Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[IronMac]

Still can change and adjust some parts.

There's no need to measure. I assume that measuring and then subsequently add/subtract/adjust some parts to fit some magic number, correct? Well, wouldn't it make more sense to add/subtract/adjust parts in order to have it fit the rider than some number?

 

[TheoDR]

There's no need to measure. I assume that measuring and then subsequently add/subtract/adjust some parts to fit some magic number, correct? Well, wouldn't it make more sense to add/subtract/adjust parts in order to have it fit the rider than some number?

Measurement comes in handy if you want to replicate settings which work for you onto different bikes. All part of bike fit knowledge.

 

[IronMac]

Measurement comes in handy if you want to replicate settings which work for you onto different bikes. All part of bike fit knowledge.

Wouldn't different bikes require different measurements? If you have different bikes, the most important measurements would be of the rider, no?

 

[TheoDR]

Wouldn't different bikes require different measurements? If you have different bikes, the most important measurements would be of the rider, no?

Yes, the most important measurements would be of the rider, and more importantly, the measurements with which he is comfortable with. Also useful as a record and to see which settings the cyclist is comfy with. Especially if changing saddle of different length, or handlebar with different reach and drop, or packing bike for overseas trip or race and then having to reassemble it.

 

[tremor]

There's a saying...better to stay quiet and be thought a fool than to speak and prove it.

So far, you've shown that you have poor reading comprehension and you don't have the gumption to follow through your talk.

Anyways, life is too short to deal with fluff like you. Cheers.

Wa sibei educated, used all the chim words that I don't understand. No wonder you talk can kill lives.

You're my idol. Can teach me how to kill?

 

[rarenick]

I think ironmac n tremor each got their points in the cats/dogs issue. I can tell u all these are debatable and will never end. I think we should all focus back on bike/cycling topics. No point harping on it further with personal attacks. Let's just stop here? Thanks

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[rarenick]

Yes, the most important measurements would be of the rider, and more importantly, the measurements with which he is comfortable with. Also useful as a record and to see which settings the cyclist is comfy with. Especially if changing saddle of different length, or handlebar with different reach and drop, or packing bike for overseas trip or race and then having to reassemble it.

Wondering got difference for me? I ride mtb, foldie and 29er vintage.

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[TheoDR]

Wondering got difference for me? I ride mtb, foldie and 29er vintage.

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Got limitations due to bike geometry also.. Like say a road bike "pushes" you further forward, while a mtb etc may be more upright.

Many people are actually surprised, myself included, upon finding that they feel more comfy on a road bike compared to mtb.

One good reason is this: If you're fitted well, a road bike will let your weight distribution be 50% on saddle and 50% on handlebar.

Mtb etc tends to have maybe 80% or higher weight on the saddle, which can result in lower back pain if used for long road rides where you rarely change position. Off-road not so much of a problem cus you're getting off the saddle and changing position every now and then.

 

[macpork]

new bike!! got it from SD's shop clearance

 

[MIVEC525]

new bike!! got it from SD's shop clearance

Got 2k?

 

[HexenHeretic]

new bike!! got it from SD's shop clearance

Same same look from the c500

 

[macpork]

Got 2k?

got..

 

[macpork]

Same same look from the c500

I know what you mean

would have wanted a black one but not too picky about color haha

 

[patcheon]

I know what you mean

would have wanted a black one but not too picky about color haha

This color nice leh.

 

[TheoDR]

new bike!! got it from SD's shop clearance

Looks good!

 

[DigDub]

ntu bike rally 2nd wave registration opens this Sunday 3 Jan at 12pm. those who missed the first wave can chiong this coming one.

 

[DigDub]

new bike!! got it from SD's shop clearance

gxgx! boardman was one of my consideration too, in the end got a specialize.

 

[TheoDR]

gxgx! boardman was one of my consideration too, in the end got a specialize.

Swee! I love the idea of disc brakes with roadies.

 

[DigDub]

Swee! I love the idea of disc brakes with roadies.

first time using hydraulic disc brakes. jin shiok.

 

[TheoDR]

first time using hydraulic disc brakes. jin shiok.

No cable drag, sibei shiok!