[Official cycling thread]

[tremor]

hi!

i just bought a Giant Iguana Disc today from Tay Cycle....

very excited to start cycling! changed the pedals to clipless too.

hmm. but one question, i spend quite a lot on this bike....

but how to keep it safe? do i nid to buy like 2 U-locks when I go out?

sigh. i really dun wanna lose this bike... looking forward to joining you guys in cycling trips too!

also. any recommendation to any good and cheap locks ?

last but not least, i also nid ot look for tail lights.... hehe. any recommendations as well?

never ever ever park outside your house. Die die must store inside the house. At most go buy a hook and install it over our bed.

 

[tremor]

mtbkers. U guys joining the mtb carnival at tampines trail? Here!

Sounds fun man, who wants to go, dunno if I want to join the race, cos I am pretty new to trail riding.

My all mountain bike is not yet even complete, smelly smelly still need a secent wheelset.

 

[ludacris10]

haha tremor dunnid be good. Its just to see the mtb circle and have fun. I myself not that good .

 

[vandajo]

I'm new to MTB. Offered $450 for this bike, is it expensive?

http://www.feltracing.com/09-catalog-international/hardtail-mountain/q-series/09-q26-int.aspx

Thanks!!

 

[tremor]

haha tremor dunnid be good. Its just to see the mtb circle and have fun. I myself not that good .

but today i just fell twice at Bt Timah, i go too fast on downhill without adjusting my fork to full 140mm.

Now bleeding one both knees and elbow. Sigh, place too much faith on my fox talas without checking, I adjust travel to 120mm to travel to bt timah, then never fully turn to 140mm then start to chiong.

 

[Outward_bounce]

i dun think the travel of the fork travel make you fall.. but i would say most likely would be your body position too forward... i used to have that problem as well falling on the decent.. but until the guys in togoparts.com give me the advise needed and it improved my riding skills..

 

[tremor]

ya cos i used to the travel, then suddenly its different, then i never lean back enough.

 

[Keo_86]

anyone knows where to see ranges of limar,giro helmets?

 

[Aligner]

Anyone knows if any bicycle shop in Tampinese/Hougang/AMK area has reopened today? Thanks!

 

[Ah_keong]

Hi all, i have an old mtb, and was thinking of getting a new on-road bike so as to tour around singapore with a budget of $500..

I stay in woodlands and was adviced by my friend's brother on a non-suspension mtb.

in addition, i was recommended by my friend's brother this bike.

is it good? anyone has other recommendations for me?

 

[Nordicstic]

Hi all, i have an old mtb, and was thinking of getting a new on-road bike so as to tour around singapore with a budget of $500..

I stay in woodlands and was adviced by my friend's brother on a non-suspension mtb.

in addition, i was recommended by my friend's brother this bike.

is it good? anyone has other recommendations for me?

okay bike la. very common. not very light also. maybe if u have budget for GT, look at jamis?

 

[tremor]

Got cycling trip tonight.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?p=35410744#post35410744

 

[vandajo]

Hey

Went to a bike shop in bt timah, was quoted $450 for this bike with the following spec. Is it a gd buy? First time buying MTB. Thanks for advising.

FRAME
Felt 26" Wheel MTB Design, 6061 PG Aluminum, Round Tapered Top Tube, 2D Dropout, A-Style Seatstay Design, Semi-Integrated Head Tube, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Rack & Fender Mounts, Basta-Lock V-Brake & Disc Brake Compatible.

FORK
Suntour XCF M2025 63mm travel, Pre-load Adj, Internal Spring, Alloy Crown, STKM Stanchions, Steel Lowers, Mini Boots

HEADSET
Semi-Integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset Steel Cups

STEM
One-Piece Melt-Forged Design, 1-1/8" Threadless Aluminum, 4-Bolt, 15 Degree Rise. Extensions: 13.5/15.5/17.5=90mm; 19.5/21.5=110mm

HANDLEBAR
MTB Design, Steel 30mm Rise, 25.4mm x 6 Degree Sweep Widths: 13.5-17.5=580mm; 19.5=600mm; 21.5=620mm

SHIFTERS
Shimano Altus ST-EF50 EZ-Fire Plus, 21 Speed

FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano C050 Dual Pull

REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Altus, Smart Cage 7/8 Speed, Direct Attachment

CRANKSET
SR/Suntour 3-Piece Crank, Melt-Forged Aluminum Arms, 48/38/28T Steel Rings. W/Chainguard, Lengths: 13.5-15.5=170mm; 17.5-21.5=175mm

BB SET
TH Cartridge Type, Cr-Mo Axle & Cup

FREEWHEEL
Sunrace Spin-On Freewheel, 7-Speed. 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 34T

CHAIN:
KMC Z51 1/2 x 3/32 7-Speed Chain

BRAKE LEVERS
Included with Shifter

BRAKES:
Tektro 855-AL, V-Type Brake, Aluminum Melt-Forged Arms, Linear Spring, Dual Spring Adjust, 110mm Arm (Fender Compatible) with Custom (CEN) 60mm Pads and All-Black Hardware

SADDLE:
Felt "RXC" Comfort, Double-Density Base, 7mm Satin Steel Rails

SEAT POST
Alloy Micro-Adjust, 100% Black, 2014 Low-Profile Head & Extruded Rall Clamps, 27.2mm x 350mm

SEAT POST CLAMP
Felt Bolt-Type, Cold Forged + CNC, 6061 Aluminum, with Steel Barrel Nut Design, 31.8mm

F/HUB
Forged Aluminum, 3/8" Nutted Axle, 32H

R/HUB
Forged Aluminum, Spin-On Freewheel Type (7-Speed), Nutted Axle

RIMS
Doublewall Aluminum, 26 x 1.5 x 32H, Ground Sidewalls, Schraeder Valve, Black Anodized

TIRE
Kenda K-816, MTB Design, Rubber Sidewalls, without Hotpatch 26 x 2.1

SPOKES
Sandblast Black Stainless 14G, Brass Nipples

PEDALS
MTB Design Steel Cage / PP Body

 

[tremor]

u went bikehaus?

Bikehaus stuffs are not cheap. They do mostly ang mo business. Go elsewhere bu other bike better.

 

[iam1e5]

can consider 2nd hand bikes oso
some quite worth it if u dun mind its 2nd hand

 

[Alpha_Hippo]

Hey

Went to a bike shop in bt timah, was quoted $450 for this bike with the following spec. Is it a gd buy? First time buying MTB. Thanks for advising.

FRAME
Felt 26" Wheel MTB Design, 6061 PG Aluminum, Round Tapered Top Tube, 2D Dropout, A-Style Seatstay Design, Semi-Integrated Head Tube, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Rack & Fender Mounts, Basta-Lock V-Brake & Disc Brake Compatible.

FORK
Suntour XCF M2025 63mm travel, Pre-load Adj, Internal Spring, Alloy Crown, STKM Stanchions, Steel Lowers, Mini Boots

HEADSET
Semi-Integrated 1-1/8" Aheadset Steel Cups

STEM
One-Piece Melt-Forged Design, 1-1/8" Threadless Aluminum, 4-Bolt, 15 Degree Rise. Extensions: 13.5/15.5/17.5=90mm; 19.5/21.5=110mm

HANDLEBAR
MTB Design, Steel 30mm Rise, 25.4mm x 6 Degree Sweep Widths: 13.5-17.5=580mm; 19.5=600mm; 21.5=620mm

SHIFTERS
Shimano Altus ST-EF50 EZ-Fire Plus, 21 Speed

FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano C050 Dual Pull

REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Altus, Smart Cage 7/8 Speed, Direct Attachment

CRANKSET
SR/Suntour 3-Piece Crank, Melt-Forged Aluminum Arms, 48/38/28T Steel Rings. W/Chainguard, Lengths: 13.5-15.5=170mm; 17.5-21.5=175mm

BB SET
TH Cartridge Type, Cr-Mo Axle & Cup

FREEWHEEL
Sunrace Spin-On Freewheel, 7-Speed. 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 34T

CHAIN:
KMC Z51 1/2 x 3/32 7-Speed Chain

BRAKE LEVERS
Included with Shifter

BRAKES:
Tektro 855-AL, V-Type Brake, Aluminum Melt-Forged Arms, Linear Spring, Dual Spring Adjust, 110mm Arm (Fender Compatible) with Custom (CEN) 60mm Pads and All-Black Hardware

SADDLE:
Felt "RXC" Comfort, Double-Density Base, 7mm Satin Steel Rails

SEAT POST
Alloy Micro-Adjust, 100% Black, 2014 Low-Profile Head & Extruded Rall Clamps, 27.2mm x 350mm

SEAT POST CLAMP
Felt Bolt-Type, Cold Forged + CNC, 6061 Aluminum, with Steel Barrel Nut Design, 31.8mm

F/HUB
Forged Aluminum, 3/8" Nutted Axle, 32H

R/HUB
Forged Aluminum, Spin-On Freewheel Type (7-Speed), Nutted Axle

RIMS
Doublewall Aluminum, 26 x 1.5 x 32H, Ground Sidewalls, Schraeder Valve, Black Anodized

TIRE
Kenda K-816, MTB Design, Rubber Sidewalls, without Hotpatch 26 x 2.1

SPOKES
Sandblast Black Stainless 14G, Brass Nipples

PEDALS
MTB Design Steel Cage / PP Body

specs are lousy. But then that what u get for the budget for a brand new bike.

 

[vandajo]

u went bikehaus?

Bikehaus stuffs are not cheap. They do mostly ang mo business. Go elsewhere bu other bike better.

Thanks! I live around cck, any bike shops to recommend?

 

[Bodyslam]

I am also looking for a new MTB(prefer hardtail), budget bwtn 300-450..have narrowed a few choices that fall within/slighty exceed my budget.

1. Polygon Astroz ($340)
2. Polygon Xtrada ($410)
3. Jamis Xtrail 2.0 ($410/2008, $458/2009)
4. Giant Boulder (estimate $480)

Currently, Astroz seems like the best choice as its cheapest, so the remainder of my budget can be used for installing front/back lights and stuff..

Anyone hv any opinion on the above-mentioned choices? Just not sure which would be the most value for money. Hope u guys can input yr knowledge so I can make the right choice

 

[Dounut]

I am looking around at bikes with a tight budget. Not looking for some high end staff, just something basic & decent. I saw this bike, although this Raleigh M20 exceed my budget, it looks decent to me.

Please give me some advice if this is a good choice & if is worth the price of $300. Also where can I get it cheaper than $300?

 

[Bodyslam]

Heard from bike shop staff mention the M20 has a common problem with its crank.. Think it will drop out or break easily..