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Some poison for RoadBike.

Frequently Asked Question on what kind of bikes to get:

1) Aluminum bike - 10 speed Tiagra (maybe mixed Tiagra - Sora), priced around RM3k up- this would be the absolute lowest point i would say to start from... any lower and you will land outside of 10speed equipment and any upgrades will certainly be more than the difference you saved not buying this bike.. shimano launched tiagra with 10speed beginning of this year making this a considerable choice... also, this grade of bike will have a more common grade of cockpit (handlebar, stem, seat post, saddle) and cheaper wheels

2) Aluminum bike - 10 speed 105 (maybe mixed 105 - Tiagra), priced around RM3.8k up- most likely the same frame above with a different paint livery, this would be an entry level into shimano's definition of competition components... tiagra would be what they called the top tier among the enthusiast group.. although both 10 speed... but materials and feel... tiagra has a shift indicator while the 105 does not hence giving you a pro feel (what the bike shop will tell you)...mostly.. tiagra has a bit more plasticky bits than 105... some slightly more expensive models might even start offering slightly better wheels like mavic aksiums along with better slightly better graded cockpit...

- i would not try and go past 105 on a aluminum bike... the best brands like specialized or bmc will be selling an aluminum bike equipped with 105 for a little over RM5k... going 1 notch up into ultegra will lead you to start looking into higher end bikes as those bikes will surely creep past RM6k and most likely a mismatch between frame and component grades... you will be practically trying to pair a set of RAYS CE28N onto a Perodua Myvi if you get what i mean in car terms...

3) Carbon bike - 10 speed 105 (possibly not full 105), priced around RM7k up- this would be a foray into performance bicycles... although a carbon frame... but this are not the best carbon has to offer for 2 reasons... carbon cloth grade (less modulus, less weave, lower grade binding agents) and the man power / time needed (less complex layup schedules) to layup the carbon layers into producing a frame... basically a mass produced frame with the lowest production cost possible... not all that bad... it should still be on par if not better with the best of the aluminum frames in terms of stiffness.. basically, component should be similar or slightly better than the aluminum 105 bike depending on the price you pay...

- here i would name one which shocked me quite a bit recently... saw this Look 566...this http://www.lookcycle.com/en/int/route/velo...-bike-2013.html , but i guess a previous year model...... carbon frame with Mavic Aksium wheels... not a complete 105 with some downgraded cranks and calipers... a carbon frame with comfort geometry retailing for RM7.1k if my memory serves me right...

- price is slightly high for some people... but if you look at it...maybe under 30% more if you are looking at a Apex or 105 equipped Specialize Allez

4) free for all - death - bankruptcy - you name it...
- step into this and there will be no return...

Credit: YB　Butthead


Previous thread: Cycling V2

Updated: 2nd Nov 2012

This post has been edited by vin_ann: Nov 2 2012, 03:23 PM

any info suggestion for 1st post to add?

like:

1. where the bike shops in KL?
2. how to buy a bike?
3. where's the cycling route that Roadbike cyclist go? or mountain biker go?

lure more people join the cycling ma...

save ur hassle to reply each time same questions asked.

just put "refer to 1st post"

btw, my Sunday ride from Batu 18 to Titi.... 108KM...

yesterday was my second time riding to Titi with P2K since March this year where i had 3 flats in the last 10KM... =.='''

i reached very early, we have breakfast at cina apek kopitiam at the junction. i cant believe my own luck, there's two chicks having breakfast there too... i believe it's going to be awesome ride!

we have about 20 cyclists joining the ride... awesome... plus 2 guai lou riders... hehe...
From batu 18 to the Genting Perez kaki bukit, is about 17KM... our speeds were avearge above 30km/hr... i feel like wore out just before reaching the kaki bukit...

climbing hills... Perez... for second time.. feel some improvement on the feel good factor... must be along the way spotted few chicks... haha... 1 chick is using yellow green white Cippolini bike le..! oh yeah, another 2 chicks using Giant TCR SL3 ! same bike with me!!! 3 SL3 bikes gathered at top of Genting Perez!!! so nice! Too bad, forget to take photo!

we stopped at Titi for wan tan mee... while we were eating, a group of super bike arrived and stop at the same shop having wan tan mee too! one of the guai lou motorist is wearing SiDi shoe! 500 euro aka RM2,000, but it's cover until below knee ! lagi worth than RM1,000 SiDi cycling shoe...

Going back... climbing 12KM long of hills... anyway, must be the leftover feel good factor still there, i does not feel terrible like 1st time...

no flat ! nice ride!

you were there yesterday?

are you hanging out with ur gang at the junction when you saw a huge group of cyclists swing by?

wonder which one is you.... gotta refresh me scanning memory...

sound like me when im on running fever. Run.Run.Run.

Running have much higher percentage of bump into chicks...

btw, why bother how many psi pump using hand pump. jandi Boleh jalan, nothing much u can ask for when you're puncture!

Janji Perjalanan Diteruskan!

My apologize on messing your life Butthead.

Allow me to post the below:

No... there's no such perfection thing in cycling world...

although you might feel it's the most perfect, but as time fly, 1 month, 3 month, half year, 1 year, 2 years time, you will soon find your perfections are not perfect anymore...

there's newer groupset available, newer, lighter, features packed, lighter etc etc... you will find urself upgrading...

Let's welcome the latest gadget in town...

2013 Compagnolo Athena 11 EPS









dammit! i knew it! My next upgrade on groupset ! Campagnolo Centuar triples ~! Let's set the timeline 2015. Gotta whack mileage kaw kaw on my 105 before upgrade in 2015. Fair enough right... 1 day save USD1, should be able reach my goal!

oh waits... before i forget.

here's the link: http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/new-bi...11-eps-launched

=.=''

really ah?

maybe by 2015, carbon frame become better and cheaper... can upgrade frame as well...

so even the advance TCR not match with campy? "Giant and Campy is like Nobita and Giant"

or Giant and SRAM a better combo?

i am in category 1. why u no talks about big crank? how's the big crank thing?

i'm got a feel, im going to upgrade my compact crank to big crank as my next upgrade that's if im decided to leave my compact crank comfort zone...

you in category 4? dont bluff la... you must be using Rotor crank... oval shape or big crank!

dammit...

butthead, y u so evil trying to trap people...

i forget, i need to upgrade my legs power 1st before any upgrades.

last few days suddenly thought about stem... my original 90mm Giant stem doesnt make my cycling photo looks like other cyclist bending...

anyway, current stem gives me no problems. just gatal gatal thinking about it, and relates to other cyclists on their discussion about stem.

A stem look important?

looks familiar... oh yeah... one of my gang member riding BMC Astana bike...............................................

.......er.......

never bother whatever BMC le.......................................

that's why i put so many dot dot dot behind...

i cant really express anything out...

wei, are you Pedalsport fansi ??

to be honest, how frequent you can use ur TT bike for ride.

it's too precious to ride on malaysia holes everywhere road here...

once a hot chic Triathlete told me, why use TT bike? it's not allowed in some races. plus, if too light, cant join also. She said best still is a roadbike... can masuk any races...

BMC vs LOOK TT bike.. which one better?

wait i tonight post LOOK TT pokka dotted design here to counter BMC...

3 bikes, that's the ultimate cyclist who achieve his/her top status in cycling world????????

just like a rich man journey,

1st seek money,
got money seek power,
got money and power seek status,
got money and power and status seek for peaceful in mind (where religous come in)

Haze! Haze is back!

sigh... This weekend is moving to new place.... still not yet fully pack... cant be doing long ride... need to reserve energy for moving...

my new place, i thinks i'm nearer to butthead...

Anyway, my new playground will be Desa Park City after settle down at my new place... Anyone cycling at Desa Park City?

Butthead, want cycle kat DPC?

no need to work? so fast can reach at desa park hill to see sunset and shit ah?

yay... bird watching around the park would be most crucial motivation factor... waits i move to my new place this weekend, then we can go bird watching together... i buy u kluang kopi... ok o not... hianboy want to join?

my highsest speed recorded was when coming down from bukit tangga with speed 75km/hr... its was heaven... but before that, suffer like hell...

WTF.... you are so high level on bird watching...

i better ride alone.

Last 2 days busy moving... foreveralone, pindah stuffs sendiri... no cycling, my group had some wonderful heaven hell ride... lucky got do short run on Sat, have 2 indo chicks, 1 KL chick, and 1 German guy together with others. haha...

my bikes are my 1st priority. moved them 1st.

wah... i heard my name being mentioned few times.. no wonder i keep sniffing past 2 days. i'm also burnt 2 Continential GP3000s tyres for my moving! Relocation of Unifi cost me RM300!

now only can online from office while waiting installation on Sat...

Desa Park City shall be my new playground... beware of speeding / turtle alike Giant TCR SL3 Gold color like Ah Long bike spinning around!

you got daugther? When want to come Desa Park City ride together to test out ur Merida with your daughther....

btw, my dearest senior, your riding purpose is "Gaya 1st, spec 2nd, feel 3rd, and speed infinity place behind" right?

btw, is it safe to cycle from Kepong (beginning of LDP) to The Curve > Bandar Utama >Tropicana > Ara Damansara in early morning and evening during weekdays?

my distance is cut short after moving to Kepong from Setapak. Less worry but still worry.

weekend i have no problem cycling the route above...

btw, how late cyclists cycling in DPC normally?

Gotta change some route go outdoor cycling instead of indoor RPM...