jogging and motivation thread

[bbbbbw]

https://www.carousell.sg/p/java-ari...t-referrer_source=listing_page&t-tap_index=13

A bit gian on this......also looking out for a 3rd bike as wife now willing to join during weekend. No need to mod already, maybe change chainring to 60T at the shop, cheap cheap can liao.

But im a bit scared of the yellow part which is not a triangle, coz i will be using on the roads (potholes, i kena 2X pinch flat already coz could not see, even @ 70-80 PSI)...so the impact stresses i think no joke. If PCN still relatively ok.
Once was that stupid bloody huge pothole at the Customs House right at the bus stop there along Keppel....i totally forgot about it, not fast also, at most 25kmh.
Already instinctively raised my bum to try reduce the impact and not buang as i only detected it some metres away but still kena pinch flat....so you can imagine the impact stresses.
If that part break, i think a 25-30kmh crash on the road is no joke.

Java CF is i think still pretty ok, but the design i a bit skeptical.

The Java mini velo design ok tho. Got triangle.

if me I will buy a Brompton or Birdy r20 very popular and keep resale value better. Or buy reconditioned at Birdy store or a good condition used from Carousell

 

[bbbbbw]

I just crashed on hello ride yesterday too, at mbs area swerve to the left to avoid ppl although I rang the bell. Luckily only bang my leg on the bike. Some shin swelling, knee swelling a bit and a cut toenail as the pedal ripped through my toe area but otherwise ok.

omg get well soon that’s why I like to ride at night or late evening on pcn less crowd

 

[bbbbbw]

Congrats! I tot u first timer road bike so recommended something friendlier pricing for u to try out in case regret. I was so wrong. 动不动就超过一万。

Again, safety first. Don't be influenced by peer riders. Speed doesn't mean anything. Strength, endurance, fitness, health, and safety are things that matter. (Strava doesn't matter)

haha I cancelled the sl8 pro cos is shimano ultegra di2 groupset. Would prefer sram force instead so hope they can find a sl8 pro sram force in my size or will go for sl8 expert sram rival at slightly cheaper price .

worse case will be Sworks sram red but not sure if I want to spend so much on a bike.

 

[bbbbbw]

That time cycle on the bridge with railway tracks and pebbles on the green corridor

then at the bridge somebody raised up his hands at me and another asked her friend- can bicycle ride here ?

 

[WussRedXLi]

Looks pretty heat adapted (they have got to be) even though from UK.
Coz the pro race is afternoon while the amateur age groupers are early morning and the longer races drag till late morning.

Looks like all the athletes would be putting up at Sofitel City Centre this year. I see India Lee, Flora Duffy (2020 Tokyo Gold) etc.
Wah lan, International Plaza....walking distance from my office / home. Wonder if i should go stalk my area for autographs these few days.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Most bifold bikes no triangle. I don't see a problem, unless is a fat rider. The pricing is very attractive. Just take note the carbon seatpost will have alot of scratches esp if ride on wet road and never clean properly. Seat post might also slip down during ride. Is your wife confident with thin tyres? 451 hard to find wide tyres.

If no need to take public transport like mrt, then bifold bikes quite OK. Trifold bikes more compact and in trend now, around $800 also can get, but heavy. Always push only, heavy doesn't matter.

Actually the (new) bike i will mainly ride.....so it will be gunned quite a fair bit sometimes. Then the current older bikes my kid and wife ride. haha.....

Yeah.....lots of those wierd issues potentially with these CF seat post esp with these less tested brands, esp with harder road use. Then end up need to DIY and tinker like hell. I think i might need to reconsider.

Seriously i have never folded my foldies before other than the 2x flats in which i need to fold to get on the bus and get to the LBS which is like 1.5km away.

 

[WussRedXLi]

if me I will buy a Brompton or Birdy r20 very popular and keep resale value better. Or buy reconditioned at Birdy store or a good condition used from Carousell

For me i dont really intend to resell later, just use (hard) and then later dispose. Scratches, crashes sure have. If get expensive bike sure lose value like crazy.........wont work for me.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Ender]

I just crashed on hello ride yesterday too, at mbs area swerve to the left to avoid ppl although I rang the bell. Luckily only bang my leg on the bike. Some shin swelling, knee swelling a bit and a cut toenail as the pedal ripped through my toe area but otherwise ok.

And still go for a run the next day.. LOL. Always got to give a try to see how far the injured leg can tahan.

 

[rarenick]

haha I cancelled the sl8 pro cos is shimano ultegra di2 groupset. Would prefer sram force instead so hope they can find a sl8 pro sram force in my size or will go for sl8 expert sram rival at slightly cheaper price .
worse case will be Sworks sram red but not sure if I want to spend so much on a bike.

Nothing wrong with ultegra di2. Weren't u informed before placing order?

I'm using SRAM Red 1st model. Used for so many years but hasn't malfunctioned. As for SRAM Rival, my friends have been complaining it being too heavy, and thus regretted the purchase. If you are already spending so much on a bike especially an SL8, you probably want to avoid disappointment with a less than desired groupset. You put Rival, people assume your expensive bike frame is a fake.

 

[kaisin82]

My run last night. Hope this motivates someone out there!

 

[sph777]

omg get well soon that’s why I like to ride at night or late evening on pcn less crowd

Thanks!

And still go for a run the next day.. LOL. Always got to give a try to see how far the injured leg can tahan.

I went for physio and put ice pack and heat pack to reduce swelling. Think the pain isn't that bad. Going holiday soon so better to get the runs in before the 2 week break haha

 

[DigDub]

Anyone knows how to use the new lockers at sports hub?

https://www.sportshub.com.sg/announcement/new-locker-facilities-available-singapore-sports-hub

Doesn't seems like anything to open or scan.

 

[bbbbbw]

Nothing wrong with ultegra di2. Weren't u informed before placing order?

I'm using SRAM Red 1st model. Used for so many years but hasn't malfunctioned. As for SRAM Rival, my friends have been complaining it being too heavy, and thus regretted the purchase. If you are already spending so much on a bike especially an SL8, you probably want to avoid disappointment with a less than desired groupset. You put Rival, people assume your expensive bike frame is a fake.

sram batteries can interchange front and rear derailleur but not ultegra.

SRAM completely wireless.

SRAM can take out small battery to charge but ultegra must charge bike at power socket

SRAM small and cute battery but ultegra so big battery

sl8 pro gloss silver and matte blue are ultegra di2.
They finding a sl8 pro sram force which is gloss or matte black colour for my size.

sl8 expert gloss grey and gloss black is sram rival.

I saw a Sworks matte white sram red etap axs but I really not sure if I should go all the way out cos this my first road bike and I lazy to clean bike.

all these bikes (groupset and colour) are as they are and I not yet considered building a bike.

if build a bike I only can consider gloss white frameset for my size.

Will prefer gloss just spray water and wipe down compared to matte.

But I already deposit for new bike and I not in hurry to get it. I just don’t want buyers remorse.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[DigDub]

Di2 battery lasts much longer per charge compared to sram. But the main deciding factor is which shifting style the rider prefers.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Sleeper.
28 reps. Probably still has 2-3 more in the tank, easy

 

[LWZ]

Sleeper.
28 reps. Probably still has 2-3 more in the tank, easy

his build and expressionless remind of a PS in my old unit, but that one I think got not much diff between his reps and IQ

 

[bbbbbw]

Very happy. They swop my groupset from ultegra to sram force for my sl8 pro.

 

[WussRedXLi]