Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

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dilphinus said:
Should I get the Rido R2 to keep first? It's at 30% off.

I would like to pretty much get a feel on how much I like the current saddle before deciding if I should change. But the Rido R2 is at a discount due to the GSS which is ending in a few days.
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Mind sharing which shop??
 
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erwinrommel said:
Your wheels are heavier because these are MTB wheels and tyres. That's why you need a lot of strength because of higher inertia. If i were you, i will down gear accordingly by anticipating the traffic flow and then increase cadence once the obstruction is cleared. Only after reaching a high cadence will i shift to higher gear.

Otherwise you will need to stand up and pedal if you do e stop on a high gear.

The roads and terrain you describe are actually considered normal urban cycling. I dunno why you choose mtb over mini velo. Small wheels accelerate much faster when you do frequent stopping and accelerating. Easier to maneuver tight confines.
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So that I can ramp down the stairs and jump off from heights? Can also go to side of pavement n back again.

Front suspension also very useful for down curb.

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Sadisticnoob said:
So scared for what.. the worst injury I gotten is abrasion and that is due to the cleats coming off the pedals .


Sometimes is the way that you land. Buy so ex bike but never complete the look.. imho

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Though my balancing skills is considered quite good, I also scared fall down since I have to cope with human traffic on pavement. Nowadays still got people use straps? Great difference between the two?

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rarenick said:
Though my balancing skills is considered quite good, I also scared fall down since I have to cope with human traffic on pavement. Nowadays still got people use straps? Great difference between the two?

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nobody use liao

only those track riders use cleats + strap.

i used straps before, tighten liao cannot stop lol especially after forgetting to loosen the strap
 
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Sadisticnoob said:
nobody use liao

only those track riders use cleats + strap.

i used straps before, tighten liao cannot stop lol especially after forgetting to loosen the strap
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>20yrs ago when I use toe cage and straps, those were for preventing my toes from touching the 700cc wheels n in case my feet slip off from pedals (had a bad accident when I rode free of hands.) I could also use on all types of shoes. Efficiency got improve but don't think as much as cleat. I didn't tighten straps so that I can easily remove my feet. Though split second move is still difficult, it should be faster than cleat.

Now considering this http://m.ebay.com/itm/281751294979 but dunno whether will help in efficiency, and my pedals got teeth that may not let my shoes/feet slip out easier if under straps. Do u think this can help in a bunny hop (British/American) for novice?


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i have a more than 10 year old bicycle in good working conditions. Thinking of buying a foldable bicycle .Where to dispose the old bicycle?
 
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rarenick said:
>20yrs ago when I use toe cage and straps, those were for preventing my toes from touching the 700cc wheels n in case my feet slip off from pedals (had a bad accident when I rode free of hands.) I could also use on all types of shoes. Efficiency got improve but don't think as much as cleat. I didn't tighten straps so that I can easily remove my feet. Though split second move is still difficult, it should be faster than cleat.

Now considering this http://m.ebay.com/itm/281751294979 but dunno whether will help in efficiency, and my pedals got teeth that may not let my shoes/feet slip out easier if under straps. Do u think this can help in a bunny hop (British/American) for novice?


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get at least the ones with the toe cage and strap like zefal.

strap without the cage quite dangerous imho
 
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jeff79 said:
i have a more than 10 year old bicycle in good working conditions. Thinking of buying a foldable bicycle .Where to dispose the old bicycle?
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Give it to the needy, especially to those old folks. But make sure it is of working condition.
 
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dilphinus said:
Should I get the Rido R2 to keep first? It's at 30% off.

I would like to pretty much get a feel on how much I like the current saddle before deciding if I should change. But the Rido R2 is at a discount due to the GSS which is ending in a few days.
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Should buy first. It is one of the most popular saddles used by Tern riders.

You saw the promotion at Mybikeshop?
 
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