Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[Sadisticnoob]

How much u spent on yours?

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Think it was around 500 but not mine

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[buzbuz]

simple needs, $200 for 14kg aluminum mai hiam le.

 

[lyrrom]

How was the traffic condition? Is it mainly pcn?

yup its mostly pcn and cycling paths, except for the part between buona vista and queenstown (about 1+km) and from the end of alexandra pcn to marina boulevard along singapore river (about 2+km). but generally the route is very pleasant if you ride at the right time. for me i did it in the morning cause i was meeting my friends at ecp at around noon, so when i hit town it was still pretty empty. i actually expected to have to dismount and push my bike when i reached singapore river but it was pretty early and most shops were still closed so i cycled all the way.

 

[lyrrom]

also once you hit ecp its basically a straight route all the way to changi village hawker centre via the pcn that runs along changi airport, so that could be extra motivation for foodies heh.

take note that it can be quite exhausting if you don't do long distance frequently so you should slowly build up stamina. for me the round trip was something like 90km and plus it was super hot that day so i made it home barely conscious lol.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Comparison​

Wheelset
CONTINENTAL GRAND PRIX 4000S II on CAMPAGNOLO EURUS CLINCHER 1,465 g

vs​

MAVIC YKSION PRO GRIPLINK MAVIC POWERLINK on MAVIC KSYRIUM SLR WTS EXALITH 2 1,355 g

the upcharge seems reasonable

For thrill, ride bukit brown from kheam hock/sime road, interesting and huge with many undulating loops inside.

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oh one loop how many km ?

 

[J O K E R]

also once you hit ecp its basically a straight route all the way to changi village hawker centre via the pcn that runs along changi airport, so that could be extra motivation for foodies heh.

take note that it can be quite exhausting if you don't do long distance frequently so you should slowly build up stamina. for me the round trip was something like 90km and plus it was super hot that day so i made it home barely conscious lol.

I'm assuming that the distance doesn't include the trip back?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

I'm assuming that the distance doesn't include the trip back?

i think it includes singapore width its only 42km or so

 

[lyrrom]

I'm assuming that the distance doesn't include the trip back?

90km is the round trip. 1 way is around 45km. for me the first 60km was fine but i was cursing and swearing for the most of the last 30km.

 

[kuniyo_keiji]

curious, how u guys do your own chai maintenence?/any recommandations for where to buy which parts to DIY?

 

[kuniyo_keiji]

chain i mean...

 

[IronMac]

curious, how u guys do your own chai maintenence?/any recommandations for where to buy which parts to DIY?

A. Clean and lube when necessary.
B. Check for damage and chain stretch, replace when necessary.

 

[rarenick]

A. Clean and lube when necessary.
B. Check for damage and chain stretch, replace when necessary.

How to know whether stretched? How many km ride will have such occurrence?

How many km are we looking? Every 1000km?

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[leinad]

How to know whether stretched? How many km ride will have such occurrence?

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There's a chain gauge tool. Or you can measure the chain with an accurate ruler. 0.75% stretch, time to look for new chain. 1% stretched, please replace immediately. >1% in prolonged periods, chances are you'd have permanently damaged your chainrings and cassette.

/Dan

 

[beast]

Seems heavy.. the one I used is around 11 kg only front sus

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Wow your mtb at 11kg is as light as my foldieand my 17" 29er hardtail is also around 14kg.

 

[IronMac]

There's a chain gauge tool. Or you can measure the chain with an accurate ruler. 0.75% stretch, time to look for new chain. 1% stretched, please replace immediately. >1% in prolonged periods, chances are you'd have permanently damaged your chainrings and cassette.

I am considering the Shimano CN42 in lieu of a ruler. But, a ruler will definitely work in a pinch.

 

[J O K E R]

also once you hit ecp its basically a straight route all the way to changi village hawker centre via the pcn that runs along changi airport, so that could be extra motivation for foodies heh.

take note that it can be quite exhausting if you don't do long distance frequently so you should slowly build up stamina. for me the round trip was something like 90km and plus it was super hot that day so i made it home barely conscious lol.

How much time you spent for the round trip?

What was the route you took for the return trip?

 

[DigDub]

wah brompton $2k now with warranty.

 

[erwinrommel]

There's a chain gauge tool. Or you can measure the chain with an accurate ruler. 0.75% stretch, time to look for new chain. 1% stretched, please replace immediately. >1% in prolonged periods, chances are you'd have permanently damaged your chainrings and cassette.

/Dan

Mine is about 25% stretched. Dunno how long it can last.

 

[erwinrommel]

wah brompton $2k now with warranty.

Provided the buyer is an existing Brompton Singapore Club member. I know many people wanna buy Brompton but they are not existing BSC members.

Only limited to 8 colors. 6 speed R models.

 

[DigDub]

Provided the buyer is an existing Brompton Singapore Club member. I know many people wanna buy Brompton but they are not existing BSC members.

Only limited to 8 colors. 6 speed R models.

I wanna buy black edition.