Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[erwinrommel]

nope, weights on bike and body is different. trying to steer a heavy bike and a light bike, I'm sure you also experience the difference. also for folding bikes, gotta take into consideration the folding everytime want to fold need to take this out take that out, very troublesome.

Your reasoning sounds interesting.

If I have a 6kg load on my back, I will steer much worse than having a similar load attached to the front frame, because the load will cause a strain on my back. Tried and tested.

Anyway, to each his own. I have back problems after carrying load during cycling. That's why I switch to luggage carriers with quick release (klickfix or Brompton block). Its faster to remove from the bicycle than removing your drenched backpack. Its done simply by clicking a button.

Once I switch to klickfix attachment system, I never want to carry anything on my back during cycling. Ditto for my cycling friends who initially preferred carrying load on their back previously; now all switch to luggage carrying attachment systems.

You ever use one before?

 

[erwinrommel]

Did once with an estimated ard 12kg backpack full of my photography equipment doing a almost 100km familiarization ride for an event. Was testing out how workable was the configuration in order to help with photography covering the event. Felt drained after 60+km. Had to stop for a prata break.
After the 90km mark, we reach the end point I was totally drained but still need to ride home. Dunno what helped me complete my 10km ride home. Maybe the thought of a good shower and my bed helped me to pushed on till I reached home.

Your back ok ah?

Must be a very strong rider.

 

[iamlenon]

i hate sweating with a bag on my back
therefore my bike is mounted with 2 pouch
increase my comfort

 

[Sadisticnoob]

I pretty much prefer to steer a lighter and more controllable bike then a heavier bike. why bother to reduce weight by buying expensive lighter parts only to add bags on it. with a small backpack that fits snugly to the back, its not much of an issue, to me at least. Backpack swings arond alot when i go hard

Actually lighter bikes are not easier to controllable, heavier bikes tend to be more stable. I use backpack when I commute, but because I no racks, if got racks i will defintely use racks

retail first hand o_0

MRSP is 1750 pounds on road.cc so its like 3.86k with everything

frankly, it wont improve your speed. just get ultegra di2 can liao.

normally cranks i use a BB specific crank.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Anyone know where to get long reach 105/5700 brake callipers?

/Dan

can try online bike24 or sth, dont need get shimano can get other brands

Ic... Is that with a compromise of grip?

I dunno havent done that on my mini velo yet. will get back when I change which will be in a 2 months time or so.

but i ride road bike on 23mm , which is equivalent to 28x 0.92

 

[patcheon]

Your back ok ah?

Must be a very strong rider.

Carry all the stuff out liao die die got to carry all the stuff back.

 

[IronMac]

Regardless bag on man or bag on bike will affect traveling weight.

The weight is the same; just that the center of gravity will be different and the effects on your body if you have the pack on you.

 

[IronMac]

Actually lighter bikes are not easier to controllable, heavier bikes tend to be more stable. I use backpack when I commute, but because I no racks, if got racks i will defintely use racks

Lighter bikes are "twitchier" which may make some people think that they are more responsive. Hrmm...

My current bike is extraordinarily heavy and it rides like a tank. This tank-like quality saved me about a month ago whilst riding on the PCN with a group of riders.

I was riding next to someone and somehow we ran into one another. I managed to keep riding in a straight line (or else I would have been pushed into the river) while she fell over.

 

[IronMac]

to each his own, i don't think its fair to say another way is stupid just because its not your way. something like this should be down to personal preference, nothing more.

I call out a stupid idea when I think that it's potentially dangerous. So far, there are at least have a dozen reasons why not to ride with a backpack.

If the poster wants to stick with a backpack, up to him.

 

[DigDub]

Your reasoning sounds interesting.

If I have a 6kg load on my back, I will steer much worse than having a similar load attached to the front frame, because the load will cause a strain on my back. Tried and tested.

Anyway, to each his own. I have back problems after carrying load during cycling. That's why I switch to luggage carriers with quick release (klickfix or Brompton block). Its faster to remove from the bicycle than removing your drenched backpack. Its done simply by clicking a button.

Once I switch to klickfix attachment system, I never want to carry anything on my back during cycling. Ditto for my cycling friends who initially preferred carrying load on their back previously; now all switch to luggage carrying attachment systems.

You ever use one before?

my backpack not many things only, spare tube and small toolset and water bottle. so I guess that's why its still manageable. really don't feel like adding extra weight to bike.

 

[DigDub]

I call out a stupid idea when I think that it's potentially dangerous. So far, there are at least have a dozen reasons why not to ride with a backpack.

If the poster wants to stick with a backpack, up to him.

yea, to each his own. I prefer a lighter bike for certain reasons and my riding preference. there's no definite right or wrong, else everyone will be riding the same bikes.

 

[BuShuang]

You are using Kinetix Comp? Yeah.. 10 speed should be ok.

Durano is ok. Or if you are adventurous enough, try Panaracer Minits.

I recall Boardwalk will flex when you pedal hard enough when going upslope or when going fast. Maybe you want to verify that first before deciding?

Can elaborate more abt this flex? Don't quite understand.

 

[erwinrommel]

my backpack not many things only, spare tube and small toolset and water bottle. so I guess that's why its still manageable. really don't feel like adding extra weight to bike.

You can get saddle pouch. It can hold a toolset and tube. Water bottle wise.... use a monkii cage on your Brompton.

As for adding weight to your bike... what Brompton are you using? six speed with rack?

 

[erwinrommel]

Can elaborate more abt this flex? Don't quite understand.

When you climb upslope, you stand up and pedal and lean your body forward... does the handlepost still remain stiff?

The try to look at your main body frame hinge again... does it still remain same or slightly stretched?

 

[Jay Bee]

When you climb upslope, you stand up and pedal and lean your body forward... does the handlepost still remain stiff?

The try to look at your main body frame hinge again... does it still remain same or slightly stretched?

i try not to do that, later "miss" = very easy to off center and fall.

i usually speed up to try and roll over lol

 

[BuShuang]

Hmmm... I do notice that the telescopic handlepost seems to rotate a little when I exert force on it. Usually I have to release the QR and rotate it back a little b4 clamping. Is this the flex u referring to?

 

[IronMac]

Just spent the better part of an hour trying to put a chain together with a Missing Link. It turns out that some Missing Links' holes are wider than others. Once I figured that out, I was able to connect together the KMC chain.

The old chain had stretched out a bit; not enough to ruin the other parts of the drivetrain but enough to be noticeable when compared to the new chain. So, I cleaned everything, cut the new chain down to size and put it on.

P.S. If anyone is doing up an order from Bike24, please let me know. Think I will have to order a chain or two. Thanks.

 

[Tooi Kono Machi De]

Hi guys..Planning to get a MTB in the range of 500+/- for weekend rides mostly along PCN. I live in the West Area and may be looking to cycle to ECP to meet frens and stuff.
Any recommendations for retailers? Im currently looking at the Merida MTB's...

 

[nightingelf]

Are Merida endurance bikes good? I know they make frames for specialized. Asking cause I did not see much 2nd hand's listed on togoparts. Still looking around for a new bike...

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Are Merida endurance bikes good? I know they make frames for specialized. Asking cause I did not see much 2nd hand's listed on togoparts. Still looking around for a new bike...

They own 49% of specialized , Sinclair owns the other half
I'm using their reacto series quite value for money.

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