Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[Narukura]

U also cannot expect a near 40yrs old must ride faster than a youngster right?

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Age is not a factor in cycling.

There are 50 and 60 year old guys in our group who can cycle pretty fast.

Its just a matter of training and determination. And most importantly, to enjoy the process.

Ya man, age not a factor. I had seen 50+ year old uncle riding foldie on pcn quite fast and he don't even look like he is breaking a sweat.

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[rarenick]

No need look pro huan..

moi friend go cycle like 10km fully suit up..Average speed about 11km/hr nia..Si bei pose..

My colleague go cycle with her husband wear like going market, cycle around 40+km trip usually..

Lol. Two scenarios so extreme ends.

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[Gixxerfied]

Lol. Two scenarios so extreme ends.

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Really..that group I try jio them cycle mbs also hard..they at most cycle to bt timah bicycle shop(also rare case) so I gave up on them already..

But anyway I cycle with endura mtb shorts, some jersey and new balance shoes..

 

[rarenick]

Really..that group I try jio them cycle mbs also hard..they at most cycle to bt timah bicycle shop(also rare case) so I gave up on them already..

But anyway I cycle with endura mtb shorts, some jersey and new balance shoes..

Which type of new balance shoes? Jogging track shoes?

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[Gixxerfied]

Which type of new balance shoes? Jogging track shoes?

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This one..

 

[Cryogenist]

Seriously, I don't get what is getting a pro look. Everyone looks different even in the pro peloton.

Getting a pro bike, I still can understand.
A bike that is equivalent to what the pros are using, in term of frame, geometry, components etc.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

hi there friday night is on

confirmed 4 riders.

speed :30-37kph round island clockwise direction

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[Jay Bee]

Seriously, I don't get what is getting a pro look. Everyone looks different even in the pro peloton.

Getting a pro bike, I still can understand.
A bike that is equivalent to what the pros are using, in term of frame, geometry, components etc.

aero helmet, sun glasses, jersey, compression shorts, cleats.... look cool mah, if i ride tt bike i also want to wear like jin satki

 

[Nemesismaster]

Look pro but not fast also very embarrassing. Wear all the expensive and nice looking kit but being overtaken by a kid on a MTB really sucks. Lol.

Anyway to me looking pro not impt. The only part of my attire which I splurged on is my helmet cuz I feel its the only one where a better one makes a difference in terms of safety. My Jersey and shorts all cheap ones. Sometime even wear MTB pants to cycle on the roads cuz honestly I am not that fast to notice a difference.

As for changing to clipless pedals, I think it's good if you are cycling fast or long distances. If only for pcn I feel no need. I didn't change to clipless pedals to look pro.
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Just tell urself if he out ride u at coastal road, u came all the way from Jurong n his starting point is Loyang.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

U also cannot expect a near 40yrs old must ride faster than a youngster right?

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got time in the morning go longhouse on sunday morning at 7am.

tons of 40+ years old riders riding fast and kicking a$$

Is looking "pro" a factor for u guys? I think i am moving to that direction.

Given limited resource, which should i do first? Service my 9mths old mtb, buy a MET helmet to replace aleoca one, or change to cleat system? (Looks ugly with running shoes)

Where can i possibly test cleats before buying? Will significantly add more weights to my already heavy mtb?

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why need to look pro ?

i use cleats, jersey, tights and helmet because i have to use especially for the last 3 items.

jersey is compulsory so I dont have to carry a saddle bag, with that i can put all that i need into the pockets.

tights is to reduce numbing on balls and butt

helmet is safety requirement by my team though I dont usually wear it if its nearby

cleats is because I find that it helps me pedal better

Look pro but not fast also very embarrassing. Wear all the expensive and nice looking kit but being overtaken by a kid on a MTB really sucks. Lol.

Anyway to me looking pro not impt. The only part of my attire which I splurged on is my helmet cuz I feel its the only one where a better one makes a difference in terms of safety. My Jersey and shorts all cheap ones. Sometime even wear MTB pants to cycle on the roads cuz honestly I am not that fast to notice a difference.

As for changing to clipless pedals, I think it's good if you are cycling fast or long distances. If only for pcn I feel no need. I didn't change to clipless pedals to look pro.
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i think depends la, if you wear full outfit and go koptiam drink coffee then you sure look like kuku.

but if you chiong 100km or more, it would be useful to go FBO. no one is stopping you for what you wear.

as for speedwise its a totally unrelated matter

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Just tell urself if he out ride u at coastal road, u came all the way from Jurong n his starting point is Loyang.

for me personally, if he or the team outrides you nvm la its just a bad day.

like me, now go back for training still get my a$$ kicked by my team kena dropped till dunno where never kena chased by solo riders yet.

 

[beast]

As long your bike setup and drivetrain system is cheaper than theirs, there is no need to feel embarrassed if you are overrun by them

 

[rarenick]

No leh, my logic is i am going to ride many hours so i ride slow slow. They ride maybe 1 hr of coz can chiong. So let them overtake

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[-nzy90]

No leh, my logic is i am going to ride many hours so i ride slow slow. They ride maybe 1 hr of coz can chiong. So let them overtake

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Actually I noticed that whether I ride 1 hour or 3 hours. My average speed remains the same. Does this mean I never push hard enough for my shorter rides? Should I push harder?

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[Albedo]

if moi see blinking red light in front, moi consperm pruss chop will chase, but when reaching, dun wanna overtake..... hate it when people slow down for moi to over take.... this means moi have to continue sprinting away until they cannot see moi then faster jump into bush to hide and pant

So next time dunce slow down, moi wanna chase for fun nia.

places where le wild jaybee will appear: ubi, 10kkj ave10 & 12, pasir ris dr 12, loyang ave, coastal......

Ok, time to siam those areas. Moi is uber slow rider, u just cannot don't overtake me one.

 

[tonyc]

Can any pro here recommend me a nice cycling tight?

I see those on sales in Aliexpress, the material like very thin kind

 

[Cryogenist]

Can any pro here recommend me a nice cycling tight?

I see those on sales in Aliexpress, the material like very thin kind

Probably should share with us what is your budget for the cycling bib/tights.

 

[tonyc]

Probably should share with us what is your budget for the cycling bib/tights.

below $80 possible?

I am the only one in our group wearing bermuda short...

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Actually I noticed that whether I ride 1 hour or 3 hours. My average speed remains the same. Does this mean I never push hard enough for my shorter rides? Should I push harder?

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riding road bike ? try riding in groups and see the speed

below $80 possible?

I am the only one in our group wearing bermuda short...

pearl izumi.

shimano accuve

 

[-nzy90]

riding road bike ? try riding in groups and see the speed


pearl izumi.

shimano accuve

Ya. Road bike. Previously MTB.

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