Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[SmilingDevil]

Yar figured that cabs avoid ppl with large items, eg wheelchair.

Litepro Quick Release
QR skewers only $20. I take cab from ECP home already $12 on normal days liao. $20 seems like good investment!!!

Yes, but u still need to convert the axle to allow for qr skewers. Your original axle doesnt have the hole. Also, you are paying for convenience and effort required to change tube and bring along the extra stuff.

 

[patcheon]

For your scenario, take a cab back is easier. If you are using full size bike then I recommend fixing the puncture cos no cab is going to stop for you

Actually there are taxi drivers that do stop. I manage to flag down cabs a few times with my MTB (few times cus of chain break, rd hanger break and once caught in a heavy rain). Need to remove both wheels to get it in though. But some cabs may not be able to fit it into the rear trunk even with both wheels removed. The last chain break I had around midnight at CV, I spent like 15mins trying to get the frame into the trunk. In the end, the cab driver allowed me to put it into the rear passenger compartment.

Ps. I think those cabs running on CNG may also not be able to fit the bike into the trunk as their trunk space is reduced cus of the CNG tank.

 

[furryballs]

Yes, but u still need to convert the axle to allow for qr skewers. Your original axle doesnt have the hole. Also, you are paying for convenience and effort required to change tube and bring along the extra stuff.

Wow still need the axle conversion! Thanks for the info. Guess it's taxi or a $3 spanner for me.
Will ride more and see if I pick up the hobby sufficiently enough to upgrade to wheelset with QR!

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Actually there are taxi drivers that do stop. I manage to flag down cabs a few times with my MTB (few times cus of chain break, rd hanger break and once caught in a heavy rain). Need to remove both wheels to get it in though. But some cabs may not be able to fit it into the rear trunk even with both wheels removed. The last chain break I had around midnight at CV, I spent like 15mins trying to get the frame into the trunk. In the end, the cab driver allowed me to put it into the rear passenger compartment.

Ps. I think those cabs running on CNG may also not be able to fit the bike into the trunk as their trunk space is reduced cus of the CNG tank.

last time round i buang at mandai road due to porthole on the road and go inside the pothole at 40kph, on tt bike

flagged cab, threw the bike into the back went home then went to cgh to check the wounds

 

[Jay Bee]

last time round i buang at mandai road due to porthole on the road and go inside the pothole at 40kph, on tt bike

flagged cab, threw the bike into the back went home then went to cgh to check the wounds

wah so serious

if moi, moi will book ippt on the next day then leeport sick for free A&E

 

[binary_0011]

i just came back form pengerang, desaru, kulai, pontian ride, total 210km.

got 1 fellow i think he rode very fast, kanna hump, the bike threw him off and he laid on the ground not moving.....

have to call support vehicle bring him back to sg hospital.

result? fractured arm, cannot ride 3-6 months..

what did i learn? do not chiong in unfamiliar places.....





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[Jay Bee]

hmmm getting honked like crazy this week

 

[patcheon]

hmmm getting honked like crazy this week

I think the couple of weeks before big festivals the traffic normally quite hectic. Lots of ppl rushing about to complete certain tasks for the festival. Things like rushing to do shopping, sending gifts, delivering goods etc.

 

[Jay Bee]

I think the couple of weeks before big festivals the traffic normally quite hectic. Lots of ppl rushing about to complete certain tasks for the festival. Things like rushing to do shopping, sending gifts, delivering goods etc.

duno leh, same route and time for almost 1year already...... dun think its my speed(nowadays slower), maybe now cny a lot of ccb newb drivers

 

[patcheon]

duno leh, same route and time for almost 1year already...... dun think its my speed, maybe now cny a lot of ccb newb drivers

Just thinking of going out for a ride...now dunno to go or not.

 

[Jay Bee]

Just thinking of going out for a ride...now dunno to go or not.

you can ride the PCN behind ur hse mah

next time jio moi ride rah, i work nearby chui nowadays i cycle down to pasir ris then u-turn home to add distance and lose more weight

 

[ly1968]

Tentatively left with this 2 model to chose pls help me to see the spec & decide which one is worth buying as i dont know about bike spec ,thks

One-Twenty 7. 600 - Full Suspension - Marathon/Tour - Merida Bikes International

2014 Giant Trance 27.5 3 (2014) | Official Giant bikes UK website | United Kingdom

 

[THFC78]

Just now saw a close shave while crossing the overhead bridge across expressway from tampines to pasir ris via park connector route. Saw this fellow ride his motorbike across the overhead bride and almost langa with another cyclist, sibei scary.

 

[KiraX_19]

anyone saw the fly12 front camera cum light kickstarter proj? is it good ah?

 

[MIVEC525]

anyone saw the fly12 front camera cum light kickstarter proj? is it good ah?

Good...i pre order liao...

 

[KiraX_19]

Good...i pre order liao...

hoot the duo is cheaper, save around $30 sgd for each piece, $310 vs $340 sgd.

if anybody want to share, i will be quite interested to get one

 

[FSC]

Just now saw a close shave while crossing the overhead bridge across expressway from tampines to pasir ris via park connector route. Saw this fellow ride his motorbike across the overhead bride and almost langa with another cyclist, sibei scary.

Must take video of the motorbike with its licence plate clearly send & send to LTA for prosecution.

 

[IronMac]

what did i learn? do not chiong in unfamiliar places.....

No, the lesson is to learn how to control your bike first before going at such a high speed.

For example, when I was little, I rode my bike straight towards a building. I wanted to brake hard before hitting the wall and lay down a long skid of rubber. But, I had never learned how much braking distance I would need for that sort of speed.

I ended up smashing into the wall and flipping over onto my back with the bicycle on top of me.

 

[haterer]

VD morning ride. Just upped my fork travel.

 

[ly1968]

Guys can recommend me a pump for my MTB,thks