Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[furryballs]

Ultimate poison!

Get Verge frame, use ultegra 10 speed setup... then change to 451 wheels.

Bets of the best!

i think I probably will get a java mini velo if my c7 spoil or if i manage to get a buyer. cannot imagine spending so much on a weekend hobby

seldom fold so might as well get mini velo instead. i quite like the form factor (despite me being bui bui) coz can store at home easily.

sibeh satki, only lacking a rear or front basket!

 

[patcheon]

i think I probably will get a java mini velo if my c7 spoil or if i manage to get a buyer. cannot imagine spending so much on a weekend hobby

seldom fold so might as well get mini velo instead. i quite like the form factor (despite me being bui bui) coz can store at home easily.

sibeh satki, only lacking a rear or front basket!

Looks nice...but trying to see if it has the eyelet to mount a rear rack to it. If it has, could be a contender if I were to get a replacement for my foldie where I am using it for going to the neighbourhood supermarket.

 

[furryballs]

Looks nice...but trying to see if it has the eyelet to mount a rear rack to it. If it has, could be a contender if I were to get a replacement for my foldie where I am using it for going to the neighbourhood supermarket.

Can find the eyelet at seat stay?

http://bikeactually.sg/products/java-cl-16-speeds-disc-brake-mini-velo
Wah market bike cannot be too satki, else kenna stolen. I add a fugly rear basket to my c7, and still must lock and fold when queuing for food at Tim Ho wan lavender... haha the more fugly the better.

 

[patcheon]

Wah market bike cannot be too satki, else kenna stolen.

One reason I am using my cheap foldie for that purpose...but the crank ring is warpped already...If rear cog is at the largest or smallest, very easy to have chain drop. Still ridable but sometimes frustrating and end up it black greasy fingers.

 

[Aresden]

any recommended Ulock + cable lock <$100

Kryptonite?

edit: considering this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YPK8G2?tag=thesweethome-20&linkCode=as2

 

[NoLogicLah]

depends on mode

1080 P is around 2 hours

720p is slight longer around 2hour 15 mins.

still got the 60FPS 1080 P which is super short battery life.

can plug external battery i think, so if can drill a hole in the casing, should be able to last longer since the internal batttery is onl 1400ma

Actually got another mode even shorter battery life is to record in Pro mode 1080p at 50mbps

 

[furryballs]

any recommended Ulock + cable lock <$100

Kryptonite?

edit: considering this Amazon.com : Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Transit FlexFrame Bracket (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable : Bike U Locks : Sports & Outdoors

I think you can consider those thick chain and padlock at hardware stores? $15 settle. its as heavy as a ulock.

Remember that you are merely trying to deter, give the thieves an hour with heavy duty cutters, they can even open safes. As long as you can find another bikr with a lousier lock system (e.g. those $6 cable locks), you will be relatively safe beside it (hard for the thief to get away with two bikes).

 

[furryballs]

One reason I am using my cheap foldie for that purpose...but the crank ring is warpped already...If rear cog is at the largest or smallest, very easy to have chain drop. Still ridable but sometimes frustrating and end up it black greasy fingers.

Where you park the bike? Outside house?
Where I stay I always notice the same bikes at same spot (meaning not stolen, yet), gives me the urge to try locking my c7 at bicycle parkinG area near carpark.

 

[patcheon]

Where you park the bike? Outside house?
Where I stay I always notice the same bikes at same spot (meaning not stolen, yet), gives me the urge to try locking my c7 at bicycle parkinG area near carpark.

Park inside the house. Only lock the bike outside of shops when I go in to get something. Even when this bike is close to being a write off, hairline crack on seattube near the BB and warped crank ring, I still dun like the idea of locking it outside the house overnight.

 

[furryballs]

Park inside the house. Only lock the bike outside of shops when I go in to get something. Even when this bike is close to being a write off, hairline crack on seattube near the BB and warped crank ring, I still dun like the idea of locking it outside the house overnight.

Really envy you guys to have supportive family members, to store multiple bikes at home.

I one 20 incher at home, wife nag like siao liao. Imagine getting mtb or road bike... sure scream at me

 

[fatfleaz]

Where you park the bike? Outside house?
Where I stay I always notice the same bikes at same spot (meaning not stolen, yet), gives me the urge to try locking my c7 at bicycle parkinG area near carpark.

I park outside my house with 2 different locks (chain + ulock) and bike cover

 

[furryballs]

wah this crius really looks like a dahon/tern clone. the frame looks like verge series.
bikeactually.sg — CRIUS Velocity - 18 Speed Shimano Sora Folding Bike

the parts quite decent, litepro rims, avid brakes and sora RD, Schwalbe Marathon Racer (this one alone almost $100 a pair liao), alivio shifters. 10.8kg $868 nia.

Model name CRIUS 18 Speed
Frame CRIUS Velocity - Aluminium
Crank Litepro
Cassette Litepro 53T/39T 130mm
Weight Approximately 10.8kg
Seatpost 33.9* 550
Handlebar 28.6* 25.4
Cable Jagwire
Pedals Litepro m258
Rim Litepro K-fun 20inch 406-V
Inner Tube Kenda 20 X 1.25 - 1.5
Tire Schwalbe Marathon Racer 1.5
Gear Shifter Shimano SL m4000 R / Shimano SL m4000 L
Brake Levers Avid FR5
Front / rear brakes Avid SINGLE DIGIT
Rear Derailleur Shimano Sora 3500
Front Derailleur Microshift

 

[KiraX_19]

wa lao eh, just now saw so many no wear helmet when riding on the road
saw one near miss, fixie no wear helmet dash past red light(heavy road) then last sec pedestrian got another electric bicycle crossing....brush passed 5cm away nia...heart stopped for a few sec

 

[BradenHeat]

hi to all,

i am currently, thinking of getting a hybrid, or base on the experts and experienced ones here for feedback.

apologies, as im a complete novice on bicycles

usage : training for intervals [ VO2, sprints/ all out cycle ], main goal, but of course will be east coast park type.

few questions

- ive seen a price of $560 or something for hybrid, the store dude says its the better options, if i might go through gravel or grass patch [ which is a high possibility ]

- what stuff, accessories do i have to purchase, if i need to keep the bike in good cycling condition?

- is there any shops in the east area, which i can just oneshot do the whole purchase [ including security chain, rear light etc ] how much more will be added to the tally?

- would the hybrid's, front wheel suspension make any difference ? And its it advisable to have it over grass patches or slight bumps ?


Thanks in advance for the direction and answers

 

[wulu1_69]

Looking for 451 wheelset for my Dahon dash and shortlisted
1. Decaf
2. Litepro
3. Wheelsport


Any lobang to get it below RRP? TIA

 

[furryballs]

Looking for 451 wheelset for my Dahon dash and shortlisted
1. Decaf
2. Litepro
3. Wheelsport

Any lobang to get it below RRP? TIA

Decaf 451 joo chiat shop sell $180.
you keeping ur 406?

 

[furryballs]

hi to all,

i am currently, thinking of getting a hybrid, or base on the experts and experienced ones here for feedback.

apologies, as im a complete novice on bicycles

usage : training for intervals [ VO2, sprints/ all out cycle ], main goal, but of course will be east coast park type.

few questions

- ive seen a price of $560 or something for hybrid, the store dude says its the better options, if i might go through gravel or grass patch [ which is a high possibility ]

- what stuff, accessories do i have to purchase, if i need to keep the bike in good cycling condition?

- is there any shops in the east area, which i can just oneshot do the whole purchase [ including security chain, rear light etc ] how much more will be added to the tally?

- would the hybrid's, front wheel suspension make any difference ? And its it advisable to have it over grass patches or slight bumps ?


Thanks in advance for the direction and answers

All out cycle at ECP? You mean Changi Coastal road? The park, or even the service road, may be challenging to cycle all out. One option would be to all out at climbs.

 

[p00p00]

hi to all,

i am currently, thinking of getting a hybrid, or base on the experts and experienced ones here for feedback.

apologies, as im a complete novice on bicycles

usage : training for intervals [ VO2, sprints/ all out cycle ], main goal, but of course will be east coast park type.

few questions

- ive seen a price of $560 or something for hybrid, the store dude says its the better options, if i might go through gravel or grass patch [ which is a high possibility ]

- what stuff, accessories do i have to purchase, if i need to keep the bike in good cycling condition?

- is there any shops in the east area, which i can just oneshot do the whole purchase [ including security chain, rear light etc ] how much more will be added to the tally?

- would the hybrid's, front wheel suspension make any difference ? And its it advisable to have it over grass patches or slight bumps ?


Thanks in advance for the direction and answers

there's alot of different tyre sizes too.. if you go on gravel often den suggest u get thicker ones (>32C).

As for the suspension part... yes it makes a difference especially when you ride over the stupid speed regulating strips on the PCN. With suspension, the downside is your hybrid will be heavier and feels more like a mtb than a roadbike

 

[BradenHeat]

All out cycle at ECP? You mean Changi Coastal road? The park, or even the service road, may be challenging to cycle all out. One option would be to all out at climbs.

Not as in professional all out but intervals, just to train up

there's alot of different tyre sizes too.. if you go on gravel often den suggest u get thicker ones (>32C).

As for the suspension part... yes it makes a difference especially when you ride over the stupid speed regulating strips on the PCN. With suspension, the downside is your hybrid will be heavier and feels more like a mtb than a roadbike

nah, not as much as i would like to, just im the event, like beaten path/goats path etc....

not hell bent on riding over, but hopefully it wouldnt damage the tires....

 

[Albedo]

How often do you change your bar tape?

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