Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[rarenick]

i kana shocked a few time liao wild foreign worker pop up from nowhere like ninja

don't be surprised foreign worker riding skills better than some of us.

they ride on rough roads and adverse conditions on daily basis.

if you bet with them $100 race, their aleoca might even win you. (just kidding)

 

[cyberian]

Check out this lock http://litelok.com/

Sent from Samsung SM-N9005 using GAGT

 

[rarenick]

Check out this lock http://litelok.com/

Sent from Samsung SM-N9005 using GAGT

U buying? I might consider.

Sent from . using GAGT

 

[beast]

Always see this felt mtb parked outside at market street the entire day using only one u-lock. Thief got entire day to try but nobody make any attempt lol. Not sure if fet is exp brand but can see it comes with XT derailer and rockshox. mayb one u lock is secured enough??

 

[erwinrommel]

don't be surprised foreign worker riding skills better than some of us.

they ride on rough roads and adverse conditions on daily basis.

if you bet with them $100 race, their aleoca might even win you. (just kidding)

Maybe rough uneven roads with potholes yes.

On flat roads I don't think so.

 

[Cryogenist]

Since Garmin bike computer is so expensive, is it better to buy a $399 waterproof Sony phone to use? Can do everything from measuring speed/distance/time, to uploading statistics, navigating, playing music, taking photos/videos, and making calls.

Screen is also bigger. Only cons is suck too much battery if never put to standby mode or screen sleep.

Maybe can consider this?

GARMIN GETS TINY WITH NEW EDGE 20 / 25 GPS CYCLING COMPUTERS

 

[binary_0011]

Since Garmin bike computer is so expensive, is it better to buy a $399 waterproof Sony phone to use? Can do everything from measuring speed/distance/time, to uploading statistics, navigating, playing music, taking photos/videos, and making calls.

Screen is also bigger. Only cons is suck too much battery if never put to standby mode or screen sleep.

get at least edge 510, can do more than speed/distance. unlike handphone, bike computer can use for 3 yrs or more, you don't have to upgrade every year. garmin also waterproof(splash-proof to be exact).

if you go oversea like me very often, bike computer is very useful.

 

[Jay Bee]

Always see this felt mtb parked outside at market street the entire day using only one u-lock. Thief got entire day to try but nobody make any attempt lol. Not sure if fet is exp brand but can see it comes with XT derailer and rockshox. mayb one u lock is secured enough??

open area no one dare to try de la, unless stalk damn long riao..... but then again...... too much effort

 

[beast]

One of the main reasons for people getting the garmin so that they can tell the whole world which route they took, avg speed and distance travelled on their facebook sometimes always post the same old route they took, buey sianz meh

 

[Albedo]

get at least edge 510, can do more than speed/distance. unlike handphone, bike computer can use for 3 yrs or more, you don't have to upgrade every year. garmin also waterproof(splash-proof to be exact).

if you go oversea like me very often, bike computer is very useful.

U go overseas cycling trips often? Or the bike com is use for other purpose?

 

[binary_0011]

U go overseas cycling trips often? Or the bike com is use for other purpose?

can monitor your heart rate and cadence too. i uncle liao, measuring heart rate very important , when climbing at taiwan, have to make sure i dont use too much effort.

usually ride is very long, hence battery life must be good.

then can plot your course and follow it.

and then it is very small, just mount it on the handle bar. handphone too big, mount on handlebar too ugly and block your hand.

overall, bike computer is worth the money. last time i also like you all " why need bike comp? , handphone can do the job what."

 

[binary_0011]

Albedo, this is my recent oversea trips :

Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken, Japan
https://www.strava.com/activities/323118247

Ishigaki-shi, Japan
https://www.strava.com/activities/323118188

taiwan :
https://www.strava.com/activities/323118346

 

[trashley]

can anyone recommend a bike fitter?

 

[Albedo]

can monitor your heart rate and cadence too. i uncle liao, measuring heart rate very important , when climbing at taiwan, have to make sure i dont use too much effort.

usually ride is very long, hence battery life must be good.

then can plot your course and follow it.

and then it is very small, just mount it on the handle bar. handphone too big, mount on handlebar too ugly and block your hand.

overall, bike computer is worth the money. last time i also like you all " why need bike comp? , handphone can do the job what."

Albedo, this is my recent oversea trips :

Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken, Japan
https://www.strava.com/activities/323118247

Ishigaki-shi, Japan
https://www.strava.com/activities/323118188

taiwan :
https://www.strava.com/activities/323118346

Wow, u are my new idol.
Did u share more on your oversea trips in this thread? Will def like to know more, esp the logistics part. Cycling overseas has always been inside my bucket list.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

One of the main reasons for people getting the garmin so that they can tell the whole world which route they took, avg speed and distance travelled on their facebook sometimes always post the same old route they took, buey sianz meh

I mean if ppl wanna post on facebook whats stopping them from doing so ? If your main aim is to post your rides on facebook and it makes you ride more why not?

i dont really post on facebook only post here lol.

Wow, u are my new idol.
Did u share more on your oversea trips in this thread? Will def like to know more, esp the logistics part. Cycling overseas has always been inside my bucket list.

I did it too, get like a proper bike case and it will be fine, but i stayed in skool hostel not hotel .

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Since Garmin bike computer is so expensive, is it better to buy a $399 waterproof Sony phone to use? Can do everything from measuring speed/distance/time, to uploading statistics, navigating, playing music, taking photos/videos, and making calls.

Screen is also bigger. Only cons is suck too much battery if never put to standby mode or screen sleep.

you can use phone la but then your phone die how your family gonna contact you ? Plus gps devices not that big, not intrusive.

now garmin has the new glomass gps chip i think its more accurate than the phone gps chip.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

open jio

tuesday 830pm @ esso along yck road (heading towards direction of yck)

3x seletar loop average speed 31kph (average travelling speed of 35-40)

 

[Albedo]

I did it too, get like a proper bike case and it will be fine, but i stayed in skool hostel not hotel .

Ok, bike case.
But cycling overseas not as simple as doing in sg. Here got problem just flag cab, overseas rides may not end up at starting point, some hotels may not allow bike to go into rooms etc. A lot of planning is def needed.

 

[tremor]

Anyone interested in getting zefal anti theft lock n roll wheel hub quick release skewers for front and back wheel? Pm me

The video pretty much useless. Don't show much leh.

 

[demo666]

Hello pros, i've got a question to ask, my crank threads (due to forceful wrong direction of fixing the pedals in) are gone and my pedal simply just drop out, is there any fix to it? if i need to but new one is its possible to buy the crank arm alone rather then the whole crank set?