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post Feb 27 2012, 03:35 AM, updated 14y ago

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General Talks on bicycles. Feel free to ask and share your cycling experience.Any routes, upgrades or any news that you have might be valueble to us! Also share the pictures of your bicycles!
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reporting in new thread =) btw, anybody knows where can i find seasucker bike rack??
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First thread should put on some sexy photos to lure people in ma.. lol my cousin say he will never touch bicycle seeing how broke am I since started it..
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Feb 26 2012, 11:06 PM)
I saw conti 4000 just now too, retail price at 189 right?

just got a maxxis detonator.. really feels rough.. i hope the riding comfortableness would not be too bad..
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you do have to remember that detonators and GP4000's are in a totally different category... while detonators are training tyres... GP4000's are race rubbers...

training rubber will focus more on durability and long term reliability while race tires might forgo those factors in favor of weight savings...

maxxis does have race tyres which starts with columbiere and then xenith and i think another 2 models depending on whether you want slicks or threaded ones...


Added on February 27, 2012, 10:11 am
QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Feb 26 2012, 11:25 PM)
there are some differences between 4000 and 4000s (newer).

4000s with the new Black Chili Compound rolling resistance is reduced by 26%, grip is increased by 30% and mileage is increased by 5%.

The one I saw posted on facebook is 4000s asking price is RM180

Found this post: apparently the writer got confused and got the 4000 (without S) for Rm152

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It is a bit weird. 4000s come default with black chilli and slightly lower weight than 4000s (-10gr).

And 4000 has also black chilli on their foldable black version but is heavier by 10gr... logic tells me 4000s is not much of a sensible choice for spending extra RM30....furthermore, both has the same thread design, 3 plies, 330tpi case, and their own puncture protection...

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/...ckchili_en.html

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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 10:03 AM)
you do have to remember that detonators and GP4000's are in a totally different category... while detonators are training tyres... GP4000's are race rubbers...

training rubber will focus more on durability and long term reliability while race tires might forgo those factors in favor of weight savings...

maxxis does have race tyres which starts with columbiere and then xenith and i think another 2 models depending on whether you want slicks or threaded ones...


Added on February 27, 2012, 10:11 am

It is a bit weird. 4000s come default with black chilli and slightly lower weight than 4000s (-10gr).

And 4000 has also black chilli on their foldable black version but is heavier by 10gr... logic tells me 4000s is not much of a sensible choice for spending extra RM30....furthermore, both has the same thread design, 3 plies, 330tpi case, and their own puncture protection...

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/...ckchili_en.html
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what's the differences between race tyre and training one? actually I am changing the tire to prepare for my kenyir triathlon
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Feb 27 2012, 10:23 AM)
what's the differences between race tyre and training one? actually I am changing the tire to prepare for my kenyir triathlon
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From what I understand so far, the race tires are supposed to be very lightweight with good grips, but you sacrifice on durability. The training tires are supposed to last longer.
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training tyres are built to last long miles sacrificing light weight and maybe certain ride qualities...

race tyres are built to maximize efficiency (reduce rolling resistance, more cornering grip, etc) and concentrates on reducing rotating mass...

usually, if budget persists... a 2nd set of race tubular wheels would be the best option... with the advent of road tubeless... it is becoming a intermediate between clincher and tubulars... and with systems like Fulcrum 2 way fits... you can opt between tubeless and clincher tyres without owning another set of wheels...

stan's won't be cheap though if you go down road tubeless route...
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Feb 27 2012, 09:20 AM)
First thread should put on some sexy photos to lure people in ma.. lol my cousin say he will never touch bicycle seeing how broke am I since started it..
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PORN!! PORN!!! PORN!!!!
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here comes pr@wn...

single
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a group...
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more tasty group...
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saucy ones...
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you want 3 prawns... i gave you 4...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 10:56 AM)
here comes pr@wn...
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how's this one? smile.gif

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Please stop with the prawns....making me toooo hungry....smile.gif

Now how am I supposed to lose 2nd to compete with my friends pinarello weight difference?

Congrats on v2 by the way!
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I realise when I go uphill I hate every inch of my fat around my belly.. time to loose them
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QUOTE(malleus @ Feb 27 2012, 10:59 AM)
how's this one? smile.gif

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p@wned...

technically.. i think that is a lobster...


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QUOTE(kindredd @ Feb 27 2012, 11:12 AM)
Please stop with the prawns....making me toooo hungry....smile.gif

Now how am I supposed to lose 2nd to compete with my friends pinarello weight difference?

Congrats on v2 by the way!
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it is suppose to make you desire and crave for them more... so, this demonstrates that it is working..

you should blame it on the idiot for asked for prawns... as they say... don't order what you can't stomach...

QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Feb 27 2012, 11:15 AM)
I realise when I go uphill I hate every inch of my fat around my belly.. time to loose them
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there is this thing called liposuction you know... fastest way to lose it... along with your $$$

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time for some real ones...

madfibre wheels...
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fully carbon constructed...
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how it looks on a bike...
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specs, 12 spoke front, 18 spoke rear, 60mm rim height front 66mm rear, sub 1300 grams, white industries hub internals i heard...

http://www.madfiber.com/clincher-ceramic-r...s-article?tcc=1

a light description of how they made the wheels...
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/mad-...rst-look-26205/

think Treknology has it... but a price of above RM10k scares most away...


Added on February 27, 2012, 12:23 pmmy personal favourites...

Paired spokes Rolf Prima wheels...

the carbon Ares 4
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alloy Vigor
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and the super crazy lacking of spokes wheels.. the tt85...
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unfortunately, not available here.

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post Feb 27 2012, 01:09 PM

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QUOTE(happymeal80 @ Feb 26 2012, 07:06 PM)
hi, need some help here im newbie to bicycle... currently I'm looking for a LED Light for my bike to ride at night time... any good recommendation here ??? need it urgently.. thanks in advance
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i'm so happened to visit Samy bike shop @ Batu Caves on Sat.

Cateye 5 LED lights selling for RMXX. is it okay to disclose the price?

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btw, the 1 i saw is white color cover compared to black cover at bottom as shown in cateye website.
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 12:09 PM)

and the super crazy lacking of spokes wheels.. the tt85...
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unfortunately, not available here.
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Just our of curiosity, does the normal brake pad work seamless on these wheels? hmm.gif
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Samy's stuff usually is cheaper compare KL area
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Feb 27 2012, 02:07 PM)
i'm so happened to visit Samy bike shop @ Batu Caves on Sat.

Cateye 5 LED lights selling for RMXX. is it okay to disclose the price?

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btw, the 1 i saw is white color cover compared to black cover at bottom as shown in cateye website.
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5 LED got 2 models:

LD-610
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LD-650
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From cateye website only LD-610 got a white color color as you mentioned.

LD-650 adds two more side mounted LEDs for maximum visibility from all directions, compared to LD-610 with all 5 LED facing same direction.
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I just realised my my saddle bag cannot mount the rear LED lights.. and when i try to mount below the saddle bag it feels like the light is not really visible..
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QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Feb 27 2012, 02:35 PM)
5 LED got 2 models:

LD-610
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LD-650
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From cateye website only LD-610 got a white color color as you mentioned.

LD-650 adds two more side mounted LEDs for maximum visibility from all directions, compared to LD-610 with all 5 LED facing same direction.
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yes. LD-610 is the 1 that i saw! Thanks!

too bad Samy shop dont have LD-650.
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QUOTE(littlebeettle @ Feb 27 2012, 02:22 PM)
Just our of curiosity, does the normal brake pad work seamless on these wheels?  hmm.gif
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you do have to run carbon specific pads on carbon brake tracks.. zipp makes some cork pads which are quite good... or swiss stop yellow series... or you end up with a grabby set of brakes or you suffer issues with pads fading...

there are pads that work both types of brake tracks, think the swiss stop is one of 'em...but it is never advised to swap wheels without swapping pads as metal debris can get lodged in the pads and accelerate the wear on the carbon wheels...

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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Feb 27 2012, 02:37 PM)
I just realised my my saddle bag cannot mount the rear LED lights.. and when i try to mount below the saddle bag it feels like the light is not really visible..
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You may opt for blinker and get it tied on your seat stay. I have seen some riders having few on the seat stay


Added on February 27, 2012, 3:15 pm
QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 03:06 PM)
you do have to run carbon specific pads on carbon brake tracks.. zipp makes some cork pads which are quite good...  or swiss stop yellow series... or you end up with a grabby set of brakes or you suffer issues with pads fading...

there are pads that work both types of brake tracks, think the swiss stop is one of 'em...but it is never advised to swap wheels without swapping pads as metal debris can get lodged in the pads and accelerate the wear on the carbon wheels...
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thanks for the clarification butthead tongue.gif

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lyn cycling club without tongyam is failed to the max.

Kthxbye!
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QUOTE(littlebeettle @ Feb 27 2012, 03:14 PM)
You may opt for blinker and get it tied on your seat stay. I have seen some riders having few on the seat stay


Added on February 27, 2012, 3:15 pm

thanks for the clarification butthead  tongue.gif
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most models have brackets to mount it to post or seat stay.. shouldn't be an issue... jus make sure it doesn't fly into spokes or catastrophe...

for me, i clip onto jersey rear pocket...

QUOTE(hianz86 @ Feb 27 2012, 03:21 PM)
lyn cycling club without tongyam is failed to the max.

Kthxbye!
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what's tongyam... can eat wan ah...

anyways, tak paham the intention of your post... you must be
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QUOTE(hianboy @ Feb 27 2012, 03:28 PM)
tongyam???? apa tu???
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must be tomyam's little bradder....

goes damn well with our prawn earlier... make the soup sweet... and we got 4 prawns somemore and a motobike prawn...
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Added on February 27, 2012, 3:33 pmhungwy any1?

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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 12:09 PM)
time for some real ones...

madfibre wheels...
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fully carbon constructed...
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how it looks on a bike...
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specs, 12 spoke front, 18 spoke rear, 60mm rim height front 66mm rear, sub 1300 grams, white industries hub internals i heard...

http://www.madfiber.com/clincher-ceramic-r...s-article?tcc=1
This concept is not new U know... years back all the craze was about Spinergy wheels, which uses 8 spokes (4 pairs) only for both front & rear & the wheels were super fast (at that time la). Dun really cost a bomb back then, I mean, U dun have to sell Ur car or maybe house to get a pair...
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QUOTE(hianboy @ Feb 27 2012, 03:28 PM)
tongyam???? apa tu???
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on 2nd thought... tongyam might be posters awek... tat is why keep promoting tongyam...

tongyam must be hot and spicy... YEAH!!!... drink adi fiery farts...
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most threads are already a failure when it gets started... so why border if it fails minimally or to the max... failing is failing... do you not get whacked in the nuts differently by your parents whether you failed 10% , 50% or 100% of your exam...

as homer once said... "trying is the first step towards failure"... so is opening a thread... if we don't open LYN will be an epic failure... we have to put aside our personal ideals in view of the bigger picture...


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Butthead...chill the fuxk out... chill chill...your server is heating up dramatically... go sprinkle some water on it...
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QUOTE(tenno @ Feb 27 2012, 03:37 PM)
This concept is not new U know... years back all the craze was about Spinergy wheels, which uses 8 spokes (4 pairs) only for both front & rear & the wheels were super fast (at that time la). Dun really cost a bomb back then, I mean, U dun have to sell Ur car or maybe house to get a pair...
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spinergy rev-x back then was a dangerous wheels... cutting heads and finger off...

but to be fair... they are both very different despite being carbon wheels... i mean the method in which they are built and how much difference in stiffness between the rev-x and madfibre or anything alike..

madfibre bonds their fibre around the entire hub shell and i dun understand it too well... but somehow uses the hub placement to put the spokes in tension and get a true wheel...

spinergy i think pins the spokes on the the carbon rims...and composites tech have grown so much over the years.. i bet if they make rev-x now, they would employ more sophisticated methods..


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Butthead...chill the fuxk out... chill chill...your server is heating up dramatically... go sprinkle some water on it...
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ooopss... didn't realize i riding my 32T cog... no wonder so easy to spin up so much cog...

server use water... die lo...

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i want to check something with your...

yesterday ride from Orang Asli Hospital to Batu Tinggi and Hot Spring total 65KM, my right knee is hurting, not so serious but can feel the pains when coming up from Hot spring to Genting Sempah.

As we know, cycling is less impact sport for knee, now my right knee is hurting, this must be a serious case right? meaning i shall rest more?

oh, 1 last thing, i'm just completed HK100 ultra trail race on 18-19 Feb. so i suspect my right knee is not fully recovered.
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 03:44 PM)
spinergy rev-x back then was a dangerous wheels... cutting heads and finger off...

but to be fair... they are both very different despite being carbon wheels... i mean the method in which they are built and how much difference in stiffness between the rev-x and madfibre or anything alike..

madfibre bonds their fibre around the entire hub shell and i dun understand it too well... but somehow uses the hub placement to put the spokes in tension and get a true wheel...

spinergy i think pins the spokes on the the carbon rims...and composites tech have grown so much over the years.. i bet if they make rev-x now, they would employ more sophisticated methods..


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ooopss... didn't realize i riding my 32T cog... no wonder so easy to spin up so much cog...

server use water... die lo...
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Feb 27 2012, 03:58 PM)
i want to check something with your...

yesterday ride from Orang Asli Hospital to Batu Tinggi and Hot Spring total 65KM, my right knee is hurting, not so serious but can feel the pains when coming up from Hot spring to Genting Sempah.

As we know, cycling is less impact sport for knee, now my right knee is hurting, this must be a serious case right?  meaning i shall rest more?

oh, 1 last thing, i'm just completed HK100 ultra trail race on 18-19 Feb. so i suspect my right knee is not fully recovered.
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cycling is a low impact sport... unlike running.. but you have to remember that going through a full motion of a pedal stroke is much more than what you knee has to go through compared to running... and (65rpm x 60 mins x 1.5 hours) is jus under 6000 pedal strokes... you imagine...

on the contrary to many beliefs.. i was corrected by runners that running actually isn't bad for joints... as impact sports like running actually encourages your body to build more denser bone structures hence stronger bones... assuming you have enough of the calcium and wateve it needs to build it in the first place...

as for your pain... i think you should look into area like your cleat placement in the first place... if it is long term pain, you can go to expert fitters like BG fit studio in GH speedbike... that is if you don't mind paying RM800...

if not, play around with the clea adjustment and see if it helps... i have some bio-mechanics reference.. but too boring too read and often too lengthy i rather let my knee wear itself down... and i often get more confused than before i start reading it...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 04:06 PM)
cycling is a low impact sport... unlike running..



Hmmm.. does the low impact still apply to technical downhills? tongue.gif
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Feb 27 2012, 03:58 PM)
i want to check something with your...

yesterday ride from Orang Asli Hospital to Batu Tinggi and Hot Spring total 65KM, my right knee is hurting, not so serious but can feel the pains when coming up from Hot spring to Genting Sempah.

As we know, cycling is less impact sport for knee, now my right knee is hurting, this must be a serious case right?  meaning i shall rest more?

oh, 1 last thing, i'm just completed HK100 ultra trail race on 18-19 Feb. so i suspect my right knee is not fully recovered.
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What is your cadence like? Mashing the pedals at low cadences can put too much force on the knees. Saddle position too can be a factor. However if you injured your knee in the trail race then that should be it.
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i am calm you dingbat... if not i would have travel through my computer screen and pop up on the other end like the one in the ring and stick a 5 inch steel pipe up the posters you know what...

that is me being not calm... this is me jus cocking around..
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 04:06 PM)
on the contrary to many beliefs.. i was corrected by runners that running actually isn't bad for joints... as impact sports like running actually encourages your body to build more denser bone structures hence stronger bones... assuming you have enough of the calcium and wateve it needs to build it in the first place...
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As long as you're not heel striking, which is why many runners mess themselves up.
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Feb 27 2012, 03:58 PM)
i want to check something with your...

yesterday ride from Orang Asli Hospital to Batu Tinggi and Hot Spring total 65KM, my right knee is hurting, not so serious but can feel the pains when coming up from Hot spring to Genting Sempah.

As we know, cycling is less impact sport for knee, now my right knee is hurting, this must be a serious case right?  meaning i shall rest more?

oh, 1 last thing, i'm just completed HK100 ultra trail race on 18-19 Feb. so i suspect my right knee is not fully recovered.
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Don't think that's an impact problem. I encountered this 3 times so far, and managed to narrow it down to the angle of my foot on the pedals.

I just rested my leg for 2 days, then its alright after that.
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QUOTE(malleus @ Feb 27 2012, 04:13 PM)
Hmmm.. does the low impact still apply to technical downhills? tongue.gif
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i dun think you ride a fully rigid bike right? furthermore, it will take a 10 foot cliff jump to make the riders on the bikes of this days feel any shock...so much shock travel...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 04:06 PM)
cycling is a low impact sport... unlike running.. but you have to remember that going through a full motion of a pedal stroke is much more than what you knee has to go through compared to running... and (65rpm x 60 mins x 1.5 hours) is jus under 6000 pedal strokes... you imagine...

on the contrary to many beliefs.. i was corrected by runners that running actually isn't bad for joints... as impact sports like running actually encourages your body to build more denser bone structures hence stronger bones... assuming you have enough of the calcium and wateve it needs to build it in the first place...

as for your pain... i think you should look into area like your cleat placement in the first place... if it is long term pain, you can go to expert fitters like BG fit studio in GH speedbike... that is if you don't mind paying RM800...

if not, play around with the clea adjustment and see if it helps... i have some bio-mechanics reference.. but too boring too read and often too lengthy i rather let my knee wear itself down... and i often get more confused than before i start reading it...
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my right knee pains developed during HK100 on downhills and steps with total elevation of 4,500 meters. you can imagine how much impact on my knees when downhills and steps.

on my previous cycling rides, until To-date i been cycling for about 400KM plus in total mileage before my HK100. i have no problem on my knees, be it 65KM or 100KM.

Guess my knee recovery is not complete yet.

anyways, thanks for raise up on the cleat placement.
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 04:06 PM)
as for your pain... i think you should look into area like your cleat placement in the first place... if it is long term pain, you can go to expert fitters like BG fit studio in GH speedbike... that is if you don't mind paying RM800...
Another thing to check is seat height. As a general rule, if Ur seat height is too high, injuries can come from behind the knees, if it's too low, U can injured on the front area of Ur knee....

When I switched from my old steel frame to Giant's Cadex CFR-1 frame (which was too small for me), I had to set my seat height about an inch lower becoz I can't find a suitable seatpost on time. The result was a knee injury which forced me off the bike for about 6 weeks... all becoz of 1 inch difference on seat height...


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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Feb 27 2012, 04:23 PM)
my right knee pains developed during HK100 on downhills and steps with total elevation of 4,500 meters. you can imagine how much impact on my knees when downhills and steps.

on my previous cycling rides, until To-date i been cycling for about 400KM plus in total mileage before my HK100. i have no problem on my knees, be it 65KM or 100KM.

Guess my knee recovery is not complete yet.

anyways, thanks for raise up on the cleat placement.
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If U experience pain only on one leg, different leg lengths could be the culprit. U might have to use orthotics or shoe inserts... go & have it checked la...

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i use ilumenox crocolite..can be seen from rear and even both sides (left and right) ...since it is so good and light..i bought another one..and now I have two on my seat post..blindingly flashing everyone who dares to come up to my rear wheel rclxms.gif

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cycling is a low impact sport... unlike running.. but you have to remember that going through a full motion of a pedal stroke is much more than what you knee has to go through compared to running... and (65rpm x 60 mins x 1.5 hours) is jus under 6000 pedal strokes... you imagine...

on the contrary to many beliefs.. i was corrected by runners that running actually isn't bad for joints... as impact sports like running actually encourages your body to build more denser bone structures hence stronger bones... assuming you have enough of the calcium and wateve it needs to build it in the first place...

as for your pain... i think you should look into area like your cleat placement in the first place... if it is long term pain, you can go to expert fitters like BG fit studio in GH speedbike... that is if you don't mind paying RM800...

if not, play around with the clea adjustment and see if it helps... i have some bio-mechanics reference.. but too boring too read and often too lengthy i rather let my knee wear itself down... and i often get more confused than before i start reading it...
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i recently developed a knee pain (right side..left side perfectly fine) it happened after a very short ride..less than 15km...and it is when I start to wear the cycling shoes, the clip and the pedal..could it be a wrong cleat positioning...or my saddle height is a bit too low?

(during installation of the cleat for my bont shoe, the guy at the shop told me that my saddle height is too high and hence he measured with a tape and readjusting it..now i'm not sure which one is the cause of the knee pain..is it the cleat or the height of the seatpost rclxub.gif

but i highly think that is is because of the height...since i feel very relief once I fully extended my right leg...and yes I do think the leg length is the culprit...but it could also caused by the cleat positioning too.. rclxub.gif

my previous 60km ride..i don't feel any pain at all on both of my knees shakehead.gif

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reporting in new thread =) btw, anybody knows where can i find seasucker bike rack??
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Okay, congratz for the new V2 thread. Just some pointer to help cyclist newbie’s when they went into this thread

-Put all the known bicycle shop address in the first post so that newbies wont ask it over and over again or get buried in the posts. I had to admit myself having trouble looking for the bike shop address as I first involved in cycling not in malaysia sad.gif

-Some useful links perhaps? I do not know what link is useful but you guys should know i think?

That all i can think about. Maybe the first poster can do something about it eh to help newbies/forgetful peoples biggrin.gif



I am back and glad to say that I am more or less healed. The only part a still pain abit is my tigh/butt part when walking around. Not as bad as last week by the way. Wont be cycling for few months unfortunately due to commitments and i was still struggling to find a flat land to cycle/practice as the nearest flatland near my place is 20/30 min walk away sad.gif

Can someone pm me the full address of the pinarello malaysia distributor? The one on the website not really accurate as I cant serach it on google map.

Anyone know the new Avanti shop in TTDI? I was wondering what is the address for it because they made a full page appearance in newspaper but they did not put their actual full address. What the heck doh.gif

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QUOTE(minizian @ Feb 27 2012, 10:54 PM)
Okay, congratz for the new V2 thread. Just some pointer to help cyclist newbie’s when they went into this thread

-Put all the known bicycle shop address in the first post so that newbies wont ask it over and over again or get buried in the posts. I had to admit myself having trouble looking for the bike shop address as I first involved in cycling not in malaysia  sad.gif

-Some useful links perhaps? I do not know what link is useful but you guys should know i think?

That all i can think about. Maybe the first poster can do something about it eh to help newbies/forgetful peoples  biggrin.gif
I am back and glad to say that I am more or less healed. The only part a still pain abit is my tigh/butt part when walking around. Not as bad as last week by the way. Wont be cycling for few months unfortunately due to commitments and i was still struggling to find a flat land to cycle/practice as the nearest flatland near my place is 20/30 min walk away  sad.gif

Can someone pm me the full address of the pinarello malaysia distributor? The one on the website not really accurate as I cant serach it on google map.

Anyone know the new Avanti shop in TTDI? I was wondering what is the address for it because they made a full page appearance in newspaper but they did not put their actual full address. What the heck  doh.gif
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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Feb 27 2012, 10:57 PM)
Aha! Do you know Ducati TTDI?It's just behind there smile.gif
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Is it near the mazda/naza car dealer there??? Hmm I don go there often enough. Plus I also need the location for the few bike shop in ttdi. cry.gif

Wanna carry some parts back to Australia as the price is similar but in aud only doh.gif

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i recently developed a knee pain (right side..left side perfectly fine) it happened after a very short ride..less than 15km...and it is when I start to wear the cycling shoes, the clip and the pedal..could it be a wrong cleat positioning...or my saddle height is a bit too low?

(during installation of the cleat for my bont shoe, the guy at the shop told me that my saddle height is too high and hence he measured with a tape and readjusting it..now i'm not sure which one is the cause of the knee pain..is it the cleat or the height of the seatpost  rclxub.gif

but i highly think that is is because of the height...since i feel very relief once I fully extended my right leg...and yes I do think the leg length is the culprit...but it could also caused by the cleat positioning too..  rclxub.gif

my previous 60km ride..i don't feel any pain at all on both of my knees  shakehead.gif
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it's hard to tell if it is not a consistent issue... your leg should not be fully extended on the downstroke, crank arm 6 o'clock position.. since that will cause your knee to go into a locking position and then out from it again... it is not good for your knees in the long term.. usually it is about 10-15 degree of bent on the leg on downstroke...

regarding cleats.. i don't think there is a guide.. but try to ride and feel if your feet is naturally trying to go against the clipped in position.... if it is, then it is putting stress on your leg muscles and that isn't good as well... for me, i try to ride without cleats or jus normal shoes and find my pedal sweet spot from there.. then i try to replicate it on the actual shoes with cleat positioning.. it is best that you feet feel naturally settled in and not feel like there is something holding it back... i don't think we'll be able to get the perfect setup since out of saddle, sitting more forwards and back on the saddle will also affect the positioning... but find one that suits your riding style best...

i find that myself prefer a more midfoot cleat rather than the usual recommendation... but unfortunately.. the shoes don't allow cleats to go that far back and with this setting.... a lot of front wheel clearance issues...

QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Feb 27 2012, 09:46 PM)
Something good should be shared.. tongue.gif
And let's support our Malaysian riders! 
unlucky for the team to have dropped him jus so short of notice....

genting is coming in 2 days... who'd you think will win?

will DZ try to attack on the climb? or would vino execute a do or die maneuver to recover his 4 minutes deficit on DZ... too bad they placed genting too far away from the final stage or it will be the decider...


Added on February 27, 2012, 11:16 pm
QUOTE(minizian @ Feb 27 2012, 10:54 PM)
Okay, congratz for the new V2 thread. Just some pointer to help cyclist newbie’s when they went into this thread

-Put all the known bicycle shop address in the first post so that newbies wont ask it over and over again or get buried in the posts. I had to admit myself having trouble looking for the bike shop address as I first involved in cycling not in malaysia  sad.gif

-Some useful links perhaps? I do not know what link is useful but you guys should know i think?

That all i can think about. Maybe the first poster can do something about it eh to help newbies/forgetful peoples  biggrin.gif
I am back and glad to say that I am more or less healed. The only part a still pain abit is my tigh/butt part when walking around. Not as bad as last week by the way. Wont be cycling for few months unfortunately due to commitments and i was still struggling to find a flat land to cycle/practice as the nearest flatland near my place is 20/30 min walk away  sad.gif

Can someone pm me the full address of the pinarello malaysia distributor? The one on the website not really accurate as I cant serach it on google map.

Anyone know the new Avanti shop in TTDI? I was wondering what is the address for it because they made a full page appearance in newspaper but they did not put their actual full address. What the heck  doh.gif
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the address is
B-3-11, Block B, TTDI Plaza, Jalan Wan Kadir 3

the baik bike directory would be the best bet for most other shops... bike plus might be too new...

http://www.baikbike.com/biking-stores/

not much point to stick it on first post... jus formality i think... since most newbies will ask either way... if you stick it there.. then we'll say... go read first page and end up pissing them off at the same time ourselves because we put it there and they don't bother to read... i guess no win-win situation.. most importantly to offer help by answering if it ain't too hard...

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it's hard to tell if it is not a consistent issue... your leg should not be fully extended on the downstroke, crank arm 6 o'clock position.. since that will cause your knee to go into a locking position and then out from it again... it is not good for your knees in the long term.. usually it is about 10-15 degree of bent on the leg on downstroke...

regarding cleats.. i don't think there is a guide.. but try to ride and feel if your feet is naturally trying to go against the clipped in position.... if it is, then it is putting stress on your leg muscles and that isn't good as well... for me, i try to ride without cleats or jus normal shoes and find my pedal sweet spot from there.. then i try to replicate it on the actual shoes with cleat positioning.. it is best that you feet feel naturally settled in and not feel like there is something holding it back... i don't think we'll be able to get the perfect setup since out of saddle, sitting more forwards and back on the saddle will also affect the positioning... but find one that suits your riding style best...

i find that myself prefer a more midfoot cleat rather than the usual recommendation... but unfortunately.. the shoes don't allow cleats to go that far back and with this setting.... a lot of front wheel clearance issues...
unlucky for the team to have dropped him jus so short of notice....

genting is coming in 2 days... who'd you think will win?

will DZ try to attack on the climb? or would vino execute a do or die maneuver to recover his 4 minutes deficit on DZ... too bad they placed genting too far away from the final stage or it will be the decider...
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what team? I don't think David Zabriesky can beat Adiq H Othman.I cycled with Adiq and Anuar and I know Anuar is the wild card of sprinting and Adiq is the King of Climbs. Loh Sea Keong is very good too, really am a big fan of his. And best of all The Salleh brothers Zamri and Harrif did a good job today by getting Harrif 3rd place podium run for Muar Stage.Tomorrow there are 3 climbs.The best should be watched at Genting Perez.hehehe..
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if you wanna see pinarello.. i think KSH TTDI will also have quite a few of their road range... and shouldn't be too far away from bike plus if you do visit...

furthermore.. distributor might not be a retail shop... and might not entertain end users.. only dealers will...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 11:19 PM)
if you wanna see pinarello.. i think KSH TTDI will also have quite a few of their road range... and shouldn't be too far away from bike plus if you do visit...

furthermore.. distributor might not be a retail shop... and might not entertain end users.. only dealers will...
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if you want the real deal of Pinarello's go to Jami Bike Shop in Kajang.That's where the good stuff comes..

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what team? I don't think David Zabriesky can beat Adiq H Othman.I cycled with Adiq and Anuar and I know Anuar is the wild card of sprinting and Adiq is the King of Climbs. Loh Sea Keong is very good too, really am a big fan of his. And best of all The Salleh brothers Zamri and Harrif did a good job today by getting Harrif 3rd place podium run for Muar Stage.Tomorrow there are 3 climbs.The best should be watched at Genting Perez.hehehe..
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i meant it was unlucky to get dropped by national colors since he came back specifically for this... it would be more preferable for him to win in national colors in his home tour...

i am not excluding asian riders.. but there are quite some big guns in this edition of the tour... i guess it is really up to whether they have garnered enough interest in winning the GC...

tomorrow although there are several climbs.. but none high enough to gain massive time and too far away from the finish line.. genting would be the sure fire bet if any of the pro tour or pro continental teams have interest.. it is long enough and it is a mountain top finish although there are 3 more stages after it before the final day...

if team tactics were to come into play... i think some of the pro tour guys can really cause some damage on stage 6... after that.. it is a lot of rolling terrain with no massive climbs...

DZ is no known climber.... but there is tom danielson in garmin baraccuda and not forget the kazakh loose canon... we also have a previous GC jose rujana in adroni giocattoli... if he manage to maintain his giro form against contador.. he might also put in some huge time on the stage to genting... he is jus 1.5 mins down anyways... and i remember genting was also how he sealed his victory 2 years ago...
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i meant it was unlucky to get dropped by national colors since he came back specifically for this... it would be more preferable for him to win in national colors in his home tour...

i am not excluding asian riders.. but there are quite some big guns in this edition of the tour... i guess it is really up to whether they have garnered enough interest in winning the GC...

tomorrow although there are several climbs.. but none high enough to gain massive time and too far away from the finish line.. genting would be the sure fire bet if any of the pro tour or pro continental teams have interest.. it is long enough and it is a mountain top finish although there are 3 more stages after it before the final day...

if team tactics were to come into play... i think some of the pro tour guys can really cause some damage on stage 6...  after that..  it is a lot of rolling terrain with no massive climbs...

DZ is no known climber.... but there is tom danielson in garmin baraccuda and not forget the kazakh loose canon... we also have a previous GC jose rujana in adroni giocattoli... if he manage to maintain his giro form against contador.. he might also put in some huge time on the stage to genting... he is jus 1.5 mins down anyways... and i remember genting was also how he sealed his victory 2 years ago...
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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Feb 27 2012, 11:33 PM)
if you want the real deal of Pinarello's go to Jami Bike Shop in Kajang.That's where the good stuff comes..
don't know wat is the intention minizian wants with pinarello anyways.. but i think having to head to kajang is like too far away for minizian who lives somewhere in uptown if i am not wrong?


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Genting Stage, I'm gonna standby at Gohtong like an *******.lol
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i am going to stick by my plan.. stand where there is not much people and speeds are slow and most importantly no barriers separating the road going up and down... then put in a big shove.. steal bike, make u-turn and like lance says to floyd... "ride like you stole something" in my case preferably an SL4...

who's with me?

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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 11:36 PM)
don't know wat is the intention minizian wants with pinarello anyways.. but i think having to head to kajang is like too far away for minizian who lives somewhere in uptown if i am not wrong?


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i am going to stick by my plan.. stand where there is not much people and speeds are slow and most importantly no barriers separating the road going up and down... then put in a big shove.. steal bike, make u-turn and like lance says to floyd... "ride like you stole something" in my case preferably an SL4...

who's with me?
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Actually i want to go to Jami bike shop cause a friend of mine who is regular customer there told me about some good deal on parts there same price as Aus but in RM. Hence i was looking for actual address so tat i can find my way there and have a look.

I am living in Amapang area which is quite close to the stage 5 finishing line. Plan to pay a visit there. ANy idea what time does the peloton leave and approx what time they will reach the finish line??

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QUOTE(minizian @ Feb 27 2012, 11:51 PM)
Actually i want to go to Jami bike shop cause a friend of mine who is regular customer there told me about some good deal on parts there same price as Aus but in RM. Hence i was looking for actual address so tat i can find my way there and have a look.

I am living in Amapang area which is quite close to the stage 5 finishing line. Plan to pay a visit there. ANy idea what time does the peloton leave and approx what time they will reach the finish line??
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oohhh.. my bad.. thought i recall you mentioning you live near joo ngan... or you meant joo ngan "joo ngan" the senior one... well, that proves i have some lousy taiwanese made memory chips with corrupted data...

for the stage start and estimated end time.. you can refer to the race manual in the LTDL site...

for stage 5...
http://www.ltdl.com.my/2012/download/Stage05.pdf

the rest of it...
http://www.ltdl.com.my/2012/download.asp

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QUOTE(minizian @ Feb 27 2012, 11:51 PM)
Actually i want to go to Jami bike shop cause a friend of mine who is regular customer there told me about some good deal on parts there same price as Aus but in RM. Hence i was looking for actual address so tat i can find my way there and have a look.

I am living in Amapang area which is quite close to the stage 5 finishing line. Plan to pay a visit there. ANy idea what time does the peloton leave and approx what time they will reach the finish line??
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minizian, pm me who's your friend name is.I live in Wangsa Maju.Alot of people here are currently a Pinarello fanatics. We have our own road group too. brows.gif
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 28 2012, 12:00 AM)
oohhh.. my bad.. thought i recall you mentioning you live near joo ngan... or you meant joo ngan "joo ngan" the senior one... well, that proves i have some lousy taiwanese made memory chips with corrupted data...

for the stage start and estimated end time.. you can refer to the race manual in the LTDL site...

for stage 5...
http://www.ltdl.com.my/2012/download/Stage05.pdf

the rest of it...
http://www.ltdl.com.my/2012/download.asp
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Hey thanks for the links, really helpful. Finish is damn close to close to my house, just a 5 min ride away by car. Hope no mega jam there doh.gif Hope to get some pics with the rider? If its that possible? Will there any freebies given out at that area?

Btw, I saw one shop with the board Joo ngan in ampang. What is the diffrence with the other store in ss2 (if i not wrong)? Each operated by Dad and son respectively?

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Nice sticker with own name... where can get and how much?
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QUOTE(minizian @ Feb 28 2012, 12:39 AM)
Hey thanks for the links, really helpful. Finish is damn close to close to my house, just a 5 min ride away by car. Hope no mega jam there  doh.gif  Hope to get some pics with the rider? If its that possible? Will there any freebies given out at that area?

Btw, I saw one shop with the board Joo ngan in ampang. What is the diffrence with the other store in ss2 (if i not wrong)? Each operated by Dad and son respectively?
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Dad sells professional bikes and service.But freakishly expensive unless you talk with the aunty there. Son sells mid range bikes. biggrin.gif

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ampang shop is the fathers (joo ngan) shop... uptown, son (edwin)... sri petaling i think is the daughter managing it...

finish line there is some small gifts... mostly items by sponsors...if you are mid route.. you have to be there at least 1 hour earlier to wait for the motor cavalcade to pass... they will fling you small gifts as they pass...

i remember when i was young... went to a finish in sunway... got ice cream to eat... manage to get a bite at the finish area buffet by sunway hotel (meant for riders and guest)... best of all... they gave out free LTDL water bottles back then... they gave me some.. but i asked for a couple more before i left... and the guy either had his way with his GF the night before or he was in a hurry to pack up and close shop.. gave me the entire leftover plastic bag of bottles... like 50-60 of em...

i jus hauled 'em home...facelessly... and became water bottle supplier for that year..


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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Feb 28 2012, 01:10 AM)
I got a friend who does this..RM 10 for 4 stickers smile.gif
does your friend do wheel decals?


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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 27 2012, 11:03 PM)
it's hard to tell if it is not a consistent issue... your leg should not be fully extended on the downstroke, crank arm 6 o'clock position.. since that will cause your knee to go into a locking position and then out from it again... it is not good for your knees in the long term.. usually it is about 10-15 degree of bent on the leg on downstroke...

regarding cleats.. i don't think there is a guide.. but try to ride and feel if your feet is naturally trying to go against the clipped in position.... if it is, then it is putting stress on your leg muscles and that isn't good as well... for me, i try to ride without cleats or jus normal shoes and find my pedal sweet spot from there.. then i try to replicate it on the actual shoes with cleat positioning.. it is best that you feet feel naturally settled in and not feel like there is something holding it back... i don't think we'll be able to get the perfect setup since out of saddle, sitting more forwards and back on the saddle will also affect the positioning... but find one that suits your riding style best...

i find that myself prefer a more midfoot cleat rather than the usual recommendation... but unfortunately.. the shoes don't allow cleats to go that far back and with this setting.... a lot of front wheel clearance issues...
unlucky for the team to have dropped him jus so short of notice....
thx butthead. I youtube around and there are some basics principle in saddle height adjustment..tried them myself..not sure whether it is perfectly ok or not. but the rule number one I found is, no matter how sophisticated or expensive your bike fitting system you paid for, the only thing that is important for bike riding is your comfort on the bike. hence I did change the saddle height a couple of times myself..have to bring the allen key during my ride later smile.gif

btw dinraxx...that sticker looks cool..i want one! can I put my order? biggrin.gif
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that is why cyclists or the equipment freaks are known to be excessive tinkerers...

they are constantly adjusting things as it goes...
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minizian, pm me who's your friend name is.I live in Wangsa Maju.Alot of people here are currently a Pinarello fanatics. We have our own road group too. brows.gif
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bro, you stay at Wangsa Maju? so near my place. I'm at Genting Kelang...

one day, we can ride together, if you dont mind newbie slow rider...
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if you want the real deal of Pinarello's go to Jami Bike Shop in Kajang.That's where the good stuff comes..

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bro, you stay at Wangsa Maju? so near my place. I'm at Genting Kelang...

one day, we can ride together, if you dont mind newbie slow rider...
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haha~ me just behind u... Jalan Langkawi...

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bro, you stay at Wangsa Maju? so near my place. I'm at Genting Kelang...

one day, we can ride together, if you dont mind newbie slow rider...
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normally... the people who always say they are slow pokes turn up to mash everyone into a pulp...

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QUOTE(hianboy @ Feb 28 2012, 10:49 AM)
i bought my Lazer from him...
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don't know wat is the intention minizian wants with pinarello anyways.. but i think having to head to kajang is like too far away for minizian who lives somewhere in uptown if i am not wrong?


Added on February 27, 2012, 11:39 pm

i am going to stick by my plan.. stand where there is not much people and speeds are slow and most importantly no barriers separating the road going up and down... then put in a big shove.. steal bike, make u-turn and like lance says to floyd... "ride like you stole something" in my case preferably an SL4...

who's with me?
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maybe i shud bring my allen key along my ride too
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 28 2012, 10:54 AM)
normally... the people who always say they are slow pokes turn up to mash everyone into a pulp...

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Y U NO TRUST ME....

I'm always the last 1 in the group...

even a kid who just climb Genting Sempah for second time can do 53mins... me, only 58mins... sad.gif
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QUOTE(hianboy @ Feb 28 2012, 10:57 AM)
am in... but i wan this...

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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Feb 28 2012, 11:04 AM)
maybe i shud bring my allen key along my ride too
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Feb 28 2012, 11:19 AM)
Y U NO TRUST ME....

I'm always the last 1 in the group...

even a kid who just climb Genting Sempah for second time can do 53mins... me, only 58mins...  sad.gif
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trust issues...

me genting sempah.. well over 1 hour.. trust me?
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trust issues...

me genting sempah.. well over 1 hour.. trust me?
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Well, I did less than 50 min.Trust me? wink.gif

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Well, I did less than 50 min.Trust me? wink.gif
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on a motobike... yes... definitely... and with a slow ride to sight see and stops to take pictures of baboons on the side of the road...

50mins is absolutely do-able...


Added on February 28, 2012, 1:40 pmtotally un-related...



would have fared better in apple byte... but my ass would be toast in flat out no time...

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worried me... thought u gonna say spank the monkey...
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on a motobike... yes... definitely... and with a slow ride to sight see and stops to take pictures of baboons on the side of the road...

50mins is absolutely do-able...


Added on February 28, 2012, 1:40 pmtotally un-related...



would have fared better in apple byte... but my ass would be toast in flat out no time...
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he is a good friend to lance armstrong and he is rumoured to have 30 bikes or so at home...

he is a usual appearance in the tour and the USPS team bus to cheer them up before the race... and he calls lance the uni-baller...

he and lance travels to those iraqi war zones to motivate the american soldiers as well... along with some american heroes and stars...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 28 2012, 01:46 PM)
he is a good friend to lance armstrong and he is rumoured to have 30 bikes or so at home...

he is a usual appearance in the tour and the USPS team bus to cheer them up before the race... and he calls lance the uni-baller...
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Yep he does! And do you know Patrick Dempsey also cycles? He set up an organization called the Dempsey Challenge.Same as Livestrong, but on his own motives!



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mcdreamy does every damn thing a man every wants to do... be a woman's dream guy, pretend to be a handsome doctor (sounding gay now), drive race cars, race in lemans...

so, cycling is the least of his achievements... his organization was also part nike sponsored.. think livestrong did linked up with them on a joint effort for something...

he got hooked up with a lot big stars after being in a relationship with sheryl crow...




Added on February 28, 2012, 1:58 pmyou should watch the "weapons of self destruction" it's available on youtube i segments...

i like the "i know you've googled cocksucker"...

there are a lot of other funny ones too... like golf and doctor roof.. the jihad is also funny...


Added on February 28, 2012, 2:09 pmthis is going to become robin williams thread soon...






with ellen degeneres


there is lots...if you have the time...


Added on February 28, 2012, 2:21 pmon the topic of charitable organizations...

ben stiller's stillerstrong spoof...

he broke lance's bike


800 dollars for 2 stillerstrong headbands...conned owen wilson


this one is quite serious


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considering either velo senso Or selle italia ?
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considering either velo senso Or selle italia ?
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Selle Italia all the way
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Selle Italia all the way
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Selle Italia C2 Gel Flow Saddle
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anybody using this before? comments?

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considering either velo senso Or selle italia ?
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i agree with dinraxx... brand wise selle italia is a more reputable saddle maker than velo...longer history too i believe...

you have to factor in if there is any saddles that you particularly like from either brand...

QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Feb 28 2012, 03:52 PM)
anybody using this before? comments?

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hard to comment and comment might make totally no sense if you are comparing apple to apples...

if you are taking a RM25 saddle comparing to this, then there is a comparison...

if not, then hard to say... my butt is not your butt... and likewise...wat suits me might not for you... if you get what i meant...


Added on February 28, 2012, 4:38 pmVelonews is hiring an full time expert cocker...

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/02/new...g-editor_207445

who's up for the job?

this attributes i already failed not to mention the professional qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to spell names like Frischknecht, Maaskant and Vinokourov from memory.

The ideal candidate can list off every winner of the last 20 Tours de France.

The ideal candidate is able to fix a flat tire in under 10 minutes, using only tire levers and a mini-pump.

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"The ideal candidate is able to fix a flat tire in under 10 minutes, using only tire levers and a mini-pump."

er... use tire levers to pull the tube out... find a pokok getah... scratch some rubber liquid out... patch the tube... put it back... and pump?
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Went to the today stage finish line. Not much freebies as I expected. Instead of waiting at the finish line itself, i wait at the place where all the support team car parked. Managed to take pic with the Garmin team director but not any of the rider sad.gif
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and maybe the Selle Royal Dardo .... look so comfy
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but velo senso and selle italia look more ergonomic for man

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"The ideal candidate is able to fix a flat tire in under 10 minutes, using only tire levers and a mini-pump."

er... use tire levers to pull the tube out... find a pokok getah... scratch some rubber liquid out... patch the tube... put it back... and pump?
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they mean tire levers and pump as tools la... tube is provided without question...

you...FAIL for asking dumb questions...

QUOTE(minizian @ Feb 28 2012, 04:56 PM)
Went to the today stage finish line. Not much freebies as I expected. Instead of waiting at the finish line itself, i wait at the place where all the support team car parked. Managed to take pic with the Garmin team director but not any of the rider  sad.gif
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eh... wat u expect as freebies... my freebies is keychain and maybe milo satchets only wor... and some LTDL branded sun visor caps...

jonathan vaughters? he came here?

QUOTE(noprob @ Feb 28 2012, 05:00 PM)
and maybe the Selle Royal Dardo .... look so comfy
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but velo senso and selle italia look more ergonomic for man
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"The ideal candidate is able to fix a flat tire in under 10 minutes, using only tire levers and a mini-pump."

er... use tire levers to pull the tube out... find a pokok getah... scratch some rubber liquid out... patch the tube... put it back... and pump?
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a piece of duct tape can work to patch the tube too in case of emergencies. Found that out when I had 2 punctures on the same day, and don't have my patch kit with me
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a piece of duct tape can work to patch the tube too in case of emergencies. Found that out when I had 2 punctures on the same day, and don't have my patch kit with me
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duct tape cannot la... it creases up and is quite unflexible... maybe you are lucky... it should leak air because it can't seal as well...

my most champion one was.. during mountain biking days... stuff the tyres full of grass to ride home... problem was brought spare tube.. but didn't realize the tyre was ripped.. so immediately bocor once i got on the bike...

hard to ride.. but at least got me home without ruining the rims... but spent like an hour pulling and collecting to try to get enough grass into the tyres...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Feb 28 2012, 05:48 PM)
duct tape cannot la... it creases up and is quite unflexible... maybe you are lucky... it should leak air because it can't seal as well...

my most champion one was.. during mountain biking days... stuff the tyres full of grass to ride home... problem was brought spare tube.. but didn't realize the tyre was ripped.. so immediately bocor once i got on the bike...

hard to ride.. but at least got me home without ruining the rims... but spent like an hour pulling and collecting to try to get enough grass into the tyres...
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yeah, won't be surprised if its still leaking air, but was enough for the 30 minutes for me to get home
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yeah...wateva gets you home...

it's called survival skills on the road...
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duct tape cannot la... it creases up and is quite unflexible... maybe you are lucky... it should leak air because it can't seal as well...

my most champion one was.. during mountain biking days... stuff the tyres full of grass to ride home... problem was brought spare tube.. but didn't realize the tyre was ripped.. so immediately bocor once i got on the bike...

hard to ride.. but at least got me home without ruining the rims... but spent like an hour pulling and collecting to try to get enough grass into the tyres...
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my 2 cents advice, I will personally suggest Fi'zik or Selle Italia.. These are the common brand and rated as a good saddle in Malaysia for roadbikes and also easily to be found in your lbs.Do ask for test, and seat on it and feel..If you really desperate to look and get the feel, just opt in for Specialized Toupe saddles.They're also good but on the other hand you'll have to pay the ferociously expensive price.



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my 2 cents advice, I will personally suggest Fi'zik or Selle Italia.. These are the common brand and rated as a good saddle in Malaysia for roadbikes and also easily to be found in your lbs.Do ask for test, and seat on it and feel..If you really desperate to look and get the feel, just opt in for Specialized Toupe saddles.They're also good but on the other hand you'll have to pay the ferociously expensive price.
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i replaced my selle italia x1 to prologo scratch pro and so far i've no complaint smile.gif

Some of user reviews for the saddle:

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/vi...fd04067190cd145

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i replaced my selle italia x1 to prologo scratch pro and so far i've no complaint smile.gif

Some of user reviews for the saddle:

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Prologo scratch pro..haha..i got the red one when Jami put it on my Pinarello.Good saddle is good, but my ass whines over Selle. tongue.gif
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My saddale is damaged during the crash large abbbrasion mark on the side mixed with my blood stain. Do i need to buy replacement for it?
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I guess it depends on whether it still feels comfortable, or if the damaged part is affecting your sitting position.

On the other hand, its kinda cool to show off as a war wound...just joking.


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my Fizik saddle is yellowish on the white area. sad.gif

any idea how its can turn yellow? i suspect my saddle was directly under evening sun around 5-6pm....
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my Fizik saddle is yellowish on the white area. sad.gif 

any idea how its can turn yellow? i suspect my saddle was directly under evening sun around 5-6pm....
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Try some leather polish or best just leave it as it is to prove that you buy it to use not to show
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have any one brought a bike back from Taiwan? will the custom charge?

I am planning a cycling tour in Taiwan in 2013. going to rent bike there, just wonder how much to get a touring bike and and bring back here.
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Feb 29 2012, 03:44 PM)
my Fizik saddle is yellowish on the white area. sad.gif 

any idea how its can turn yellow? i suspect my saddle was directly under evening sun around 5-6pm....
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Wheeee my first bike smile.gif should be priced around 800 now if I'm not mistaken

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Got the culprit of my knee pain! it's the cleat positioning. I adjusted and readjusted and adjusted until I found that I can pedal with no tingling pain on my knee.

BTW, does my look keo classic has a float adjustment? If so, how do I change it? I wish to make it a little bit loose so my feet can move a bit instead of fixed to the pedal. thx
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Feb 29 2012, 09:06 PM)
Got the culprit of my knee pain! it's the cleat positioning. I adjusted and readjusted and adjusted until I found that I can pedal with no tingling pain on my knee.

BTW, does my look keo classic has a float adjustment? If so, how do I change it? I wish to make it a little bit loose so my feet can move a bit instead of fixed to the pedal. thx
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shimano and look pedals have no float adjustment... float is controlled by the cleats... red, black and grey...

black is fixed 0 degree no float, grey is 4.5 and red is 9 degree...


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You got a poisonous butt? smile.gif
no...jus leakage.


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have any one brought a bike back from Taiwan? will the custom charge?

I am planning a cycling tour in Taiwan in 2013. going to rent bike there, just wonder how much to get a touring bike and and  bring back here.
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if you hand carry it back, it'll be safer...

if you try to courier it... maybe possible...you know the law in malaysia la...


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My saddale is damaged during the crash large abbbrasion mark on the side mixed with my blood stain. Do i need to buy replacement for it?
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if the foam is not falling apart... leave it...

blood stain... up to your decision...

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Bdr Sunway to Pantai Morib (via KESAS Highway).

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This Sat 3/3 -Bdr Sunway to Pantai Morib (via KESAS Highway).
Distance - 120km
Meet point - 5 Bintang Restaurant, Bandar Sunway.
Time - 7.30am
GPS - N3 03 40 E101 36 37
Ride Facilitator - Sk Yeong 012-3772628
Option - Turn back via Bandar Botanic - 50km

Anyone interested?
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QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Mar 1 2012, 03:49 PM)
Bdr Sunway to Pantai Morib (via KESAS Highway).

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This Sat 3/3 -Bdr Sunway to Pantai Morib (via KESAS Highway).
Distance - 120km
Meet point - 5 Bintang Restaurant, Bandar Sunway.
Time - 7.30am
GPS - N3 03 40 E101 36 37
Ride Facilitator - Sk Yeong 012-3772628
Option - Turn back via Bandar Botanic - 50km

Anyone interested?
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I'm going for that one
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yesterday's genting stage...

jose serpa won and took the overall lead with teammate rujano coming in under a minute down...
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this is totally no monte zoncolan or alto del angliru.. but still not an easy climb covering 5500 feet in 20Ks or so...

and totally contradicted me by doing a wheelie at the end...
(rider behind totally warrants a time penalty for getting molested by spectators)
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i wonder if it is not cold...
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Team Astana also kena molested...
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that was gunter mai's bike... or it started out to be his project

it was a custom spin carbon frame with a set of custom lew racing carbon boron vt-1s... a lot of crazy parts including a chopped 6-speed cassette, butchered campy shifter/lever, drilled freewheel, and a super old sachs huret RD (20 years old by now i think and still lighter than a SRAM Red).. super lightweight powercordz cable among other crazy things...

fairwheel bikes bought the leftovers from gunter's project and re-updated it with the most recent in lightweight parts and made an even lighter bike than gunter did...even velonews had an article on the crazy bike... the project was quite astonishing as it used full 10-speed drivetrain and a set of edge rim laced to dash hubs... a normal bike if you would say compared to gunter's version... and they manage to slash further grams away...

http://43bikes.com/gunter-mai-spin.html
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hahahhahaha i like this...

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i bet he is laughing since things like this exists in TDF...

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if not... how else could he afford a set of Lew Racing VT-1s... let alone Paul Lew had to customize the layups for him to make it the lightest set of wheels back then...

problem with the bike is... everything is so fragile... i mean that even though Gunther Mai claimed he rides it 250 miles per week or something like that... one has to be terribly careful with it as a drop and wham bam on the floor would most probably mean the end for something on the bike...

every darn thing is carbon... even the chainring.. and those were the days big manufacturers are still afraid of making carbon chainrings and his is exceptionally thinnish looking ones.. normally nowadays, they are just one complete carbon ring with almost no holes for reliability reasons..

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Freaking amazing ride....2.7kg?whats the closest thing available commercially?
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Freaking amazing ride....2.7kg?whats the closest thing available commercially?
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you mean mass produced? counting out R5CA which is expensive and has a very limited production quantity... and all other custom frames or not easily available ones...

you have the Canondale super six evo @ 695grams for frame alone at the top for now...

then comes the Madone 6.9SSL, Tarmac SL4s, Canyon Ultimate CF 9s, Parlee Z5 SL, Scott Foil and CR1s... all of which should lie in between 800 grams to under 1000grams... there'll be others... but this comes at the top of my mind...

depends on how light you want them to be and how deep your pocket is... under UCI weight limit is for sure not a problem... getting under 6kilos might be a bit more challenge without deep pockets...

with wheels falling well over 1000grams nowadays and the ever reducing componentry weights... building a light bike is not a problem.. but finding the tipping point between long term reliability and weight balance is the crucial part...

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Thanks for the feedback Butthead! Guess I should be targeting the foil or super six as my next bike haha! Although I am still attracted to the Kuota Kharma simply because of the value for money aspect.


On another note, I might join the Sunway-PD ride tomorrow. Sound fun, just not sure I can get up in time smile.gif



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uhhh.. you might want to stay off the supersix evo.. the top tier ultimate costs like 10k USD... even the Red spec'ed Evo 2 is something like 5k USD..that is unless you want your head lobbed off...

it is surprising that the kharma only costs under RM7k...even though it is their entry carbon frame spec'ed with 105 components...

definitely worth the buy comparing it to other bigger brands...even the BMC road racer is jus short of 10grand if my memory serves me right...
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ya, the pricing for kuota surprised me too...plus thats a quote from a reputable LBS, not some shady online retailer.

Still have heard lots about "ahem" goods... counterfeit frames from China, specially for big names like scott, specialized, pinarello. Hope this isn't one of those deals.
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QUOTE(kindredd @ Mar 2 2012, 04:35 PM)
ya, the pricing for kuota surprised me too...plus thats a quote from a reputable LBS, not some shady online retailer.

Still have heard lots about "ahem" goods... counterfeit frames from China, specially for big names like scott, specialized, pinarello. Hope this isn't one of those deals.
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hmmm... thought i remember you said you saw it in KSH TTDI?

i know leong for quite some time, didn't know they sell counterfeit pinarello's... and they jus moved into a bigger fancier shop somemore...really dangelut buying branded bikes nowadays....

i know last time (long long time ago) many shops will sell aluminum MTB frames branded with other logos like GT, Gary Fisher, Marin and stuff like that... and it is acknowledge the frame is not made by that brand and is totally accepted by the buyers due to their price...

for road... i have never heard of late such things.. not even MTB nowadays due to the uprising of manufacturers that sell bikes so cheap there is no point buying a counterfeit frame...

if they really did sell counterfeit frames at the original price... then i would say that would be cheating... but if they sell couterfeit frames at counterfeit prices... then i guess it is acceptable since both parties are willing to get into a deal..

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Just to clarify, I did not mean that they were selling counterfeit stuff. Just that the pricing is unbelievably low.

So bloody tempting.

In any case, given the specs involved, campy groupset + wheelset, would be a reasonable purchase based on that aspect alone.
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QUOTE(kindredd @ Mar 2 2012, 07:17 PM)
Just to clarify, I did not mean that they were selling counterfeit stuff. Just that the pricing is unbelievably low.

So bloody tempting.

In any case, given the specs involved, campy groupset + wheelset, would be a reasonable purchase based on that aspect alone.
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wrong price posted maybe? haha if it is really around 6k i better get that one before getting my merida tongue.gif but anyway I'm at the point of giving up on my cleat positioning..at first I thought i nailed the correct position without any pain felt during the ride..somehow the feeling is still there and i adjusted and adjusted but to no avail flex.gif now my left knee already in pain. both knees are in pain actually..not really painful but feels uneasy there..and pain a bit if pushing in big gears or hill climb rclxub.gif
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 2 2012, 08:51 PM)
wrong price posted maybe? haha if it is really around 6k i better get that one before getting my merida  tongue.gif  but anyway I'm at the point of giving up on my cleat positioning..at first I thought i nailed the correct position without any pain felt during the ride..somehow the feeling is still there and i adjusted and adjusted but to no avail  flex.gif now my left knee already in pain. both knees are in pain actually..not really painful but feels uneasy there..and pain a bit if pushing in big gears or hill climb  rclxub.gif
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You can try taking butthead's advice, which is to try riding without the cleats first to see which foot position angle fits you best. I find that the foot positioning is the primary key to resolving my knee pain problem. That and the saddle seat height too

If its both knees then it must be quite bad indeed. I only had gotten it in my left knee
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hi all.. im new cyclist.

looking for a good shifter and maybe a set of hydraulic brake for my mtb+roadbike.. small budget since im a student. anyone got one lying around can gip me ah.. tongue.gif
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QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 2 2012, 09:11 PM)
You can try taking butthead's advice, which is to try riding without the cleats first to see which foot position angle fits you best. I find that the foot positioning is the primary key to resolving my knee pain problem. That and the saddle seat height too

If its both knees then it must be quite bad indeed. I only had gotten it in my left knee
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My guess would be...I should put some sort of spacer to my pedal to increase it width between the leg..riding without a cleat showed that my feet try to stay at the very outer edge of the pedal. Now I have 2 question. Where can I get the spacer thingy? and lastly where can I get the screw for my look keo cleats? seems like 2 of em already lost their shape due to multiple adjustments shocking.gif
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QUOTE(kindredd @ Mar 2 2012, 07:17 PM)
Just to clarify, I did not mean that they were selling counterfeit stuff. Just that the pricing is unbelievably low.

So bloody tempting.

In any case, given the specs involved, campy groupset + wheelset, would be a reasonable purchase based on that aspect alone.
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well, we never know... bike shops do make a profitable margin.. maybe they jus give up making that much and rather sell volume than getting high margins...

you do have to know if you like campy first anyhow... replacement part would be somehow the hardest among the big 3 group manufacturers.. with SRAM and Shimano sort of still the majority of the market..

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 2 2012, 08:51 PM)
but anyway I'm at the point of giving up on my cleat positioning..at first I thought i nailed the correct position without any pain felt during the ride..somehow the feeling is still there and i adjusted and adjusted but to no avail  flex.gif now my left knee already in pain. both knees are in pain actually..not really painful but feels uneasy there..and pain a bit if pushing in big gears or hill climb  rclxub.gif
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that is how it is.. 1 day you feel good and the next day the setup goes out the window... your position on the bike also changes as you improve and improve athletically... you do have to take that into account...

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hi all.. im new cyclist.

looking for a good shifter and maybe a set of hydraulic brake for my mtb+roadbike.. small budget since im a student. anyone got one lying around can gip me ah.. tongue.gif
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think there is no such thing as a free lunch... although we are working, doubt we are any richer than you would be... on top of that, it is our hard earned cash for giving things to you right, logically speaking those are components that will cost a couple hundreds and i think most would rather sell it than to give it out...

maybe if you state your intentions it might be better... the word "good shifter" and "hydraulic brakes" + "give" dun go well together... going to sound like "anyone has any SRAM force shifter or Avid Juicy that they dun want can give me?"

if you said "my shifter screwed up, anyone has any 10-s shifter in working condition can give me" , then maybe you still have a chance...

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 2 2012, 09:48 PM)
My guess would be...I should put some sort of spacer to my pedal to increase it width between the leg..riding without a cleat showed that my feet try to stay at the very outer edge of the pedal. Now I have 2 question. Where can I get the spacer thingy? and lastly where can I get the screw for my look keo cleats? seems like 2 of em already lost their shape due to multiple adjustments  shocking.gif
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you are referring to Q factor ... spacer on pedal spindle is a total no go unless the manufacturer allows it... you reduce the thread count that goes into the crank arm and risk putting more stress load on the spindle body since you are increasing the leverage on the spindle by moving it further away from the anchor point...

i think only look keo 2 max and certain speedplay models with stronger spindles allow for spacer addition and only a small amount like 2mm...


Added on March 2, 2012, 10:48 pmwhy don't you try moving the cleats more inwards and see if it solves the issue?

i would have given you some of my screws.. but mine doesn't look in any better condition... ask the bike shops.. i trust they have additional ones that they don't mind giving you...

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Added on March 2, 2012, 10:48 pmwhy don't you try moving the cleats more inwards and see if it solves the issue?

i would have given you some of my screws.. but mine doesn't look in any better condition... ask the bike shops.. i trust they have additional ones that they don't mind giving you...
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thx for your suggestion butthead. I think I have tried every possible rotational angle for the cleat. I think I found the sweetspot for my right leg, but although a bit weird it did worked. I'm a bit of duck-footed (toe pointing out) and seems that turning the cleat more towards the neutral position (toe pointng straight forward) works for me. Is it true that we have to follow the same ways our foot are pointing during walking? That means for duck footed, the cleats tip should be pointing inwards towards the bike am I right?

But the left one is still not fix. Will try to seek out the screws from the shop..hopefully they have abundance of it.

BTW, anyone going for the FT Fun Ride tomorrow? I'm going if I can wake up early tongue.gif and of course not with my clipless system cry.gif

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Thought of doing only 40k today due to lack of time.. ended up cycling for 47km.. somehow 1 way is like 22k return is another 25k
Bandar Tun Hussein Onn - Balakong - Silk Highway - Lekas - Semenyih Toll - return

If anyone is interested with the ride can join me next time, plan to cycle to nilai or mantin next time
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Thought of doing only 40k today due to lack of time.. ended up cycling for 47km.. somehow 1 way is like 22k return is another 25k
Bandar Tun Hussein Onn - Balakong - Silk Highway - Lekas - Semenyih Toll - return

If anyone is interested with the ride can join me next time, plan to cycle to nilai or mantin next time
http://www.trainingpeaks.com/sw/ZUM6FV5ILUQP6HQKL276VZ54FM

Did 800m run after that but legs like not responding well lol..
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hey bro,

i think we are staying quit close see my today work-out, but i'm MTB with 26x2.1 tyre

http://www.sports-tracker.com/#/workout/jm...o94b3hhpvqln4j2
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 3 2012, 07:54 AM)
thx for your suggestion butthead. I think I have tried every possible rotational angle for the cleat. I think I found the sweetspot for my right leg, but although a bit weird it did worked. I'm a bit of duck-footed (toe pointing out) and seems that turning the cleat more towards the neutral position (toe pointng straight forward) works for me. Is it true that we have to follow the same ways our foot are pointing during walking? That means for duck footed, the cleats tip should be pointing inwards towards the bike am I right?

But the left one is still not fix. Will try to seek out the screws from the shop..hopefully they have abundance of it.

BTW, anyone going for the FT Fun Ride tomorrow? I'm going if I can wake up early tongue.gif and of course not with my clipless system  cry.gif
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yup.. clip tipping inwards towards frame will result in your foot pointing away from your frame...

normally.. most athletes (maybe not the best example) will try to keep their feet centered as that is usually the best and most natural way as the bones a aligned straight over the pedal and improves power transfer, thus utilization on fixed cleats to keep them there.. they jus dial it to perfection and comfort comes after it..

what happens is that your feet will not stay straight over the course of an entire pedal stroke.. even seated and out of saddle riding will result in a bit of variation... which is why pedal systems like speedplay actually allow for a spring re-centering function float... meaning that your feet will be able to twist over a pedal stroke and at the moment it no longer needs to twist, the spring will help recenter it back...

but if it works for you.. then stick to it... there is no golden rule unless you really want to take into account bio-mechanic considerations...think you can try the red clip 9 degree float next when you wear your current one down...

i am using the black 0 degree fixed cleat and i am considering to drill my shoe when the time comes to see if pushing the clip further back will result in a better pedal stroke for me...
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QUOTE(joonming @ Mar 3 2012, 01:28 PM)
hey bro,

i think we are staying quit close see my today work-out, but i'm MTB with 26x2.1 tyre

http://www.sports-tracker.com/#/workout/jm...o94b3hhpvqln4j2
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u stay in Alam Damai? you might have seen me.. I see someone waving at me on my way back.. you seems doing the contra direction lol
only 28.3km for your workout? seems really far for me.. are those highway safe to cycle? your route seems to be less hilly..

silk highway is quite a nice place to learn climbing too, although half as strenuous as hulu langat.. but still a vigorous workout too..


BTW.. i realise those pro rider their sitting position is almost like standing.. their legs are quite straight down to the pedal.. I realise when I pedal.. my leg bend quite upwards.. still not very comfortable with the pedal position..
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 3 2012, 05:01 PM)
u stay in Alam Damai? you might have seen me.. I see someone waving at me on my way back.. you seems doing the contra direction lol
only 28.3km for your workout? seems really far for me.. are those highway safe to cycle? your route seems to be less hilly..

silk highway is quite a nice place to learn climbing too, although half as strenuous as hulu langat.. but still a vigorous workout too..
BTW.. i realise those pro rider their sitting position is almost like standing.. their legs are quite straight down to the pedal.. I realise when I pedal.. my leg bend quite upwards.. still not very comfortable with the pedal position..
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i'm stay near there, that not me, mine is a MTB and i'm using off road tyre. blush.gif

only at silicon highway got more cars.
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same builder... 10.8 pounds on a steel bike with hybrid carbon seat stays...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 3 2012, 03:42 PM)
yup.. clip tipping inwards towards frame will result in your foot pointing away from your frame...

normally.. most athletes (maybe not the best example) will try to keep their feet centered as that is usually the best and most natural way as the bones a aligned straight over the pedal and improves power transfer, thus utilization on fixed cleats to keep them there.. they jus dial it to perfection and comfort comes after it..

what happens is that your feet will not stay straight over the course of an entire pedal stroke.. even seated and out of saddle riding will result in a bit of variation... which is why pedal systems like speedplay actually allow for a spring re-centering function float... meaning that your feet will be able to twist over a pedal stroke and at the moment it no longer needs to twist, the spring will help recenter it back...

but if it works for you.. then stick to it... there is no golden rule unless you really want to take into account bio-mechanic considerations...think you can try the red clip 9 degree float next when you wear your current one down...

i am using the black 0 degree fixed cleat and i am considering to drill my shoe when the time comes to see if pushing the clip further back will result in a better pedal stroke for me...
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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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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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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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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


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Added on March 4, 2012, 1:43 amlast year's creation... the 11 pounder...

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

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QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Mar 4 2012, 08:04 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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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)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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..
the echelon looks more subtle...anyone knows the price at the specialized store?
or you can try those helmets with the viking horns that you see those american motorbike gang wears tongue.gif

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 5 2012, 08:48 PM)
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
should be able to find it any most bike shops. just ask them for
1) chain cleaning tool
2) degreaser for use with 1)
3) chain lube

I tend to just use a degreaser from Ace hardware and an old toothbrush to clean my chain though. dry chain after cleaning then apply the lube


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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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Today came back from Terengganu with a friend...

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you're wrong... my favorite helmet is the invisible helmet... one that you can't see or feel when you wear it...

this comes 2nd for it's novelty...
http://www.hovding.com/en/how

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 5 2012, 08:48 PM)
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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chaintool... i think BBS has someone selling @ under RM60.... or you can go buy the more expensive ones...

just find a good brush and that will get the job done... those chain cleaner wastes a lot of degreaser and you can't pour them back into the can after use...

for the degreaser... your bike shop has an entire motorex box that contains degreaser, lube, some grime cutting frame detailing liquid (dunno wats that but saw it being used once) basically all the bike maintenance stuff... if you are wiling to spend the money...

i personally like pedro's oranj peelz.. i had a small 16oz bottle last time which a friend got for me when he went overseas....

too small a bottle my only complaint... can't find it here in KL as well (or i might have not looked hard enough)... i know they sell in 1 gallon bottles in overseas... which is not a lot since you have to apply quite a bit to get the gunk off your chain... 1 gallon will last you a while though depending on how frequent you wash...

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the picture looks wrong in many ways rolleyes.gif

the purple creature look so kesian in the pic icon_question.gif ... 1 dude trying to superman over it.. the other 2 at the side... 1 look like it is trying to stick a 10 inch thick pole up it's bum bum and the other trying to hold it down so it doesn't escape...

is it jus me or i am mentally sick shakehead.gif shakehead.gif

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will find the degreaser and clean the chain this week. lube it well and make it shine! smile.gif thx guys! maybe i don't need the chaintool..however it do make life easier. hehe

oth, i didn't get myself any helmet today..the only helmet that looks and feel good on me is the s-works prevail! and it costs a lot tongue.gif gotta saves up some money before getting one. waiting for company bonus biggrin.gif

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for RM2k what would you buy for your bike? in terms of performance upgrading..
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for RM2k what would you buy for your bike? in terms of performance upgrading..
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buy myself the ability to resist to buy more upgrades... bike performance goes up... personal financial performance goes down...

and yes i agree.. if you have a set of terrible wheels... wheelset... and if you have the financial freedom and don't plan to sell your current wheel.. a set of lighter wheels + race tyres + a lightweight cassette (red)...

but RM2k is a little less for a meaningful set of wheels... at least aim for FR1 or FR0 in the RM3 - 4k region... RM2k will get you FR3 with a bit of change... only 2 notches up from what you have now...

best to save up for more before you do anything... RM2k is really not a lot considering to upgrade from a 105 equipped bike... you will find yourself ending up in no man's land... and that is not what you want...

anything else like groupset is either lots of money or you see too little gains.. cockpit components, also expensive and you might not see much gains.. you will be left with things like headset, BB ( think chris king )... but also you won't appreciate much and pricey for that matter..

then comes the ultimatum... the frame... you'd be better off pawning your bike away and get another one... so, RM2k... is really nowhere to aim for...


Added on March 6, 2012, 10:04 pmthere is also a very un-conventional route for RM2k wheel upgrades.. might be a bit risky

like this set of gigantex carbon rims laced to novatec hubs for USD550...weighs in at under 1500 grams for a 50mm set of high profile wheels..uses Sapim CX-Ray spokes to lace up the rims and hubs...
http://bdopcycling.com/Clearance.asp#WHEELSWHEELPARTS

or, if you can get your bike shop to build you a set of wheels.. you can order your build kit here..
http://www.bikehubstore.com

they have kinlin niobium rims, gigantex carbon rims, some very fancy lightweight taiwanese hubs with normal enduro bearings and almost full range of sapim spokes and wheel build accesories...

less than RM1.5k should be able to get you a set of sub 1500 gram alloy wheels... if you are light enough.. you might be able to get away with 16 spokes front and 20 spokes rear and creep closer to 1400 grams for a set of 30mm deep alloy wheels...


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i gotta go see a shrink soon before i become a serial killer icon_question.gif

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buy myself the ability to resist to buy more upgrades... bike performance goes up... personal financial performance goes down...

and yes i agree.. if you have a set of terrible wheels... wheelset... and if you have the financial freedom and don't plan to sell your current wheel.. a set of lighter wheels + race tyres + a lightweight cassette (red)...

but RM2k is a little less for a meaningful set of wheels... at least aim for FR1 or FR0 in the RM3 - 4k region... RM2k will get you FR3 with a bit of change... only 2 notches up from what you have now...

best to save up for more before you do anything... RM2k is really not a lot considering to upgrade from a 105 equipped bike... you will find yourself ending up in no man's land... and that is not what you want...

anything else like groupset is either lots of money or you see too little gains.. cockpit components, also expensive and you might not see much gains.. you will be left with things like headset, BB ( think chris king )... but also you won't appreciate much and pricey for that matter..

then comes the ultimatum... the frame... you'd be better off pawning your bike away and get another one... so, RM2k... is really nowhere to aim for...


Added on March 6, 2012, 10:04 pmthere is also a very un-conventional route for RM2k wheel upgrades.. might be a bit risky

like this set of gigantex carbon rims laced to novatec hubs for USD550...weighs in at under 1500 grams for a 50mm set of high profile wheels..uses Sapim CX-Ray spokes to lace up the rims and hubs...
http://bdopcycling.com/Clearance.asp#WHEELSWHEELPARTS

or, if you can get your bike shop to build you a set of wheels.. you can order your build kit here..
http://www.bikehubstore.com

they have kinlin niobium rims, gigantex carbon rims, some very fancy lightweight taiwanese hubs with normal enduro bearings and almost full range of sapim spokes and wheel build accesories...

less than RM1.5k should be able to get you a set of sub 1500 gram alloy wheels... if you are light enough.. you might be able to get away with 16 spokes front and 20 spokes rear and creep closer to 1400 grams for a set of 30mm deep alloy wheels...
haha thx bro. it is the joy of buying and having the satisfaction of owning things. Maybe when I ride my bike I won't be as fast as the pro or athletes but I do feel great riding a bike that I already upgrade to a better parts here and there biggrin.gif Money is always a problem for everyone earning a living every day..unless i'm born a King then it's a different case. And as long as I don't swipe my cards than I believe I am still on the safe side. I wanna get that s-works prevail, and lot of other things, hence I'll put aside money every month and when it is enough, I go and grab it. Simple.

I guess the significant upgrade for me at this stage would be to have another set of wheelset + better tires. At least I could switch between them for a different ride and road situation. Better performance can be felt I guess as your legs will feel it the most on lighter wheels. Those FR1 and FR0 is an aluminium wheelset am I right? I was eyeing for FR0 2 way fit..not sure about the price here though. Mine is FR comp..i guess it's FR7 at the FR website.

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yes FR0 and FR1s are still alloy wheels...you do get a carbon hub shell on FR0.. but no a full carbon rim like racing speed's...

the most important thing is to know what you want... so, you won't spend the money going mid-way like a set of racing 3's... then find out that it could not satisfy you and then spend more to get an even more expensive set..

as for 2 sets of wheels... i generally try to stay away from it, unless i am into competition or i have too much $$$ in hand... there are problems that comes with maintaining 2 sets of wheels.. like having to adjust the RD or the shifting isn't going to be accurate and question of brake pads and most importantly.. do you really have a reason to swap wheels when you go out riding... or you will find yourself neglecting one set that you own...
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yeah.. i admit it...

i gotta go see a shrink soon before i become a serial killer  icon_question.gif
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Say, what's worse? a serial killer or a serial bike upgrader? tongue.gif
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you're wrong... my favorite helmet is the invisible helmet... one that you can't see or feel when you wear it...

this comes 2nd for it's novelty...
http://www.hovding.com/en/how




Added on March 6, 2012, 6:17 pm

chaintool... i think BBS has someone selling @ under RM60.... or you can go buy the more expensive ones...

just find a good brush and that will get the job done... those chain cleaner wastes a lot of degreaser and you can't pour them back into the can after use...

for the degreaser... your bike shop has an entire motorex box that contains degreaser, lube, some grime cutting frame detailing liquid (dunno wats that but saw it being used once) basically all the bike maintenance stuff... if you are wiling to spend the money...

i personally like pedro's oranj peelz.. i had a small 16oz bottle last time which a friend got for me when he went overseas....

too small a bottle my only complaint... can't find it here in KL as well (or i might have not looked hard enough)... i know they sell in 1 gallon bottles in overseas... which is not a lot since you have to apply quite a bit to get the gunk off your chain... 1 gallon will last you a while though depending on how frequent you wash...

[quote=dinraxxx,Mar 5 2012, 10:13 PM]
Today came back from Terengganu with a friend...


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the picture looks wrong in many ways rolleyes.gif

the purple creature look so kesian in the pic icon_question.gif ... 1 dude trying to superman over it.. the other 2 at the side... 1 look like it is trying to stick a 10 inch thick pole up it's bum bum and the other trying to hold it down so it doesn't escape...

is it jus me or i am mentally sick shakehead.gif shakehead.gif
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You're mind got wrong lol.I brought back the guy in red lol. biggrin.gif
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Say, what's worse? a serial killer or a serial bike upgrader? tongue.gif
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serial bike upgrader... cos you will go broke... and you will be afraid of riding your awesome bike because you will be scared that it will break on you and then you have to go deeper into bankruptcy for fixing it...

serial killer spends no money... you can kill someone with practically anything.. even a tree branch you picked up at the side of the road...and if you get caught... you get a place to live and free food most probably for the rest of your natural life...

you tell me which is worst blink.gif

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You're mind got wrong lol.I brought back the guy in red lol. biggrin.gif
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hahaha... i know... jus taking my chance to poke fun at someone i have no chance to when riding...

the purple mcdonalds monster still looks like it is in shock... very wrong facial expression....

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there's a girl in my FB just booked a Roadbike size foldable bike from Japan...

it's cost around RM2k, order with "famous" foldable bike shop @ Damansara Perdana as mentioned in the comments.

So far, im still not yet see any "RoadBike" size Folding bike on KL roads... good investment?

Will post the link when i'm back home and free.
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QUOTE(Eokboy @ Mar 7 2012, 10:37 AM)
My old Shimano RS10 rear wheel hub keeps getting loose and you can see the cassette wobble. So I got Vuelta Corsa Lites for USD260. 1578g. Also, S-Works Turbo slick tires. Pretty sure my average speed increased 2kmh.

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you have to be very careful with the cup and cone hubs... a loose lock nut will result in a loose axle and who knows what else..

too tight and you will end up with a lot of bearing friction and more effort has to be put in to get it up to speed...

unfortunately... wheel choices if you browse the net and compare is superly limited in malaysia... there is not much emphasis being put on quality lower priced wheelsets... it is all about branding or carbon wheels...

why don't you build a set yourself... since parts are so accessible in the US...
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I am thinking to get a cadence meter as everyone around me keep mentioning it's importance..

Next I would want to ride a lot more to upgrade my 'engines"

nothing more to upgrade except maybe getting a trainer to train my engines at home
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 7 2012, 12:13 PM)
I am thinking to get a cadence meter as everyone around me keep mentioning it's importance..

Next I would want to ride a lot more to upgrade my 'engines"

nothing more to upgrade except maybe getting a trainer to train my engines at home
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"nothing more to upgrade"??? you wish... it depends on who is poisoning you...if you find a expert master sifu of level 255 in brain wash - mind poisoning ... you better kiss you bank account bye bye...

if you ask me... you have to think further ahead... once you get a cadence capable unit... then would HRM come next? then would you consider elevation an importance in your training? do you need data loggin capabilities?

there is no point getting one with an extra function then thinking, why didn't i get the one with HRM? or this and that function... you jus spend more getting it right sometime down the road...

not asking you to go nuts and get the best of the best out there... but think and analyze if it really is an importance to you and not jus from people's mouth... most importantly is that you understand the need of the function or part and if it is of any meaningful use to you... if not, it will be called kena poisoned into buying it...

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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 7 2012, 12:13 PM)
I am thinking to get a cadence meter as everyone around me keep mentioning it's importance..

Next I would want to ride a lot more to upgrade my 'engines"

nothing more to upgrade except maybe getting a trainer to train my engines at home
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Actually yeah, the cadence meter is important for longer rides. You will want to keep your cadence at a constant, and adjust your gears to suit your cadence. I started with a cadence of around 80 or so, then slowly work my way up. I'm now able to spin at 100 over long distances smile.gif and now working my way up to 110


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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 12:20 PM)
"nothing more to upgrade"??? you wish... it depends on who is poisoning you...if you find a expert master sifu of level 255 in brain wash - mind poisoning ... you better kiss you bank account bye bye...
does nothing else to upgrade means its time to get the Madone 6.9SSL Radioshack team replica? smile.gif

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depends on individual i think. my cadence sensor just lie in store room, not using it. additional sensor on my bike is just too messy. what's important to me is just speed and HRM. cadence just comes naturally
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 01:10 PM)
depends on individual i think. my cadence sensor just lie in store room, not using it. additional sensor on my bike is just too messy. what's important to me is just speed and HRM. cadence just comes naturally
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yeah, depends a lot on the individual. I just have got no sense of rhythm at all smile.gif But some people can measure tempo in their heads
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 11:54 AM)
you have to be very careful with the cup and cone hubs... a loose lock nut will result in a loose axle and who knows what else..

too tight and you will end up with a lot of bearing friction and more effort has to be put in to get it up to speed...

unfortunately... wheel choices if you browse the net and compare is superly limited in malaysia... there is not much emphasis being put on quality lower priced wheelsets... it is all about branding or carbon wheels...

why don't you build a set yourself... since parts are so accessible in the US...
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I had my LBS work on it twice already. The second time, it came loose after just one day. Mechanic said its an odd problem and there's not much they can do about it other than to keep re-tightening it. Also, spring break training camp is next week so I had to get these new ones in short notice. Cheap price and good reviews, only problem is that it's really hard to mount tires on it.

Build one myself? Interesting, maybe I'll find out more on how to do that. I want my next wheelset to be 60mm deep. thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(Eokboy @ Mar 7 2012, 01:48 PM)
I had my LBS work on it twice already. The second time, it came loose after just one day. Mechanic said its an odd problem and there's not much they can do about it other than to keep re-tightening it. Also, spring break training camp is next week so I had to get these new ones in short notice. Cheap price and good reviews, only problem is that it's really hard to mount tires on it.

Build one myself? Interesting, maybe I'll find out more on how to do that. I want my next wheelset to be 60mm deep.  thumbup.gif
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my custom builds are not referring to the super expensive ones like wheelbuilder.com that uses CK, Dash, extralite, and the hubs that none of us poor souls can afford...

but yeah... in the US... i take it that they like a lot of the Kinlin niobium and Gigantex carbon rims...

i don't know what you think... but if there is a reputable wheel builder there... the costs should like around USD300-400 for a set of very top notch custom built alloys... maybe USD 700-800 for a set of carbons...

which shouldn't be too steep comparing it to the likes of zipp and mavics....

i jus bought some from bikehubstore.com (they jus revamped their site today) as their price are quite fair.. i went over the board this time with Sapim CX-Rays, spoke and nipple washers and also bought a bottle of rock n roll nipple cream to see if those stuff works and lace them to kinlin XR-270 front and XR-300 rears... i particularly liked the front hub as it is even wider than the Zip 88's... complete build should come in at around 1650 grams for a set of 24f/28r wheels...

that or you can try wheelbuilder as they are very reputable for building quality set of custom wheels... the problem is that they use quality parts too and that is too rich for my blood... the shipping to malaysia is also another killer for me...

like this set of rims for USD595.. USD545 if you get a set of hubs from them.. hubs another USD100-120, spokes another USD 130 or so... only problem is that it is 45mm and not 60mm deep...
http://www.bikehubstore.com/Gigantex-45mm-...her-p/wh071.htm
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they even have some fancy 16:8 hubs like Campy G3 and Fulcrum 2:1... and i noticed today.. a lighter carbon shell hub... still not as light as Zipp 188's... but light enough to fall below 200grams.. and they are straight pull..

http://www.bikehubstore.com/UltraLight-Car...ub-p/sp197r.htm
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Added on March 7, 2012, 2:09 pmblimy... now i sound like i am promoting them...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 12:20 PM)
"nothing more to upgrade"??? you wish... it depends on who is poisoning you...if you find a expert master sifu of level 255 in brain wash - mind poisoning ... you better kiss you bank account bye bye...

if you ask me... you have to think further ahead... once you get a cadence capable unit... then would HRM come next? then would you consider elevation an importance in your training? do you need data loggin capabilities?

there is no point getting one with an extra function then thinking, why didn't i get the one with HRM? or this and that function... you jus spend more getting it right sometime down the road...

not asking you to go nuts and get the best of the best out there... but think and analyze if it really is an importance to you and not jus from people's mouth... most importantly is that you understand the need of the function or part and if it is of any meaningful use to you... if not, it will be called kena poisoned into buying it...
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already had HRM, gps tracking device haha.. well for rimset, better frames and groupset, wait until at least I can squeeze into at least top 50% of tri-event contestant, will upgrade for TT bike then
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 7 2012, 02:31 PM)
already had HRM, gps tracking device haha.. well for rimset, better frames and groupset, wait until at least I can squeeze into at least top 50% of tri-event contestant, will upgrade for TT bike then
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oh yeah... you own a timex ironman right... if it ain't too expensive...go for it, since it is modular anyways... thought you were planning to get a totally new computer.

even this fella only rides a polygon 300 at the beginning... you had a better start than him...
http://impossibleisnull.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-bike.html

he got a runner / beater bike as a 2nd bike... and then the third, a race bike which is an argon 18..
http://impossibleisnull.blogspot.com/2009/...tt-mercury.html

i think he rides a specialized transition now with DT tri-spoke wheels..

it's never impossible according to him as long as you have the will..
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why need to justify the upgrades? why so serious? hmm....

Rule #4 - http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

if the time comes to replace my wheelset, gonna go with mavic cxp33 + sapim cx-ray and shimano DA hubs. ok ka?

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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 7 2012, 02:31 PM)
already had HRM, gps tracking device haha.. well for rimset, better frames and groupset, wait until at least I can squeeze into at least top 50% of tri-event contestant, will upgrade for TT bike then
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are your device got measure % of uphill and downhill gradient real time??


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oh yeah... you own a timex ironman right... if it ain't too expensive...go for it, since it is modular anyways... thought you were planning to get a totally new computer.

even this fella only rides a polygon 300 at the beginning... you had a better start than him...
http://impossibleisnull.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-bike.html

he got a runner / beater bike as a 2nd bike... and then the third, a race bike which is an argon 18..
http://impossibleisnull.blogspot.com/2009/...tt-mercury.html

i think he rides a specialized transition now with DT tri-spoke wheels..

it's never impossible according to him as long as you have the will..
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Are complete measuring cycling is Heart Rate monitor, speed sensor, cadence... is the hill gradient % is measured together with speed?


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u want complete, get powermeter
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serial bike upgrader... cos you will go broke... and you will be afraid of riding your awesome bike because you will be scared that it will break on you and then you have to go deeper into bankruptcy for fixing it...

serial killer spends no money... you can kill someone with practically anything.. even a tree branch you picked up at the side of the road...and if you get caught... you get a place to live and free food most probably for the rest of your natural life...

you tell me which is worst  blink.gif
hahaha... i know... jus taking my chance to poke fun at someone i have no chance to when riding...

the purple mcdonalds monster still looks like it is in shock... very wrong facial expression....
any brand preferences? RM2k jus bike alone or include other stuff off bike like, helmets, shorts, lighting accessories??
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thanks for the rules. I like rule No. 10, It never gets easier, you just go faster!
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 04:05 PM)
why need to justify the upgrades? why so serious? hmm....

Rule #4 - http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

if the time comes to replace my wheelset, gonna go with mavic cxp33 + sapim cx-ray and shimano DA hubs. ok ka?
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why need to justify... because $ is everyone's concern at the end of the day...if no needs to justify... means you buy any and everything to your hearts content... and that is how people land in massive mountains of debts...


QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 7 2012, 04:18 PM)
Are complete measuring cycling is Heart Rate monitor, speed sensor, cadence... is the hill gradient % is measured together with speed?
function wise, speed, cadence, alti and HRM would be the 4 functions that defines a more complete cycling computer... GPS is sort of added on as of late...

how the computer utilizes the data is another thing... for example, basic would be HRM showing only your current heart rate... advanced and more complete for training will split it into exercise zones so it will beep and tell you as you enter each zone to warn you not to overdo your limit...

gradient in some way is measure with speed... they will take the current elevation record minus previous elevation record and divide by the distance covered in between 2 records

for example you gain 10 meters vertically in the last 100 meters of horizontal distance, then your gradient will be 10% and this will be a gauge for how steep the climb is..

in recent computers, there is also a new data parameter called climb rate... used to track how many vertical meters you climbed per minute time frame... climb rate will be used to gauge how fast you went up a particular climb irregardless of the steepness... but logic tells you that for the same elevation, you either travel further horizontally witj less steepness or you travel more up a steeper climb with less horizontal distance...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 04:20 PM)
u want complete, get powermeter
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that would be very preferable if it doesn't cost an arm and leg..

furthermore, powermeter are very hard to digest and analyze... it is a truly good tool for very advanced training... but you will have to be into minute details to learn how to use a power meter.. on top of calibration to get it right...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 05:14 PM)
why need to justify... because $ is everyone's concern at the end of the day...if no needs to justify... means you buy any and everything to your hearts content...  and that is how people land in massive mountains of debts...
what i'm trying to say is, if one has $ and not a constraint to him, by all means if want to upgrade, go ahead. there's no need to reach certain level or achievement to justify the upgrades or purchase.

upgrading and purchasing beyond one's financial means is just plain unwise.

i encourage my friends to upgrade all the time. maybe if got lucky, they would sell their used stuff at lower price.

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that would be very preferable if it doesn't cost an arm and leg..
true, it's an overkill for us mortals. HRM + speed should be enough. cadence/spinning at a comfortable rate, monitored by HRM. get a garmin edge 500; cadence + speed sensor built-in together, and comes with HRM.

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http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/6...favorite-thread

try "Chick in flip-flops riding a Cervelo" and "I am sorry I have to drop you because you look like Lance"

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 05:24 PM)
what i'm trying to say is, if one has $ and not a constraint to him, by all means if want to upgrade, go ahead. there's no need to reach certain level or achievement to justrify the upgrades or purchase.

upgrading and purchasing beyond one's financial means is just plain unwise.

if upgrades/purchases need to be justified by achievements, then all those DAs, Reds, Records could be collecting dust. why? even 2nd runner up in 2007 ACC rode a no-name frame and 105 wheelset.

i encourage my friends to upgrade all the time. maybe if got lucky, they would sell their used stuff at lower price.
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that's why every time... i would try to say "if money is not an issue"... because, if money is not the problem in the first place... then the question (is this upgrade worth it?) does not exist at all.. the question exists because we want to get our money's worth for watever money we have to spend.. if not we can jus upgrade anything we like...

with $ issues out of the way... you can go straight and get the best of the best in equipment, and if the best of the best fails to satisfy... there will always be another best of the best somewhere down the road.. that means swapping stuff like money is not a concern at all...

i wouldn't say that who has the right to use a particular component... it is just that one might not feel that much of difference between DA and Ultegra for instance and only the purchaser would eventually understand if the extra forked out for the better component is worth it to his enjoyment...

so, it is a question of finding out prior or post purchase that is very integral to forum discussions, i would think... if not we will always come in and say this and this is the best, no questions asked jus buy it...

we are here to share our thoughts and not to keep motivating people to changing stuff...

furthermore, i don't trust my words can change your decision if you have your firm beliefs from the start that what you desire is what you want...

and i am not paying for your upgrades with my money, which makes me having no rights in stopping anyone from any upgrades...


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 04:05 PM)
if the time comes to replace my wheelset, gonna go with mavic cxp33 + sapim cx-ray and shimano DA hubs. ok ka?
CXP33 or Mavic Open Pro's make very tough rims... DA hubs are also very good and reliable as long as you take it apart to service the loose ball bearings once in a while... Ultegra FH-6700 would do just as fine at almost half the price if i were to build it...

Sapim CX-Ray would be where i think you will hit a blockade... hard to find in Malaysia... not even possible to get DT Aerolites in length excess of 280mm...

they are dirt cheap to build as well... i build my rear wheel with FH-6600 with Open Pro and DT Champion spokes (32 spokes - 3 cross both sides) for under 600... basically a great whack and bash wheel you can ride with no worries...

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ok got your point. i agree! let's toast to that, and let the suffering begins! cheap stuff, expensive stuff, when the gradient goes up, the legs still scream.

btw, if u make impossibleisnull fella as your example, then your argument is void. because he is not human.

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CXP33 or Mavic Open Pro's make very tough rims... DA hubs are also very good and reliable as long as you take it apart to service the loose ball bearings once in a while... Ultegra FH-6700 would do just as fine at almost half the price if i were to build it...

Sapim CX-Ray would be where i think you will hit a blockade... hard to find in Malaysia... not even possible to get DT Aerolites in length excess of 280mm...

they are dirt cheap to build as well... i build my rear wheel with FH-6600 with Open Pro and DT Champion spokes (32 spokes - 3 cross both sides) for under 600... basically a great whack and bash wheel you can ride with no worries...
sapim/aerolite hard to find huh? darn it. i want to try to break free from mass produced wheels. my fulcrum racing 1 rim got dented a bit and trying to get a replacement is such a pain.

my idea is to build a wheelset at par with racing 0 or ksyrium sl, fast enough for racing (not that i race), and durable enough for training.

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serious cycling is never an enjoyment.. whether you are the beginner who began cycling 2 weeks ago or you are andy schleck... or if you have an old steel frame or a high tech carbon frame... you still suffer when time comes...

important thing is to always savor the moments and enjoy the view and fresh air at the top of a hill after a torturing 2 hour ride...

i have to say "it is not always about the bike" if you are an avid cyclist...
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anyone here using garmin edge 500? is the route mapping features capable enough in assisting you in navigation?




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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 06:06 PM)
btw, if u make impossibleisnull fella as your example, then your argument is void. because he is not human.
sapim/aerolite hard to find huh? darn it. i want to try to break free from mass produced wheels. my fulcrum racing 1 rim got dented a bit and trying to get a replacement is such a pain.

my idea is to build a wheelset at par with racing 0 or ksyrium sl, fast enough for racing (not that i race), and durable enough for training.
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yip is in fact very human.. he jus have an inhuman tolerance for suffering.. or what we all know as a sadomasochist...

i agree with the factory made wheels.. they jus have no soul nowadays and a major proof that bike shops is in it for profit rather than good quality bike products...

as for having a custom set on par with racing 0.. depends on what you are referring to... stiffness wise, maybe and maybe not... but that depends on your builder on whether he dares to wind the spokes onto it's tension limits...

but definitely i can say that it will be cheaper that a set of racing 1's even if it means to import some parts on the net in... weight wise will be comparable as well...

aerolite's i have asked before, orbea might be able to get them in but will have to buy the entire box... and as you know part of wheel building... there will always be 3 different spoke lengths... i am a person who don't mind having spares... but 3 x 100 piece box is going to be enough to build me 7 to 8 set of wheels with spares in change...

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haha.. inhuman tolerance indeed... running from bt18 to kuala klawang and back, is just plain insane! haha

what would you do with that extra spokes? so for us in malaysia, better to go with factory made wheels?
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anyone here using garmin edge 500? is the route mapping features capable enough in assisting you in navigation?
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edge 500 has no real navigation features if i am not wrong.. i think it can map ride routes and then use them to direct you to ride back the same route the next time.. but not anything like the navigational features of the 800...

the navigational feature shown in real life...


a longer run through on the capabilites.. including courses....


here is andy from competitive cyclist trying to poison you into getting one...



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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 06:31 PM)
haha.. inhuman tolerance indeed... running from bt18 to kuala klawang and back, is just plain insane! haha

what would you do with that extra spokes? so for us in malaysia, better to go with factory made wheels?
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he did genting highlands runs, and what he calls ultra marathons ( i think is 100KM of running) ... and he made the interstate bunch look like sissies by riding 1200kilos instead of the interstate route... i dunno wat to make of him...

for handbuilt wheels, 2 ways to this..

if you can get a bunch of people to share the same interest into building the exact same wheels as you... get it in boxes and then split the spokes...

if not, buy it online... like i did mine from bikehubstore... i initially targeted the taiwanese bdopcycling for their pillar spokes... but i thought WTH... jus go with Sapim for that little extra more... buying online, biggest problem is shipping charges for 1.. 2nd, the problem if you miscalculated spoke lengths... no one for you to blame and exchange would be near impossible...

i took my chances... now waiting for the stuff to arrive...

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i don't think edge 500 has mapping/route capability like edge 800.

get edge 800 if want that feature. but if you ride in a group you don't really need this feature. and once you are familiar with that route, then mapping feature is no longer needed. BUT, the downside is, baddies might mistaken edge 800 for a phone and might attract robbers. edge 800 size is similar to a mobile phone

ok, do keep us updated once you receive your wheels. you bought loose parts, or complete wheels? if complete wheels, what about Customs?

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cool vids..thanks butthead. i guess that's more than enough for navigating unfamiliar route when doing solo ride. I don't mind mapping a ride on the net and then download it into the edge 500.

Furthermore I couldn't justify the bill for edge 800 where basic car gps with better navigating performance can be obtain for less than rm500...

i guess the price is around rm950..i saw one at bbs..the guy told he's a garmin dealer or something..although edge 200 can also do the same navigating function, but without the ANT capability in the future, I would rather invest in the 500.



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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 06:39 PM)
ok, do keep us updated once you receive your wheels. you bought loose parts, or complete wheels? if complete wheels, what about Customs?
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i bought a complete wheel kit.. spokes, rims and hubs...not yet assembled...

i checked around and even asked the owner of the site and seems that there is no custom charges...but being malaysia... they can jus bite you if they like even if it is not written in the law...
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they'll impose tax if the value is more than rm500
value of goods + shipping = must be lower than rm500 to avoid tax

i would go with edge 500 too, with HRM. but my fulcrum racing 1 spoke width doesn't allow me to place the spoke magnet close to spoke nipple, so edge 500 sensor becomes useless.

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 7 2012, 06:49 PM)
cool vids..thanks butthead. i guess that's more than enough for navigating unfamiliar route when doing solo ride. I don't mind mapping a ride on the net and then download it into the edge 500.

Furthermore I couldn't justify the bill for edge 800 where basic car gps with better navigating performance can be obtain for less than rm500...

i guess the price is around rm950..i saw one at bbs..the guy told he's a garmin dealer or something..although edge 200 can also do the same navigating function, but without the ANT capability in the future, I would rather invest in the 500.
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Edge 200 is made to satisfy the people who complained that the Edge 500 and 800 is expensive... basically, that is one that you will regret buying as it has no modular expandabilities ...

the only thing i would warn is for you to conduct a check with any actual users... i know the damn thing is very bad on battery life... and most importantly.. you don't think of charging the head unit once every couple of ride being a pain in the ass...


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 06:51 PM)
they'll impose tax if the value is more than rm500
value of goods + shipping = must be lower than rm500 to avoid tax

i would go with edge 500 too, with HRM. but my fulcrum racing 1 spoke width doesn't allow me to place the spoke magnet close to spoke nipple, so edge 500 sensor becomes useless.
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i don't think the value determines the tax but rather the type of item... furthermore how would they determine the tax rate...

i did try to ask them to put it as gift... but they would not do it...

i have bought stuff from ebay as expensive as 700++ before an i didn't get taxed for that time... the rest was less than 500 but i didn't get taxed as well... hope it goes smoothly this time around...

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read here

http://www.customs.gov.my/index.php/bm/pro...ysia-berhad-pmb

RM500 (CIF) and above need to declare
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let's see how it goes... keep my fingers crossed...

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i've once bought a lens from ebay for rm1.2k and didn't get taxed. it depends on your luck I think tongue.gif

finally I found the mother of all review for edge 500.

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/11/garmin-...pth-review.html

most users say on average they get +/- 10 hrs of usage..should be enough for my ride..usually will finish less than 3 hours...the only gripe would be to ensure it is fully charge before a ride..but I do that all the time with my iphone so should be ok..

but nothing beats my cheapo rm80 sigma..hehe..can take a ride anytime without charging tongue.gif

but i do want to hear from actual users here..anyone in this thread using it?

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it is supposed to last something like 16 or 18 hours according to garmin site...

the mentality is not wrong... but you have to remember that you carry your iphone with you everyday and you would have a higher chance to charge it more frequently than you bike computer or at least you will remember...

i've heard that users who owned 800 for a long time suffered degraded battery lifespan... like phone batt and laptop batt, they lose maximum charge capacity after a number of charges...

it is quite a concern for a unit that is that power hungry...


Added on March 7, 2012, 9:58 pmi on the other hand read this review and decided againt the edge and went with the rox instead.

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/vi...php?f=8&t=70862

the edge scored higher than the rox... but i still went with the rox as i din't need GPS functionality..

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Okay my wound is better day by day. Manage to go out and have makan with my gang. Can walk slowly but still cant run. I wondered how long my woun will heal  sad.gif


The below is pic of my injuries 4 days after the accident. It kinda bloody on teh day of accident and I have no mood to take the pic at that time. Today it looks way better than this. Put into spoiler mode just so that i don spoil ppl mood  doh.gif U can see how skinny am I lor at 50kg/49kg. There are some aussie chick who are wayy skinnier than me and it doesnt look good  doh.gif


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My face also kena as in long streak over my lips and a ding mark on my right cheek. I so worried my face will get deformed and I will lose my good looks. Thankfully now it is healed and most ppl wont see any noticeable marks there unless u see VERY closely. I was thankful i was wearing sunglasses during the crash as the frame was scratched badly and the lens were scratched too. Cant imagine I got into the crash without it  sad.gif  Thankfully no broken bone or teeth  unsure.gif

After the crash i had to take public bus to nearest clinic to do dressing on my wound while the wound bleeding out  ohmy.gif t


Back in aussie, managed to bring the bike. Not as bad as I think, the LBS did tighten the spokes, realign the wheel, readjust the gear hood into position, adjust the bengkok rear derailuer. Got my new helmet and glove to replace my broken helmet and torn gloves.

By the way that my seat post, i have no idea why have bloodstain there, need dettol to clean em out.

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I still kinda phobia to go downhill nowdays after my crash, I am considering getting a roller instead of trainer to train myself on balancing so that i can do what those tract cyclist guy did.

Any suggestion to combat speed woble otehr than going down slowly by applying rear brake?
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just tried building a set at prowheelbuilder. kinlin xr300 + white industries H2/H3 hubs + sapim cxray 20/24 + skewers, 1474g usd700. woohoo!

butthead, the rox's HRM ok ka? as good as polar's?

man! that's gotta hurt. how did the wobble happen? did you hit some gravels?

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QUOTE(minizian @ Mar 7 2012, 10:18 PM)
By the way that my seat post, i have no idea why have bloodstain there, need dettol to clean em out.

I still kinda phobia to go downhill nowdays after my crash, I am considering getting a roller instead of trainer to train myself on balancing so that i can do what those tract cyclist guy did.

Any suggestion to combat speed woble otehr than going down slowly by applying rear brake?
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good to hear that you are well... your saddle don't look that bad... jus ride it till the foam gives way...

i guess being on the road is a different experience than on a roller... on the road you have to deal with imbalance due to wheel running over stuff.. and many un-expected stuff...

don't let one fall deter your spirit... we all fall when we ride.. jus that you fall now you become more conscious then when you were single digit old...

there are couple of ways.. some people will use their legs to clamp down the top tube to dampen the wobble.. but most importantly is not to hold the bike with a death grip.. it worsens the problem...

think you should stay away from high or technical downhill for the time being...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 10:40 PM)
just tried building a set at prowheelbuilder. kinlin xr300 + white industries H2/H3 hubs + sapim cxray 20/24 + skewers, 1474g usd700. woohoo!

butthead, the rox's HRM ok ka? as good as polar's?

man! that's gotta hurt. how did the wobble happen? did you hit some gravels?
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prowheelbuilder is another good site... white industries hub are quite pricey as well although cheaper than CK and DT swiss the more common ones... that explains the price difference in your built...

my rox does not have problem with the HRM strap like some reviews report... i did have a couple of incidents where it did not pick up the cadence sensor... but once i twist the head unit to disconnect it off the bracket and twist it back in.. it detected it again..

so quite, small problem for me...
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u think can get these stuff in malaysia ah?

another setup, replace kinlin with HED C2, 1441g, usd840. if use american classic hubs, i think can go sub 1.4kg
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 10:58 PM)
u think can get these stuff in malaysia ah?

another setup, replace kinlin with HED C2, 1441g, usd840. if use american classic hubs, i think can go sub 1.4kg
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not a chance in hell... no bike shop wants to spend hours to lace up and tighten and true a wheel for only a small little fee.. they rather sell you machine built ones which is why you don't see this parts anymore...

if you want mavics.. i think unker boon foo still has them but not the most recent cxp and open pro's... i noticed the current CXP with white decals have a different ERD than the older red/yellow decal ones...

actually that is one that i was interested in as well for the fact that it is a 23mm wide rim... i actually targeted the velocity A23 initially.. as they were slightly cheaper and much nearer then, in aussie..

for 799 USD, and weight at 1400 grams...
http://store.velocityusa.com/products/prod...4020.0.0?pp=12&

unfortunately, don't ship out of US...

australia ships to malaysia, but hefty shipping charges... australian ones have fancier decals too...


Added on March 7, 2012, 11:13 pmhere is the australian ones...

http://www.velocitywheels.com/store/produc...?pID=258&cID=55


Added on March 7, 2012, 11:14 pmalthough velocity's are sold as wheelsets.. but they are hand built rather than machine built...

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current CXP is 23mm wide? didn't know that
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 11:16 PM)
current CXP is 23mm wide? didn't know that
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i meant the HED C2s, they are among the few alloy ones who utilizes 23mm width for better tyre support... the mavic CXP are still conventional 19mm rims..
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velocity A23 rims + american classic hubs + sapim cxray 20/24 + skewers. 1320g usd695.

dream on......

so jealous, singapore got many wheelbuilders and wide range of parts to choose from.

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 02:56 PM)
oh yeah... you own a timex ironman right... if it ain't too expensive...go for it, since it is modular anyways... thought you were planning to get a totally new computer.

even this fella only rides a polygon 300 at the beginning... you had a better start than him...
http://impossibleisnull.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-bike.html

he got a runner / beater bike as a 2nd bike... and then the third, a race bike which is an argon 18..
http://impossibleisnull.blogspot.com/2009/...tt-mercury.html

i think he rides a specialized transition now with DT tri-spoke wheels..

it's never impossible according to him as long as you have the will..
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I meet him in person a few times, he is perfectly normal except is prepared to enjoy the suffer

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 7 2012, 04:18 PM)
are your device got measure % of uphill and downhill gradient real time??
Are complete measuring cycling is Heart Rate monitor, speed sensor, cadence... is the hill gradient % is measured together with speed?
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No, my device have crappy altitude reading, GPS altitude are laughable.. but still something as a general guideline to you
For accurate altitude reading, which I believe rather important for your ultrarunning, get yourself a barometer - which currently for tri-watches only Garmin 910xt is offering

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 04:20 PM)
u want complete, get powermeter
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me no money...

btw the mean that I need no upgrade now is not really true, just that i decided it's enough for me, you will never stop spending no matter what you do. I haven't get my clip-shoe, my cycling shorts and jersey, my cadence meter and etc.. just that I think it's more important to go on the road and learn what is necessary to become a better cyclist.. the basic stuff is done for now.. cyclist with VFF.. haha kinda weird
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at least get a pair or cycling shoes and clipless pedals. seriously. they help you to train better and pedal more efficiently.
or put them as the next purchase

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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 8 2012, 12:48 AM)
I meet him in person a few times, he is perfectly normal except is prepared to enjoy the suffer
Don't the crazy ones all look rather normal? smile.gif
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Q : if seatpost size is 30.9 , then what clamp size can use ? isit 34.9 ?
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i think depends on the bike. most likely 34.9.
but pronghorn's seatpost 31.6 but still use 34.9 clamp. again, depends on the bike.

read here: http://forums.mtbr.com/beginners-corner/wh...9mm-442951.html
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 05:14 PM)
why need to justify... because $ is everyone's concern at the end of the day...if no needs to justify... means you buy any and everything to your hearts content...  and that is how people land in massive mountains of debts...
function wise, speed, cadence, alti and HRM would be the 4 functions that defines a more complete cycling computer... GPS is sort of added on as of late...

how the computer utilizes the data is another thing... for example, basic would be HRM showing only your current heart rate... advanced and more complete for training will split it into exercise zones so it will beep and tell you as you enter each zone to warn you not to overdo your limit...

gradient in some way is measure with speed... they will take the current elevation record minus previous elevation record and divide by the distance covered in between 2 records

for example you gain 10 meters vertically in the last 100 meters of horizontal distance, then your gradient will be 10% and this will be a gauge for how steep the climb is..

in recent computers, there is also a new data parameter called climb rate... used to track how many vertical meters you climbed per minute time frame... climb rate will be used to gauge how fast you went up a particular climb irregardless of the steepness... but logic tells you that for the same elevation, you either travel further horizontally witj less steepness or you travel more up a steeper climb with less horizontal distance...
that would be very preferable if it doesn't cost an arm and leg..

furthermore, powermeter are very hard to digest and analyze... it is a truly good tool for very advanced training... but you will have to be into minute details to learn how to use a power meter.. on top of calibration to get it right...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 11:10 PM)
not a chance in hell... no bike shop wants to spend hours to lace up and tighten and true a wheel for only a small little fee.. they rather sell you machine built ones which is why you don't see this parts anymore...

if you want mavics.. i think unker boon foo still has them but not the most recent cxp and open pro's... i noticed the current CXP with white decals have a different ERD than the older red/yellow decal ones...

actually that is one that i was interested in as well for the fact that it is a 23mm wide rim... i actually targeted the velocity A23 initially.. as they were slightly cheaper and much nearer then, in aussie..

for 799 USD, and weight at 1400 grams...
http://store.velocityusa.com/products/prod...4020.0.0?pp=12&

unfortunately, don't ship out of US...

australia ships to malaysia, but hefty shipping charges... australian ones have fancier decals too...


Added on March 7, 2012, 11:13 pmhere is the australian ones...

http://www.velocitywheels.com/store/produc...?pID=258&cID=55


Added on March 7, 2012, 11:14 pmalthough velocity's are sold as wheelsets.. but they are hand built rather than machine built...
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AH! how nice if we can get to know Pilot cyclist who frequent travel to US !

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 7 2012, 11:25 PM)
velocity A23 rims + american classic hubs + sapim cxray 20/24 + skewers. 1320g usd695.

dream on......

so jealous, singapore got many wheelbuilders and wide range of parts to choose from.
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that is kind of a bank breaker @ 600 USD...

i don't think singapore has much of those as well.. and i think in rank.. singapore is actually behind taiwan in bike parts distribution if i am not wrong... not sure if that was based on shimano statistics or in general....

QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 8 2012, 12:48 AM)
For accurate altitude reading, which I believe rather important for your ultrarunning, get yourself a barometer - which currently for tri-watches only Garmin 910xt is offering
me no money...

btw the mean that I need no upgrade now is not really true, just that i decided it's enough for me, you will never stop spending no matter what you do. I haven't get my clip-shoe, my cycling shorts and jersey, my cadence meter and etc.. just that I think it's more important to go on the road and learn what is necessary to become a better cyclist.. the basic stuff is done for now.. cyclist with VFF.. haha kinda weird
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altimeters actually has not much function unless you do much climbing... gradient is jus a novelty data field to let you know how steep you have climbed in the past 50-100 meters or so, i guess the gradient function does not exists in the garmin sports watches...

other than that and actual elevation, you get total climb, climb rates (depending on modes), total climbing distances... stuff would not make much sense to a normal cyclist...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 8 2012, 01:15 AM)
at least get a pair or cycling shoes and clipless pedals. seriously. they help you to train better and pedal more efficiently.
or put them as the next purchase
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think get a pair of shorts first better... dun you feel weird having your shorts blow up like a balloon when you bike? or don't your balls hurt or something like that...

take care of your wedding vegetables first or your parent will ban you from riding... shoes comes next as shoes will cause you to possibly cause more hurt to your balls by falling off or slamming your crotch onto the top tube and stuff like that...

QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 8 2012, 08:20 AM)
Don't the crazy ones all look rather normal? smile.gif
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usually... much like a serial killer... don't look like one but can chop you into 24 pieces with a butter knife without blinking an eye...

QUOTE(noprob @ Mar 8 2012, 09:58 AM)
Q : if seatpost size is 30.9 , then what clamp size can use ? isit 34.9 ?
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it is normally larger that your seatpost size as you have to factor in your seat tube...

there is normally 34.9 and 31.8mm sizes... 31.8 is usually for 27.2 range seatpost and 34.9 is usually for 31.6 range of post...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 8 2012, 10:17 AM)
Thank for the great information shared out!
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hahah.. have you thought that maybe i have an ulterior motive in trying to convince more people into buying a garmin edge 500... and possible that i am the fella selling garmin in BBS as well..muahhahahaha.. evil laugh


Added on March 8, 2012, 11:39 am
QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 8 2012, 10:17 AM)
AH! how nice if we can get to know Pilot cyclist who frequent travel to US !
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with internet nowadays... who needs friends that travels...


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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 8 2012, 11:38 AM)
with internet nowadays... who needs friends that travels...
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 8 2012, 12:48 AM)
I meet him in person a few times, he is perfectly normal except is prepared to enjoy the suffer
No, my device have crappy altitude reading, GPS altitude are laughable..  but still something as a general guideline to you
For accurate altitude reading, which I believe rather important for your ultrarunning, get yourself a barometer - which currently for tri-watches only Garmin 910xt is offering
me no money...

the basic stuff is done for now.. cyclist with VFF.. haha kinda weird
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I'm a non-Garmin believer although Garmin is famous. I already have my Polar RCX5. smile.gif

who care cycle with VFF, as long as you on the cycle, enjoy it.


QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 8 2012, 11:38 AM)
that is kind of a bank breaker @ 600 USD...


hahah.. have you thought that maybe i have an ulterior motive in trying to convince more people into buying a garmin edge 500... and possible that i am the fella selling garmin in BBS as well..muahhahahaha.. evil laugh


Added on March 8, 2012, 11:39 am

with internet nowadays... who needs friends that travels...
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If got friends that travels that would be great! You wont complains about non-shipping items to Malaysia and expensive shipping !

Willing buyer Willing seller... Buyer will find their way when they wanted it most... Seller will smile to their bank when they meet desperate buyer... Win Win...

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 8 2012, 12:02 PM)
I'm a non-Garmin believer although Garmin is famous. I already have my Polar RCX5. smile.gif
yeah... the thing is, who needs GPS anyways.. to me GPS is always for navigation..

polar is not cheap stuff as well.. i like the CS500 and 600... but too expensive... wait till their power meter solution arrives... heard it should be cheaper than quarq and SRM systems...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 8 2012, 12:02 PM)
who care cycle with VFF, as long as you on the cycle, enjoy it.
If got friends that travels that would be great! You wont complains about non-shipping items to Malaysia and expensive shipping !

Willing buyer Willing seller... Buyer will find their way when they wanted it most... Seller will smile to their bank when they meet desperate buyer... Win Win...
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shipping charges is true.. but you would have to depend on your friend to get the right thing for you...

if there is any mistake, wrong sizing or mishandling... i am jus wondering how would you deal with it... if you start griping about it then.. out goes your friendship...

it's a balance that is hard to strike anyways... want to save $ or save your friendship...

of course, if all goes well.. then win win situation...
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saddlebag, pro or not pro??

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a deviation from The Rules #29

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 8 2012, 01:23 PM)
saddlebag, pro or not pro??

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a deviation from The Rules #29
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unless you are andy schleck or alberto contador... most pro's don't often train with a follow car... quite a lot of pros live in girona and they often train by themselves or with members of their team or other teams who lives there...

so they would have to be self sufficient and cannot be expecting support car assistance anytime and everytime... they would at least have to cover punctures at least when they go out for training rides...

on training camps.. they would have follow cars..

you can see when fat cyclist went to the radioshack camp... some of the riders and i think the especially U23s do carry saddle bags as the support car would not be able to cover everyone on the route... and they would have to fix flats and easy fixes by themselves if they get dropped by the main bunch...



that euro rule thing is kinda garbage... half of it actually doesn't make much sense let alone being useful... if you follow all of em... you jus be called a poser rite...


Added on March 8, 2012, 1:41 pman article by nick... don't follow what is the "pro look"... ride what is comfortable...

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/02/bik...position_207609

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 06:15 PM)
serious cycling is never an enjoyment..
I can agree with that tongue.gif

But actually, if U can enjoy it, U can do it longer, out of sheer passion.. maybe that was why I was able to last longer than most of my teammates in Selangor... of course U suffer a lot during a race, during training... but then, the actual ecstasy comes once U finish the ride.. at least for me la... the satisfaction, joy.... like when I helped my teammate won the scratch gold in 1996 Sukma... when he came to me & say thanks, I felt instant relief, that my effort & sacrifice was recognized.... I was one of the target man during that race... too bad the same can't be said of the management, my team manager in particular... sad.gif I hope he's a changed man now, he's the national team manager !!
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 8 2012, 12:35 PM)
yeah... the thing is, who needs GPS anyways.. to me GPS is always for navigation..

polar is not cheap stuff as well.. i like the CS500 and 600... but too expensive... wait till their power meter solution arrives... heard it should be cheaper than quarq and SRM systems...
shipping charges is true.. but you would have to depend on your friend to get the right thing for you...

if there is any mistake, wrong sizing or mishandling... i am jus wondering how would you deal with it... if you start griping about it then.. out goes your friendship...

it's a balance that is hard to strike anyways... want to save $ or save your friendship...

of course, if all goes well.. then win win situation...
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My Polar RCX5 is pair with GPS sensor. hehe... smile.gif
Guess i will stick with my RCX5 for a long time before thinks of changing...

That's why i mentions "Pilot Cyclist" not any Ah Beng Ah Chu who know nothing about bikes.

Will poison him to buy the good stuff together, wont simply ask helping buy... haha...

if buy wrong, together get the wrong things lo.. haha... win win or lose lose...
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QUOTE(tenno @ Mar 8 2012, 02:50 PM)
I can agree with that  tongue.gif

But actually, if U can enjoy it, U can do it longer, out of sheer passion.. maybe that was why I was able to last longer than most of my teammates in Selangor...  of course U suffer a lot during a race, during training... but then, the actual ecstasy comes once U finish the ride.. at least for me la... the satisfaction, joy.... like when I helped my teammate won the scratch gold in 1996 Sukma... when he came to me & say thanks, I felt instant relief, that my effort & sacrifice was recognized.... I was one of the target man during that race... too bad the same can't be said of the management, my team manager in particular...  sad.gif  I hope he's a changed man now, he's the national team manager !!
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haha... cycling in my experience is the strangest thing.. as long as your interest and undying passion is there... you never give up...

for me, i always curse like hell up a super long ascent and at the top of it or the end of the ride... i vow to never ride the damn route again... 2 weeks down the road, i am back at the same place cursing at the same thing all over again... knowing that the route is already a big pain in the ass...

we are all a big bunch of suckers...

competition wise.. it is also not always about you winning.... as lance says, "there is no 'i' in the word team"... everyone is a part of the bigger picture... if everyone holds back and not contribute the main aim, nothing gets achieved... if you contribute and suffer and shoulder the load... it might not be your chance... but, a day will sure come when your teammates sacrifice themselves for your cause...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 8 2012, 03:08 PM)
My Polar RCX5 is pair with GPS sensor. hehe... smile.gif
Guess i will stick with my RCX5 for a long time before thinks of changing...

That's why i mentions "Pilot Cyclist" not any Ah Beng Ah Chu who know nothing about bikes.

Will poison him to buy the good stuff together, wont simply ask helping buy... haha...

if buy wrong, together get the wrong things lo.. haha... win win or lose lose...
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the RCX5 is not bad as it is meant for multisport use... didn't know there is an external GPS sensor for it though...

as long as you don't mind your friend mess up what you intended to buy.. i think it should be OK... but you know some people la.. will jus grumble grumble and then give the long shitty face.. then the person who is actually doing you a favor also tak de syiok la...

you know la.. like KCNC stuff... sometimes buy right thing but wrong color also cialat... not that we are woman "right season hand bag but wrong size or shape"... bike geeks have their finickiness...

best to leave all this scenarios totally out...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 8 2012, 05:42 PM)
you know la.. like KCNC stuff... sometimes buy right thing but wrong color also cialat... not that we are woman "right season hand bag but wrong size or shape"... bike geeks have their finickiness...
heh.. sounds like how I'm limiting my choices to anything of either blue or black colors tongue.gif
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anybody here have tried riding on MEX highway? I saw a few cyclist last weekend..and seems like it's a long rolling route. the decent looks fun enough tongue.gif

However I think the exit into MEX from kesas is quite steep...I might ask a friend to drop me right at the top of the exit. haha. well at least it looks much safer compare to MRR2.




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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 8 2012, 07:31 PM)
anybody here have tried riding on MEX highway? I saw a few cyclist last weekend..and seems like it's a long rolling route. the decent looks fun enough tongue.gif

However I think the exit into MEX from kesas is quite steep...I might ask a friend to drop me right at the top of the exit. haha. well at least it looks much safer compare to MRR2.
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 8 2012, 07:31 PM)
anybody here have tried riding on MEX highway? I saw a few cyclist last weekend..and seems like it's a long rolling route. the decent looks fun enough tongue.gif

However I think the exit into MEX from kesas is quite steep...I might ask a friend to drop me right at the top of the exit. haha. well at least it looks much safer compare to MRR2.
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if it is safer.. someone would not have lost their life there...

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too lazy to quote previous posts, but i would like to share my experience on some equipments mentioned in this thread, some equipments i had used before

cateye LD-601 (the 5 led blinker)
its flextight mounting bracket was chunky. when mounted on the seatpost, it got in the way of my thighs. i found similar comments made by others on the internet. very bright though.

elite sior race bottle cage
attractively priced, held the bottle firmly. bottle went in easily, but tough went u want to remove the bottle. on the bike, it was like fighting for the bottle.

polar CS200cad
setting it up the first time was very difficult. very sensitive with distance between head unit and the sensors. although i had set it up according to the manual, the head unit didn't pick up any signal. brought the sensor closer, it picked up the signal, but lost it at speeds lower than 10kmh and higher than 35kmh. had to bring the sensor even closer, about half the distance specified in the manual. polar customer service also said that carbon frame/fork may dampen the signal

fake knog blinker
drains battery (CR2032) really fast. failed to work properly after i had the batteries replaced.

kcnc ti pro lite seatpost
the rail clamps were wide, and had sharp edges. snagged a bit of my bib shorts and damaged it. it was demarchi shorts cry.gif

topeak joe blow sport floor pump (with twinhead)
the pump was robust, no problem. but the twinhead was rubbish. used it less than a year and then it failed on me. other users had similar problem, if you read reviews on the internet. i know a friend who used it about 6 months and it failed. a guy at rodalink said the same thing; a lot of complaints from customers about the twinhead failure.

michelin prorace2 clincher tyre
a race tyre, but really durable. used it more than a year, only punctured once. and that was the rear tyre. the point is, not all race tyres compromise durability. you can have almost everything, at a price though. not sure about prorace4. bought the prorace2 back when cycling stuff weren't too expensive. prorace2 was only rm110. original jerseys were only rm150.

kenda rm55 training tyre
pure crap. same tire, one single ride, punctured twice. 2nd puncture tore the tyre, had to pad it with powerbar plastic wrapper temporarily until i could reach the parking lot. excellent grip though.

panaracer stradius sport tyre
putting it on the rim was super difficult. puncture resistance so-so la, high mileage.

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if it is safer.. someone would not have lost their life there...
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the "someone" just so happened to be at wrong time, wrong location met with wrong driver.

sigh. Life is short.
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 9 2012, 09:42 AM)
cateye LD-601 (the 5 led blinker)
its flextight mounting bracket was chunky. when mounted on the seatpost, it got in the way of my thighs. i found similar comments made by others on the internet. very bright though.
This can get annoying, but managed to resolve it somewhat by positioning it lower on the seat post

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 9 2012, 09:42 AM)
kcnc ti pro lite seatpost
the rail clamps were wide, and had sharp edges. snagged a bit of my bib shorts and damaged it. it was demarchi shorts  cry.gif
Didn't get this problem though. Could also depends on your saddle and your saddle position I guess

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 8 2012, 05:42 PM)
competition wise.. it is also not always about you winning.... as lance says, "there is no 'i' in the word team"... everyone is a part of the bigger picture... if everyone holds back and not contribute the main aim, nothing gets achieved... if you contribute and suffer and shoulder the load... it might not be your chance... but, a day will sure come when your teammates sacrifice themselves for your cause...
the RCX5 is not bad as it is meant for multisport use... didn't know there is an external GPS sensor for it though...
I like the quote from Eros Poli, Cipollini's main leadout man from Mercatone Uno,"We can't all be winners".
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QUOTE(tenno @ Mar 9 2012, 12:56 PM)
I like the quote from Eros Poli, Cipollini's main leadout man from Mercatone Uno,"We can't all be winners".
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yeah... it is true that a team cannot cater to personal ambitions... they are hired to serve and protect their captain to the main objective of the team.. and if their captain falls flat on their face, then it is their golden opportunity to shine...

that much can be said about cadel evans situation this year...with BMC Racing hiring 2 classics specialist to the team.. it is a wonder if the situation will be like what Cadel says comes July...

tactics like 2008 deployed by the CSC squad was one of the well executed... made the silence-lotto team of evans look like bunch of buffoons... they used frank schleck who was then in the maillot jaune to confuse evans team on who he should mark on alpe d'huez... it turned out that frank was the bait and sastre was the person the team was supporting to win the GC...

made a hugh lunge up alpe d'huez to gather enough time to cover even the final TT which was where evans was expected to trump over both the schlecks and sastre...

strange but true blue team tactics... much like your scenario?

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 7 2012, 10:53 PM)
good to hear that you are well... your saddle don't look that bad... jus ride it till the foam gives way...

i guess being on the road is a different experience than on a roller... on the road you have to deal with imbalance due to wheel running over stuff.. and many un-expected stuff...

don't let one fall deter your spirit...  we all fall when we ride.. jus that you fall now you become more conscious then when you were single digit old...

there are couple of ways.. some people will use their legs to clamp down the top tube to dampen the wobble.. but most importantly is not to hold the bike with a death grip.. it worsens the problem...

think you should stay away from high or technical downhill for the time being...
prowheelbuilder is another good site... white industries hub are quite pricey as well although cheaper than CK and DT swiss the more common ones... that explains the price difference in your built...


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Death grip mean dead stiff holding the handle bar? How do i be relax when riding slowly, I had the fear of tipping over especilly riding slowly at traffic light start stop situation. rclxub.gif
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QUOTE(minizian @ Mar 9 2012, 01:37 PM)
Death grip mean dead stiff holding the handle bar? How do i be relax when riding slowly, I had the fear of tipping over especilly riding slowly at traffic light start stop situation.  rclxub.gif
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No lar, as in the high speed wobble, don't grip the handlebar that tightly at high speeds.
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QUOTE(minizian @ Mar 9 2012, 01:37 PM)
Death grip mean dead stiff holding the handle bar? How do i be relax when riding slowly, I had the fear of tipping over especilly riding slowly at traffic light start stop situation.  rclxub.gif
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your problem is not when you are riding slowly.. wobble only happens at speed...

anyhow, you should never be gripping your bike that tightly... be more loose on the bike...

mind me asking, kinda unconventional, are you able to ride without hands holding the handlebars? dun get me wrong, not asking you to do or try it...

you have to learn to trust your bike that it will go and stay straight and upright easily at mid speed 15kph or so and above... then you understand the forces and motions that keep a bicycle upright when in moving... the only thing that can derail your wheel from it's track would be an obstacle in the path of the wheel...

it is very hard to fall off the bike unless you have an inner ear fluid balance disorder...

QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 9 2012, 01:53 PM)
No lar, as in the high speed wobble, don't grip the handlebar that tightly at high speeds.
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thinking of it, it's actually quite a useless advise.. because when it happens, you will be panicking and what possibility will you remember that anyone tell you to loosen up when that happens...

it all comes down to your natural instincts to be frank...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 9 2012, 04:14 PM)
your problem is not when you are riding slowly.. wobble only happens at speed...

anyhow, you should never be gripping your bike that tightly... be more loose on the bike...

mind me asking, kinda unconventional, are you able to ride without hands holding the handlebars? dun get me wrong, not asking you to do or try it... 

you have to learn to trust your bike that it will go and stay straight and upright easily at mid speed 15kph or so and above...  then you understand the forces and motions that keep a bicycle upright when in moving... the only thing that can derail your wheel from it's track would be an obstacle in the path of the wheel...

it is very hard to fall off the bike unless you have an inner ear fluid balance disorder...
thinking of it, it's actually quite a useless advise.. because when it happens, you will be panicking and what possibility will you remember that anyone tell you to loosen up when that happens...

it all comes down to your natural instincts to be frank...
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maybe numb adi crash not so painful le...
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maybe numb adi crash not so painful le...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 9 2012, 04:14 PM)
your problem is not when you are riding slowly.. wobble only happens at speed...

anyhow, you should never be gripping your bike that tightly... be more loose on the bike...

mind me asking, kinda unconventional, are you able to ride without hands holding the handlebars? dun get me wrong, not asking you to do or try it... 

you have to learn to trust your bike that it will go and stay straight and upright easily at mid speed 15kph or so and above...  then you understand the forces and motions that keep a bicycle upright when in moving... the only thing that can derail your wheel from it's track would be an obstacle in the path of the wheel...

it is very hard to fall off the bike unless you have an inner ear fluid balance disorder...
thinking of it, it's actually quite a useless advise.. because when it happens, you will be panicking and what possibility will you remember that anyone tell you to loosen up when that happens...

it all comes down to your natural instincts to be frank...
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Riding freehand is kinda important sometimes too.. allows you to sit upright and rest my back.. drink water.. have some sightseeing..

double sided clip pedal only avail in sg?

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double sided clip pedal only avail in sg?
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i jus checked today... a set of speedplay stainless steel zeros will set you back 300SGD

http://speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.zero

yes, they are not cheap if you compare them to entry level shimano PD-R540's or look keo easy and classic series... in fact it costs even much more than a pair of look keo 2 max and even the top end look keo 2 max carbons if i am not wrong...

this is what caused my interest in it...

http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cg.ultimatefit

you can actually use mtb pedals as they are also dual sided entry... and since most shoes are 2 and 3 hole mountings today, it shouldn't be a problem... and furhermore, the metal cleats will last longer...

you just have to make do with a smaller piece of cleat in transferring power... with carbon sole shoes today, this is not a big issue...

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haha cool big sunglasses! what do you guys wear for cycling? oakley? I wear contact lenses and the wind sometimes moved the lens everywhere causing me to have a blur vision, especially during a fast decent..quite dangerous...have you guys experienced the same?

LTDL featured in cyclingtipsblog.com

http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/03/tour...langkawi-recap/



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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 10 2012, 11:13 AM)
haha cool big sunglasses! what do you guys wear for cycling? oakley? I wear contact lenses and the wind sometimes moved the lens everywhere causing me to have a blur vision, especially during a fast decent..quite dangerous...have you guys experienced the same?

LTDL featured in cyclingtipsblog.com

http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/03/tour...langkawi-recap/
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I can't get used to contacts. Worried about dry eyes especially when you get wind against your face. Got ppl telling me stories about the lens shifting too when their eyes gets wet when it rains tongue.gif

I just use cocoons sunglasses which fits over my normal glasses.
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Maybe this can solve the problem biggrin.gif

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The same one used in m.i. Movie cool2.gif

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Rudy Project have better cycling glasses
or try this
http://www.quick-sport.com/Product/Product...53&status=5429i

it should be cheaper than the list price there

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i have oakley radar (with hydrophobic lens), rudy project wizaard, and scott sniper.

of all three, i love oakleys the most.

the radar has the best clarity and fits my face perfectly. it even enhances the contrast under shaded area.

wizaard, sniper, nope.. under shaded area, just have to remove the shades. can't see clearly.

the radar fogs up a bit when i stop moving. the scoot sniper fogs up pretty bad. the wizaard never has never had that problem.

oakleys are expensive, more than rudy projects. rudy projects make high quality shades too, but whatever brand you want to get, try them on first. no matter how expensive or how high tech, if it doesn't fit, then it's useless.

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What I wear,

I am wearing prescription glasses on normal day, I had perfect sight on my right eye but not left eye (around -1 ). Still can see well if i do not wear my glasses outside but preferred to wear it nevertheless to balance things up.

Had few sunnies for general usage and cycling.

1)Shimano Equinox (currently used as my sun glass)

-Around 56 aussie bucks plus 24 bucks for the RX clip (the lens i made it in KL)
-Saved my eye during my speed wobble crash (had a noticable abbrasion on the frame but still wearable), had minor scratch on my left lens as a result of my crash.
-Came with Photocromic lens and a clear lens, the towel to clean the lens and a box to fit all of em
-Nosepiece are able to be adjusted to fit the person face.
-Hard to clean with the RX clip attached on where i had to remove it in order to clean it and worry the nosepiece will detached after putting it and out repeatably
-The frame will lower abit when i sweat alot which is a little bit annoying

2)Shimano S50R

-Got it around 6o aussie bucks due to LBS promo.
-Also uses the RX-clip (same as the one used on m equinox) for my prescription lens
-Came with blue mirro lens, Yellow and clear lens, the lens cleaner and the box
-More sturdier build and feel over the Equinox
-Adjustable nose piece and temples.
-Fit very well out of the box, maybe needed adju on the nose piece.
-Haven wore it for cycling due to above mention crash will let u know when i wore it for cycling

3) Oakley Jawbone

-Got it around 900 plus ringgit
-Can easily change lens.
-Prescription lens from oakley cost a nuclear bomb, quoted around 1500 ringgit for black iridium lens in KL while in quote around 1000 ringgit in aussie rclxub.gif plus no vented lens for prescription lens, not sure if they had that hydropphobic thing on RX lens for jawbone rclxub.gif
-Supposedly wanna get asian fit Jawbone and the glasses shop told me that the one i going to get is asian fit but found later it is not asian fit (got tricked lol). Anyway fitting wise it is similar to S50R but can feel tat it won slip down if i sweat alot cause the glass was firmly planted on my face. Not sure how will asian fit jawbone will fit onto my face rclxub.gif
-Cant wear it cause i haven done the RX lens.
-Seriously i still cant decide if i should do prescription lens for this or just wear as it is at the expense of depending my right eye to see clearly (read first part and u know why) Help me in this icon_question.gif

4)Oakley Half Jacket XLJ

-Got it at 120 aussie bucks at oakley factory outlet store
-Came with transition lens (useless for me as i going to do prescription lens anyway tat replace the default lens)
-Ntg much to talk about after wearing the above 3 glasses as it really cant fit well onto my face as it keep slip down my nose as i move my face & around or sweat alot.

Hope this help you guys smile.gif

Checked up rudy project glasses, the quality is really there considering the amount of $ you spend. The model i looked at is Rydon. Not sure about the pricing in malaysia for the ImpactRX precription lens (is it possible to do it in kl?) but in Aussie I was quoted around AUD 1000 plus for the frame and the RX lens together rclxub.gif rclxub.gif rclxub.gif

Sucks to be the person that need corrective glasses as I had to pay more when getting sunglasses. doh.gif

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Thx guys for the replies..as for me i wear contact lens and no need correction lens when using sunglass. I am seriously considering oakley radar path..it's around rm8++ - rm9++ when i asked around in KL..there also people selling around rm500-600 but im not convince wether it's genuine.

I also plan to get an asian fit and i asked oakley usa how to differentiate the asian fit version with the non asian fit and the customer service reply me with this. Basically what differs is the nose pad? The frame is the same?

CustomerCareOakley

The Infinite Hero glasses come with a second nose pad that allows you to adjust the fit of the glasses to Asian fit. The Asian fit models in general will have a J listed after the model number on the inside of the frame. The box should also be marked.

If you have any questions or would like immediate assistance please contact our Customer Care department at (800) 403-7449.

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 10 2012, 09:41 PM)
Thx guys for the replies..as for me i wear contact lens and no need correction lens when using sunglass. I am seriously considering oakley radar path..it's around rm8++ - rm9++ when i asked around in KL..there also people selling around rm500-600 but im not convince wether it's genuine.

I also plan to get an asian fit and i asked oakley usa how to differentiate the asian fit version with the non asian fit and the customer service reply me with this. Basically what differs is the nose pad? The frame is the same?

CustomerCareOakley

The Infinite Hero glasses come with a second nose pad that allows you to adjust the fit of the glasses to Asian fit. The Asian fit models in general will have a J listed after the model number on the inside of the frame. The box should also be marked.

If you have any questions or would like immediate assistance please contact our Customer Care department at (800) 403-7449.

Best Regards,

Brittany Garcia
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I am sure some dealer in KL will carry asian fit of radar path. Just make sure u look out for the "j" in the model number and don end up like what I did (thankfully mine one wear well on my face). Better still try both of the same model but in different fit to spot the difference. Have u paid visit Reliance optical near Bangasr Village. They really had huge range of oakley glasses there and that where i got my oakley there too but not the prescription lens as it is wayy more expensive to do it in Malaysia then in australia.

I always had phobia wearing contacts and preferred to wear glasses. Does it hurt when wearing contact while cycling?

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Today rode my friend's expensive 5 figures bike, TT bike, very scary and felt less agile on cornering.. but very responsive.. very scare to crash into something.. haha
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QUOTE(minizian @ Mar 10 2012, 09:49 PM)
I am sure some dealer in KL will carry asian fit of radar path. Just make sure u look out for the "j" in the model number and don end up like what I did (thankfully mine one wear well on my face). Better still try both of the same model but in different fit to spot the difference. Have u paid visit Reliance optical near Bangasr Village. They really had huge range of oakley glasses there and that where i got my oakley there too but not the prescription lens as it is wayy more expensive to do it in Malaysia then in australia.

I always had phobia wearing contacts and preferred to wear glasses. Does it hurt when wearing contact while cycling?
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Not sure where Reliance shop...is it inside bangsar village? I checked one at Shades KLCC but somehow the one at England Optical is a tad cheaper compare to the former.

Will definitely look for J version smile.gif wanna get the infinite hero version. rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 10 2012, 10:19 PM)
Not sure where Reliance shop...is it inside bangsar village? I checked one at Shades KLCC but somehow the one at England Optical is a tad cheaper compare to the former.

Will definitely look for J version smile.gif wanna get the infinite hero version.  rclxms.gif
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few month back i went to a optical shop at Damasra Jaya( same roll with Maybank but another end near to a chicken rice shop), they selling Rudy ard 500-600
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if u r going to get a rudy, please try them on first, do any kind of test u can think of. they are only a few rudy models which fit nicely on our asian face. noyz fits alright.

btw, read here if u want to know more about oakley's asian fit http://www.oakley.com/asian-fit

oakley include two different nose pads in the box, that's standard la. try the normal one first, coz sometimes you don't really need asian fit. my friend and i, we bought the normal one, not asian fit. and they fit perfectly.

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first thing to mind... not aero... and troublesome if the lens gets mist... with smaller ones at least you can see out of the corners...haha

i wonder if the drag on the darn thing will help train for stronger neck muscles...

QUOTE(joonming @ Mar 10 2012, 05:42 PM)
Rudy Project have better cycling glasses
or try this
http://www.quick-sport.com/Product/Product...53&status=5429i

it should be cheaper than the list price there
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here is an interview on adronis giocatolli's team manager's view on rujano's plans on genting highlands stage 6... apparently he went too early as he was the one who was expected to win the race...

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/03/new...ame-plan_207919

rudy project was super cheap when it was introduced here.. i remember buying a pair back in 2000 for only 100 bucks then at endah parade... nuts...


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can i join this thread? cycling is so fun............i want legs like George Hincapie. Or Robbie McEwen.


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anybody used KCNC or Token road skewers before?

QUOTE(mAdoNe69 @ Mar 12 2012, 02:21 AM)
can i join this thread? cycling is so fun............i want legs like George Hincapie. Or Robbie McEwen.
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u want legs like this?

http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photos/2006...61/IMG_0873.jpg
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardi...s-seen--007.jpg

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hey, may i know where i can find jamis road bikes in KL??
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QUOTE(mAdoNe69 @ Mar 12 2012, 02:21 AM)
can i join this thread? cycling is so fun............i want legs like George Hincapie. Or Robbie McEwen.
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you jus joined rite... there is no initiation or membership fee... so no one is stopping you : )

welcome anyways.


QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 12 2012, 08:31 AM)
you meant the titanium ones... you are looking for it for lightweight or durability? i heard they are light but the leverage and closing feel is kind of lacking compared to more conventional Zipp, Shimano DA or Campy titanium ones...

gnarly... but that is a condition known as varicose veins... he practically has problems with his veins bulging due to the inability to cycle the blood fast enough to not let it accumulate on his veins.. i think...

this is not so hard to look at... but veins still very visible... thanks to such a low percentage of body fat

QUOTE(yuanyi @ Mar 12 2012, 10:51 AM)
hey, may i know where i can find jamis road bikes in KL??
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call and ask see... i know fook sang used to have the jamis range, but i think no longer. You can also give them a call to see if they still carry.. if not, then the listed distributor for malaysia...

Montana Cycle SDN. BHD
Lot 572, Taman Pinang Jaya,
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Tel : 04-7143071
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i think sen aik sells jamis.

nevermind, i tried the token just now. somehow not compatible with my rear wheel. gonna stick with fulcrum's
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 12 2012, 01:43 PM)
call and ask see... i know fook sang used to have the jamis range, but i think no longer. You can also give them a call to see if they still carry.. if not, then the listed distributor for malaysia...

Montana Cycle SDN. BHD
Lot 572, Taman Pinang Jaya,
Bukit Pinang,
06200 Kepala Batas,
Alor Setar,
Kedah Darulaman.
Tel : 04-7143071
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thanks butthead!


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 12 2012, 03:04 PM)
i think sen aik sells jamis.

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they do,but only mtb i think? :/ thanks anyways smile.gif

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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 10 2012, 09:51 PM)
Today rode my friend's expensive 5 figures bike, TT bike, very scary and felt less agile on cornering.. but very responsive.. very scare to crash into something.. haha
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TT bikes are supposed to be like that.. if the bike is too lively, then it will be very hard to control the bike while in an aero tuck...

that way, it is still possible to steer the bike in a stable manner while holding on the aerobars without it veering around every crack and crevice on the road...

QUOTE(yuanyi @ Mar 12 2012, 04:08 PM)
thanks butthead!


Added on March 12, 2012, 4:08 pm
they do,but only mtb i think? :/ thanks anyways smile.gif
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they have mostly MTB stuff... why would you be interested in a jamis anyways? looking at the Ventura range? or Xenith?

The Ventura Comp was voted for the best sub 800 dollar bike in the market in 2009....

they are not bad for being a butted 7005 aluminum frame... xenith, i have yet to see one yet...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 12 2012, 04:20 PM)
they have mostly MTB stuff... why would you be interested in a jamis anyways? looking at the Ventura range? or Xenith?

The Ventura Comp was voted for the best sub 800 dollar bike in the market in 2009....

they are not bad for being a butted 7005 aluminum frame... xenith, i have yet to see one yet...
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yeah, saw their album on facebook. :/ am interested at the ventura range, something nice and simple for beginner bike. I had jamis as my first proper bike, trail x3 smile.gif awesome bike. Most of their frames are 7005 allu i think? xenith range is deadly..
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their xenith range is priced too high... they employed some technology they called net molding...

their bikes are actually quite worth it... they have trickled down technology from their top end bikes like shrouded front calipers and hidden rear calipers... all from their top end bikes.

the new 2012 ventura's are quite nice and they are usually spec'ed quite decently...

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hehe go go buy merida. let's support ASIAN made tongue.gif

new line up.

http://www.baikbike.com/meridas-2013-ride-...-sportive-bike/


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What do you guys think about classic steel road bikes? Apollo, Nishiki, Raleigh, Miyata and all the classic bikes of yestercentury? I think they are a beaut! Sturdy frame and reliable.

Too bad its hard too find bargains for rusty ol' steelers here. Always wanted to do a restoration project. Found them still hanging in old bike shops for 2k++. Its a shame it never rolled out and enjoy the road.

Here is a picture for you guys to drool on. smile.gif
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Yeay. I bought a propero II. Initially I was aiming for prevail s works but I came to my senses that I'm not a pro racer hence I dialed down and get a propero II (and that after reading many reviews and was convinced that most of the technology and features from prevail had been transferred into propero II, and at half the cost too).

Just got back from a short ride and the ventilation is great rclxms.gif at least it feel much cooler now compare to my old met helmet (im positive that it is not a placebo effect from specialized marketing BS...it just works)

I love the shark-ish shape of specialized helmets..now I gained extra 5kmh on my average speed hahaha biggrin.gif

Read the reviews:

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/pro...helmet-12-45872


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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 12 2012, 10:58 PM)
Yeay. I bought a propero II. Initially I was aiming for prevail s works but I came to my senses that I'm not a pro racer hence I dialed down and get a propero II (and that after reading many reviews and was convinced that most of the technology and features from prevail had been transferred into propero II, and at half the cost too).

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how much and where u bought the helmet ya?? thinking to upgrade my helmet too...
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QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 12 2012, 09:09 PM)
What do you guys think about classic steel road bikes? Apollo, Nishiki, Raleigh, Miyata and all the classic bikes of yestercentury? I think they are a beaut! Sturdy frame and reliable.

Too bad its hard too find bargains for rusty ol' steelers here. Always wanted to do a restoration project. Found them still hanging in old bike shops for 2k++. Its a shame it never rolled out and enjoy the road.

Here is a picture for you guys to drool on. smile.gif
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/227037..._a719a1dc3d.jpg
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classic steels are a beauty. i think it's gaining popularity again. if can't get the old classics, get the new classic instead. i see shops keeping stock of these frames. tommassini, colnago master x-light, cinelli...

there's a guy around my neighbourhood who collects old bikes and restores them. i think he has more than ten classic bikes. the other day he was on a mint condition peugoet bike.
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I think they look more comfortable than modern road bikes. I could be wrong. But most are very expensive. Especially these italian bikes. But i think they are nice. The designs are timeless in my opinion. The craftsmanship, the decals. Or its just cause i like old stuff. HAHA

Well, I hope its okay to ask you guys about whether this bike is a good buy or not? In regards to it being a commuter. Maintenance and upgrading

The link

Can u guys give me your honest opinions. Thanks
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Anyone going tis weekend?
http://www.baikbike.com/4th-putrajaya-inte...comment-page-1/
i fr cheras, planning v balakong n kajang buddies ride toward there.

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QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 12 2012, 09:09 PM)
What do you guys think about classic steel road bikes? Apollo, Nishiki, Raleigh, Miyata and all the classic bikes of yestercentury? I think they are a beaut! Sturdy frame and reliable.

Too bad its hard too find bargains for rusty ol' steelers here. Always wanted to do a restoration project. Found them still hanging in old bike shops for 2k++. Its a shame it never rolled out and enjoy the road.

Here is a picture for you guys to drool on. smile.gif
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quill stems and threaded headsets... are among things that are harder to find that your favorite team jersey...

not to say that they are not good at all... but will requires quite a lot of attention to it... if you like the bikes for the bikes itself, then it's a great thing... if not, it will be a pain for you to maintain it...

there is only so much you can do about rusts... even if you get a decent frame... there might have to to be some thoughts of stripping the entire frame down to bare metal and re-treat it and then re-spray it....

not to mention metal fatigue with steel frames being another bumming factor... old frames might have lotsa of flex if you decide to ride it hard and fast...

many things to consider... new steel frames on the other hand are much better... you have more updated columbus and reynolds tubes which should be stiffer and last longer than the old famous reynolds 531s... the lugs would be better built and welded as well compared to a poorly handbuilt one... since a nice frame would be expensive..

QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 13 2012, 04:10 PM)
I think they look more comfortable than modern road bikes. I could be wrong. But most are very expensive. Especially these italian bikes. But i think they are nice. The designs are timeless in my opinion. The craftsmanship, the decals. Or its just cause i like old stuff. HAHA

Well, I hope its okay to ask you guys about whether this bike is a good buy or not? In regards to it being a commuter. Maintenance and upgrading

The link

Can u guys give me your honest opinions. Thanks
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steel frames are usually more comfortable... due to the fact that the tubes are less stiffer than most composites frames of today... they, on the other hand would suffer more abuse compared to their composite counterparts as steel is known to have very high yield strength...

if you like lugged frames and skinny tubes... then it is a very very fancy bike that i have to admit it...

750 is kinda crazy for that bike... maybe only to me... but give the below 2 a check and see

can't remember i passed by which one... but i did manage to see a couple of those bikes and they are in better condition than what i see in your BBS posting... not always they have since they get it from all over the place.. and they are 2nd hand if you don't mind...
www.olx.com.my
http://gwcycle.blogspot.com/

they jus dump the whole lot outdoors and cover them with tarp... cos they have a lot... and i do mean a lot... a lot's worth of lot...

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Thanks for the opinion dude. No, i dont mind second hand bikes at all. As long as they are still working, no cracks and (or) is cheap to service. A little rust that can be sanded is the least of my concerns.

Well, i like skinny tubes and chrome and nickel plating. I thought since they are old, made of steel so they might be cheap. But i found that they are quite expensive. I don't have deep pockets. And i'm gonna use my bike for commuting (which isnt that far pon). Found a lot of brand new classics from the 80s still hanging on shop walls but they cost thousands. sigh..
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QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 13 2012, 06:11 PM)
Thanks for the opinion dude. No, i dont mind second hand bikes at all. As long as they are still working, no cracks and (or) is cheap to service. A little rust that can be sanded is the least of my concerns.

Well, i like skinny tubes and chrome and nickel plating. I thought since they are old, made of steel so they might be cheap. But i found that they are quite expensive. I don't have deep pockets. And i'm gonna use my bike for commuting (which isnt that far pon). Found a lot of brand new classics from the 80s still hanging on shop walls but they cost thousands. sigh..
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those are jacked up prices... if you do a search for shimano 600... you'd understand what i mean... costs even more than what entry level shimano's are nowadays.. and worst if they are un-opened and un-used ones... although not antique... but people appreciates it strangely and that is what caused the prices to skyrocket..

if you get a lemon... i doubt it'd be cheap to service... my best guess if you wan one which is in decent condition... it might costs half if not more as much as the price of the bike itself...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 13 2012, 06:16 PM)
those are jacked up prices... if you do a search for shimano 600... you'd understand what i mean... costs even more than what entry level shimano's are nowadays.. and worst if they are un-opened and un-used ones... although not antique... but people appreciates it strangely and that is what caused the prices to skyrocket..

if you get a lemon... i doubt it'd be cheap to service... my best guess if you wan one which is in decent condition... it might costs half if not more as much as the price of the bike itself...
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I see. Doesn't really look like its practically or economically sustainable to have an old road bike then. My hopes went up a bit when i read like international forums saying that old bikes are cheap and cost effective to run. If that is so, maybe I'll just stick to my current GTA bike then. smile.gif
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QUOTE(SYAMiLLiON @ Mar 13 2012, 08:28 AM)
how much and where u bought the helmet ya?? thinking to upgrade my helmet too...
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i think around rm310-330..couldnt remember as I bought with several other items. I bought it at specialized store http://www.ghspeedbikes.com/store/ (the strand, kota damansara). i think most of the price displayed will be given 10% discount (not really a discount though).

prevail s-works model is around rm730..quite pricey..well for me even a couple of grams differences in weight will have and impact on your neck especially on the longer ride where you already tired like hell.. i bought mine for the looks only, but the better ventilation is an added advantage tongue.gif

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 13 2012, 05:56 PM)
quill stems and threaded headsets... are among things that are harder to find that your favorite team jersey...

not to say that they are not good at all... but will requires quite a lot of attention to it... if you like the bikes for the bikes itself, then it's a great thing... if not, it will be a pain for you to maintain it...

there is only so much you can do about rusts... even if you get a decent frame... there might have to to be some thoughts of stripping the entire frame down to bare metal and re-treat it and then re-spray it....

not to mention metal fatigue with steel frames being another bumming factor... old frames might have lotsa of flex if you decide to ride it hard and fast...

many things to consider... new steel frames on the other hand are much better... you have more updated columbus and reynolds tubes which should be stiffer and last longer than the old famous reynolds 531s... the lugs would be better built and welded as well compared to a poorly handbuilt one... since a nice frame would be expensive..
steel frames are usually more comfortable... due to the fact that the tubes are less stiffer than most composites frames of today... they, on the other hand would suffer more abuse compared to their composite counterparts as steel is known to have very high yield strength...

if you like lugged frames and skinny tubes... then it is a very very fancy bike that i have to admit it...

750 is kinda crazy for that bike... maybe only to me... but give the below 2 a check and see

can't remember i passed by which one... but i did manage to see a couple of those bikes and they are in better condition than what i see in your BBS posting... not always they have since they get it from all over the place.. and they are 2nd hand if you don't mind...
www.olx.com.my
http://gwcycle.blogspot.com/

they jus dump the whole lot outdoors and cover them with tarp... cos they have a lot... and i do mean a lot... a lot's worth of lot...
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butthead, want to ask on restoration of old roadbike. my uncle gave me his old roadbike...

is there any shop that provide that kind of service? Thanks
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thats very lucky of you vinn_ann.

well, i think some polish and elbow grease might help making it cleaner and much much pretty (we know shiny bikes are faster especially the red ones right?) Jk.. hehe

I think any good bicycle shop can help you restore the bike. General servicing might be best for the first step. If the chain is in bad condition, get it replaced. grease the cables and tune the shifters and derailleurs. I think for starters, thats already good enough to make it going again right?
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QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 13 2012, 06:26 PM)
I see. Doesn't really look like its practically or economically sustainable to have an old road bike then. My hopes went up a bit when i read like international forums saying that old bikes are cheap and cost effective to run. If that is so, maybe I'll just stick to my current GTA bike then. smile.gif
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it is cheap if you ride it as it is...if you start fixing and perfecting it... dead meat...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 14 2012, 11:33 AM)
butthead, want to ask on restoration of old roadbike. my uncle gave me his old roadbike...

is there any shop that provide that kind of service? Thanks
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depending on what you meant by restoration? you can try to ask the fixie shop always since the fixie guys sometimes buy classic bikes to restore it into a fixie...

if you are asking about corrosion treatment, stripping paint and respraying it back to original colors.. you might be on your own...

this stuff should be DIY anyways... that is where the fun comes from, not owning one... i was looking for a velonews article yesterday but could not quite google it... found it just this morning..

Nick's tip on saving a corroding steel frame...
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/09/bik...and-more_193141

i quote :

Nick,
I purchased a used steel frame (a 2006 model) in December and only recently became aware of rust inhibitors that some recommend applying to the inside of steel frames.

This past weekend I removed the bottom bracket and noticed some rusty colored liquid in the frame. Is it a case of better-late-than-never with the rust inhibitor or should I even bother?
— Adam

A. Adam,
It’s never too late to stave off corrosion. I like J.P. Weigle’s Framesaver and use it in my personal steel bikes. It’s best to take your time and do it properly. At the very least I recommend pulling your seatpost, fork and crank, though it may be easiest to entirely dismantle the bike. Clean out whatever you can reach, getting rid of grease and any surface corrosion with a rag.

Then you’ll want to lay down a tarp or make sure you’re in a designated workspace. The next part can get messy. Spray inside all the tubes, turning the frame to get all the internal surfaces possible. I lay the bike on its side for 10 minutes or so, then rotate it and let it sit again. Once you feel you’ve coated everything, sit it up so the excess can drain towards the bottom bracket. Put a rag in the bottom bracket to soak it up. After a couple hours, you should be ready to reassemble your bike.

this is it... can't get it here last i checked...
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?P...ORY.ID=52&MODE=

it is a big job having to tear down everything and re-treat the frame... basically... a full job is just to dismantle all parts, clean anything that can be cleaned, or strip the paint as you wish and treat the insides of the tubes for corrosion protection...

no easy task.. but will be fun building back a rig of this sort... sourcing replacement parts can be a pain as well.. this is what the bike shop don't want to entertain.. not much money to earn and shit loads of time consuming work.. which is why it is a good project to engage if you are interested in it... just get the shop to dismantle all the stuff, and then take your time to prep the frame..


QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 14 2012, 12:07 PM)
thats very lucky of you vinn_ann.

well, i think some polish and elbow grease might help making it cleaner and much much pretty (we know shiny bikes are faster especially the red ones right?) Jk.. hehe

I think any good bicycle shop can help you restore the bike. General servicing might be best for the first step. If the chain is in bad condition, get it replaced.  grease the cables and tune the shifters and derailleurs. I think for starters, thats already good enough to make it going again right?
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it depends if there are blemishes, scuff marks or dings to the frame... each frame will be different than the other...

if you just want to ride it... maybe nothing even needs to be done assuming it is ride-able... a few tweaks here and there is unavoidable...

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QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 14 2012, 12:07 PM)
thats very lucky of you vinn_ann.

well, i think some polish and elbow grease might help making it cleaner and much much pretty (we know shiny bikes are faster especially the red ones right?) Jk.. hehe

I think any good bicycle shop can help you restore the bike. General servicing might be best for the first step. If the chain is in bad condition, get it replaced.  grease the cables and tune the shifters and derailleurs. I think for starters, thats already good enough to make it going again right?
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I have done general service @ Uncle Ong, ABC bike shop...

The bike is good for cycling.

QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 14 2012, 01:43 PM)
it is cheap if you ride it as it is...if you start fixing and perfecting it... dead meat...
depending on what you meant by restoration? you can try to ask the fixie shop always since the fixie guys sometimes buy classic bikes to restore it into a fixie...

if you are asking about corrosion treatment, stripping paint and respraying it back to original colors.. you might be on your own...

this stuff should be DIY anyways... that is where the fun comes from, not owning one... i was looking for a velonews article yesterday but could not quite google it... found it just this morning..

Nick's tip on saving a corroding steel frame...
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/09/bik...and-more_193141

i quote :

Nick,
I purchased a used steel frame (a 2006 model) in December and only recently became aware of rust inhibitors that some recommend applying to the inside of steel frames.

This past weekend I removed the bottom bracket and noticed some rusty colored liquid in the frame. Is it a case of better-late-than-never with the rust inhibitor or should I even bother?
— Adam

A. Adam,
It’s never too late to stave off corrosion. I like J.P. Weigle’s Framesaver and use it in my personal steel bikes. It’s best to take your time and do it properly. At the very least I recommend pulling your seatpost, fork and crank, though it may be easiest to entirely dismantle the bike. Clean out whatever you can reach, getting rid of grease and any surface corrosion with a rag.

Then you’ll want to lay down a tarp or make sure you’re in a designated workspace. The next part can get messy. Spray inside all the tubes, turning the frame to get all the internal surfaces possible. I lay the bike on its side for 10 minutes or so, then rotate it and let it sit again. Once you feel you’ve coated everything, sit it up so the excess can drain towards the bottom bracket. Put a rag in the bottom bracket to soak it up. After a couple hours, you should be ready to reassemble your bike.

this is it... can't get it here last i checked...
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?P...ORY.ID=52&MODE=

it is a big job having to tear down everything and re-treat the frame... basically... a full job is just to dismantle all parts, clean anything that can be cleaned, or strip the paint as you wish and treat the insides of the tubes for corrosion protection...

no easy task.. but will be fun building back a rig of this sort... sourcing replacement parts can be a pain as well.. this is what the bike shop don't want to entertain.. not much money to earn and shit loads of time consuming work.. which is why it is a good project to engage if you are interested in it... just get the shop to dismantle all the stuff, and then take your time to prep the frame..
it depends if there are blemishes, scuff marks or dings to the frame... each frame will be different than the other...

if you just want to ride it... maybe nothing even needs to be done assuming it is ride-able... a few tweaks here and there is unavoidable...
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Yup. my restoration mean stripping paint and respraying it back to original colors while corrosion treatment needed or not i'm not sure.

Previously Uncle Ong suggested can bring my bike frame to nearby car spraying workshop to spray new paint, but quality is not guaranteed. think twice and decided just service my old roadbike...

It's will be a fun project if i'm were to stay in landed house, knowing how to dismantle and assemble technical knowledge and etc etc...


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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 14 2012, 02:20 PM)
Yup. my restoration mean stripping paint and respraying it back to original colors while corrosion treatment needed or not i'm not sure.

Previously Uncle Ong suggested can bring my bike frame to nearby car spraying workshop to spray new paint, but quality is not guaranteed. think twice and decided just service my old roadbike... 

It's will be a fun project if i'm were to stay in landed house, knowing how to dismantle and assemble technical knowledge and etc etc...
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you can get the bike shop to take off all the parts for you.. most importantly is the crank-bb and headset.. everything else you can take care of it yourself with a set of hex keys...

then you can take your time to prep the frame... if you are up to that stage of restoring it... might as well you take the extra step to treat the inner tubes properly since it might be exposed to dampness and corrosion is a sooner or later thing...

the stripping and sanding part you can do it as well (maybe on your porch or your apartment car wash area) ... then once you are satisfied... get loads of newspaper and stuff it into the head tube and BB area so that the paint does not coat the threads and end up with you un-threading the bolts upon putting the parts back in...

you can bring it to the car paint shops like your bike shop suggests and let them paint it... but they are usually not that known for entertaining this sort of things or they charge you for a lot... find one that has exhaust ventilated booth as those can let the spray particles scatter more nicely and most importantly.. they have a place to hang the frame up for spraying...

i am no expert DIYer.. but i did brought some stem and seatpost to get it sprayed many years back.. those car spray shops... realize the paint gets chipped off fairly easily.. not sure if the solvent paint used are different or it was poorly done... or maybe i did not sand the thing enough for the paint to cling on to the bare metal... 1001 mysteries... among the 10,001 things i won't do now...

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S-Works SL3 in Astana colors
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2011 or 2010 astana colors? still a sweet ride eitherways.. take care of your new baby...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 14 2012, 09:46 PM)
2011 or 2010 astana colors? still a sweet ride eitherways.. take care of your new baby...
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should be this one...
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i did see a 2011 still in GH...
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Added on March 15, 2012, 11:15 amEdge users rejoice...

enter the Barfly computer mount for Edge users...

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for 40 bucks poorer... you get more handlebar real estate and a reduced chance of crashing into someone's rear end (because the barfly mount will put your edge further out into your field of vision and would reduce the need to look down that much compared to mounting it to the stem or handlebar)

http://www.abovecategorycycling.com/shop/a...uter-mount.html


Added on March 15, 2012, 11:22 amA nice article on how the bike rumor mill works or work against the bike industry...

The Torqued Wrench: Leaks, rivalry, intrigue and cycling’s bizarre product cycle


Added on March 15, 2012, 11:31 amUp against the likes of the big 5, specialized, trek, bmc, look, scott... nah...

they might find it hard to even compete with ridley... Fuji didn't make much of their pro team sponsorship, hard to think of what it can do for Merida...

Merida’s Tour de France ambition

the highlight of the news is not the tour de france ambition but rather the fact that this is the first time i see confirmation that Merida did own 49% of speclized stocks at one point in time rather than the 19% that wiki states... not exciting news, really... and won't get you any discounts for buying merida bikes...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 15 2012, 09:43 AM)
should be this one...
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i did see a 2011 still in GH...
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Added on March 15, 2012, 11:15 amEdge users rejoice...

enter the Barfly computer mount for Edge users...

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for 40 bucks poorer... you get more handlebar real estate and a reduced chance of crashing into someone's rear end (because the barfly mount will put your edge further out into your field of vision and would reduce the need to look down that much compared to mounting it to the stem or handlebar)

http://www.abovecategorycycling.com/shop/a...uter-mount.html


Added on March 15, 2012, 11:22 amA nice article on how the bike rumor mill works or work against the bike industry...

The Torqued Wrench: Leaks, rivalry, intrigue and cycling’s bizarre product cycle


Added on March 15, 2012, 11:31 amUp against the likes of the big 5, specialized, trek, bmc, look, scott... nah...

they might find it hard to even compete with ridley... Fuji didn't make much of their pro team sponsorship, hard to think of what it can do for Merida...

Merida’s Tour de France ambition

the highlight of the news is not the tour de france ambition but rather the fact that this is the first time i see confirmation that Merida did own 49% of speclized stocks at one point in time rather than the 19% that wiki states... not exciting news, really... and won't get you any discounts for buying merida bikes...
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Yup, thats the one. I could not get any carbon black SL3 frame anymore and suddenly GH called me saying they had this on offer as a complete bike. Figured out with the SRAM force, wheelsets, seatpost, handles as per their quotation, I've got it at a much reduced price as the components saja dah cost as much as the frameset.


Added on March 15, 2012, 12:19 pmButthead,

Bro where can I get that meter mound in KL? Can it fit cateye or other brand as well?

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 15 2012, 09:43 AM)

Added on March 15, 2012, 11:15 amEdge users rejoice...

enter the Barfly computer mount for Edge users...

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for 40 bucks poorer... you get more handlebar real estate and a reduced chance of crashing into someone's rear end (because the barfly mount will put your edge further out into your field of vision and would reduce the need to look down that much compared to mounting it to the stem or handlebar)
ok ~ i found the reason (excuse rather than) to buy a Edge 800~ hmm.gif

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can't it be mounted on the stem?
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QUOTE(hianboy @ Mar 15 2012, 12:21 PM)
ok ~ i found the reason (excuse rather than) to buy a Edge 800~  hmm.gif
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can't it be mounted on the stem?
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it can be mounted on the stem.. there is totally nothing wrong with that sort of setup...

for me personally.. i like to mount the computers further out... this way i just glance down a bit and i can see the data... rather than having to look almost vertically downwards to see, press and try to meddle with the unit... with units as big as edge... text size should not be a problem that bit further away from the handlebar...

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aiyah... do it the lance armstrong way la...

twit everyone you know until the bike is found...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/otherspor...en-bicycle.html

http://articles.cnn.com/2009-02-18/justice...our?_s=PM:CRIME

if there is a chip.. why not jus go and take it back?
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 15 2012, 05:10 PM)
aiyah... do it the lance armstrong way la...

twit everyone you know until the bike is found...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/otherspor...en-bicycle.html

http://articles.cnn.com/2009-02-18/justice...our?_s=PM:CRIME

if there is a chip.. why not jus go and take it back?
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Saw a nice TT bike in quicksport pudu, carbon bike with durace + ultegra grpset + fsa crank - RM7~8k
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 15 2012, 11:18 PM)
Saw a nice TT bike in quicksport pudu, carbon bike with durace + ultegra grpset + fsa crank - RM7~8k
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what brand? and this vid...Walauweh...


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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 16 2012, 01:45 AM)
what brand? and this vid...Walauweh...

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I think it's carraro or something,
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Quicksport selling Carraro brand is from Italy, they do sell 2XU compression brought my cycling pants there few month back, nice shop person
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QUOTE(joonming @ Mar 16 2012, 09:41 AM)
Quicksport selling Carraro brand is from Italy, they do sell 2XU compression brought my cycling pants there few month back, nice shop person
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Very friendly shop owner, got a arm sleeves as I got sunburn a few times from cycling... got a tri-pants for cycling and other purposes too
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Very friendly shop owner, got a arm sleeves as I got sunburn a few times from cycling... got a tri-pants for cycling and other purposes too
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how much is ur arm sleeves? I saw online Skins Arm sleeves selling for 22 pound
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i desperately need arm sleeves too...love the hot sun but getting too many funny looks with my majorly two toned arms...lower arms like roasted chicken, upper arms like pak cham kai...

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Solskin is one of the best from what i read...

http://www.voler.com/browse/product/li/1240182WHTSML
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 16 2012, 04:49 PM)
how much is ur arm sleeves? I saw online Skins Arm sleeves selling for 22 pound
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RM10X i think, I bought with my Tri-pants RM400
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actually there are some misconceptions on arm warmers.. much that i see are actually meant for winter.. not that they don't work in hot sun to prevent charring of your skin.. but they tend not to dissipate heat as good as the ones meant for summer use... you can still soak them in cold water just to get them to cool your arms down...

defeet brand is one of my favorite...

http://www.defeet.com/60294/i1364638/73341...mSkins-ICE.html

friend helped me bought one thermal base layer from UK... but wrong size.. not cheap and had to give it to another friend who can wear it...

defeet is known for their sweat wicking and quick drying socks... but they are very known for their base layers both thermal and winter in the pro peloton as well...

there is a distributor here, creative mill.. but, last i asked they only brought in socks...
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Who know where can i get aerobar type of handle? How much it cost ya? Thanks..
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 16 2012, 06:14 PM)
actually there are some misconceptions on arm warmers.. much that i see are actually meant for winter.. not that they don't work in hot sun to prevent charring of your skin.. but they tend not to dissipate heat as good as the ones meant for summer use... you can still soak them in cold water just to get them to cool your arms down...

defeet brand is one of my favorite...

http://www.defeet.com/60294/i1364638/73341...mSkins-ICE.html

friend helped me bought one thermal base layer from UK... but wrong size..  not cheap and had to give it to another friend who can wear it...

defeet is known for their sweat wicking and quick drying socks... but they are very known for their base layers both thermal and winter in the pro peloton as well...

there is a distributor here, creative mill.. but, last i asked they only brought in socks...
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I got this, will let u know after I tested them out

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QUOTE(kindredd @ Mar 16 2012, 04:52 PM)
i desperately need arm sleeves too...love the hot sun but getting too many funny looks with my majorly two toned arms...lower arms like roasted chicken, upper arms like pak cham kai...
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I got 2 tone hands! forearms tanned till my hands, then tanned fingers cause of fingerless gloves
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Who know where can i get aerobar type of handle? How much it cost ya? Thanks..
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you mean those base bars or in fixie what they call bull bars???

normally around RM200 for better alloy ones...

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or you meant aerobars?

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either ways... most bike shops have them... just depending on which type you want...

QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 16 2012, 08:42 PM)
I got this, will let u know after I tested them out
at least it says thermal regulating... sound quite safe..

QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 16 2012, 11:32 PM)
I got 2 tone hands! forearms tanned till my hands, then tanned fingers cause of fingerless gloves
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only thing i can say is... live with it... this is a fact you have to accept along with cycling...as long as your mother hasn't think that you are an african... it is still acceptable...
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my armsleeves is the adidas sky pro cycling version tongue.gif it's meant for winter wear but as warm as it gets when riding under the hot sun, im sure i am not getting severe tanned compare to riding without one. my leg warmer is from specialized..ok la..


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sorry din really managed to test out, body is weak. I tried to cycle in hulu langat, 7.5km out i felt that my body cant take it, just u turn back.

But generally it's rather cooling during the ride.. but the sun aint really hot at that time too.

i brought my bike to a newly opened bike shop, the bike shop boss said my bike is ill fitted, he made some adjustment, such as tilted the angle of saddle, bring my saddle higher, and drop my handle bar lower. Now I am not sure it's too high for the saddle but does feel a bit smoother but my leg is very extended compare to last time, and the drop bar is at a very low position now, i am not sure how to use the drop bar position now unless i stretch my back downwards that much..
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hi, i've a question..is loading a full load of protein into our body prior to long distance cycling is good for the body? i'm talking about whey protein powder which I usually consume for my post gym workouts.
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hi, i've a question..is loading a full load of protein into our body prior to long distance cycling is good for the body? i'm talking about whey protein powder which I usually consume for my post gym workouts.
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hmm.. I'm more of under the impression that protein replacement is to be after a long distance ride to help rebuild your muscles. Pre ride is basically carbo loading
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QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 17 2012, 10:17 PM)
hmm.. I'm more of under the impression that protein replacement is to be after a long distance ride to help rebuild your muscles. Pre ride is basically carbo loading
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thx malleus. I think the same way too. Owh btw, how do I go to Hospital Orang Asli in Gombak? I try google maps but the best I can found is Jabatan Hal Ehwal Orang Asli. Is it the same place? thx in advance.


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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 17 2012, 09:34 PM)
hi, i've a question..is loading a full load of protein into our body prior to long distance cycling is good for the body? i'm talking about whey protein powder which I usually consume for my post gym workouts.
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simple answer, no... your body needs time to absorb anything you give it... anything that has to do with replenishing supplies is either done hours prior to ride or even the night before..

that is why if you go to endurance events like full ironman... they will do a carbo loading dinner the night before...

for cycling you worry more about during the rides and post ride replenishment... the 3 most basic is electrolytes, sugar and salts...

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 17 2012, 10:24 PM)
thx malleus. I think the same way too. Owh btw, how do I go to Hospital Orang Asli in Gombak? I try google maps but the best I can found is Jabatan Hal Ehwal Orang Asli. Is it the same place? thx in advance.
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if you are heading down via MRR2... go the same way as you take karak up genting highlands.. before the start of karak toll, you will get to a 3-way split road with the 3 petrol stations on the left.. middle is heading to genting-kuantan karak toll, right is gombak,...

take the left one which you will see universiti islam sign.. follow the trunk road and you will come to a traffic light junction where you take a left.. a short distance later, you will reach a traffic light T-juntion.. take right and you are on your way to HOA which is about another 5Ks down the road...

lousy gmap user... hope this works..you can see the white road running along side karak hway... then it goes into jalan gombak...

http://g.co/maps/kth9s

there is also an earlier entry where you go through a wet market and mosque... but that might be harder for you.. this i think is more straight forward...

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Guys, my Friend Rafizi Hamdan passed away this morning after being hit from behind by a Proton Saga...He was on his way to Genting Sempah this morning...I was already at GS while he was on his way...To those who know him, please do pray for him...


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Drop bar length wide should be my shoulder width?

The shop guy said my drop bar is a little too small, just 2 ~ 4 cm smaller, so it's still not too bad
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 17 2012, 11:08 PM)
simple answer, no... your body needs time to absorb anything you give it... anything that has to do with replenishing supplies is either done hours prior to ride or even the night before..

that is why if you go to endurance events like full ironman... they will do a carbo loading dinner the night before...

for cycling you worry more about during the rides and post ride replenishment... the 3 most basic is electrolytes, sugar and salts...
if you are heading down via MRR2... go the same way as you take karak up genting highlands.. before the start of karak toll, you will get to a 3-way split road with the 3 petrol stations on the left.. middle is heading to genting-kuantan karak toll, right is gombak,...

take the left one which you will see universiti islam sign.. follow the trunk road and you will come to a traffic  light junction where you take a left.. a short distance later, you will reach a traffic light T-juntion.. take right and you are on your way to HOA which is about another 5Ks down the road...

lousy gmap user... hope this works..you can see the white road running along side karak hway... then it goes into jalan gombak...

http://g.co/maps/kth9s

there is also an earlier entry where you go through a wet market and mosque... but that might be harder for you.. this i think is more straight forward...
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thx butthead, i managed to get to that place in time. I like the route, and the weather this morning was heaven! laugh.gif although I've experienced a little bit of rain making the downhill part a bit slow. It was my first time there btw thumbup.gif


QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 02:47 PM)
Guys, my Friend Rafizi Hamdan passed away this morning after being hit from behind by a Proton Saga...He was on his way to Genting Sempah this morning...I was already at GS while he was on his way...To those who know him, please do pray for him...
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Al-fatihah. I was at GS too when news regarding the accident started to be passed from one to another. may his soul RIP. Unlucky for the hit and run driver, his plat num fell off and the scene was recorded by cctv. he'll get his part for sure.



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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 02:47 PM)
Guys, my Friend Rafizi Hamdan passed away this morning after being hit from behind by a Proton Saga...He was on his way to Genting Sempah this morning...I was already at GS while he was on his way...To those who know him, please do pray for him...
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May he rest in peace.

He was a wonderful classmate of mine. Chatted with him about a week ago about hi-fi in FB since both of us also into this hobby. I was shocked when my friend came to my shop and told me the news.

I hope the reckless p.o.s. driver get caught asap. vmad.gif
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butthead,

is shimano dura ace c50 a good pair of wheels? let say to compare with fulcrum racing zero 2way fit. the former is much more heavier but it is a carbon clincher and the deep dish does make the bike looks aesthetically pretty. saw quite a few of them today..heard it can be found nowadays around rm2.5k only is that right?

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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 02:47 PM)
Guys, my Friend Rafizi Hamdan passed away this morning after being hit from behind by a Proton Saga...He was on his way to Genting Sempah this morning...I was already at GS while he was on his way...To those who know him, please do pray for him...
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Oh gosh, was looking at the pic of the bike on the ground. The pedals were broken as well. Hate to imagine the impact needed to break the pedals like that, especially when your feet are clipped onto it.

RIP..
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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 02:47 PM)
Guys, my Friend Rafizi Hamdan passed away this morning after being hit from behind by a Proton Saga...He was on his way to Genting Sempah this morning...I was already at GS while he was on his way...To those who know him, please do pray for him...
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Inalillah. That shell is close to my house already. I used to pump my bike there.

Everyday walk pass by. Even as a pedestrian, crossing can be dangerous even though there's a zebra crossing. For some reason people usually drive like a maniac going into that junction. There was an accident at that same spot last year.

Is it possible for us to erect a ghost bike? Not only as a memorial but also as a reminder for other road users to use caution.
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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 02:47 PM)
Guys, my Friend Rafizi Hamdan passed away this morning after being hit from behind by a Proton Saga...He was on his way to Genting Sempah this morning...I was already at GS while he was on his way...To those who know him, please do pray for him...
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that is unfortunate news... our thoughts will always be with his family....

hit and run some more... this people should get penalized to the allowable maximum under the law...


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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 18 2012, 04:03 PM)
Drop bar length wide should be my shoulder width?

The shop guy said my drop bar is a little too small, just 2 ~ 4 cm smaller, so it's still not too bad
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it should be the width of your shoulder in order for your arms to line up squarely with the hoods and drops... it is jus a general guideline.. some people do like wider bars as they feel it might be more easier to handle the bike or it allows them to breath more freely... 4CM smaller don't sound much... but can restrict things like your breathing a little...

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 18 2012, 04:11 PM)
thx butthead, i managed to get to that place in time. I like the route, and the weather this morning was heaven!  laugh.gif although I've experienced a little bit of rain making the downhill part a bit slow. It was my first time there btw  thumbup.gif
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apart from road accidents... do be careful at sempah... especially on return trip from the top of sempah... not only is it more technical compared to the lower parts... but road are not as smooth and due to landslide work, there are gravel dragged onto the road sometimes and it can be dangerous... a fall there is either going to land you into the cliff side walls on down the other side to who knows where...

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 18 2012, 08:05 PM)
butthead,

is shimano dura ace c50 a good pair of wheels? let say to compare with fulcrum racing zero 2way fit. the former is much more heavier but it is a carbon clincher and the deep dish does make the bike looks aesthetically pretty. saw quite a few of them today..heard it can be found nowadays around rm2.5k only is that right?

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if you like aero wheels... no doubt the C50 will offer more wind cheating benefits compared to R0... R0 is more of a general use wheel with more tendency towards climbing and response...

even though they have launched the new C50s... i doubt it is as cheap as RM2.5k still unless they are 2nd hand... there was a time that they cost around there or less when new... i heard those batch were actually stolen ones from the johor factory or something like that...

if you are interested in aero wheels... you can take a look at their new range...C35 is a good base to start instead of a 50mm wheel unless you plan to concentrate fully on flat rides...

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/glo...e-.wh_road.html

it is lighter than R0 and still has 35mm worth of rim height... more of a direct competitor to zipp 303s as they are aero but not too aero and still maintain a low weight to improve climbing response...

even the new C50 is lighter by a whole lot... but i doubt it is cheap...

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/glo...e-.wh_road.html

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 18 2012, 04:11 PM)
thx butthead, i managed to get to that place in time. I like the route, and the weather this morning was heaven!  laugh.gif although I've experienced a little bit of rain making the downhill part a bit slow. It was my first time there btw  thumbup.gif
Al-fatihah. I was at GS too when news regarding the accident started to be passed from one to another. may his soul RIP. Unlucky for the hit and run driver, his plat num fell off and the scene was recorded by cctv. he'll get his part for sure.
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QUOTE(NasiLemakMan @ Mar 18 2012, 08:53 PM)
Inalillah. That shell is close to my house already. I used to pump my bike there.

Everyday walk pass by. Even as a pedestrian, crossing can be dangerous even though there's a zebra crossing. For some reason people usually drive like a maniac going into that junction. There was an accident at that same spot last year.

Is it possible for us to erect a ghost bike? Not only as a memorial but also as a reminder for other road users to use caution.
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I dunno...I'm frustrated to hear about it. Eventhough were not that close, but he's still a cyclist which makes him as a cycling family... Erecting a memorial isn't as easy as you think because later scared JAIS, will think it's one of those ajaran sesat memorials..

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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 10:12 PM)
what bike did you ride to GS?
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it should be the width of your shoulder in order for your arms to line up squarely with the hoods and drops... it is jus a general guideline.. some people do like wider bars as they feel it might be more easier to handle the bike or it allows them to breath more freely... 4CM smaller don't sound much... but can restrict things like your breathing a little...
apart from road accidents... do be careful at sempah... especially on return trip from the top of sempah... not only is it more technical compared to the lower parts... but road are not as smooth and due to landslide work, there are gravel dragged onto the road sometimes and it can be dangerous... a fall there is either going to land you into the cliff side walls on down the other side to who knows where...
if you like aero wheels... no doubt the C50 will offer more wind cheating benefits compared to R0... R0 is more of a general use wheel with more tendency towards climbing and response...

even though they have launched the new C50s... i doubt it is as cheap as RM2.5k still unless they are 2nd hand... there was a time that they cost around there or less when new... i heard those batch were actually stolen ones from the johor factory or something like that...

if you are interested in aero wheels... you can take a look at their new range...C35 is a good base to start instead of a 50mm wheel unless you plan to concentrate fully on flat rides...

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/glo...e-.wh_road.html

it is lighter than R0 and still has 35mm worth of rim height... more of a direct competitor to zipp 303s as they are aero but not too aero and still maintain a low weight to improve climbing response...

even the new C50 is lighter by a whole lot... but i doubt it is cheap...

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/glo...e-.wh_road.html
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thx butthead. was aiming for FO and quoted around rm3.9k for it from my LBS (u know which shop). and suddenly the c50 comes into mind when suggested by my cycling friends and i was surprised that is is way below my budget (quoted rm2.5k - 3k). I was about to save until I have a 4k budget initially tongue.gif

well, I found one in evan cycles website..shipping to non EU will skip us the UK VAT, making the new c50 7900 price at GBP 487, and shipping to malaysia will costs me GBP 70. total up it will be RM2.6k-2.7k. well that is still quite OK with me although I'm a bit worried that it will be damaged during transportation. Saw few in BBS selling at 3k. If all is good, I might shift my intention to aero wheels. love the looks, but not sure how it would perform during climbing, at that weight it might not differs much from my FR Comp but for sure on flatter road it'll be different.

btw, where can I look around for new c50 at KL? which shop carries them? thx

correction: yes c50 is lighter than F0..my bad sweat.gif


QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 10:12 PM)
what bike did you ride to GS?
I ride merida scultura evo..was wearing sky jersey (dark blue). Saw a few pinarello guys over there, maybe one of them is you icon_rolleyes.gif

btw, lot's of expensive bikes there...saw one with lightweight wheels as well..

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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 10:12 PM)

I dunno...I'm frustrated to hear about it. Eventhough were not that close, but he's still a cyclist which makes him as a cycling family... Erecting a memorial isn't as easy as you think because later scared JAIS, will think it's one of those ajaran sesat memorials..
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It's like this http://ghostbikes.org/. Though if not JAIS dunno how long it'll last before others 'stole' the ghostbike.
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But what bothers me now is that driver surrenders at 11AM..He also reported that he didn't stop and fled away because he's scared of getting bashed by passerby..And let Rafizi die..Ignorant *******.
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But what bothers me now is that driver surrenders at 11AM..He also reported that he didn't stop and fled away because he's scared of getting bashed by passerby..And let Rafizi die..Ignorant *******.
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 18 2012, 10:47 PM)
thx butthead. was aiming for FO and quoted around rm3.9k for it from my LBS (u know which shop). and suddenly the c50 comes into mind when suggested by my cycling friends and i was surprised that is is way below my budget (quoted rm2.5k - 3k). I was about to save until I have a 4k budget initially  tongue.gif

well, I found one in evan cycles website..shipping to non EU will skip us the UK VAT, making the new c50 7900 price at GBP 487, and shipping to malaysia will costs me GBP 70. total up it will be RM2.6k-2.7k. well that is still quite OK with me although I'm a bit worried that it will be damaged during transportation. Saw few in BBS selling at 3k. If all is good, I might shift my intention to aero wheels. love the looks, but not sure how it would perform during climbing, at that weight it might not differs much from my FR Comp but for sure on flatter road it'll be different.

btw, where can I look around for new c50 at KL? which shop carries them? thx
if it is the C50 in your picture... that is heavier than R0, more likely to be above 1600 grams... if you are looking at the new C50 with the fancy white and red decals, that weighs in less than 1500 grams...

my main worry is always the spokes... as you are not as heavy as i am... you might not need that much worry... the C50 utilizes straight pull spokes and if there isn't officially a shop selling them and their replacement spokes.. breaking them is quite a major concern.. the spoke heads look quite funny looking as well (much like the R0's which you can't get from aftermarket replacement ones)...

with aero wheels in mind, i heard there is a set of carbon reynolds or ritchey (hearing problem sometimes) in KSH TTDI that sells for less than RM3k (i heard, no actual fact or surveyed it before)... not sure which model as well.. i assume it is just their entry level one... maybe assault or something like that... should not be as tall as the C50... maybe around 30++mm or so.. which is good balance for aero and lightweight

i saw a pair before mounted on a bike with no decals.. i only knew it was a reynolds when i asked the owner and was surprise with the price... he said he just bought it as it was the cheapest carbon training hoops rclxub.gif

shipping carbon wheels is always a worry.. if they dun label the carton as fragile... dropping something heavy onto the box can crack the rims..

QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 19 2012, 04:00 AM)
But what bothers me now is that driver surrenders at 11AM..He also reported that he didn't stop and fled away because he's scared of getting bashed by passerby..And let Rafizi die..Ignorant *******.
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that is jus an excuse... if he was worried about getting bashed... he would have went straight to the police station immediately and surrender instead of having to wait till the authorities get in touch with him...

there is a police station at the gombak area not far down the road... if no one ever recognized or called the driver, i believe he won't even come forward to admit it...
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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 18 2012, 02:47 PM)
Guys, my Friend Rafizi Hamdan passed away this morning after being hit from behind by a Proton Saga...He was on his way to Genting Sempah this morning...I was already at GS while he was on his way...To those who know him, please do pray for him...
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classic stupidity http://mforum.cari.com.my/redirect.php?got...36&pid=48189854

only cyclists and motorcyclists should be cautious? http://mforum.cari.com.my/redirect.php?got...36&pid=48189996 what about the drivers?

these people are so dumb!

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Terrible news....its so sad that cycling in Malaysia can be so risky. My condolences to his friends and family. Just another reminder that we all have to be careful whether we are on the bike or in the car.

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road safety goes both ways. people should realize that.
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sad to hear this,
oni few days ago saw a lone cyclist on MEX.
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Actually, my question is how did the accident occur? Was the driver trying to enter or exit the patrol station? On the phone perhaps? Was the late En. rafizi riding alone? Could anything have been done to prevent the accident?


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 19 2012, 12:21 PM)
classic stupidity http://mforum.cari.com.my/redirect.php?got...36&pid=48189854

only cyclists and motorcyclists should be cautious? http://mforum.cari.com.my/redirect.php?got...36&pid=48189996 what about the drivers?

these people are so dumb!
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Actually, my question is how did the accident occur? Was the driver trying to enter or exit the patrol station? On the phone perhaps? Was the late En. rafizi riding alone? Could anything have been done to prevent the accident?


The driver most probably came from MRR2. There's a flyover opposite of the Shell station. Arwah probably came from the station after a brief stop or he used the road below to avoid the flyover. Coming out of the station, people usually have to take caution for there are many maniacal drivers coming from mrr2 towards the juncton to Keramat and Melawati. Bumpers should've been erected at that road as people always neglects the danger.
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look at the cctv video clip. rafizi was going straight and he stayed on the right path, and the driver was going into the left exit. the driver hit rafizi from behind. it's double line for crying out loud.
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 19 2012, 12:35 PM)
road safety goes both ways. people should realize that.
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goes with the saying.. don't do what you do not wish others do to you...i believe the majority of us here are drivers as well...

still a tragic thing to happen no matter whose fault it was...
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sad to hear this,
oni few days ago saw a lone cyclist on MEX.
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striving for a healthier lifestyle thru sportive activities has become a liability.
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cycling has always been a sport that has another level of danger on top of it unlike most ball or indoor sports... on top of hurting yourself totally on your own... you have to deal with other road mishaps that you cannot predict...

same with those monkey's who think that they are Takumi Fujiwara at night in genting sempah... when you take elements like a well contained race track without on-comming and public traffic out of motorsports or what they term sport / enthusiastic driving... you deal with a higher level of danger...

it is the same back then, and it is still the same now or at least i think... maybe the difference now is there are just more idiots who drive faster cars than in the late 90's...

which is why it is very important in my opinion to educate that having a helmet does not make you safe... not saying you should not wear one... but wearing one and riding without a single care on the road is as good as not wearing one in the first place...

most importantly is to know the geographics of your ride routes and always be on 100% constant awareness of your surroundings... wearing ear phones with beats pumping through your ear buds are just 1 way of turning your helmet into a worthless expensive hardened piece of Styrofoam...

else.. do what like my mother does... ride in the park, don't go far far...worst case, kena dengue from mozzy bites... don't sound as bad as any other mishaps... and you get to suck on loads of coconuts..

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park? coconuts? tak faham
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park...alot mosquito...kena bite...dengue...hi fever..drink coconut...

get it?

hehehehehe

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hahahahaha... i am the master of confusing the un-confused, complicating the un-complicated and messing the tidily un-messed...

a true indication that my wife will go bonkers and stab me in my fish balls 5 years after marrying and staying with me...


Added on March 19, 2012, 4:52 pmmy motto is always... "life is too easy, let's make it hell"...

which is why i chose cycling rather than other sissy sports like hairy armpit showing volleyball...

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volley ball nice...volley ball nice...especially female players...wuuu...da ass...
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like this ka?

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no spoilers... cos i dunno how to use... so, lookers beware.. and don't blame me if you had to poke your own eyes...

hianboy, i kenot imagine how this is appealing? you are sick...
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my dura ace chain just putus!
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whew.... lucky turned to next page...

beware not to go back a page... or you will have to buy 10 liters of eye wash...

time for new chain i guess... get the KMC superlight bling bling ones... color of your choice...

i like the wipperman chains.. but then, it is not available here...

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putus because of that image lah! figuratively
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if seeing a foxy babe like that can putus chain... then they better not be at important races.. hahaha...

i was actually spending 80% of my brain resources analyzing if the 4 figures in the pix of yours was dudes or dudes trying to be chicks... or unsuccessful dudes who was trying to be chicks...

well, there goes my dinner...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 19 2012, 05:06 PM)
no spoilers... cos i dunno how to use... so, lookers beware.. and don't blame me if you had to poke your own eyes...

hianboy, i kenot imagine how this is appealing? you are sick...
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can you at least delete the pix when replying and not bring it to a new page...
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Hey, is it possible to put on full campagnolo groupset but uses shimano cassette? eg 10 speed record groupset but with shimano ultergra cassette. ?
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QUOTE(hianboy @ Mar 19 2012, 04:44 PM)
park...alot mosquito...kena bite...dengue...hi fever..drink coconut...

get it?

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ohhh. thought u meant, cycle too near a coconut tree, and a coconut drops on your head smile.gif
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Hey, is it possible to put on full campagnolo groupset but uses shimano cassette? eg 10 speed record groupset but with shimano ultergra cassette. ?
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yes it is possible... it is a question of your wheel's freewheel body...

you might not get as smooth a shift as with campy cassettes though... shimano always works best with shimano and campy always with campy...

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ohhh. thought u meant, cycle too near a coconut tree, and a coconut drops on your head smile.gif
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your imagination is too wild... might as well say kena mosquito bite that is so painful you lost control of the bike and veered head on into a coconut tree and shook it so hard that a coconut drop on your head..

then you get landed in hospital for kenaing dengue...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 19 2012, 05:21 PM)
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whoah... lightweight's new aero wheel...
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wider and taller...


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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 19 2012, 05:25 PM)
your imagination is too wild... might as well say kena mosquito bite that is so painful you lost control of the bike and veered head on into a coconut tree and shook it so hard that a coconut drop on your head..

then you get landed in hospital for kenaing dengue...
better than durian tree right? smile.gif
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i was thinking of another kind of coconuts
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durian or coconut... that is the 100 dollar question...


Added on March 19, 2012, 6:12 pmi got a new challenge...



level 1... change your lycra while cycling on the bike unassisted, speed > 20kph
level 2.. change your lycra while cycling on the bike unassisted, speed > 40kph


level 3...change your lycra while cycling on the bike with a seatpost but no saddle mounted, unassisted > 40kph
level 4...change your lycra while cycling on the bike with a seatpost but no saddle mounted and no handlebar, unassisted > 45kph


level 5...change your lycra while standing upside down with your hand on the top tube of a moving bike, unassisted > 50kph...
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challenge accept me now...



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durian or coconut... that is the 100 dollar question...
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next question is, which helmets can protect your head against the drop of an average sized coconut from an average height coconut tree tongue.gif


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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 19 2012, 05:45 PM)
durian or coconut... that is the 100 dollar question...


Added on March 19, 2012, 6:12 pmi got a new challenge...



level 1... change your lycra while cycling on the bike unassisted, speed > 20kph
level 2.. change your lycra while cycling on the bike unassisted, speed > 40kph
level 3...change your lycra while cycling on the bike with a seatpost but no saddle mounted, unassisted > 40kph
level 4...change your lycra while cycling on the bike with a seatpost but no saddle mounted and no handlebar, unassisted > 45kph
level 5...change your lycra while standing upside down with your hand on the top tube of a moving bike, unassisted > 50kph...
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challenge accept me now...
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meh... ultimate challenge will be to coast along on one wheel while your cycling buddy riding next to you changes your punctured tube

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something to take you off the pain if you ever fall of the bike..




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next question is, which helmets can protect your head against the drop of an average sized coconut from an average height coconut tree tongue.gif

no such thing exists... you need to neck brace since your neck would be the next thing to collapse if there is such a helmet which can take such a hit..


Added on March 19, 2012, 6:16 pm

meh... ultimate challenge will be to coast along on one wheel while your cycling buddy riding next to you changes your punctured tube
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that is possible...

10mins of wheelie...


and this with 1 hand... possible that he can even change the wheel himself...


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kwazy...

for riding that fast over rough patches of roads..

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so fast that nibali got lobbed into the air for a wee bit...



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woo.. a funky bike computer...

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it's made by the germans...

http://www.trelock.de/web/en/produkte/fahr...14_BB_4000i.php
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aiks~ nvr know trelock gor computer... gf bought one Trelock torch back while trip to German last year...
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aiks~ nvr know trelock gor computer... gf bought one Trelock torch back while trip to German last year...
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Campy old 10 speed cassatte isnt as expnsive as the new 11 speed right? Looks quite tempted to get an old 2010 campy cantaur groupset considering the later version were downgraded rather than upgrade doh.gif


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so fast that nibali got lobbed into the air for a wee bit...



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did he bunnyhop to avoid the hole on the road ???

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so fast that nibali got lobbed into the air for a wee bit...



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had happened to me in bukit tunku before biggrin.gif was decending fast and down below at the bottom of the decent is a bump. both tyres were in the air for a fraction of second..landing hard but safe. and I posted a post in this thread worrying about my carbon frame and fork tongue.gif
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QUOTE(minizian @ Mar 19 2012, 08:10 PM)
Campy old 10 speed cassatte isnt as expnsive as the new 11 speed right? Looks quite tempted to get an old 2010 campy cantaur groupset considering the later version were downgraded rather than upgrade doh.gif


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did he bunnyhop to avoid the hole on the road ???
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yes, 10 speed would not be as expensive as 11... but not by too much.. furthermore you have to think what is their future roadmap... if they are expanding 11s to all their road groups (i think there is only 2 groups left in their entire line which uses 10s centaur and veloce)... you will be stuck without replacement parts..and forced to upgrade to 11s anyways.. and campy parts dun come cheap in the first place...

coming from me, this sounds wrong.. but for the price + a wee bit more, you can consider SRAM force if not rival... they have simillar functions with very little differences between the group.. mostly weight and material differences like a carbon crank arm and better brakes...

you have a lot of campy support in your area?

partly he hopped.. he was travelling that fast that the bump would have easily unloaded both him and the bike and gave him a bit of lift into the air...

from his reactions.. it also look like he gave it a bit of a yank...

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 19 2012, 09:14 PM)
had happened to me in bukit tunku before  biggrin.gif was decending fast and down below at the bottom of the decent is a bump. both tyres were in the air for a fraction of second..landing hard but safe. and I posted a post in this thread worrying about my carbon frame and fork tongue.gif
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nah.. those hits won't damage the frame.. if it does... you can chuck it in the dumps...

i called KSH today... i asked if they had brought in reynolds carbon wheels for under RM3k and they said yes... sounded very busy and only half listened to my question, bit doubtful if they got what i was asking.. but they did say they no longer have it as they only got in only a very small batch... and they are not sure if they are bringing more in or if they will still remain at the same price..

i presume that wheelset is the reynolds attack with 32mm rim height and uses j-bend conventional spokes...

you can go to KH and take a look at their mavic wheels.. for around RM3k.. i guess you will only get Ksyrium's...

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Reynolds? hurm will take a look at that. I was quoted rm2850 for c50 7850 and rm3200 for c50 7900 from bbs seller. he told me the c50 he is selling is for foreign market and carries 1 year warranty. plus it is hard to find one in local shop...I love the decal of the new 7900 by the way smile.gif

But still the one from evan cycles is cheaper by rm200-500. (got a little bit of risks when shipping la).

not sure about c35 price in malaysia though.
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 19 2012, 10:32 PM)
Reynolds? hurm will take a look at that. I was quoted rm2850 for c50 7850 and rm3200 for c50 7900 from bbs seller. he told me the c50 he is selling is for foreign market and carries 1 year warranty. plus it is hard to find one in local shop...I love the decal of the new 7900 by the way smile.gif

But still the one from evan cycles is cheaper by rm200-500. (got a little bit of risks when shipping la).

not sure about c35 price in malaysia though.
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i've liked cosmics all the while... but don't think i would be riding high profile wheels nowadays...

too expensive?
http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=152123

this sounds a bit cheap for a set of R0... i think even after discount it still costs above RM3k if i am not wrong... and they ain't old model somemore..
http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=150400

have never managed to find this shop.. the address is somewhere near GH.. but can never find that damned street...


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sounds like a lot of research and development was put into it... hope it doesn't don't cost a bomb...

i think compression technology being applied here might not see too much benefits.... but i can be wrong...

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if i were to buy components which may need servicing or installation, i would go to other shops beside KSH PJ. but wheels ok la, buy there n service elsewhere

godzilla somewhere nearby ghspeedbike, 3 minute walking distance. if the advert is by godzilla, u can trust him.

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i've speaked to them over the phone before when they first opened early last year... but gave up after making rounds after rounds around the GH area and could not find the street... the street number just isn't there...

will try to go again another day and see if i can find it this time round...
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try this link for godzilla

http://maps.google.com.my/maps?q=3.155487,...&num=1&t=h&z=18
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i've liked cosmics all the while... but don't think i would be riding high profile wheels nowadays...

too expensive?
http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=152123

this sounds a bit cheap for a set of R0... i think even after discount it still costs above RM3k if i am not wrong... and they ain't old model somemore..
http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=150400

have never managed to find this shop.. the address is somewhere near GH.. but can never find that damned street...
sounds like a lot of research and development was put into it... hope it doesn't don't cost a bomb...

i think compression technology being applied here might not see too much benefits.... but i can be wrong...
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for me, important thing i want to sun burnt protection on hand!

cost ah? buy online cost 22.70 pound, shipping 3.5 pound...


QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 20 2012, 08:17 AM)
i've speaked to them over the phone before when they first opened early last year... but gave up after making rounds after rounds around the GH area and could not find the street... the street number just isn't there...

will try to go again another day and see if i can find it this time round...
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ha.. i was at Godzilla yesterday... easy to find...




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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 20 2012, 10:05 AM)
for me, important thing i want to sun burnt protection on hand!
worse case scenario when caught in the middle of nowhere without sun protection, I guess you can resort to smearing the dirty grease from your chain on your skin smile.gif
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worse case scenario when caught in the middle of nowhere without sun protection, I guess you can resort to smearing the dirty grease from your chain on your skin smile.gif
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 20 2012, 10:05 AM)
for me, important thing i want to sun burnt protection on hand!

cost ah? buy online cost 22.70 pound, shipping 3.5 pound...
ha.. i was at Godzilla yesterday... easy to find...
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The one I posted earlier have little compression too, I am not getting too used to it, never wear compression wear before this.
It has very good heat dissipation.. it feels a bit cold and windy in my morning run when I test it./.
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 20 2012, 10:36 AM)
when's there's nothing, be a man, brace the sun, let's the hand roast under hot sun.

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A cheaper alternative would be to go to motorbike accessories shop, they have those things, less than RM30 I think.

I used to make one myself, I cut the sleeves off a long-sleeved tshirt, asked my mom to put those elastic bands on one end, I got myself a cheap (cost close to nothing) arm warmers.... that was 20 years ago la... I wore those for years until finally my girlfriend bought me a set of real arm warmers from UK in 1996, when the Selangor team went to Manchester World Cup...
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why not buy the cheapo arm warmers from BBS? i'm sure although it's called arm warmer, there will be no fleece lining.

bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=137738

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ma cheapo arm warmer (arm glove i prefer)

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=2498281209

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Butthead,

my lbs do serive campy stuff. I think parts most probabaly had to order and wait for it to come to the shop. Had some small part eg crank, brisfter and etc as ready stock around the store but i think big parts maybe they keep it behind in storage? They had to do it considering how many campy equip bike they sell in store.

Love how the gear hood fit my small but long hands. Guess for now i will stick it to 105 time being. My lb said sram had to adjust very well for it to work. is it true?

Manged to found some malaysian cycling buddy at where i am at aussie starting my cycling again slowly on roller for now.. any tips on train on roller?

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if wanna cycle on roller, use durable tyre n not so expensive. roller will eat your tyre
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 20 2012, 03:44 PM)
if wanna cycle on roller, use durable tyre n not so expensive. roller will eat your tyre
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do u mean the one that used on turbo/fixed traniner? or just normal road going tire but the more durable ones? i am using maxxis refuse btw
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the best is use dedicated wheelsets with roller/trainer specific tyres. but i'm too lazy to swap wheels. so i use normal road tyres, durable variety. after my panaracer's gone, gonna try conti gatorskin
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Roller vs trainer - which is better?
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personal preference. i choose roller
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QUOTE(minizian @ Mar 20 2012, 02:55 PM)
Butthead,

my lbs do serive campy stuff. I think parts most probabaly had to order and wait for it to come to the shop. Had some small part eg crank, brisfter and etc as ready stock around the store but i think big parts maybe  they keep it behind in storage? They had to do it considering how many campy equip bike they sell in store.

Love how the gear hood fit my small but long hands. Guess for now i will stick it to 105 time being. My lb said sram had to adjust very well for it to work. is it true?

Manged to found some malaysian cycling buddy at where i am at aussie starting my cycling again slowly on roller for now.. any tips on train on roller?
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as i say.. it's a personal preference.. wat works well for one doesn't necessarily mean the same for the other...

i guess the non-political answer is any group manufacturer has to have perfectly adjusted equipment for it to work perfect, accurate and smooth, sort of "well"... the only thing i think SRAM is very particular on is cable use...poor quality cables really let you feel a squishy brake lever and very harsh shifting feel as SRAM lever throws are usually very little... if not, it is the same as any other groups if you can live with a bit of un-precise and slow shifts... i am saying this based on what electronic shifting can do currently which is to shift accurately each time no matter the combination of gears or how you abuse it..

if not, then it boils down to personal preference, and value for money... i think SRAM is in the race with shimano in terms of value for money...

QUOTE(minizian @ Mar 20 2012, 03:51 PM)
do u mean the one that used on turbo/fixed traniner? or just normal road going tire but the more durable ones? i am using maxxis refuse btw
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jus get some el-cheapo tyres... as cheap as you can find them and a pair of lousy wheels if you are lazy to change them.... that is if those trainer specific tyres are not available...

if on super budget run... jus run the less expensive but still not too lousy rear tyre so you get a good balance out of running it on a trainer and on the road...


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QUOTE(hianboy @ Mar 20 2012, 12:23 PM)
ma cheapo arm warmer (arm glove i prefer)

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=2498281209
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you know cheapo dun bring out la... some more have to kena con delivery charges one... buy in KL RM30 also got already if wan el-cheapo... simpan balik , simpan balik...

QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 20 2012, 05:02 PM)
Roller vs trainer - which is better?
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trainer is more like riding an exercise bike while roller still lets you maneuver and balance the bike a bit (less boring)...trainer offers more resistance than a roller is capable of...

as miaopurr says... purely personal...


Added on March 20, 2012, 5:32 pmon the other hand... with trainers like kurt kinetic rock and roll.. it is more interesting as you can ride it like you ride and actual bike.. out of saddle and stuff rather than dealing with a static stationary bike...





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A friend of mine bought the Kinetic last year..Yet he loves his Bushido much more..

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anybody knows where to repair bib shorts? i need to replace the elastic bands
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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Mar 21 2012, 01:18 AM)
A friend of mine bought the Kinetic last year..Yet he loves his Bushido much more..
Tacx...the pro's choice for warmup and indoor trainings...

your friend must have paid painfully for it to be flown in ... haven't seen it in KL before or so i thought...

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anybody knows where to repair bib shorts? i need to replace the elastic bands
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don't think you can repair bib shorts leh... the elastic bands on the waist or the legs?
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 21 2012, 11:19 AM)
Tacx...the pro's choice for warmup and indoor trainings...

your friend must have paid painfully for it to be flown in ... haven't seen it in KL before or so i thought...
don't think you can repair bib shorts leh... the elastic bands on the waist or the legs?
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Athlete circle at Jaya One same row with OCBC bank sell Tacx and some running gear.

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QUOTE(joonming @ Mar 21 2012, 12:17 PM)
Athlete circle at Jaya One same row with OCBC bank sell Tacx and some running gear.
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i meant the kurt kinetic in his friend's case..
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 21 2012, 11:19 AM)
don't think you can repair bib shorts leh... the elastic bands on the waist or the legs?
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legs. can ah?

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Beli baru je bro.... repair susah.
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baru pakai kejap je. only 1+ year. fabric still cun, chamois still cun.
santini summore. what a waste sad.gif

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 21 2012, 01:21 PM)
legs. can ah?
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legs i think even harder la... if at the waist... worst case if for them to make a drawstring around the waist area and you tie it up like you do with your loose pants..

lycra requires a different sewing string / thread as far as i understand and can't be handled by home sewing machines... furthermore, where would you find the elastic band that is suitable for sports use... you can find those white ones at the regular shops but i doubt they can take the sun and your sweat... even if possible... they will jus look plain dirty after a while...

all this not covered the $$$ you have to pay for the seamstress to un-thread the old band and then sew in the new band...

get a new pair and be careful with you wash it la..

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 21 2012, 03:27 PM)
baru pakai kejap je. only 1+ year. fabric still cun, chamois still cun.
santini summore. what a waste  sad.gif
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lucky not assos or you will have to wear it for 10 years long...
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yeah i know that not many places can do the repair. special thread and stitching method. that's why i posted this question.

i'm fine with normal bands, black one if available.

later gonna try OU. see what they'll say.
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anything can be done la... but, you don't regret after you get charged 1/3 of the price of a new shorts....

very seldom i can see the threads at the leg there get shredded and the band come lose... you incredible hulk is it? the leg too big and overstretched the elastic band..

my lycra shorts normally wear out at the padding area first as it thins out or come loose the waist area from pulling and tugging it too much..

maybe should consider to change to bib shorts rclxms.gif
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dunno lah. the bands just lost its elasticity. will try the tailor. if too expensive, i'll just buy a new pair

some parts of the silicon got torn. dunno how

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i got another theory... you lost massive amounts of weight tongue.gif

that happens to fat asses who cycling their way to become thin... the waist there also become lose because the lycra got stretched out a lot usually and when they slim down... it almost come to the stage that the short will fall...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 21 2012, 05:53 PM)
i got another theory... you lost massive amounts of weight  tongue.gif

that happens to fat asses who cycling their way to become thin... the waist there also become lose because the lycra got stretched out a lot usually and when they slim down... it almost come to the stage that the short will fall...
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I damn wished that happen to me =
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 21 2012, 05:53 PM)
i got another theory... you lost massive amounts of weight  tongue.gif

that happens to fat asses who cycling their way to become thin... the waist there also become lose because the lycra got stretched out a lot usually and when they slim down... it almost come to the stage that the short will fall...
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wrong! i've gained massive weight! actually i bought the shorts when i was a fat ass, and still am. so....

i guess maybe i bought the old stock, because other santini shorts i see, the elastic thingy is stitched outside, not at the inside of the shorts. the type also different.

btw, check out this rim http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=151881 23mm width!

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I damn wished that happen to me =
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don't wish.. make it happen... resilience is a very big factor in cycling...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 21 2012, 06:20 PM)
wrong! i've gained massive weight! actually i bought the shorts when i was a fat ass, and still am. so....

i guess maybe i bought the old stock, because other santini shorts i see, the elastic thingy is stitched outside, not at the inside of the shorts. the type also different.

btw, check out this rim http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=151881 23mm width!
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hahah.. then more the reasons to buy a new pair...

23mm rims is quite common now.. for me to think at least... they make your tyres bulge less when weighted on...

anyways, it's rubbish in many people's minds.. who wants 32 spokes nowadays... too heavy and too many spokes that they think they won't need...

only fixie riders will still be running those wheels..
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I actually dropped 1kg after a 130km ride!
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that is the weight of water loss..i loss 1kg even after 6km of jogging...each day after jog I lost 1kg but will gain 1kg tomorrow. that's normal tongue.gif
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 21 2012, 06:58 PM)
don't wish.. make it happen... resilience is a very big factor in cycling...
hahah.. then more the reasons to buy a new pair...

23mm rims is quite common now.. for me to think at least... they make your tyres bulge less when weighted on...

anyways, it's rubbish in many people's minds.. who wants 32 spokes nowadays... too heavy and too many spokes that they think they won't need...

only fixie riders will still be running those wheels..
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I only lost 4 kg since january.. long way to go

QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 21 2012, 07:15 PM)
I actually dropped 1kg after a 130km ride!
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That's not a good thing actually, i read about an Ironman attempt fail person, he claimed he lost 15lbs of body weight (close to 7kg), he is so dehydrated that doctor have to pump 4 liters of saline water into his body and force him to drink meanwhile, kidney shutdown too..
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got back from OU. tak boleh la. normal machines can't stitch lycra.

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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 21 2012, 08:43 PM)
I only lost 4 kg since january.. long way to go
That's not a good thing actually, i read about an Ironman attempt fail person, he claimed he lost 15lbs of  body weight (close to 7kg), he is so dehydrated that doctor have to pump 4 liters of saline water into his body and force him to drink meanwhile, kidney shutdown too..
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severe dehydration starts if body weight falls more than 5kilos.. that is why endurance events will take body weight pre and post event to monitor the athletes status...

eh.. dude.. 3 months 4 kilos.. you got problem or not.. that is considered fast for us mere mortal who don't ride 50 kilos everyday... you can't force weight to go down too fast or it becomes dangerous... there are 3 ways of losing weight... lose bodily fluids, lose muscle mass or lose fat...

and you have to factor in that you most probably have been gaining muscles at the same time and muscles are heavier than fat.. so, if you have not gained muscle mass, you would have lost more than the kilos you saw...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 21 2012, 09:39 PM)
got back from OU. tak boleh la. normal machines can't stitch lycra.
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i told you adi la.. normal sewing machines cannot take those non polymer threads and they cannot saw through material that like lycra...

you need those factory big sewing machines.. only those are capable..

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Anyone using this before ? welcome for some review pls . ..
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pretty good and lightweight. Contrary to the scary looks, its quite comfortable. But padded bike shorts is a definite must. On the times when I just take my bike out on a short 1km trip to the shops outside my place, I get butt pain without bike shorts.


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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 21 2012, 08:43 PM)
I only lost 4 kg since january.. long way to go
Hmm.. I managed to lose about 6 kg so far in 6 months, about 9% of my body weight.

QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Mar 21 2012, 08:43 PM)
That's not a good thing actually, i read about an Ironman attempt fail person, he claimed he lost 15lbs of  body weight (close to 7kg), he is so dehydrated that doctor have to pump 4 liters of saline water into his body and force him to drink meanwhile, kidney shutdown too..
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ok, losing 7kg like that is extreme... I remembered taking in a total of about 3.5 liters of water during that ride

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QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 21 2012, 11:45 PM)
On the times when I just take my bike out on a short 1km trip to the shops outside my place, I get butt pain without bike shorts.
imagine a cookie cutter on your tender parts....

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got back from OU. tak boleh la. normal machines can't stitch lycra.
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how about Pertama Complex? there's have lot of leather jacket shops.... which have some sewing machine to sew whatever's logo you want on ur shirt.

maybe that's can do the job?


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imagine a cookie cutter on your tender parts....
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The trick is in adjusting the angle of your saddle smile.gif Less pain on the front, but still pain at the back
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The trick is in adjusting the angle of your saddle smile.gif Less pain on the front, but still pain at the back
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there is still pain nevertheless, i think the problem is people with a lot of meat down there... with only bones... i think you don't feel it so much...


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there is still pain nevertheless, i think the problem is people with a lot of meat down there... with only bones... i think you don't feel it so much...
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but well, when wearing bike shorts, the pain is still about the same as any other saddle when you ride long distances. Just don't be a hero and ride barebutt

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 22 2012, 10:36 AM)
there is still pain nevertheless, i think the problem is people with a lot of meat down there... with only bones... i think you don't feel it so much...
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but well, when wearing bike shorts, the pain is still about the same as any other saddle when you ride long distances. Just don't be a hero and ride barebutt
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when i'm 1st started to ride, after 50KM, butt start to feel pains...

but now after months of cycling, 100KM ride butt did not feel pains....
Guess my butt grow more meat for cycling... or muscles around butt strengthen already...
haha

is this also happening to you?
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 22 2012, 12:24 PM)
when i'm 1st started to ride, after 50KM, butt start to feel pains...

but now after months of cycling, 100KM ride butt did not feel pains....
Guess my butt grow more meat for cycling... or muscles around butt strengthen already...
haha

is this also happening to you?
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or mentally conditioned yourself to no longer feel the pain? smile.gif
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embrace the pain?

or do it jens voigt style? shut up butt!

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if you want to reduce weight in efficient way, join BOOTCAMP.

1 week 3 times. each time 1 hour of intense training for 4 weeks.

I joined bootcamp in early last year, and i have my diet plan started too. Bootcamp and eat clean are effective for me.

1 month lost 8kg, and body muscles be more strength. after that my sundown ultra 100km ultra completed in 14hours.
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QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 22 2012, 01:04 PM)
or mentally conditioned yourself to no longer feel the pain? smile.gif
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is there such a thing... i just numb my buttocks out with anesthetics prior to every ride... i can ride on a saddle made of nails and feel nothing..

jus jokin...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 22 2012, 01:04 PM)
embrace the pain?

or do it jens voigt style? shut up butt!
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you better make sure it doesn't shut the wrong thing like the "hole" or you'll be in deep shit...
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http://www.baikbike.com/event/ride-with-pu...-rafizi-hamdan/

its for a good cause...will try to make it myself..
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this is the hero... i saw this last year in the paris-roubaix event...

kurt asle rode a couple of the cobble stone section in the race without his saddle... why he didn't rectify the situation? team car could not get to him...

really not scared of accidentally sitting down and then feeling a pole somewhere deep inside where it shouldn't be... bike raped...

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Added on March 22, 2012, 4:25 pmthis is one of those novelty seats that guarantee's no saddle sores...just don't mind not having a pro or euro look on your bike... at least you can laugh at your mates 10 years down the road when he finds out that he is infertile....

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i just spank myself so hard that i feel numb
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imagine a cookie cutter on your tender parts....
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 22 2012, 05:01 PM)
i just spank myself so hard that i feel numb
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uhhh... you not into sm channel right???

spanking you know where sounds like it.. and you said till it feels numb..

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i was jus joking... no makers would make and manufacturer such thing if it really feels like that...

was jus exaggerating it a bit...

it is a nice saddle which kind of feels a bit springy once i sat on one... or maybe i am that heavy that i can cause the webbing to deflect quite a bit.. hard to tell for lighter riders if that will happen...

and i think that weird feeling with the holes really come around depending on how sensitive your skin is.. some people feel it.. some people might not, much like cut out saddles...the holes are so small that i don't really recall feeling it unless you try to...

tioga ain't idiots for making a saddle like that.. and for the MTB market some more..

compare the spyder with this
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i'd rather take the spyder anyday as this is like sitting on a hard shell...

the only problem that i am theorizing... will the molded plastic webbing crack and then break apart once exposed to too much sun..... or maybe some acidic juice that comes out from you know where if you ride barebutt... that is the 180 dollar question for this saddle...


Added on March 22, 2012, 5:39 pmmakan wrong meds today... must stop the BS...

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btwn spyder vs gobi xm vs italia xo hmm.gif

note taken ;
spyder more fragile , fierce design but many review says its very comfy
italia Xo w the central cleavage may provide extra comfy to certain body part
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and onto some serious shit we come...

top of the range Cervelo S5 VWD... using carbon layup methods from the R5CA project...
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so little gap between the wheel and seat tube...
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QUOTE(noprob @ Mar 22 2012, 05:44 PM)
btwn spyder vs gobi xm vs italia xo  hmm.gif

note taken ;
spyder more fragile , fierce design but many review says its very comfy 
italia Xo w the central cleavage may provide extra comfy to certain body part
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give specialized and prologo a thought... they (i haven't go an find out for prologo) have offering for different saddle sizes to properly support your seat bones...

saddle shapes are very personal.. but i feel the specialized saddles really do take into account the mechanics of our waist structure...

price is nothing much i can say about... not very optimistic...

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Added on March 22, 2012, 5:39 pmmakan wrong meds today... must stop the BS...
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that'll cause the acidic juice to ooze out...

specialized saddle price ok la. not that expensive. get the normal one la. i think toupe is 300+. fizik arione 400+, right?

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 22 2012, 05:52 PM)
that'll cause the acidic juice to ooze out...
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that's called anal leakage in medical terms...

ooze out sounds naughty... such a perv...

SHIT!!! back to BSing... must stop it...
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too much grease packed in the hubs also can cause it to ooze out

true, saddles are very personal. i've used 4 saddles so far. to date, arione agrees with me. although i have to stand up regularly to avoid numbness. after this i want to try specialized toupe

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Le butthead on behalf you bs too much... i dun wan ride with you this sunday...

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UCI to require lawyer tabs, dictate Camelbak placement and sock length

and i quote

"beginning April 1, banning shoe covers in track racing as of October 1, and requiring socks to be shorter than the mid-point between the ankle and the knee, effective immediately. "

WHAT??? does anyone wear socks longer than mid-point between the ankle and knee...

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who's gonna wear socks that long to cycling... seriously...

and the banning of lawyer tab removals... shit... no more 10 second F1 pit stop style wheel change.... i guess there will be a new king of quick release called the "quick" quick release.. or maybe even a "super express quick" quick release...


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QUOTE(hianboy @ Mar 22 2012, 06:01 PM)
Le butthead on behalf you bs too much... i dun wan ride with you this sunday...

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dun ride la... i never invite you also...

i am going to make this sticker and stick it on my bike...
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i think there's one team that wears compression socks. garmin?

so that's how they change wheels so fast

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 22 2012, 05:57 PM)
too much grease packed in the hubs also can cause it to ooze out
if you buy those el-cheapo RM3.50 per can dark yellowish slightly brownish grease.. it looks like...ewwwww....can't imagine

and if you buy those red lithium grease... then it looks like menstrual period... not as eeewwwwissshhhh...

if you buy the white lithium grease... you use your imagination...

think we should stop with the oozzzzing and greasing stuff...and concentrate on the saddles...


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 22 2012, 05:57 PM)
true, saddles are very personal. i've used 4 saddles so far. to date, arione agrees with me. although i have to stand up regularly to avoid numbness. after this i want to try specialized toupe
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specialized is goooooddddddd... i like their wider nose... sounds like i am over promoting them ain't i blush.gif

only problem is the price...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 22 2012, 06:06 PM)
i think there's one team that wears compression socks. garmin?

so that's how they change wheels so fast
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all teams use compression socks... but usually not in race... more of the post race recovery period...

there were a couple of shots that caught riders wearing compressions sock during race days... look like ol granny's on a bike...

didn't you know that was how they change wheels... open quick release and wheel falls... this led to a lot of people asking about how to file off lawyer tabs which is kinda stupid for the average joe like you and me... we never need a 10 second wheel change... so, why bother filing them off and risk damaging the fork in the process and voiding the warranty not to mention...

i think there was also something specific with their brakes.. like the caliper lever is half or full opened or something like that so the mechs never need to flip the lever for the wheels to come off...i guess wide wheels is also one of the reasons why they keep the lever opened...


Added on March 22, 2012, 6:22 pma nice article from lennard on fat tires...

in short for the TLDRs...

wider tires are good for reducing rolling resistance but not for people who is looking to gain aero advantage as it increases drag...

hmmm... maybe time i switch to 28mms...


Added on March 22, 2012, 7:37 pmyour wife is most probably going to go... "AWWWW... look at this cute cute little child on his dirt bike".. and proceed to pull his fat cheeks and stuff...

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men's point of view... this or Cervelo R5CA....
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verdict... cervelo R5CA....and you will hold onto it smiling like a freakin idiot who just got cheated out of 10 grand...
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kesimpulan? men are idiots and kids are blackhole initiating timebombs

that blue strider bike is going to become a full blown specialized stumpjumper in 2 years flat out.. and paid out of your wallet... why not opt to pay one for yourself then....

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buy stumpjumper n then pass down to the kids.

R5CA huh. cheated out of 10k? how so?

comparison between toupe vs romin?

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 22 2012, 06:02 PM)
UCI to require lawyer tabs, dictate Camelbak placement and sock length

and i quote

"beginning April 1, banning shoe covers in track racing as of October 1, and requiring socks to be shorter than the mid-point between the ankle and the knee, effective immediately. "

WHAT??? does anyone wear socks longer than mid-point between the ankle and knee...

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who's gonna wear socks that long to cycling... seriously...

and the banning of lawyer tab removals... shit... no more 10 second F1 pit stop style wheel change.... i guess there will be a new king of quick release called the "quick" quick release.. or maybe even a "super express quick" quick release...


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dun ride la... i never invite you also...

i am going to make this sticker and stick it on my bike...
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There's compression sock that until knee... hmmm perhaps i should try it one day for cycling... haha
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 22 2012, 09:58 PM)
buy stumpjumper n then pass down to the kids.

R5CA huh. cheated out of 10k? how so?

comparison between toupe vs romin?
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not really cheated la... i meant not everyone needs a halo bike... and whether the R5CA is worth it's weight in gold is the big question... RM30k just for a frame alone is plain nuts for me personally...

you can get a canondale super six evo which is almost as light in complete bike for that price i guess... but then again, if that person has money and can fling it without a worry in a world... why not, rite?

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There's compression sock that until knee... hmmm perhaps i should try it one day for cycling... haha
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recovery compression socks are mostly knee length for it to work properly... you seldom see very very short ones...

compression socks or some people refer to it as stockings has been around for super long.. people who has deep vein thrombosis or diabetic wear them to promote blood circulation in their leg and prevent blood clotting problems... although the compression behavior in those are quite different than the sporting ones.. but they offer similar benefits, and their cheaper too from pharmaceutical counters..

there is also something called flight socks from scholl which is meant for people who flies often... don't understand the theory behind it for flights.. but the general theory is that our blood gets pooled on our leg very easily as it is the lowest part of the body and gravitational force will naturally pull all our blood to our legs...

so the compression will help squeeze and promote better blood flow / pressure back to the heart in general understanding... from a sporting point of understanding, they use the similar theory to say that it will improve the blood flow to the leg instead rather than having oxygen depleted blood kept around the leg area due to insufficient flow which helps muscle recovery...

i don't think it is that suitable when riding.. just looks too much...
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i use prologo scratch pro and never had any buttpain at all smile.gif maybe it suits my butt very well. hehe. will never have to change to other saddle anymore . yeay
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i found that using tight jeans more comfort than cycling pant tongue.gif no pain at all...but my butt immune to my specialized comp already...for less than 50km, i'm just using normal track suit only...
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huh RM50 for 5km ride?
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the map shows 1.8KM?

i'd rather pay the full 50 bucks for the rafizi tribute...at least that has a meaning to it whether i get to ride or not...
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not RM20 meh?

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the map shows 1.8KM?

i'd rather pay the full 50 bucks for the rafizi tribute...at least that has a meaning to it whether i get to ride or not...
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Tribute is good. but it's only for short term. people will forget.

The awareness need to reach out nationwide and get ministers attention.

anyways, it's better than nothing.

Ultimately if this awareness can install in school children then it would be awesome! educate our future!
The road will be safer in future.
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Am planning for Share the Road 2 for my city again somewhere in Sept/Oct 2012. the 1st program was a resounding success. I hope this kind of event can help increase awareness of other road users (cars, lorries and buses especially) of our presence on the road. Hopefully we can lessen risks of accidents happening to cyclists on the road from other road users.
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 23 2012, 10:12 AM)
not RM20 meh?
Tribute is good. but it's only for short term. people will forget.

The awareness need to reach out nationwide and get ministers attention.

anyways, it's better than nothing.

Ultimately if this awareness can install in school children then it would be awesome! educate our future!
The road will be safer in future.
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i guess the aim of the tribute is not really to memorize him or the event or even the teachings from that particular tragic event...

but more like to raise money for the family that he left behind... i understand that he just gave birth to a 2nd child which means added burden to his now widowed wife...

and i don't think he has earned enough to last his family after his departure...

so the contributed money is more of to help them settle down and get through some rough patches for the time being while they rebuild from the start.

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Am planning for Share the Road 2 for my city again somewhere in Sept/Oct 2012. the 1st program was a resounding success. I hope this kind of event can help increase awareness of other road users (cars, lorries and buses especially) of our presence on the road. Hopefully we can lessen risks of accidents happening to cyclists on the road from other road users.
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penang did a campaign for a lane which i heard was quite successful... whether did the G made the lanes for cyclist i really don't know...

but i think singapore did a good job to promote the cycling as a recreation by turning their big longkangs... i think they call aquaducts into travel lanes for bikes or something like that a friend told me... didn't go and research the news since i don't go SGP


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New limited wheels from fulcrum, only 100 sets are going to be made. Mr. jgx, time for you wheel upgrade.

Fulcrum Racing Zero Limited Edition (mega driveside hub flange, rear wheel with cult ceramic bearings)
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Fulcrum Racing One Limited Edition (mega driveside hub flange)
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The usual routine, lighter, stiffer and rolls smoother (in R0's case).

http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/03/22/fulcru...on-road-wheels/

It's not yet X'mas and they want to wring our wallets dry... bunch of m!@#$ f!@$%$#


Added on March 23, 2012, 1:32 pmlooks like inspiration came from star wards or something like that...

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Added on March 23, 2012, 1:35 pmnew avid x0 - 4pot...bicycle also have 4 pot, makes my brembo 8 pot sound like crap... and my cacat MTB only have some tektro mechanicals... that's BS...

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i dunno wat this is... but holy shmolly... looks like a lot of machining to make it that shiny....
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Hi, may I know approximately how much is Raleigh Diablo Pro?
I went to Joo Seng @ Desa Park City and they quoted me RM1k for it.

Appreciate more replies from all sifus.

Update:
Ok I realized its kinda overpriced after checking the price for Diablo Pro. I assume its priced around RM800++ right?

Currently I am eyeing on a few bikes around 1k+/- price range
http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=149489
http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=123804
and
http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=151908

Within its price range, is it worth it?

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butthead, thx for the updates but im looking for aero rims now biggrin.gif cash ready, it's a matter to select the brands (or maybe I just upgrade my lung capacity instead of changing to expensive wheels tongue.gif) I planned to get dura ace brand but can only find one in bbs. Can anyone suggest which shop in KL carries them?

Owh btw can someone elaborate the pros and cons of c50 7900 and FR0 (2way fit) ? somehow rather only those 2 are in my mind..read somewhere on the net that having a carbon rim sometimes can caused a tire blow up if the heat is too much during braking is that right?

bbs seller selling c50 7850 rm2850..new one. is the price alright?
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QUOTE(Forgotten06 @ Mar 23 2012, 06:55 PM)
Hi, may I know approximately how much is Raleigh Diablo Pro?
I went to Joo Seng @ Desa Park City and they quoted me RM1k for it.

Appreciate more replies from all sifus.

Update:
Ok I realized its kinda overpriced after checking the price for Diablo Pro. I assume its priced around RM800++ right?

Currently I am eyeing on a few bikes around 1k+/- price range
http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=149489
http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=123804
and
http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=151908

Within its price range, is it worth it?
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1K is way overpriced for a Diablo. Most places would have it at between RM800 to RM900.

Also, one more thing about Raleigh bikes is the sizing. They only come in one size. Get yourself fitted properly to determine what size is best for you. If the Raleigh bikes can fit you then ok, otherwise you might want to consider something else, unless you wish to change bikes later. Raleigh is pretty ok for beginners.

My first bike was also a Diablo, but the 16.5 size was too big for me. Gets rather uncomfortable on longer rides. My actual fit should be a size 15.5 which is what I have for my current bike.
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 23 2012, 11:59 PM)
butthead, thx for the updates but im looking for aero rims now  biggrin.gif cash ready, it's a matter to select the brands (or maybe I just upgrade my lung capacity instead of changing to expensive wheels tongue.gif) I planned to get dura ace brand but can only find one in bbs. Can anyone suggest which shop in KL carries them?

Owh btw can someone elaborate the pros and cons of c50 7900 and FR0 (2way fit) ? somehow rather only those 2 are in my mind..read somewhere on the net that having a carbon rim sometimes can caused a tire blow up if the heat is too much during braking is that right?

bbs seller selling c50 7850 rm2850..new one. is the price alright?
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try rodalink. they can order the c50 for you.
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Mar 23 2012, 11:59 PM)
butthead, thx for the updates but im looking for aero rims now  biggrin.gif cash ready, it's a matter to select the brands (or maybe I just upgrade my lung capacity instead of changing to expensive wheels tongue.gif) I planned to get dura ace brand but can only find one in bbs. Can anyone suggest which shop in KL carries them?

Owh btw can someone elaborate the pros and cons of c50 7900 and FR0 (2way fit) ? somehow rather only those 2 are in my mind..read somewhere on the net that having a carbon rim sometimes can caused a tire blow up if the heat is too much during braking is that right?

bbs seller selling c50 7850 rm2850..new one. is the price alright?
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the carbon rim delamanination and overheating is old news... current technologies allow for very good heat transfers and should not be a problem unless you are on super long descents with very very heavy braking then it might show some brake fade... even those weird brake grabby feelings are no longer there with better pad compounds.. don't think it is that much of a worry nowadays especially when your C50 clincher will have an aluminum brake track which makes the carbon brake track myth invalid...

with the new weights of the c50... it is much lighter than it's predecessor although still heavier than the the R0...other than that the obvious fact of aerodynamics, the C50 as far as i understand still uses cup and cone bearings (loose ball) instead of sealed cartridge which makes servicing and adjustment a little more tougher, isn't much of your problem anyways...R0 also has the USB ceramic bearings for smoother and lesser rolling resistance...

unless you are thinking of using road tubeless sometime down the road...i think you can take the normal non two-way fit version as that is a further 10-15 grams lighter if i am not wrong.. maybe cheaper as well...

if you are seriously considering aero wheels... fulcrum also has their range launch Q3 of last year called the Red Wind range... they have profiles from 50 to 80mm... i haven't seen much in KL though and unsure of the price... most probably higher than the C50s but they are offered as the aero wheels under the fulcrum arm..FR0 are also known for being a quite responsive and stiff wheel... so, if you have a very stiff frame, it can be hell for you as the wheel does not absorb much road shock coupled with an alloy rim...

long term concerns, FR0 replacement spokes are available but expensive... C50 spokes are straight pull and most probably only meant for the C50 hubs, might have trouble finding replacement and assuming they are not cheap as well... FR0 replacement cartridge bearings also available but also quite pricey at around RM300 i think, C50, loose balls are acquirable in any bearing shops... just need to know the ball size as long...

in short... if you go for long flat rides, C50.. if you climb or do a lot of general riding, FR0
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QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 24 2012, 01:02 AM)
1K is way overpriced for a Diablo. Most places would have it at between RM800 to RM900.

Also, one more thing about Raleigh bikes is the sizing. They only come in one size. Get yourself fitted properly to determine what size is best for you. If the Raleigh bikes can fit you then ok, otherwise you might want to consider something else, unless you wish to change bikes later. Raleigh is pretty ok for beginners.

My first bike was also a Diablo, but the 16.5 size was too big for me. Gets rather uncomfortable on longer rides. My actual fit should be a size 15.5 which is what I have for my current bike.
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Thanks for the input. Really appreciate it.
I am currently 175cm tall and according to the sizing chart, I am more suitable with 18" frame. Guess I need to have a test ride myself.

And btw where did you get your bike?
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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 24 2012, 08:43 AM)
the carbon rim delamanination and overheating is old news... current technologies allow for very good heat transfers and should not be a problem unless you are on super long descents with very very heavy braking then it might show some brake fade... even those weird brake grabby feelings are no longer there with better pad compounds.. don't think it is that much of a worry nowadays especially when your C50 clincher will have an aluminum brake track which makes the carbon brake track myth invalid...

with the new weights of the c50... it is much lighter than it's predecessor although still heavier than the the R0...other than that the obvious fact of aerodynamics, the C50 as far as i understand still uses cup and cone bearings (loose ball) instead of sealed cartridge which makes servicing and adjustment a little more tougher, isn't much of your problem anyways...R0 also has the USB ceramic bearings for smoother and lesser rolling resistance...

unless you are thinking of using road tubeless sometime down the road...i think you can take the normal non two-way fit version as that is a further 10-15 grams lighter if i am not wrong.. maybe cheaper as well...

if you are seriously considering aero wheels... fulcrum also has their range launch Q3 of last year called the Red Wind range... they have profiles from 50 to 80mm... i haven't seen much in KL though and unsure of the price...  most probably higher than the C50s but they are offered as the aero wheels under the fulcrum arm..FR0 are also known for being a quite responsive and stiff wheel... so, if you have a very stiff frame, it can be hell for you as the wheel does not absorb much road shock coupled with an alloy rim...

long term concerns, FR0 replacement spokes are available but expensive... C50 spokes are straight pull and most probably only meant for the C50 hubs, might have trouble finding replacement and assuming they are not cheap as well... FR0 replacement cartridge bearings also available but also quite pricey at around RM300 i think, C50, loose balls are acquirable in any bearing shops... just need to know the ball size as long...

in short... if you go for long flat rides, C50.. if you climb or do a lot of general riding, FR0
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Thanks butthead..read a lot of reviews for both rims on the net as well but more favourable reviews goes to FR0.

My usual ride is more on general riding on rolling terrain, rarely had a long and flat route, and a bit of climbing and i guess the stiffer FR0 will helps in cornering and decending perfectly. Fell in love with genting sempah and will try perez next week..so far my FR Comp is coping quite well, but i heard 'nyek nyek' sound when climbing slowly and out of saddle on a few steep climbs..not sure from which part of the bike..couldnt be from the rims eh?

I guess i will not fully utilize the aero advantage of deep carbon rims so much on climbing route..leaving me with less options now.

Not sure of the price of c35 though...weird why no shop in KL sell shimano wheels? (or maybe i haven't search enough). I havent check other bike shops around KL yet, might drop by at Avanti and ghs soon..avanti has HED and the latter carries sram wheels but im not sure about the price range.
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Shimano did not build their wheels with the items that buyers of today lust for... things like ceramic bearings and funky spoke lacing or spoke designs are not usually found on shimano wheels... they are more towards traditional quality built wheels that don't interest the general buyers who are spending that amount of money... or at least that is what i think.. place a set of shimano's beside a set of corima's and see what you pick?

HED's are not cheap but steve hed is a pioneer in aerodynamics especially on wheels... he works with trek and bontrager and to some point and i believe even zipp on wheels... he is a couple of the manufacturers who started the whole wide rim and tyre trailing edge concept and is one of the pioneers alongside zipp on aero efficiencies at yaw angles (aerodynamics during cornering)... crazy stuff, but making wheels sell....

creaking is the hardest thing to trace out... might be from any part of the bike that has a joint... get your shop to re-grease and re-tighten the usual suspects like pedal, crankarm, BB, headset and even get the good ol seat post and saddle a check (but since you mentioned out of saddle, less likely to be there)
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Did a test run on the Astana S-Works Tarmac SL3 this morning for 25kms, that bike was fast, hit 33 to 35 in a matter of seconds, much faster than my Pina FP2.
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QUOTE(Forgotten06 @ Mar 24 2012, 08:02 PM)
Thanks for the input. Really appreciate it.
I am currently 175cm tall and according to the sizing chart, I am more suitable with 18" frame. Guess I need to have a test ride myself.

And btw where did you get your bike?
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18" might be a bit hard to find. usual sizes are like 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, etc.. so 17.5" could be your best bet as 19.5" will be too big

Got my bikes (both first and current) from Proride Cycle Center over at Bandar Puteri Puchong.

The thing about bike sizing is that its often difficult to tell on short test rides. You'll only notice the awkwardness on longer rides.
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Did a test run on the Astana S-Works Tarmac SL3 this morning for 25kms, that bike was fast, hit 33 to 35 in a matter of seconds, much faster than my Pina FP2.
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How much did you purchase just the frame only bro?I remembered seeing it with Dura Ace and roval wheelsets for 17k at Specialized..
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There are a few FR1 and FR0 selling below rm3k at bbs..got a new quotation the FR0 black lable is only rm2.9k new..heard that they are so stiff..Owh and i juz found out that Godzilla cycles carry a full range of vittoria tires smile.gif
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There are a few FR1 and FR0 selling below rm3k at bbs..got a new quotation the FR0 black lable is only rm2.9k new..heard that they are so stiff..Owh and i juz found out that Godzilla cycles carry a full range of vittoria tires smile.gif
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Can some one kindly let me know where i am able to find "harley davidson" bike or know as chopper bike?

Thank you very much
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How much did you purchase just the frame only bro?I remembered seeing it with Dura Ace and roval wheelsets for 17k at Specialized..
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Bought the complete bike for a good price, with SRam Force, Sram wheelset AL30 sprint, carbon seatpost, ok lah, frame and component worth RM15k, got it for way less. Kalau frame saja RM7104k GH selling. Mine was ast unit of SL3 Tarmac Astana colors in that size, 49.
Been hunting high and low for that color even overseas, only got lucky recently.

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last time i check , orbit bicycle shop in taman equine got one ..
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last time i check , orbit bicycle shop in taman equine got one ..
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Back from Kenyir Triathlon - hate cycling more.. have to get down the bike and push up the slope zzz.. first time in my life I have to push my bike.. time to brush up my uphills..
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Back from Kenyir Triathlon - hate cycling more.. have to get down the bike and push up the slope zzz.. first time in my life I have to push my bike.. time to brush up my uphills..
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which shop is selling Morgan blue and finish line lubricants ???

any recommended shop?

Samy bike shop dont have morgan blue... finish line stock habis...
sigh...
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 26 2012, 04:30 PM)
which shop is selling Morgan blue and finish line lubricants ???

any recommended shop?

Samy bike shop dont have morgan blue... finish line stock habis...
sigh...
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try joo ngan son and rodalink... s2hcycle.com also has finish line products if you are willing to pay the extra shipping...

http://www.s2hcycle.com/index.php?keyword=...age=shop.browse

morgan blue... expensive stuff... think i saw someone listed it before in BBS... try there and see... not sure what they have from their range... maybe race oil rclxms.gif
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hi guys!

i wanna ask where can i find mtb road tires that are larger than 1.5. For example like scwalbe big apple 26x2.0.

I commute je everyday.

p/s - im so happy that i got a commencal premier VB to replace MY OLD BEATER
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QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 26 2012, 08:52 PM)
hi guys!

i wanna ask where can i find mtb road tires that are larger than 1.5. For example like scwalbe big apple 26x2.0.

I commute je everyday. 

p/s - im so happy that i got a commencal premier VB to replace MY OLD BEATER
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Now that's a good question. Have not seen much slick tires bigger than 1.5 sold locally. I know of 2 guys who uses 1.7 slicks, will be seeing them again on Wednesday for a night ride. I can check with them to see where they got it from

Out of curiosity, why look for bigger tires for road use?

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QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 26 2012, 09:01 PM)
Now that's a good question. Have not seen much slick tires bigger than 1.5 sold locally. I know of 2 guys who uses 1.7 slicks, will be seeing them again on Wednesday for a night ride. I can check with them to see where they got it from

Out of curiosity, why look for bigger tires for road use?
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Cool. Keep us posted man.

I run Maxxis Detonators 1.5. And i think why i want to run bigger tires is because:

1. I think it looks sweeeeeet
2. I commute, carry my laundry and groceries on my bike and the tires im running are quite weak. Punctured them due to heavy load
3. Better cornering
4. Plusher ride
5. Resists potholes and pinch-punctures compared to skinnier tires

Well, at least thats what i think. Cuz my standard MTB tires (those generic unbranded ones) seem to protect themselves from punctures better than the detonators. And so i thought "If only there were road treads on a 2.0 tire". Well, i could be wrong.
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Cool. Keep us posted man.

I run Maxxis Detonators 1.5. And i think why i want to run bigger tires is because:

1. I think it looks sweeeeeet
2. I commute, carry my laundry and groceries on my bike and the tires im running are quite weak. Punctured them due to heavy load
3. Better cornering
4. Plusher ride
5. Resists potholes and pinch-punctures compared to skinnier tires

Well, at least thats what i think. Cuz my standard MTB tires (those generic unbranded ones) seem to protect themselves from punctures better than the detonators. And so i thought "If only there were road treads on a 2.0 tire". Well, i could be wrong.
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Actually, don't think the punctures are problem with the 1.5 tires. Chances are that its more of a Maxxis Detonator issue. These tires, when they work they really work well, but if unlucky, really can puncture like mad also.

Also, if you're to look at touring bike tires, the tires are similar in size to the 1.5 too, and these bikes tends to carry a heavy load.

The punctures that I experienced on the detonators are mainly due to debris. Had not had any due to pinch flats yet (but then I pump the pressure all the way up to 70 psi of the max of 80psi)

So far been lucky, no punctures for the last month or so, but when I run my detonators out, I'm gonna try a different brand of tire next.
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 26 2012, 04:30 PM)
which shop is selling Morgan blue and finish line lubricants ???

any recommended shop?

Samy bike shop dont have morgan blue... finish line stock habis...
sigh...
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Bike Pro got sell morgan blue... located at the rack near to bike service area...in fact i think they use it to service the bikes cos saw an half-used bottle on the service/tool bench...
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Hi all, does anyone know where in Malaysia can I get the 3M Diamond Grade Reflective Tape?

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QUOTE(butthead @ Mar 26 2012, 05:37 PM)
try joo ngan son and rodalink... s2hcycle.com also has finish line products if you are willing to pay the extra shipping...

http://www.s2hcycle.com/index.php?keyword=...age=shop.browse

morgan blue... expensive stuff... think i saw someone listed it before in BBS... try there and see... not sure what they have from their range... maybe race oil  rclxms.gif
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Thanks. yesterday visited Samy shop, it's just arrived in package. Not yet open! lucky me!

Er.. morgan blue is expensive stuff? i just know last night i brought my 1st hell expensive lubricant oil !

Guess it's a welcome sign to Roadbike maintenance.

On other hand, did anyone uses AFT oil to lubricant their chain?

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QUOTE(malleus @ Mar 26 2012, 09:33 PM)
Actually, don't think the punctures are problem with the 1.5 tires. Chances are that its more of a Maxxis Detonator issue. These tires, when they work they really work well, but if unlucky, really can puncture like mad also.

Also, if you're to look at touring bike tires, the tires are similar in size to the 1.5 too, and these bikes tends to carry a heavy load.

The punctures that I experienced on the detonators are mainly due to debris. Had not had any due to pinch flats yet (but then I pump the pressure all the way up to 70 psi of the max of 80psi)

So far been lucky, no punctures for the last month or so, but when I run my detonators out, I'm gonna try a different brand of tire next.
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I think ur right. Since the detonators are considered training tires. Touring/commuting tires should not be as weak.

Running detonators at 70+Psi is what i also do. But air seem to escape very easily. Maybe its due to the weak sidewall of the tire. Dontcha think?
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QUOTE(ahmeduk88 @ Mar 27 2012, 10:15 AM)
I think ur right. Since the detonators are considered training tires. Touring/commuting tires should not be as weak.

Running detonators at 70+Psi is what i also do. But air seem to escape very easily. Maybe its due to the weak sidewall of the tire. Dontcha think?
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there's a joke among the detonator haters that its called detonators for a reason. they detonate. but well, its a lot of mixed feelings on these tires. You can go months without a single puncture, and then can have punctures everyday for a week.

Don't think the air escaping is due to the tires though. Its more of a tube issue. Gradual air escape is kinda normal. I tend to top up my tire pressure once a week, or before long rides. What's the extent of the air loss that you're facing?
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Hi all, does anyone know where in Malaysia can I get the 3M Diamond Grade Reflective Tape?

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Mar 27 2012, 10:11 AM)
Thanks. yesterday visited Samy shop, it's just arrived in package. Not yet open! lucky me!

Er.. morgan blue is expensive stuff? i just know last night i brought my 1st hell expensive lubricant oil !

Guess it's a welcome sign to Roadbike maintenance.

On other hand, did anyone uses AFT oil to lubricant their chain?
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i recall is kinda expensive compared to finish line and pedros....

how expensive is expensive?

never try ATF... you just have to wash it after every damn ride... annoying as dust and dirt just sticks to it... i heard people trying 0-20W fully synthetic, which you can buy in 1 liter bottle and it isn't cheap in motor oil... it is cheap considering you get 1 lit for that price... why it does not work is that the oil is kinda thick and high chances that it won't penetrate the inside of the pins which is pointless...

things i have tried and is those sewing machine oil, teflon spray, motorcycle spray on lubes other than bicycle specific lubes...

none of them work as well.. not just because it isn't smooth... but they attact dust and dirt too fast that you have to keep washing and relubing your chain every week which is not cheap...

next to try is

1) sapim race oil
2) rock n roll gold (they say it cleans your chain while you lube it as well, like those wash and wax liquid for cars)
3) progold chain lube

unfortunately... have to depend on ebay or online purchase for all of this...

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