Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[DigDub]

yea seldom ride in the afternoon sun.

 

[IronMac]

really depends on mileage,

for me its every 500km or so. no point you clean when you only ride 100-200km

Yep, it depends on mileage and road conditions. There's no one set regimen as to when you should clean and lube your bike.

 

[IronMac]

Don't know leh. I see the lube that came with the bike abit grime magnet.

Anyway around 150km already when I cleaned.

Do I need to go back to the bike shop to do some checkup? I've read that new bikes should go back to the shop and get wheelset true-ing.

A. Change your lube.
B. What bike and what road conditions?

 

[breezy]

Hi all,

Very first post in this thread. I am currently riding a Crius Master V and i am looking to swap my handlebar to a Litepro Carbon Pro (600mm). Would like to ask you all cycling experts here, would there be any noticeable difference if I switch from a 580mm handlebar to a 600mm one? It seems to me that a 2cm difference would not make any difference.

Thanks in advance and a Happy Lunar New Year to all!

 

[rarenick]

Hi all,

Very first post in this thread. I am currently riding a Crius Master V and i am looking to swap my handlebar to a Litepro Carbon Pro (600mm). Would like to ask you all cycling experts here, would there be any noticeable difference if I switch from a 580mm handlebar to a 600mm one? It seems to me that a 2cm difference would not make any difference.

Thanks in advance and a Happy Lunar New Year to all!

My guess is it wouldn't have much difference to have 1 cm longer on each side. By the way why do u want to change the handlebar? Just for carbon? I am contemplating for carbon seat post though

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[Strawberry_Cream]

who wanna come out cycle next sat

 

[breezy]

My guess is it wouldn't have much difference to have 1 cm longer on each side. By the way why do u want to change the handlebar? Just for carbon? I am contemplating for carbon seat post though

That's my thinking as well. I was looking at a lighter handlebar and the pricing seems okay for the carbon pro for $58 and carbon ltd is too expensive. I was considering seatposts too but i would save that later. Saving up to switch my wheels first

Anyway, any recommendations for saddles? The stock saddle with the Crius is quite uncomfortable for me. Looking for something within $100.

 

[rarenick]

I am pretty ok with the stock saddle. I got a spare saddle from salle royal though. What type of saddle u looking for? More aggressive or upright position?

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[erwinrommel]

Happy new year fellow cyclists!

 

[rarenick]

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year!

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[Albedo]

I wish everyone and their bikes the best health for the year of Monkey!

 

[Gixxerfied]

I'm using bontrager informrl saddle..need adjust around to get a good position for my riding pattern..

Still waiting for my cassette to reach..hopefully would be there when I reach home this weekend from msia..

And lastly, wishing all the peeps here a happy and prosperous lunar new year..

 

[breezy]

For the stock saddle I seem to be sitting on the front narrow portion of the saddle. Maybe I have to adjust it forwards more?

I prefer more aggressive saddles, as compared to comfort saddles though

Happy new year to everyone once again!

 

[Sadisticnoob]

For the stock saddle I seem to be sitting on the front narrow portion of the saddle. Maybe I have to adjust it forwards more?

I prefer more aggressive saddles, as compared to comfort saddles though

Happy new year to everyone once again!

Get a second hand antares

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[breezy]

The antares looks good and seems light. Will try and look out for it. Thanks!

Pardon for the noob question, but most seatposts should be universal for most saddles right?

 

[rarenick]

For the stock saddle I seem to be sitting on the front narrow portion of the saddle. Maybe I have to adjust it forwards more?

I prefer more aggressive saddles, as compared to comfort saddles though

Happy new year to everyone once again!

In the first place is it level/horizontal?

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[DigDub]

carbon handlebar gotta take care not to screw too tightly or else will crack. happened to mine. saddle I'm using fabric scoop radius, so far very comfortable for me.

 

[breezy]

In the first place is it level/horizontal?

yupp the saddle is horizontal..so far clocked about 150km already, seems like I am still not used to it

 

[MIVEC525]

In the first place is it level/horizontal?

yupp the saddle is horizontal..so far clocked about 150km already, seems like I am still not used to it

Cambium best for me!

 

[Sadisticnoob]

carbon handlebar gotta take care not to screw too tightly or else will crack. happened to mine. saddle I'm using fabric scoop radius, so far very comfortable for me.

Wah put so tight for me so far lucky never figure before

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