Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[VD]

I can draft. I can pace. But when they sprint, I'm like a fly to them. Haha.

Brompton is actually better to train on then the Birdy. It makes me out more then the Birdy. Maybe it's my preference , but I feel that igh are inefficient in power transfer.

How so?......

 

[Gixxerfied]

If anyone is ordering, count me in.

I think u can jio rarenick and perhaps find another or add in some items to go over $80Pound and get free shipping..

Our recent order was about USD$200+ and they gave us FOC dhl shipping..

 

[erwinrommel]

How so?......

Maybe your rohloff hub is truly superior, but i have tried BWR igh, sram and SA-5 speed hubs and they are really no way compared to the efficiency and speed of a cassette derailleur system.

The moment i removed the sram internal hub on my tern and replaced it with ultegra drive-train, my rolling speed increased by at least 7-8 kmh.

 

[rarenick]

How to know when to service/repair/replace headset?

Sent from LGE LG-D802 using GAGT

 

[VD]

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/how-to-service-a-headset-and-replace-headset-bearings-22225/

 

[LesterQ]

I've tried SRAM dual drive too, on a p27.

On max gear, it's ridiculously hard to peddle. It's harder to drive then the capreo and yet slower. Stupid gear.

Unless on the direct drive gear, the increased ratio high gear on the sturney archer. It's just not efficient. I don't know how to explain with evidence/numbers. But it's my opinion on sturney and SRAM igh.

Although , the bromptons are really good for commuting.

 

[VD]

Brompton is a good commuter bike mainly because of the fold and the rollers... drive train abit on the sucky side

MV introduce the Schlumpf Mountain Drive on their FB page.. giving an additional 6 more speed, price: $1200

 

[erwinrommel]

I've tried SRAM dual drive too, on a p27.

On max gear, it's ridiculously hard to peddle. It's harder to drive then the capreo and yet slower. Stupid gear.

Unless on the direct drive gear, the increased ratio high gear on the sturney archer. It's just not efficient. I don't know how to explain with evidence/numbers. But it's my opinion on sturney and SRAM igh.

Although , the bromptons are really good for commuting.

Its common knowledge that IGH is always less efficient compared to cassette derailleur system.. due to the weight, friction between the planetary gears inside the igh.

Other than the direct drive, the low/high gear settings require much more energy to peddle compared to cassette derailleur system with equivalent gear ratio. I can say this for SA, low end SRAM and Brompton BWR igh hubs. This is very evident for long distance riding.

 

[erwinrommel]

Brompton is a good commuter bike mainly because of the fold and the rollers... drive train abit on the sucky side

MV introduce the Schlumpf Mountain Drive on their FB page.. giving an additional 6 more speed, price: $1200

If you look at the really strong Brompton riders, they usually only use 2 speed (55" and 73.5") brompton.

But then they are also the fastest brompton on flat road... And can also climb mount Faber.

 

[VD]

yeah... there is also a higher mountain out there

 

[DigDub]

zzz... bike rally jersey collection screw up. tomorrow cannot collect the jersey!

 

[VD]

I think now even better, deliver to your doorstep

 

[macpork]

if wanna order that saddle I don't mind too since reviews like good

 

[Gixxerfied]

if wanna order that saddle I don't mind too since reviews like good

Done liao..

cyberian
rarenick
macpork

The 3 of you can mo liao..Just need one to kickstart the order..

 

[lemongonggong]

Actually, the fabric scoop radius saddle roughly how much if buy online ah?

 

[Gixxerfied]

Actually, the fabric scoop radius saddle roughly how much if buy online ah?

Our order last week, S$69.90/saddle after conversion..Should be around there..

 

[Sadisticnoob]

How to know when to service/repair/replace headset?

Sent from LGE LG-D802 using GAGT

Depends if yours is the balls type or the cartridge bearing if its the latter its just a replacement

Sent from Asus ASUS_Z00ED using GAGT

 

[zenify.me]

got recommendation for cheap and good u lock?

 

[VD]

free U lock issue by Police.. u can check their FB on the location

 

[lemongonggong]

Our order last week, S$69.90/saddle after conversion..Should be around there..

Thanks for the info.

Hmm..let me know if anyone is ordering that saddle as well. Looks very promising!