Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[enigmastar]

Any budget foldable bike to recommend, value for the buck type? below $1000 but if worth it to pay more for value , its ok to up the budget. Looking to buy one to ride to work.

 

[Xeon_sg]

Hhm ic. Maybe you can go back ask the guys at HL? Last time on my Trance, my setup went from: stock 3 rings -> 2 smaller rings + bashguard -> 32t NW + 42t Wolftooth giant cog behind (only drop chain once in ~9 months fyi).

The last config I carried over to my SB66. Frankly its performance is 95% as good as XX1 on my other bike, but at a fraction of the cost.

I ride both trail and road.

Yeah, need to find time to ride there during their opening hours to ask ask. Was thinking of getting the parts online then go LBS fix up, don't mind paying labour... if not they earn nothing.

Wah, switched from Giant to Yeti. That's quite a jump. The SB66 is sweet... my fren riding it. But he's gone back to BMX.

i'm running a RF NW single on my Merida Big Nine. Your chainguide choices may be quite limited if you are on a lower end model.
My frame did not have the ISCG tabs nor an external BB so i had to use a tube mounted chain guide.

Currently using this Origin8 guide.
Origin8

Wanted something from MRP but those things are expensive

Wah.. sucks! Ya you're right. I was looking around my frame for the ISCG tabs... nothing.

Hey, you guys wanna ride tmr or something?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

I got dropped earlier just now

 

[HexenHeretic]

you what name.

Is my chain too long?

smallest chainring and smallest cog on your cassette?

 

[SmilingDevil]

Any budget foldable bike to recommend, value for the buck type? below $1000 but if worth it to pay more for value , its ok to up the budget. Looking to buy one to ride to work.

$1000. You can get a decent foldie. Dahon or tern will be good. Around 9 speed. I got dahon if you are interested.

 

[SmilingDevil]

I got dropped earlier just now

Wah kanna drop by who???

 

[macpork]

Yeah, need to find time to ride there during their opening hours to ask ask. Was thinking of getting the parts online then go LBS fix up, don't mind paying labour... if not they earn nothing.

Wah, switched from Giant to Yeti. That's quite a jump. The SB66 is sweet... my fren riding it. But he's gone back to BMX.



Wah.. sucks! Ya you're right. I was looking around my frame for the ISCG tabs... nothing.

Hey, you guys wanna ride tmr or something?

1030 novena? Sadisticnoob and me!

 

[macpork]

I got dropped earlier just now

this is impossible!!

 

[naked123]

smallest chainring and smallest cog on your cassette?

I don't go small/small.

Just that too long

 

[iamlenon]

you what name.

Is my chain too long?

i oso forgot liao iirc is called nooblet

anyway.. youtube got a ppl teaching how to decide the correct length for chain

 

[FSC]

Who needs a quality floor pump & don't mind waiting for shipment can take a look at Topeak floor pumps on Amazon.
This is just one of the models: Topeak JoeBlow Pro Floor Bike Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FIE4GI
There are cheaper models.

 

[TopGun]

Who needs a quality floor pump & don't mind waiting for shipment can take a look at Topeak floor pumps on Amazon.
This is just one of the models: Topeak JoeBlow Pro Floor Bike Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FIE4GI
There are cheaper models.

I believe you need pay for shipment for the pumps.

 

[VD]

just get another person to buy one, free shipping should be above $100

 

[TopGun]

just get another person to buy one, free shipping should be above $100

There is no free shipping for the pumps as it exceeded the dimensions for fssg. It might still be worth it even if you have to pay shipping though.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

why buyfrom amazon when crc hasfree shipping

Topeak Joe Blow Sprint Track Pump | Chain Reaction Cycles

i bought mine locally though because the distro for the pumps is a shop i been going since young

 

[Sadisticnoob]

went riding w macpork to see christmas lights!

Garmin Connect

 

[de5ert]

3k flat mrsp 4.1k

with ultegra shifters 105 brakes and FSA energy crankset, fulcurm racing quattro wheels iirc


quite good value considering that the bike has pretty good aero ratings, and ultegra parts

Oh man the price is !!! Tempted by the price man. But I like the white red and black color scheme of bmc. Hoping for a sales for 2014.
but bike plus quote the same price for 2014 and 2015 model -_-. Wonder if there are other shops carrying bmc.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Oh man the price is !!! Tempted by the price man. But I like the white red and black color scheme of bmc. Hoping for a sales for 2014.
but bike plus quote the same price for 2014 and 2015 model -_-. Wonder if there are other shops carrying bmc.

Probably have to wait for the once in every 2-3 years big lelong sale

If you have The time to drop by Hong Kong for a weekend do drop by bulls bike located near yau mei tei Mrt they will be able to get you one

 

[macpork]

went riding w macpork to see christmas lights!

Garmin Connect

lomantick

 

[waitforyou]

Hi, any recommendation for an entry level wireless computer? basically just want to see the distance travelled and avg speed etc.