Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[Broadwalk]

I don't know. A lot depends on the rider too.

I will take bus then.

 

[IronMac]

You must be a very strong rider.

I climbed mount faber with my IGH (before mod) and cassette derailleur system (after mod). Way easier to climb with the latter.

I also carry tools, extra water, battery powered lights, etc with me.

On that ride, I was using a 13-tooth rear sprocket so it gave me a bit more climbing power. I have since switched to a 15-tooth rear sprocket which makes me marginally faster but, of course, I lose out on the climbing.

I have also gone over to using cleats on my right pedal so that may help with climbing along with speed.

If I ever get my fat butt on a custom randonneuring bike, let alone a Trek Domane, watch out!

 

[erwinrommel]

Do you reckon a normal dahon boardwalk or a simple tern or a crius performance on the Mt faber? What do you think?

Depends on engine and gearing. Need both to climb up.

 

[erwinrommel]

I also carry tools, extra water, battery powered lights, etc with me.

On that ride, I was using a 13-tooth rear sprocket so it gave me a bit more climbing power. I have since switched to a 15-tooth rear sprocket which makes me marginally faster but, of course, I lose out on the climbing.

I have also gone over to using cleats on my right pedal so that may help with climbing along with speed.

If I ever get my fat butt on a custom randonneuring bike, let alone a Trek Domane, watch out!

I thought smaller rear sprocket = higher gear ratio, which means faster on flats but more difficult to climb?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Do you reckon a normal dahon boardwalk or a simple tern or a crius performance on the Mt faber? What do you think?

depends on your legs la, but mount faber is very do-able it is not that steep and is quite long.

if going in from morse road easier its just super steep when its close to jewelbox.

going from the other side is tougher

You must be a very strong rider.

I climbed mount faber with my IGH (before mod) and cassette derailleur system (after mod). Way easier to climb with the latter.

mount faber is easy compared to overseas.

https://www.strava.com/activities/68640441/segments/1325633434

the sgement sha tin heights can never forgett it

 

[Broadwalk]

depends on your legs la, but mount faber is very do-able it is not that steep and is quite long.

if going in from morse road easier its just super steep when its close to jewelbox.

going from the other side is tougher


mount faber is easy compared to overseas.

Will Aleoca do the work?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

is 60 revs a minute an optimum way to cycle?
cos i dont do that

higher rpm easier, low rpm might hurt your knees especially if youre using heavy gear.

cycle at a cadence that's comfortable to you. I prefer a lower cadence while my friends cycle at a higher cadence and we all can keep at about the same speed. if I cycle at higher cadence, my legs tend to cramp more easily.

high easier, keep the legs nice and warm, if low rpm, i cant react if the speed suddenly increase

 

[dilphinus]

depends on your legs la, but mount faber is very do-able it is not that steep and is quite long.

if going in from morse road easier its just super steep when its close to jewelbox.

going from the other side is tougher


mount faber is easy compared to overseas.

I'm planning to cycle up to Mt Faber soon!

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Will Aleoca do the work?

i think can la, going up not the problem , coming down is the problem, the second bend is very steep almost 130 degrees bend in, if your brake lao ya can prepare to roll down the cliff

 

[Sadisticnoob]

I'm planning to cycle up to Mt Faber soon!

just careful when coming down theres only one way down and it has lots of bend, when going up just keep a constant tempo and motion should be fine

 

[azz909]

That's good to know. Any idea what's the typical cost?

I can't remember. That was few years ago, but i'd say somewhere 60-70

 

[IronMac]

I thought smaller rear sprocket = higher gear ratio, which means faster on flats but more difficult to climb?

I thought it was the other way around!

Well, I am not riding up Mt. Faber again just to determine which is correct.

 

[IronMac]

mount faber is easy compared to overseas.

https://www.strava.com/activities/68640441/segments/1325633434

the sgement sha tin heights can never forgett it

I was touring in Turkey many years ago and was between Istanbul and Ankara on the main highway. So, whenever I told people that I was riding towards Ankara they all looked at me and said "Bolu" along with waving arms and what sounded like warnings.

After a day or two of this I noticed in the distance ahead of me this towering mound.

It turns out that they built the highway over some sort of large massif or plateau. Geeze...people stop at the top and picnic while gazing down!

There have been a few other places such as the Cabot Trail (15% gradient I think and I walked that), Rhone Valley, etc. Nowhere else did I get so many warnings, though. LOL!!!

 

[io7891]

Hi Guys, i plan to get a foldable bike for me and wife. Hobby/Exercise.

Main area of cycling is on PCNs, pavement and also within NTU/bukit Timah hill area. I stay around jurong point..

Budget within $1500 for 2 bikes and accessories.

Any recommendation? Currently looking at Java Fit 16S-D

 

[Coolsmurf]

how to overcome the fear of slope, narrow path, and oncoming people and bicycle?

 

[rarenick]

how to overcome the fear of slope, narrow path, and oncoming people and bicycle?

Ride more

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[BuShuang]

I can't remember. That was few years ago, but i'd say somewhere 60-70

Thank u azz909

 

[goonduahyou]

They are asking you about your front and rear O.L.D.

Normally for foldie, the rear O.L.D is 130mm.

For front, it will be tricky. For tern/Dahon/Brompton, the front O.L.D is 74mm. For tyrell and other foldies, it is 100mm. IIRC, java should be 100mm front o.l.d as well.

Anyone able to confirm with me the O.L.D for Java Fit 16S-D?

 

[Sadisticnoob]

Anyone able to confirm with me the O.L.D for Java Fit 16S-D?

i cannot confirm but i can lend you a digital vernier caliper to check

 

[Sadisticnoob]

how to overcome the fear of slope, narrow path, and oncoming people and bicycle?

1. dont fear, just go in saf term LLST.
2. i have an estimation based on feel.
3.if got fear of bicycle then shouldnt be riding imho

I was touring in Turkey many years ago and was between Istanbul and Ankara on the main highway. So, whenever I told people that I was riding towards Ankara they all looked at me and said "Bolu" along with waving arms and what sounded like warnings.

After a day or two of this I noticed in the distance ahead of me this towering mound.

It turns out that they built the highway over some sort of large massif or plateau. Geeze...people stop at the top and picnic while gazing down!

There have been a few other places such as the Cabot Trail (15% gradient I think and I walked that), Rhone Valley, etc. Nowhere else did I get so many warnings, though. LOL!!!

i havent had multiple day rides overseas, but the worst for me was hk, second worst was a race up cameron highlands (55km) my chain dropped out on the 15% section luckily i didnt push up.

the other place that i rode amsterdam was well flat except for the 19kts wind