Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[VD]

How much is tern p9? Double the price of crius? If it is less than $1000, I will consider it over the crius.

Is Mybikeshop a good place to buy tern? Any alternative shops?

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depends on your location, For East , think BRU2, L&T and C2C have tern too.. might need to check.

North side - MBS, BRU
South - MBS

please call to check first

 

[beast]

$1.3k

Depends on where u live, better to find a shop near you also..

Test both and you will have a better idea..

surprised that the p9 is still price at $1.3k which i got it more than a year ago. expecting price to be lower by now furthermore tern has already release newer models.

 

[erwinrommel]

How much is tern p9? Double the price of crius? If it is less than $1000, I will consider it over the crius.

Is Mybikeshop a good place to buy tern? Any alternative shops?

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Go check out second hand la.

 

[erwinrommel]

surprised that the p9 is still price at $1.3k which i got it more than a year ago. expecting price to be lower furthermore tern has already release newer models.

Its one of the most popular models in our group. The red black version is currently low stock. My neighbour had to ask three bike shops before he managed to find a unit.

 

[Cryogenist]

Can share how much was ur CX hoot?

any idea the steel frame how much?

Mine is Merida Cyclo Cross 700, 2.1k

Steel frame really depends on the type of steel used. CrMo and Stainless differ in price by ALOT...

 

[Sadisticnoob]

what are the tools to remove and install pf30?
are there any alternative?

you would need the bearing extraction tool(you need the specific number for your bearings, there are many types in the market for removal and the installation tool.

quite expensive the tools, and better send bike shop to do because if you press in the bearing when its not flat to the surface, your bearings will be screwed.

Nice experience list.

I started off with the budget Urata road bike to see if I have the interest to resume back cycling.

But soon enough, with enough rides and poison, I gotten a Merida CX bike..
Really like the versatility of it. I do get occasional stares and questions, probably wondering why my tires so fat. I'm running 37c touring tires btw as opposed to the stock 35c CX specific tires.

I do ride offroad when I got the time during weekends, and don't need to worry much about drains or potholes.

As the new product year approaches, was looking at some of the news.

I am tempted to get a Carbon CX or Steel CX, but dunno whether the
"upgrade" will be worth the cash. Ride quality difference is the priority.

i ride on grass with road bike.

when wanna upgrade, just upgrade to something within your comfort zone and something that when you replace your heart doesnt feel that much pain.

Hi guys. Been looking around the internet and nothing too conclusive - so perhaps first hand knowledge is best for the direct questions. Am seriously considering selling my Trek DS and getting a first roadie - the last time I rode one was when I was much, much younger. I've been on flat bars all my life. Few questions.

1) Fitting
So far, I've read that a 51-54cm bike should be good for me - I'm 1.73m. I read about getting a fitting done, but that's additional cost, and is it really necessary?

Also been looking on Togoparts for second hand bikes to keep the cost down, and I've decided not go with carbon but alum alloy frame instead - read concerns about cracked frames in carbon bikes that are not detectable.

2) Safety of riding on pedestrian pathways
I'm still a pavement/PCN cyclist for now - so I wonder if that practise can continue until I get to East Coast Park - a 2.5km ride to/from my place. My main routes when I go is usually up and down ECP, sometimes to Gardens East. I'd done Changi Village and back before, but all via the PCN - not entirely comfortable on the roads still. Had a friend die in a biking accident, so I'm extremely mindful about riding on roads.
- I assume road tyres will get stuck in drain grilles? Any other issues to look out for, other than the rougher ups/downs?

3) Adaptability
Is it easy for someone who's used to a flat bar and the relaxed posture to adapt to a road bike? Also, is it normal for people to cycle with MTB SPD pedals on road bikes (which I am used to)? I notice most people seem to wear SPD-SL pedals/shoes, which are a little difficult to walk in, particularly since I intend use my bike for commute too.

4) Any good bikes to recommend that are lower priced? Preferably those with not too aggressive riding postures too, if such a thing is possible. Or should I stick to trawling TGP? Am looking to get 105 class components at least, something to last a decent amount of time.

/Dan

1. unless you have really weird proportions you dont really need a bike fit. Im 175cm but i use a 53 top tube road bike, i have short legs though and poor flexibility though

2.takes time to get back the confidence to ride on the road, i got hit by a driver before, lucky that im still alive

3.who cares about what mtb cleats youre riding, i have friends who use road saddles for mtb and mtb saddles for road.

the road bike handlebar has a flat portion, just that brakes are not within reach, you can install those cx flat bar style levers though

4.I like the trek geometry(ex though) and giant pricing(havent really see the geometry) the polygons are not too bad too

dont really know your budget though..

 

[beast]

are brook saddles comfortable? i feel their surface is hard as compared to other saddles. any recommended woman brook saddles model for long distances?

 

[IronMac]

are brook saddles comfortable? i feel their surface is hard as compared to other saddles. any recommended woman brook saddles model for long distances?

They are very comfortable. Basically, a gold standard for those who do long distances. They do have to be broken in, meaning that you have to ride about 500 kms before they comform to your gluteus maximus.

 

[VD]

are brook saddles comfortable? i feel their surface is hard as compared to other saddles. any recommended woman brook saddles model for long distances?

you need to condition the leather with proofide before it will be comfortable. How long it takes to condition will depend on your usage. Mine B15 took 2 months+

 

[Sadisticnoob]

thanks to sd bro for tiny hoot

 

[IronMac]

you need to condition the leather with proofide before it will be comfortable. How long it takes to condition will depend on your usage. Mine B15 took 2 months+

Actually:

http://www.brooksengland.com/getting-in-touch/faqs/saddle_maintenance/

Q. How do I break in my saddle?
The best way to break in your new saddle is to ride it frequently. Like a new pair of quality leather boots, a leather saddle may be uncomfortable for some at the outset; but like a good pair of boots, once broken in, they will, with proper care, provide the owner with decades of use.

Q. How often should I apply Proofide to my Brooks saddle?
The primary function of Brooks Proofide is to nourish the leather to keep it supple and to prevent it from drying out with age. With this in mind, it is generally not necessary to apply Proofide to a new saddle.

There is a slight bit of confusion introduced with this:

http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/spareparts/maintenance+products/Proofide+40g+Tin/

A new saddle should be treated with Brooks Proofide leather dressing to help assist the ‘breaking-in’ process. Proofide keeps the leather supple as it is specially formulated from natural ingredients to condition, preserve and shower proof your saddle.

 

[VD]

proofide supposed to improve on the breaking in process

 

[patcheon]

thanks to sd bro for tiny hoot

What lai de?

 

[beast]

are brook saddles comfortable? i feel their surface is hard as compared to other saddles. any recommended woman brook saddles model for long distances?

They are very comfortable. Basically, a gold standard for those who do long distances. They do have to be broken in, meaning that you have to ride about 500 kms before they comform to your gluteus maximus.

you need to condition the leather with proofide before it will be comfortable. How long it takes to condition will depend on your usage. Mine B15 took 2 months+

Thanks guys, if get probably have to season it for her

 

[patcheon]

Thanks guys, if get probably have to season it for her

If not wrong, best to have it seasoned by the person using it. Had read that saddles shape to the butt of the rider would give the best effects. You season it for her the saddle would be shaped to your butt not hers.

 

[Cryogenist]

i ride on grass with road bike.

when wanna upgrade, just upgrade to something within your comfort zone and something that when you replace your heart doesnt feel that much pain.

I ride on Mandai T15 for my off-road.

Still pondering whether the upgrade will be worth it.

Btw, I am curious. You have been riding your Reacto for quite some time.
Do you feel any discomfort after riding a certain distance, since the bike is quite stiff in general?

 

[beast]

If not wrong, best to have it seasoned by the person using it. Had read that saddles shape to the butt of the rider would give the best effects. You season it for her the saddle would be shaped to your butt not hers.

does that mean brook saddles can never be sold second hand coz not all bum are the same lol

 

[likehotbutter]

does that mean brook saddles can never be sold second hand coz not all bum are the same lol

You need to understand that Leather is basically a preserved skin with a minimum amount of fat liquor within for sufficient material integrity. Same with our skin, when its dry it becomes hard and flakey, when moisturised, soft and supple.

So, hard leather is basically the skin with most of the fat liquor been dehydrated. Same as our skin, just apply generous amounts of leather conditioner to moisturise and reintroduce fat liquor until it becomes supple and loses much form memory (from the loosened corium fibres), then recondition the profile with your butt.

Same reason why you apply conditioner to a new seat before riding on it. To make it more supple to mold to your butt.

What Brooks meant by new seats not requiring conditioner is done so in the context of leather preservation where one maintains the required level of fat liquor to prevent drying out and cracking, not seat conditioning by the rider.

 

[Sorry0_0]

you would need the bearing extraction tool(you need the specific number for your bearings, there are many types in the market for removal and the installation tool.

quite expensive the tools, and better send bike shop to do because if you press in the bearing when its not flat to the surface, your bearings will be screwed.

Hi noob, thanks.
mine is bbright pf30, i bring to lbf they charing me 30 dollar just to check my bb
every time when i rotate my pedal, there is sound

 

[patcheon]

does that mean brook saddles can never be sold second hand coz not all bum are the same lol

Maybe for best effect is to season it with the bum it is intended for.