Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[iamlenon]

how to tell if a foldie bike need to remove accessories from handlebar when folded?

 

[Gixxerfied]

Brought a ControlTech 40.5mm QR clamp for the seatpost(Tern Verge P9)..

Cant seems to be able to mount it on direct..Anyone has any idea??

 

[erwinrommel]

how to tell if a foldie bike need to remove accessories from handlebar when folded?

What is your folding bike brand and model?

Need to look at clearance off the ground, gap between the folded wheels, etc. I do have some experience with Tern Link C7, Link/Verge, and Brompton.. so maybe I can offer you some advice.

 

[erwinrommel]

Brought a ControlTech 40.5mm QR clamp for the seatpost(Tern Verge P9)..

Cant seems to be able to mount it on direct..Anyone has any idea??

Tern seatpost inner diameter is 33.9mm. You sure it can tighten all the way to 33.9mm?

 

[erwinrommel]

Hello guys,

I am wonder if I should buy a new bike or "do up" my old bike. I have 2 very old mountain bikes, Diamondback Response Sport - year 2000 and a Diamondback Ascent 1.0 - year 1997. Any advise?

My intention is to use them for commute. I find that these 2 bikes are very heavy, even if it is just for commuting.

Thanks.

If you intend to commute 4-5km and not in a hurry, I actually thought its perfectly fine. Unless, of course, you feel that spending money on upgrading and making your commute faster by 1-2min is worth it....

 

[cyberian]

How can I make use of Bluetooth or WiFi for two way communication when I ride bike with my wife?

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Never heard of such thing before. Use Walkie talkie.

 

[nightingelf]

@Sadisticnoob
Hmm, not sure which parts I would need to change though. I am kinda considering the frame.

@IronMac
Actually they are quite heavy. I saw and had a feel of weight for the Aleoca road bike that cost about SGD 350. They felt rather significantly lighter than the bikes I currently have.

@erwinrommel
I am actually thinking about 10km+

 

[rarenick]

Never heard of such thing before. Use Walkie talkie.

Walkie talkie need to push to talk? Need total hands free with duplex like phone call. Too bad my wife mobile is not m1.

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[IronMac]

@Sadisticnoob
Hmm, not sure which parts I would need to change though. I am kinda considering the frame.

@IronMac
Actually they are quite heavy. I saw and had a feel of weight for the Aleoca road bike that cost about SGD 350. They felt rather significantly lighter than the bikes I currently have.

@erwinrommel
I am actually thinking about 10km+

First of all, you are comparing road bike to mountain bike, of course the road bike will be much lighter!!!

Second, if you were thinking of keeping the mtb frame and getting new parts, I don't think it will be worth the hassle. You can get the newer mtb you have tuned up/cleaned up and see how that works for the commute.

Third, you have to think about where you are going to put the bike if you commute. Guaranteed that a newish, fancy road bike will be stolen or damaged if left outside.

 

[Gixxerfied]

Tern seatpost inner diameter is 33.9mm. You sure it can tighten all the way to 33.9mm?

Well, brought it from a guy who sold it together with a ct 33.9mm seatpost and it was previously use on a tern

Edit: swop lever over to stock clamp, mod the locking nut slightly and done

 

[Sadisticnoob]

@Sadisticnoob
Hmm, not sure which parts I would need to change though. I am kinda considering the frame.

@IronMac
Actually they are quite heavy. I saw and had a feel of weight for the Aleoca road bike that cost about SGD 350. They felt rather significantly lighter than the bikes I currently have.

@erwinrommel
I am actually thinking about 10km+

depends on where you are commuting and via what method. and of course the security of your location.

To school, i normally ride my road bike, around 19.5km cause got security and not much people know where the bike parking lots are.

now working, i use a 400 sgd mini velo to commute cause its in a industrial area.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

went riding last night around my neighbourhood.


much faster than i expected despite not riding for quite some time

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/859023737

 

[DeadmanINC]

Si buay fierce bo traffic meh

went riding last night around my neighbourhood.


much faster than i expected despite not riding for quite some time

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/859023737

 

[nwh_sg]

If the pad still quite thick, you can try some various techniques available online before decommissioning them.

Thanks for your advice. This morning I used alcohol to clean the discs and it worked. The front disc squeaking sound is completely gone, the rear disc squeaking sound is reduced by about 90% which I think I can bear with it

 

[J O K E R]

Just got my bike and planning to cycle to Yishun dam via Mandai road.

Is there any danger I should be aware when cycling from Sungei kadut > Mandai road > Mandai ave > Yishun ave 1

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Just got my bike and planning to cycle to Yishun dam via Mandai road.

Is there any danger I should be aware when cycling from Sungei kadut > Mandai road > Mandai ave > Yishun ave 1

theres a pcn there along mandai road so should be fine

 

[binary_0011]

Walkie talkie need to push to talk? Need total hands free with duplex like phone call. Too bad my wife mobile is not m1.

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then work on your handling skill !! use one hand or even none to control your bike !!

 

[erwinrommel]

Just got my bike and planning to cycle to Yishun dam via Mandai road.

Is there any danger I should be aware when cycling from Sungei kadut > Mandai road > Mandai ave > Yishun ave 1

Not much danger.

Just "some" slopes to climb.

 

[IronMac]

Just got my bike and planning to cycle to Yishun dam via Mandai road.

Is there any danger I should be aware when cycling from Sungei kadut > Mandai road > Mandai ave > Yishun ave 1

Are you thinking of cycling back? It's quite a hill.

There is a PCN but it's known to be dangerous. Water accumulates in puddles and moss/algae grows so it can be very slippery.. I also know someone who fell off the curb because parts were not well lit.

 

[rarenick]

then work on your handling skill !! use one hand or even none to control your bike !!

Riding hands free? I can do it since more than 20 yrs ago liao. My wife can't even ride with one hand.

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