Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[LesterQ]

birdy can be fast too

Are you one of the drop bar users? Haha.


What are you guys regular distance and avg speed?

 

[Albedo]

Last min jio, anyone want to cycle seletar area tonight?

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[VD]

Are you one of the drop bar users? Haha.


What are you guys regular distance and avg speed?

I don't own a birdy but a tyrell with a bullhorn
my cycling route is ard 50km from my place to NSRCC, avg speed along ecp is >25km/hr, depending on wind.

 

[rarenick]

I am out of action again. New internal injuries on my heel and knees. Haiz

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[LesterQ]

I don't own a birdy but a tyrell with a bullhorn
my cycling route is ard 50km from my place to NSRCC, avg speed along ecp is >25km/hr, depending on wind.

I love nipponica

That is round trip or what?

100Km Per trip quite

 

[Sadisticnoob]

On roads and pcn only.

The issue is that when my bike goes more than 30, the frame starts to vibrate and it gets very bump and uncomfortable. Looking at bikes with suspension, or those with steel frame for more comfort.

If you're good such problems won't bother you at all

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[VD]

I am out of action again. New internal injuries on my heel and knees. Haiz

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what happened? Cycling related?

I love nipponica

That is round trip or what?

100Km Per trip quite

round trip, if feel like it, go CV.. about 75km

 

[rarenick]

what happened? Cycling related?



round trip, if feel like it, go CV.. about 75km

Havent fully recovered from previous fall injuries i went for long cycling like 30+ km and a few times 20km rides. I put all the stress on left foot so that my right foot can recover better. End up now injure left foot. Walk also pain.

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[rarenick]

Btw i wanted to change to carbon handlebar but read that it cannot take ergon grips. How huh? Now also having second thoughts about carbon seatpost, whether will easily hairline crack or not, since foldie always use quick release to adjust seatpost.

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[VD]

bull horn , I was previously using a carbon Straight with ergon ends without issues. But the LBS will advise against it, same goes to the CT titanium straight too, because CT drilled holes at the end to reduce the weight, it also not recommended to be used with the ergon end grip.

Rarenick, sounds like the fall you had was quite bad, did you see a doctor or done a xray? doesn't sound like a skin deep issue.. better go see a specialist if you haven't done so.

 

[LesterQ]

Btw i wanted to change to carbon handlebar but read that it cannot take ergon grips. How huh? Now also having second thoughts about carbon seatpost, whether will easily hairline crack or not, since foldie always use quick release to adjust seatpost.

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Carbon cannot take most lock on grips? Since they use screws at the bar ends to secure the grips where the bars are the least strong.

Unless you have a torque wrench to correctly tighten to the specified torque. Else hand tighten without experience , most of the time is over torqued.

 

[VD]

not recommended, the open end is the weakest point. Plus the force you apply on the ergon grip only weaken it further. I suggest using Alum straight

 

[breezy]

Btw i wanted to change to carbon handlebar but read that it cannot take ergon grips. How huh? Now also having second thoughts about carbon seatpost, whether will easily hairline crack or not, since foldie always use quick release to adjust seatpost.

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Just changed to the carbon handlebar as intended, as well as a pair of Ergon grips GA1 Evo. So far so issues and my steering feels alot lighter! I made sure not to clamp and screw too tightly as suggested by fellow bros here though..just enough for everything not to shift about. Don't think it will be an issue unless you want to get those with bar ends. Initially I wanted to get the GP1 but I was worried about folding issues.

On the side note, I took DigDub's recommendation on the fabric scoop and it is really comfortable! Thanks!

 

[de5ert]

My new hoot from amazon. Will test soon when I can. Hopefully won't cause pain like the previous saddle. *cross fingers*

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[erwinrommel]

If you're good such problems won't bother you at all

I beg to differ.

You take your road bike and cheong down mandai slope with those potholes and manhole covers..

Then u take your mini velo and cheong down the same stretch

Then u take a folding bike with a hinge in the middle and cheong down the same stretch..

Then you will appreciate the difference.

 

[erwinrommel]

My new hoot from amazon. Will test soon when I can. Hopefully won't cause pain like the previous saddle. *cross fingers*

You having painful balls?

Can try Rido LT saddle... recommended by numerous ppl...

 

[lemongonggong]

I beg to differ.

You take your road bike and cheong down mandai slope with those potholes and manhole covers..

Then u take your mini velo and cheong down the same stretch

Then u take a folding bike with a hinge in the middle and cheong down the same stretch..

Then you will appreciate the difference.

I agree! I always try siam the manhole covers and potholes as much as I can.
Which is why I'm also looking to upgrade to another foldie that has suspension.

I almost certain I want to get the Birdy.
No mid frame hinge plus full suspension.
Can roll when folded somemore!

Question for Birdy owners..
Can I ask if the birdy frame got FD mount? If mount FD, will affect folding?
Thinking of transferring my parts from my Dahon to the Birdy once I get it.

 

[Gixxerfied]

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Just changed to the carbon handlebar as intended, as well as a pair of Ergon grips GA1 Evo. So far so issues and my steering feels alot lighter! I made sure not to clamp and screw too tightly as suggested by fellow bros here though..just enough for everything not to shift about. Don't think it will be an issue unless you want to get those with bar ends. Initially I wanted to get the GP1 but I was worried about folding issues.

On the side note, I took DigDub's recommendation on the fabric scoop and it is really comfortable! Thanks![/QUOTE]

How much you got the Fabric Scoop for??

 

[erwinrommel]

I agree! I always try siam the manhole covers and potholes as much as I can.
Which is why I'm also looking to upgrade to another foldie that has suspension.

I almost certain I want to get the Birdy.
No mid frame hinge plus full suspension.
Can roll when folded somemore!

Question for Birdy owners..
Can I ask if the birdy frame got FD mount? If mount FD, will affect folding?
Thinking of transferring my parts from my Dahon to the Birdy once I get it.

I asked earlier as well.. Seems like there's no definite answer...

Imagine a highly souped up birdy with ten speed ultegra drivetrain... plus a good quality wheelset.. i think it can replace a full sized bike easily.. Imagine having the performance and comfort of a full sized bike that can be kept inside your wardrobe.

 

[MorningOwl]

anyone knows where or who can help to build a bike? Will be buying most of the things online, xt groupset and brake, frame, wheelsets, handlebar, stem, seatpole, the rest all buy from shop.

Ask chapter 2 cycle( i stay near the shop), quote me $150 onwards.

$150 quite expensive.