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butthead
post Mar 3 2012, 11:39 PM

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 3 2012, 11:35 PM)
thx butthead for your informative reply. I guess I found the correct one (the trick is to adjust in mm, not cm which I did previously, and soon after the little adjustment I quickly took a short ride and see if the pain is there during pedalling). Somehow I guess the mild pain is good for me to find the correct angle for my leg so when there is no pain then I can assume the angle is right.

However the amount of rotational cleat angle is differs for both legs. The right one seems pointing out to neutral while the left is slightly toe-out. At first the lbs suggested for the red pedal but thinking that the colors doesn't blend well with my bike I took the grey one (I blame the lbs for not telling me the different of float degrees  hmm.gif )

Hopefully i nailed the position right this time!
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you moved the cleats in centimeters? the bont shoes have markings in mm.. CM is a big move of the cleats....

no one has symmetrical cleat positioning... they let you choose your cleat? damn... why didn't i get to choose mine? i had to live with a 4.5 degree float until it worn out (although not long)

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post Mar 3 2012, 11:56 PM

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 3 2012, 11:39 PM)
you moved the cleats in centimeters? the bont shoes have markings in mm.. CM is a big move of the cleats....

no one has symmetrical cleat positioning... they let you choose your cleat? damn... why didn't i get to choose mine? i had to live with a 4.5 degree float until it worn out (although not long)
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haha I learnt the hard way. Bike adjustment should be done little by little rclxms.gif BTW, what do you mean choosing my cleat? I bought the look keo classic, the pedal comes with the grey cleat. Did I understand wrongly? If I were to replace to the red with 9 degree of float, is it the red pedal or the read cleat? rclxub.gif
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post Mar 4 2012, 01:36 AM

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ohh... my bad.. thought they let you take the original cleats packaged with your new pedal out to swap...

it is red by the way...

see here... keo grip comes with new pedals.. i am using keo cleats without the rubber thingies.. more slippery but also less burden on my wallet... think it's 20 a pop cheaper...
http://www.lookcycle.com/en/us/route/cales/keo-grip.html


Added on March 4, 2012, 1:39 amooohhh.. another 10 pounder..

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funky carbon material...
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nice legs...
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Added on March 4, 2012, 1:43 amlast year's creation... the 11 pounder...

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the ever expensive THM calipers...
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post Mar 4 2012, 12:05 PM

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yeay. Mission success! no knee pain after 14km Fun ride this morning smile.gif Anyone went for the FT KL Fun ride today? sad thing is my bont a-two is scratched and the left one had a quite deep scar (right foot already unclipped but imbalance and nearly fell to my left luckily my left foot unclip just in time rclxms.gif heart ache just by watching the carbon base of the shoe scrapped) I'm considering of getting bont a-one for normal training ride...i think it is around rm280 right? Or is there any cheaper road bike shoes around?

one makcik rider fell down in front of pavillion..i'm not sure what is the caused. safety wise, from my pov, some fixie riders are bunny hopping in the middle of the peloton and impose danger to other riders..some bike are without brakes, plus with a bunch of kid riders squeezing in and out happily... but it's a fun ride so that is to be expected hmm.gif

and yeah i think majority is mountain bikers...only see a few of roadbikes there, along with foldies, touring bike, and a few exotic one resembling harley davidson drool.gif

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post Mar 4 2012, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 4 2012, 12:05 PM)
yeay. Mission success! no knee pain after 14km Fun ride this morning smile.gif Anyone went for the FT KL Fun ride today? sad thing is my bont a-two is scratched and the left one had a quite deep scar (right foot already unclipped but imbalance and nearly fell to my left luckily my left foot unclip just in time  rclxms.gif heart ache just by watching the carbon base of the shoe scrapped) I'm considering of getting bont a-one for normal training ride...i think it is around rm280 right? Or is there any cheaper road bike shoes around?

one makcik rider fell down in front of pavillion..i'm not sure what is the caused. safety wise, from my pov, some fixie riders are bunny hopping in the middle of the peloton and impose danger to other riders..some bike are without brakes, plus with a bunch of kid riders squeezing in and out happily... but it's a fun ride so that is to be expected  hmm.gif

and yeah i think majority is mountain bikers...only see a few of roadbikes there, along with foldies, touring bike, and a few exotic one resembling harley davidson  drool.gif
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just let it be... why spend money on another pair of shoes? you will end up wearing it on most days anyways if you feel the cheaper shoe is not as good...

there are race and training wheels... seldom hear race and training shoes...

the cheapest i think is the fibre glass a-three @ RM380.. A-one is the top tier not counting ctt range and vapor...
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post Mar 4 2012, 01:35 PM

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 4 2012, 01:17 PM)
just let it be... why spend money on another pair of shoes? you will end up wearing it on most days anyways if you feel the cheaper shoe is not as good...

there are race and training wheels... seldom hear race and training shoes...

the cheapest i think is the fibre glass a-three @ RM380.. A-one is the top tier not counting ctt range and vapor...
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sorry my bad..it is bont a-three not a-one. Well to some degree I kinda agree with you. Let just use my current shoe until the point where it really need to be replaced. better spent the money on another thing..planning to get a garmin 500 for route mapping..but a bit pricey lah fro around rm9xx..maybe i'll make do with 2 phone..one for backup..one for gps mapping. all goes into the back pocket laugh.gif
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post Mar 4 2012, 01:35 PM

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Speaking of clipless shoes, any recommendation for normal use e.g. cheaper/affordable?

Is Shimano shoes good? Where in KL/PJ can find this brand?
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post Mar 4 2012, 07:45 PM

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My record weekend. Puchong to Pantai Morib & back on Saturday (132km) and then Genting Sempah climb on Sunday.

Legs about ok I guess, butt still pain
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post Mar 4 2012, 08:04 PM

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post Mar 4 2012, 08:05 PM

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QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Mar 4 2012, 08:04 PM)
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ok lar, not so bad. still not as loud as the captain america one tongue.gif
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post Mar 4 2012, 10:34 PM

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Hey I like the captain america one! So loud haha!

Mr jgx. Was at the ft fun ride today. Those fixie kids were a little reckless ya? I enjoyed the fact that there were people from all walks of life, but was hoping everyone would ride responsibly....

I took my Mtb this time too...had a bit of a slip and fell on my knee due to being unable to unclip on time. Right in front of klcc too....

Fell down yesterday too...had a flat while cycling my roadie in sepang....again I lost concentration and did not unclip in time...two falls in one weekend....freaking careless...
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post Mar 5 2012, 12:17 AM

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QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Mar 4 2012, 01:35 PM)
Speaking of clipless shoes, any recommendation for normal use e.g. cheaper/affordable?

Is Shimano shoes good? Where in KL/PJ can find this brand?
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most brands have entry level shoes... you can take a look at scott and diadora ones... they have sub RM300 shoes which are quite good and value for money... shimano's are good as well.. think rodalink carries them..

gaerne also has a few sub RM300 if i am not wrong...

QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Mar 4 2012, 08:04 PM)
Bruce Lee jersey  nod.gif
need i keep on shouting while riding the bike...

QUOTE(kindredd @ Mar 4 2012, 10:34 PM)
Hey I like the captain america one! So loud haha!
yeah.. even the blind people can hear it...

fixie's got no brakes... maybe they jus can't stop in time... jus makin an excuse for them...

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post Mar 5 2012, 07:15 PM

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Mwahahaahahahaha... just got myself the KCNC TI Pro Lite 8000 + Tioga Spyder combination smile.gif
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post Mar 5 2012, 07:24 PM

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yippie! i'm on AL tomorrow for some errands early morning..after that will hoping from one bikeshop to another bikeshop. wanna get myself a new helmet..

what do you guys think about cratoni brand? specialized? giro? budget rm400 and below...any spesific model in your mind? i'm using MET btw. will give to my gf once I get a new one smile.gif
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post Mar 5 2012, 07:44 PM

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Get one that looks good on your head....not much diff in terms of safety between the branded stuff other than circulation and comfort.

Sorry, but must be a bit vain here, cos I tried many many helmets, some that looked good on display but completely wrong when i put them on. Good luck shopping!



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post Mar 5 2012, 07:53 PM

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 5 2012, 07:24 PM)
yippie! i'm on AL tomorrow for some errands early morning..after that will hoping from one bikeshop to another bikeshop. wanna get myself a new helmet..

what do you guys think about cratoni brand? specialized? giro? budget rm400 and below...any spesific model in your mind? i'm using MET btw. will give to my gf once I get a new one smile.gif
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thought of getting these? smile.gif

http://www.yakkay.com/Products.aspx
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post Mar 5 2012, 08:16 PM

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QUOTE(kindredd @ Mar 5 2012, 07:44 PM)
Get one that looks good on your head....not much diff in terms of safety between the branded stuff other than circulation and comfort.

Sorry, but must be a bit vain here, cos I tried many many helmets, some that looked good on display but completely wrong when i put them on. Good luck shopping!
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haha thx bro. agreed that I have to find one that looks good on my head. my current one is a bit flat hence I dont prefer it that much..wanna something that is spiky at the top and the back tongue.gif anyone knows the price of specialized echelon? i think i fell with its marketing bs about the ariflow..however they still not spiky enough and looks odd to me from the front view..but i love the side view btw.


QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 5 2012, 07:53 PM)
thought of getting these? smile.gif

http://www.yakkay.com/Products.aspx
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errr..pretty cool but not gonna goes along with my cycling attires biggrin.gif
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post Mar 5 2012, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 5 2012, 08:16 PM)
haha thx bro. agreed that I have to find one that looks good on my head. my current one is a bit flat hence I dont prefer it that much..wanna something that is spiky at the top and the back  tongue.gif anyone knows the price of specialized echelon? i think i fell with its marketing bs about the ariflow..however they still not spiky enough and looks odd to me from the front view..but i love the side view btw.
errr..pretty cool but not gonna goes along with my cycling attires biggrin.gif
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hmm.. spikes.. like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/skateboarding-rubb...S-/170738875454

or like this?

http://www.doobybrain.com/2009/03/26/cyber...bicycle-helmet/
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post Mar 5 2012, 08:48 PM

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QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 5 2012, 08:20 PM)
haha bro..those are overkill! not that mohawk-ish spikes..haha..i'm looking at something like this. but this one is a bit out of my budget..

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the echelon looks more subtle...anyone knows the price at the specialized store?

and lastly where can I get this chain cleaning tool? along with it's degreaser, and lubricant...what's the budget for a complete kit? looks fun cleaning the chain rclxms.gif


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