Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

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Need to buy a helmet my budget is around $200 (weight about 200g)

Limar UltraLight+
Make sure they fit your head!
COLORS

SIZES
M (53-57 cm) - L (57-61 cm)
WEIGHT
M 175 gr - L 210 gr

 

[lo3xlo2x]

Helllo. Anyone knows where to buy cheap chain tool or can loan one? THANKS!

 

[IronMac]

Any info kam xia

Just get one that fits your head and is certified by the relevant bodies.

 

[IronMac]

Helllo. Anyone knows where to buy cheap chain tool or can loan one? THANKS!

Most any decent shop will have them for sale. Park Tools are the best around afaik. Where are you located?

 

[cyberian]

Hi all.. I wanna get a foldable bike that's durable enough for weekly leisure cycling and the occasional longer distances (~40km), which bike would you recommend? I was reading about Tern bike which sounds good. My budget is anywhere from 200-500ish. Or would the aleoca bike from ntuc suffice? Heard lots of bad reviews about it though

If 7 speed is ok with you, can get a Tern Link B7 selling at $449

http://mybikeshopsg.com/promo-shop-news/

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Recommend you save the $200 buy insurance better. Serious la why buy 200g helmet. They feel like paper.

I use a sub180 g helmet nothing wrong w it so far

Sent from Asus ASUS_T00P using GAGT

 

[cyberian]

Limar UltraLight+
Make sure they fit your head!
COLORS

SIZES
M (53-57 cm) - L (57-61 cm)
WEIGHT
M 175 gr - L 210 gr

Check this out http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/helmets/five-great-helmets-under-50

 

[dilphinus]

Hi all.. I wanna get a foldable bike that's durable enough for weekly leisure cycling and the occasional longer distances (~40km), which bike would you recommend? I was reading about Tern bike which sounds good. My budget is anywhere from 200-500ish. Or would the aleoca bike from ntuc suffice? Heard lots of bad reviews about it though

Besides durable, you should also look at comfort if you want to cycle longer distances.

After months of research, I'm getting the Dahon Speed D8 tomorrow. Price is above your budget of $500 though.

I've tested the Dahon Horize, Speed D8, and a few Terns.

 

[binary_0011]

Recommend you save the $200 buy insurance better. Serious la why buy 200g helmet. They feel like paper.

$200 for a helmet is not expensive lar.... good looking one will cost $350 above.

when you work long enough, these kind of money is nothing lar.

people always say dont need to buy expensive stuff.

as long as you happy and willing to spend, why not??


oh sd, do u carry POC helmet? i need to get one. mine old laio...

 

[ly1968]

Recommend you save the $200 buy insurance better. Serious la why buy 200g helmet. They feel like paper.

I need a light one as it will feel comfortable especially in a long ride

 

[batuchka]

Managed to squeeze in Pasir Ris --> Simei --> Upper Changi Rd East ---> Upper Changi Rd --> Changi Rd ---> Geylang Rd --> Aljunied this workweek wee~ Bout 28km 2 way

 

[Cryogenist]

I need a light one as it will feel comfortable especially in a long ride

I am curious, can most riders really feel the 80 - 100g weight difference in the helmet?

 

[erwinrommel]

Besides durable, you should also look at comfort if you want to cycle longer distances.

After months of research, I'm getting the Dahon Speed D8 tomorrow. Price is above your budget of $500 though.

I've tested the Dahon Horize, Speed D8, and a few Terns.

Do remember to change the saddle and grips once you gotten the D8.

 

[Memphi5]

Am not an expert but what i did in your case (similar issues)

#1 Get fully covered bike gloves (not fingerless)
#2 Play with height of seat
#3 Downhill raise your butt off seat so would be less sore
#4 Check your sitting bone length vs saddle length (too narrow/wide?)

Thanks for the advice. I don't understand point 4.

What is you riding position? And which Tern model are you riding?

Anyway, most of us have Ergon grips installed. I have Ergon GP5 installed on my Tern, and Ergon GP3 on my Brompton.

It's just a entry level tern C7 which i'm still quite happy with atm.

I don't really understand your question on riding position but I'll try answering to the best of my noobish ability

Seated and leaning forward, handlebar usually adjusted to the lowest height. Height of saddle is almost level with the handlebar height. Hope I gave a better idea

I took a look at Ergon grips. They are quite premium items. Any idea where to get them at cheaper price?

 

[Gixxerfied]

I tried looking for cheaper places selling Ergon grips but eventually got them from Cyclelogy as nearer to my place and also prices the same generally throughout SG..

Using GP3 on my Tern..

 

[Broadwalk]

How much is Dahon D8 and where you buy?

 

[batuchka]

Thanks for the advice. I don't understand point 4.

http://www.artscyclery.com/learningcenter/measuresitbonewidth.html

 

[cyberian]

Thanks for the advice. I don't understand point 4.

Read this http://www.sq-lab.com/en/sqlaboratory-en/sqlab-ergonomic-bicycle-en.html

 

[Memphi5]

Thanks for the links batuchka and cyberian. You all did all these?

 

[cyberian]

Thanks for the links batuchka and cyberian. You all did all these?

Yap. Can take a look at Rido R2. If have $$$ take a look at Brooks. I like Brooks Cambium C17.