Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

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[p00p00]

any body bought stuff from cheap john's before ?

visited cheap john twice, haven't buy anything yet but the indian uncle was really nice.

ask me take the bike out of his shop for a longer ride... i really could have just rode the bike home

 

[MIVEC525]

visited cheap john twice, haven't buy anything yet but the indian uncle was really nice.

ask me take the bike out of his shop for a longer ride... i really could have just rode the bike home

My 1st bike bought from them...i told him can afford half of $950... he says nvm....pay me when pay day...i can just ride and dun return the othe half...lol

 

[p00p00]

My 1st bike bought from them...i told him can afford half of $950... he says nvm....pay me when pay day...i can just ride and dun return the othe half...lol

he say he wanna retire liao and he sounded serious

 

[Citiguy]

the past 2 entro sales were a disappointment, zero hype now, no group in FB is posting about it...

i heard they hold a private sale beforehand so the good stuff is already gone.

Do you know how to get invited to the private sale?

 

[HexenHeretic]

Do you know how to get invited to the private sale?

Entro is distributor for fizik and some other stuffs, so shops that buy from Entro to resell in their own shop gets the invite
some super regular of Entro also gets the invite as well

 

[smoothtalker]

Anyone staying tampines interested in cycling to t15 mtb trail? if we have 3 or 4 person can book transport service and share cost too. then not so tired cycling there.

PM me your contacts. I'm free most of the time 24/7 since i'm student.

 

[A-No-Ne]

bookmark this thread!! have been riding a bicycle given to me by someone, I want to get a new one later on~

 

[ly1968]

Bro & sis need advice,finally come out with 3 models to choose,Giant Stance 2,Giant Trance 3 or Giant Anthem 3,will be using 80% off road & 20% on road.
I can't cycle steady on road so will be best if the seat when adjust to the lowest my feet can still touch the ground (Feel safer this way)
My height is 168 so which size should i choose,cheers,tia

 

[Jay Bee]

just washed my bike, now put back everything seem very tight, the wheels not spinning smoothly but not touch the brake pads

 

[Citiguy]

Entro is distributor for fizik and some other stuffs, so shops that buy from Entro to resell in their own shop gets the invite
some super regular of Entro also gets the invite as well

Ah! Thanks for the info, HexenHeretic. So mere mortals like me (even if I have bought a bike from them before) will not be invited...

 

[fatfleaz]

Hi, can anyone recommend budget front & rear lights that are good enough for daytime use? I'm currently using the cheapo ones that can hardly be seen during the day. Hoping to spend less than $50 for both.

 

[naked123]

i use cateye rapid 5 rear light.

worth every penny

TL-LD650 | CATEYE

 

[Sadisticnoob]

I use those 2 sgd light but I change battery evey 1.5 mths

 

[Citiguy]

Hello everyone,

I finally purchased the Fenix BC30. During its maiden ride today, the light dropped when I was traveling at about 25 to 28 kmph at ECP's service road. (dropped because I did not secure the light properly to its holder) Very loud sounds were heard when the light hit the tarmac. I feared the worst. After coming to a stop and walked back to retrieve the light, I found that there were scratches and dings on the aluminium chasis of the light. However, the lens of the light was not affected. Nor was the operation of the light. I remounted the light properly this time and continued with my ride. Disappointed that the light was damaged on it maiden trip out.

Some observations:
+ Not affecting the performance of the Cateye Wireless cycling computer during its operation.
+ The remote is a nice touch, press on it to have a full light power. Can use it to press repeatedly and have flashing light during overtaking.
+ Running on 18650 batteries, which can be replaced on the go.

- I felt that the warm white light does not kill darkness as well as the daylight white lights. (only 1 version is available)
- Design-wise, it looks kinda dated, but I don't know how it can be improved.

 

[MIVEC525]

Best lights I ever owned! Shiok!

 

[ly1968]

Bro & sis need advice,finally come out with 3 models to choose,Giant Stance 2,Giant Trance 3 or Giant Anthem 3,will be using 80% off road & 20% on road.
I can't cycle steady on road so will be best if the seat when adjust to the lowest my feet can still touch the ground (Feel safer this way)
My height is 168 so which size should i choose,cheers,tia

Any sifu can advise,thks

 

[wackymaus75]

Any sifu can advise,thks

need to wait for the MTB gurus.

 

[Promethus]

Bro & sis need advice,finally come out with 3 models to choose,Giant Stance 2,Giant Trance 3 or Giant Anthem 3,will be using 80% off road & 20% on road.
I can't cycle steady on road so will be best if the seat when adjust to the lowest my feet can still touch the ground (Feel safer this way)
My height is 168 so which size should i choose,cheers,tia

You should try out all 3 in S or XS size. See which is more comfortable and gives you more confident.
All 3 are different type of bikes, Stance (trail), Trance (AM), Anthem (XC).
I am not really sure what is your riding style but Trance being the most versatile might have a stand over height that is too tall for you (Try and see how).

A dropper post can help boost your confidence in riding on roads.
Drop the saddle height when slowing down to a stop and you can put your leg down easily. Move off and increase saddle height to achieve optimum ride height.

All 3 bikes comes with entry grouppo, so it really boils down to your budget, fit and riding style. There is no clear choice here. Personally I will take the Trance, I find it to be a more versatile choice.

Why not consider a preowned 26"? Might give you more confidence.

 

[tremor]

Aiya I spent money at entro sales too. Bought a chorus crankset at $399, that price really can't resist. Somemore I'm upgrading from Athena alloy crank to chorus carbon crank.

But when I brought it to fat cat to install, realized that bottom bracket needs to be swapped too. End up another $92 on ultra torque bb30. Plus labour of $25. Sians, end up spending $500. Ha ha ha

Haven't test out the ride yet. Shall do it soon.