Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[MrCoconut]

brake pads dirty kenna oil lor.. need to change the pads, but before you change, make sure you clean the rims clean with soap ... confirm no more squeak.
Squeak abit also good lah can use as horn to ask ppl to siam abit

That's what I use it for... Haha. But sibei noisy nia. Thanks for advice!

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[smoothtalker]

I've cycled with LCSG a few times...it's geared mainly for beginners and those who want a slightly slower pace. The ones who should avoid this are those who want to do road work and MTB trails.

no issues at all with the above, most importantly got xmm there? 16 to 21 xmm have?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Huh?

Why spend so little on bike lights? Need good lights that are bright so that other road users/drivers can see clearly.

the $2 lights are super bright, good value for money better than my S$20 fizik ics lights

 

[SmilingDevil]

Whenever I brake my tyres give out the loudddd screeching sound. I tried to oil and sandpaper the tyre rims (metal park where brakes contact) but cannot. Sic pls...

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try realigning the brake pad. Make it lower so that a bit of the pad does not rub the rim.

 

[smoothtalker]

Huh?

Why spend so little on bike lights? Need good lights that are bright so that other road users/drivers can see clearly.

singapore drivers a lot don't care you one. LOL... seriously i got one cygolite flashing 600lu looks like ambulance they also don't care.

 

[MrCoconut]

try realigning the brake pad. Make it lower so that a bit of the pad does not rub the rim.

I'll try. Thanks!

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[MIVEC525]

I'll try. Thanks!

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Use this....mine works!

 

[MrCoconut]

Use this....mine works!

Clean the metal rim or the brake pads or both?

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[MIVEC525]

Clean the metal rim or the brake pads or both?

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Metal rim.....

 

[wackymaus75]

ca't afford lightweight wheels? get the phone cover instead...lol

German Bike Company Lightweight Ventures Into Smartphone Cases, Made From Carbon Fiber Of Course

 

[IronMac]

no issues at all with the above, most importantly got xmm there? 16 to 21 xmm have?

Doomed to disappointment but very rare there. And, if there area, they bring their bf.

 

[IronMac]

Metal rim.....

So true. If you use alcohol on brake pad, I'd be worried about drying them out.

 

[MrCoconut]

So true. If you use alcohol on brake pad, I'd be worried about drying them out.

Thanks bro...

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[Citiguy]

cateye lights

Don't Cateye just sell the mount for their lights? I managed to buy just the mount for my Cateye cycling computer.

 

[iamlenon]

Doomed to disappointment but very rare there. And, if there area, they bring their bf.

AVOIDING LCSG NAO!

 

[iamlenon]

i release foldie rim or tyre they use numbers like 451 406 etc..
what are those?

 

[MrCoconut]

So true. If you use alcohol on brake pad, I'd be worried about drying them out.

Gonna try and clean it so that the screeching sound goes away

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[VD]

i release foldie rim or tyre they use numbers like 451 406 etc..
what are those?

they are 20" tyre sizes

 

[SmilingDevil]

i release foldie rim or tyre they use numbers like 451 406 etc..
what are those?

406 is for your normal 20" tyres. 20 x 1.0 to 2.125 sized tyres.
451 is for more slick tyres using 20 x 1 to 1 1/4 sized tyres.
Noted one type uses decimal numbering and the other uses fraction. Both are considered 20" but the fraction one is slightly wider in diameter.

 

[Jwee85]

1)what is the normal rate for a bicycle tyre to deflate? one or two weeks?

2)Is it true if I cap the tyre valve tightly(with a metal cap) the air in tyre will not leak as quickly with a plastic cap?

3) How best to lock my $5,000 bicycle outside the corridoor, to avoid theft?