Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 6

[azz909]

bookmarked!

 

[erwinrommel]

I came back to the finish point at about 4. was with my foldie friends who were really struggling. really respect those who try use foldie to complete 168.

yea, the actual distance is longer. 168 is also 170+km. I rode there and back from my house, total about 220km. the fabric saddle helped my butt throughout, no butt pain at all.

I know of two cyclists who tried to complete 168km with pacific carryme 8 inch wheels.

They had to give up at the 110 km mark due to back pain.

 

[erwinrommel]

Reporting in! Going to be getting Shimano direct dealership, once I get the pricelist, edmw prices will start

Maybe 70% off for shimano dura ace parts just for us?

 

[NoLogicLah]

Reporting in! Going to be getting Shimano direct dealership, once I get the pricelist, edmw prices will start

But i still prices hard to fight with b24 n bikebug etc ley

 

[rarenick]

Maybe 70% off for shimano dura ace parts just for us?

If u start this business, we sure buy from u.

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[macpork]

Reporting in! Going to be getting Shimano direct dealership, once I get the pricelist, edmw prices will start

woo! can't wait!! (just in case I wanna upgrade hahaha)

 

[io7891]

Hi guys.. I riding a Giant MTB 27.5".. After joining a few group cycling, i realize that MTB cant keep up with those foldies and road bike..

Is it my tyre too thick that's why alot of resistance?

I can change my tyres on this current Giant Talon 4? Will that help?

 

[macpork]

Hi guys.. I riding a Giant MTB 27.5".. After joining a few group cycling, i realize that MTB cant keep up with those foldies and road bike..

Is it my tyre too thick that's why alot of resistance?

I can change my tyres on this current Giant Talon 4? Will that help?

ya u can change to slick tyres..

 

[DigDub]

Got cyclist get knock by car around Punggol traffic lights during the short term heavy rain.

Also throughout the rally the number of people park their bike at road side due to puncture is really spectacular.

was there rain? a lot of pple stop at mandai bus stops to take a break.

 

[DigDub]

I know of two cyclists who tried to complete 168km with pacific carryme 8 inch wheels.

They had to give up at the 110 km mark due to back pain.

I saw the 2 carryme bikes coming back to the finish point. think they took a ride?

 

[SmilingDevil]

Maybe 70% off for shimano dura ace parts just for us?

Wah.... see how but 70 quite hard

But i still prices hard to fight with b24 n bikebug etc ley

some items should be cheaper.

woo! can't wait!! (just in case I wanna upgrade hahaha)

wait your SO

 

[erwinrommel]

I saw the 2 carryme bikes coming back to the finish point. think they took a ride?

They fell out at the 110km mark and took bus back to finishing point.

The lady cyclist was humorous enough to say both of them up lorry.

 

[SmilingDevil]

Hi guys.. I riding a Giant MTB 27.5".. After joining a few group cycling, i realize that MTB cant keep up with those foldies and road bike..

Is it my tyre too thick that's why alot of resistance?

I can change my tyres on this current Giant Talon 4? Will that help?

Changing to slick tyres will help.

 

[erwinrommel]

Wah.... see how but 70 quite hard

As long as your pricing is as competitive as crc pricing, rest assure we will queue up to buy from you.

I recommend my friend to go your shop to buy ** from you leh. Hint: delivered to amk...

 

[erwinrommel]

Hi guys.. I riding a Giant MTB 27.5".. After joining a few group cycling, i realize that MTB cant keep up with those foldies and road bike..

Is it my tyre too thick that's why alot of resistance?

I can change my tyres on this current Giant Talon 4? Will that help?

Change to slick tyres, but there are trade off. You willing to trade off your comfort and grip for speed?

Once you achieve a certain speed, maybe you will prefer comfort more. I nowadays ride my brompton more than my tern as it is way more comfortable. In fact, I ride my brompton 80% of the time.. Take it as training.

 

[io7891]

Changing to slick tyres will help.

How slick? It will have a significant difference? But thinner tyres are more prone to puncture when on road such as port holes and those stones?

What's a reasonable size tyre for my MTB then?

Thanks!

 

[Albedo]

Yesterday's ride was great!


BTW, did anyone tried the "jump start" freebie they gave?
I tried, and i was surprised i didn't get cramps yesterday. Not sure if it was because of the cream or something else.

 

[Albedo]

How slick? It will have a significant difference? But thinner tyres are more prone to puncture when on road such as port holes and those stones?

What's a reasonable size tyre for my MTB then?

Thanks!

From knobbies that came with my mtb, i changed to 1.75" panaracer t-serv. I find this a good balance between not too thin to get stuck in drain grills, thick enough for confidence to ride across almost anything.

So far, gravels, potholes, shattered glass on road, OK for me.

but won't be as fast as u change to more botak or thinner slicks lah.

 

[hellhole]

hey guys.. i being reading about lubricant for the chain...

seems there are dry lubricant and wet lubricant.. what is really the difference? and where can i get some? any brand?

i have a road bike and still trying to see how i can take care of it properly...

 

[macpork]

Wah.... see how but 70 quite hard

some items should be cheaper.

wait your SO

105 probably can last me probably won't change in next year at least.. but looking to change wheels hahah