Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[batuchka]

Also tried Pasir Ris --> Simei (towards EXPO) --> Bedok PCN --> ECP --> Tanjong Rhu Rd/footbridge (towards Singapore Indoor Stadium) -- Kallang Riverside PCN --> Singapore Flyer route today really unlucky once hit East Coast beach rain sibei heavy drench gao gao lol. But was shiok 50km to and fro ^^

 

[VD]

You mean Key Power right? Bought a pair in their sales at Paya Lebar last year or 2 years back. Quite like it but could not manage to spot the brand when I visited their Velocity shop recently. Maybe I will check with them again next time I visit. Thanks.

alamak, ya....They told me only the shop at Velocity carry more cycling stuff, but I never check

 

[ly1968]

hmm got padded cycling pants or not?

Nv notice leh

 

[MIVEC525]

 

[erwinrommel]

hmm got padded cycling pants or not?

I rather get from Taobao. Much cheaper.

https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=43603583812&toSite=main

Jersey is not really tight fit, but serves the purpose. And the padded pants are ok. I am already using this set. $18.40 for one full set.

 

[skyblues90]

Gotten myself a dahon foldie! Just wondering after every ride is there a need to clean/touchup the bike or rather how do i maintain the bicycle? ~Any tips on that? Thanks

 

[Memphi5]

Heard from friend that there will be a carnival during the OCBC cycle event. Usually will have good bargains for cycling stuff?

 

[rarenick]

Anyone going for ocbc event? Then we all meet up.

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[rarenick]

Do u all think there's very big difference in quality and function between ergon grips and $10 made in China?

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[rarenick]

Those who stay HDB, where do u wash your bike?

Corridor outside house, in void deck, outside void deck near drain, on grass patch or cycle to elsewhere then do?

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[cyberian]

Those who stay HDB, where do u wash your bike?

Corridor outside house, in void deck, outside void deck near drain, on grass patch or cycle to elsewhere then do?

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corridor after that sweep dry it.

 

[IronMac]

Gotten myself a dahon foldie! Just wondering after every ride is there a need to clean/touchup the bike or rather how do i maintain the bicycle? ~Any tips on that? Thanks

No need after every ride unless, perhaps, you have been mountain biking with it or just like to wallow on the beach because it's your thing. Otherwise, Google bike maintenance

 

[rarenick]

Gotten myself a dahon foldie! Just wondering after every ride is there a need to clean/touchup the bike or rather how do i maintain the bicycle? ~Any tips on that? Thanks

Congrats on your new bike! (I ish beri jelly)

If you kiasu, buy a painter soft brush to sweep off the dirt/dust after every ride. I wash my brush every month. If you want cloth also can, but more troublesome and dirty.

 

[rarenick]

dunno is suay or lucky.

Weather forecast said whole week got thunderstorm but this morning havent rain and sky is bright bright.

Then spent more than half an hour eat breakfast, wear jerseys, filled water bottle, fix up front wheel, took my energy bar, pouch/money, wear helmet and shoes, etc.

Go downstairs then started to rain and thunderstorm some more.

LL go home, post here, end of story.

Jin muddy.

 

[Cryogenist]

Tks. That's a likely cause. How much would it cost to replace the pads (estimates)?

If the pad still quite thick, you can try some various techniques available online before decommissioning them.

 

[Cryogenist]

dunno is suay or lucky.

Weather forecast said whole week got thunderstorm but this morning havent rain and sky is bright bright.

Then spent more than half an hour eat breakfast, wear jerseys, filled water bottle, fix up front wheel, took my energy bar, pouch/money, wear helmet and shoes, etc.

Go downstairs then started to rain and thunderstorm some more.

LL go home, post here, end of story.

Jin muddy.

I got stuck in the rain 2 times in a row. Tell me about it. Haiz...

 

[DeadmanINC]

same la planned running this morning but overslept then go buy breakfast heard boom boom gonna rain heng ah

dunno is suay or lucky.

Weather forecast said whole week got thunderstorm but this morning havent rain and sky is bright bright.

Then spent more than half an hour eat breakfast, wear jerseys, filled water bottle, fix up front wheel, took my energy bar, pouch/money, wear helmet and shoes, etc.

Go downstairs then started to rain and thunderstorm some more.

LL go home, post here, end of story.

Jin muddy.

 

[erwinrommel]

Do u all think there's very big difference in quality and function between ergon grips and $10 made in China?

Ergon grips have some interesting features.

It is non slippery, comfortable, easy to wipe and clean, uses screw to tighten so that the grips won't spin when exerting force. Even the wing piece/flaps at the edges have markings so that both can be adjusted equally.

You will have to check whether those china grips have such functionality.

Those who stay HDB, where do u wash your bike?

Corridor outside house, in void deck, outside void deck near drain, on grass patch or cycle to elsewhere then do?

Corridor. Then sweep after cleaning. Not applicable to Pasir Ris and Clementi DBSS though.

 

[erwinrommel]

Gotten myself a dahon foldie! Just wondering after every ride is there a need to clean/touchup the bike or rather how do i maintain the bicycle? ~Any tips on that? Thanks

The usual cleaning would be surface only. e.g. i use a brush to brush away the dust from the rims and spokes after every ride. After a few long rides, i will also use a cloth to wipe away the dust off the chain and then lube it using singer oil. By right, one should take out the chain and cassette and degrease it, clean it, put in back and then grease it but too lazy and expensive to do it.

Do you fold your bike after every ride?

If yes, then you must check the joints and hinges to make sure they are ok with no weird creaking/flexing. Always have a full set of Allen key with you just in case you need to tighten any parts or make any adjustments along the way.

 

[rarenick]

for those who wash bike at corridor, wont there be dark stain from the oil/dirt on the chains and gears?

I am planning to degrease my chains and wash the cogs.