchi really looks sweet.

Actually, I interested in hearing opinions from fellow riders.

Those who had ride before different materials on similar geometry. There will of course be diff in the weight department.

But how do you rate the ride feel/quality difference after you transit from one material to another?

Trek 1000 SL around 9.5kg sora/tiagra 8 speed with da crank traditional geo 53.5 toptube ALU
Very smooth ride, bit slow but its comfortble even at High speed

Cervelo s1 7.95 105 with da crank effective TT 53.5
Alu .Quite stiff but not as stiff as carbon comfortable for long rides but doesn't feel as good as the trek , best bike i ridden in terms of comfort and speed

Rikkalu ti 7.0 kg with full da
Unknown ett

Flexes around the chain stay area can feel the wheels rubbing . only a short ride so can't gauge much

Merida reacto ett 53.5 ultegra with FSA omega carbon
Current bike feels faster than cervelo not as aggressive positioning but its fine quite stiff no wheel rub has abit wooden feel

Gueorotti record with record unknown ett

Short ride 3km or so siffest bike I ever ridden feels very time trial bike feel

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