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post Nov 15 2012, 10:42 PM, updated 13y 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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Some poison for RoadBike. rclxms.gif

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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...

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Previous thread: Cycling V2
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Updated: 2nd Nov 2012
Updated: 11 Nov 2012 - V4

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post Nov 15 2012, 10:53 PM

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I decided to pickup cycling with folding bikes. Day1 today and so ngam new thread.

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Lots to learn from you guys...

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post Nov 15 2012, 10:57 PM

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Hey why not put the first post as the palce to show off our bike?

Here mine:


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post Nov 15 2012, 11:38 PM

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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 15 2012, 10:53 PM)
I decided to pickup cycling with folding bikes. Day1 today and so ngam new thread.

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Lots to learn from you guys...
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i don't know what you expect to learn other than c0cking 101

that bike is cool looking... the stem worries me a bit though... to be frank...wonder if it can take the weight sweat.gif

QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 15 2012, 10:57 PM)
Hey why not put the first post as the palce to show off our bike?

Here mine:
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and, here is mine blush.gif

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Added on November 15, 2012, 11:48 pmdun know why it just reminds me of some aliens from some movie where their leg bent backwards...WEIRD!!!

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some sexy aliens to induce a good nightmare for you guys tonite..
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the sir chris hoy equivalent of the alien track cycling team..
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why the sudden alien topic??? strange...

well... it's time to fire up the media player to watch some aliens copulating in species...

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natasha henstridge...wooo rclxm9.gif thumbup.gif rclxms.gif brows.gif

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 15 2012, 11:38 PM)
and, here is mine  blush.gif

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u need to get sram pink
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 15 2012, 11:48 PM)
u need to get sram pink
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you think stan day will give the green light to create a new line up???
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 15 2012, 11:50 PM)
you think stan day will give the green light to create a new line up???
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for u, why not

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post Nov 15 2012, 11:58 PM

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i don't see why he will... unless he is high on hasheesh


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for u, why not
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this will have to do for the time being..

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post Nov 16 2012, 06:32 AM

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 15 2012, 11:38 PM)
i don't know what you expect to learn other than c0cking 101

that bike is cool looking... the stem worries me a bit though... to be frank...wonder if it can take the weight sweat.gif
Haha... Cannot tahan laugh. Cycling thread v3/v4 really got a lot of off topic post sweat.gif

Anyway, bike specs says:
The maximum combined weight of rider and luggage should not exceed 110kg

I'm only weighing 57kg+-

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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 15 2012, 10:57 PM)
Hey why not put the first post as the palce to show off our bike?

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Agreed!


Btw here's mine

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Btw there's more than 2 actually ._.

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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 06:32 AM)
Haha... Cannot tahan laugh. Cycling thread v3/v4 really got a lot of off topic post  sweat.gif

Anyway, bike specs says:
The maximum combined weight of rider and luggage should not exceed 110kg

I'm only weighing 57kg+-
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i think it has been off topic 90% of the time from day 1...

110kg.. still looks worrying though...it'll feel like standing on the edge of a cliff riding out of saddle...

enjoy your ride anyhow...go kesas on the tuesday and wednesday nights... lots of foldie riders there...


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Agreed!
Btw here's mine

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Btw there's more than 2 actually ._. 

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bike fetish... do you sleep with em at night or wat blink.gif

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 09:10 AM)
i think it has been off topic 90% of the time from day 1...

110kg.. still looks worrying though...it'll feel like standing on the edge of a cliff riding out of saddle...

enjoy your ride anyhow...go kesas on the tuesday and wednesday nights... lots of foldie riders there...


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bike fetish... do you sleep with em at night or wat  blink.gif
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They have their own space in the living room.So no problemo wink.gif
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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Nov 16 2012, 09:17 AM)
They have their own space in the living room.So no problemo  wink.gif
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i am gonna go kill myself now
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post Nov 16 2012, 09:33 AM

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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Nov 16 2012, 07:04 AM)
Agreed!
Btw here's mine

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Btw there's more than 2 actually ._. 

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okkie....


QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Nov 16 2012, 09:17 AM)
They have their own space in the living room.So no problemo  wink.gif
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wah lau....

QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 09:23 AM)
i am gonna go kill myself now
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i want go jump off from 14th floor lioa... have u decided how to do it?
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 16 2012, 09:33 AM)
okkie....
wah lau....
i want go jump off from 14th floor lioa...  have u decided how to do it?
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put your wrist on the cassete. It's way more harmful and slow death smile.gif
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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Nov 16 2012, 09:49 AM)
put your wrist on the cassete. It's way more harmful and slow death smile.gif
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HAHA! good one
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post Nov 16 2012, 09:59 AM

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 16 2012, 06:55 AM)
ok bos. i wan no mainstream

backpack with teh tariks. HAHAHA. pagi2 already buat lawak. LOL


Added on November 16, 2012, 6:57 am
off the shelf energy gels are so mainstream. make a homemade one
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i'm not knowlegdeable to make homemade gels. are you fan of homemade? include video-ing ur activity??? brows.gif brows.gif


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errr... i dunno wat to do with it...

if you can get a lorry of them...i'll give you a jelly wrestling match... i guess that'll put them to better use than being in my stomach...
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up for it??? let's vote...
of course it's out of the question lar... it's not even seen around here let alone having one...

i think the price is more or less the same around here.. kindred got his with force for additional 3k i think..

actually... it is possible to pair 404 and 808...  but mostly tri guys only do that... no sense doing that on road because the 808 is not exactly what you call light in the first place... 303 and 404... don't think it brings much difference except it looks cool...

cross winds are tough and the higher the profile... the tougher it gets.. that is why you saw andy schleck crashed this year in a TT when he was blown off course by a big gust of side wind...

nick wrote about this in a q&a before... read about it..
http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/04/bik...and-more_215372

the zipps are designed to handle all sorts of wind conditions... that being said.. they are still gonna react to heavy winds blowing.. they are not magical in that sense...they are just more efficient at cutting through wind head on... that's all...


Added on November 16, 2012, 9:07 am

yeah... that's a great idea... in fact you can throw in something special in the mix... like amphetamines, corticosteroids, etc.... it'll be the best refueling mix ever... bet you'll put allen lim out of biz...

why didn't USPS thought of distributing PED in energy gels??? that is so inconspicuous...
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the reviews said the gel gives you endurance, yet fast recovery.

u can perform the endurance the next day...

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alamak..... i'll take those gels. just take my money
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 16 2012, 09:33 AM)
i want go jump off from 14th floor lioa...  have u decided how to do it?
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banzai... li tat also need teaching meh...

0) open the lance armstrong ATOC interview with paul kimmage and listen to him telling you that you are not worth the chair you are sitting on...
here...

1) lift your lazy azz up from the chair you are sitting on (shut down your computer if you are a good employee, go green mar)
2) walk to the nearest lift (loading lift is better, there is reasons for this)
3) press the arrow pointing up
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4) wait for lift door to open
5) walk into lift when lift door opens
6) press the biggest number you can find, hope you passed your standard 1 math exam
7) squat yourself into the 100M sprint starting position
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in case you don't know wat the heck i am talking about
8) wait for lift door to open, time varies depending on how many floors you have to go up... be patient and treat it like those drag strip christmas tree..
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9) sprint like hell or michael johnson
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~ at this point... keep running and only one of 2 things will happen

1) you find yourself running where there is no ground and suddenly you remember your primary school science class where the teacher is teaching you about gravity.. panic the shit out of yourself for 10 seconds and then you might see white light and stuff...
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maybe some pretty girls inviting you somemore...

2) you hit face first into some glass window because you got off the wrong floor when the lift door opened...
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at this point, you can punch the living lights out of the idiot who pressed the lift button stopping your lift on the wrong floor and continue to be the laughing stock of the entire building for a epically failed suicide attempt... or walk back to the lift and repeat from step 3

moral of story... take the stairs...


Added on November 16, 2012, 10:17 am
QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 16 2012, 09:59 AM)
the reviews said the gel gives you endurance, yet fast recovery.

u can perform the endurance the next day...
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sounds more like via-gra blink.gif

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 16 2012, 09:59 AM)
i'm not knowlegdeable to make homemade gels. are you fan of homemade? include video-ing ur activity???  brows.gif  brows.gif
why need to video... want to post instructional video on youtube is it?

home made gel.. .easy lar...

use 2 tubes of ky jelly, durex play (don't buy the heat or tingling ones...you don't want your tongue to be on fire or tinglish) or astroglide... blend some mango, orange, apple, pineapple, black/blue/green/purple berries and mix them together... last but not least... fold in 2 kilos of sugar and 1 kilo of salt for packing in more energy and replacing your lost sodiums...

freeze the shitz out of it... pour it into used gel packs and staple the shit up... and there you have your home made gel pack...


Added on November 16, 2012, 10:21 am
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alamak..... i'll take those gels. just take my money
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for jelly wrestling match??

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QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Nov 16 2012, 09:17 AM)
They have their own space in the living room.So no problemo  wink.gif
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Your living room full of bikes. Some more park in front of TV and got hanging bikes. How to walk around there... hmm.gif laugh.gif
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Day2: This morning I took a ride in Desa ParkCity.

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wow....

dude, you have amazing folding bike story to tell....

wait i free, i want to tell my amazing doremon roadbike story too!
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 16 2012, 11:22 AM)
wow....

dude, you have amazing folding bike story to tell....

wait i free, i want to tell my amazing doremon roadbike story too!
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wat to tell.. like how giant used doraemon as a punching bag???

i have story to tell too...


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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 10:46 AM)
Day2: This morning I took a ride in Desa ParkCity.

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dead slow... didn't noticed that before... where was that???

didn't noticed there was a gradient signboard as well... wonder what is that for anyways...at least my gradient sensor is correct...haha

you go climb the park city hill in the evenings lar...sometimes can see sunset there... and of course with a side serving of chicks bouncing around the parks...

if scared... ride slow slow lar... it's not a competition.. you don't get teh tarik for flying down at high speeds...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 11:27 AM)
i have story to tell too...
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highly anticipated blockbuster of the year
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 16 2012, 11:30 AM)
highly anticipated blockbuster of the year
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you know it's gonna be a whole load of crock un-related to cycling...


Added on November 16, 2012, 11:36 ambtw auhckw... you sell tea or wat???
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i heard pu-er is good for weight loss but causes low bone density... osteoporosis...

i am a tea drinker myself...雪茶 everyday...chinese starbucks...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 11:27 AM)
dead slow... didn't noticed that before... where was that???

didn't noticed there was a gradient signboard as well... wonder what is that for anyways...at least my gradient sensor is correct...haha

you go climb the park city hill in the evenings lar...sometimes can see sunset there... and of course with a side serving of chicks bouncing around the parks...

if scared... ride slow slow lar... it's not a competition.. you don't get teh tarik for flying down at high speeds...
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Dead Slow is on the left about 20 meters before the top roundabout

I'm not doing fast, but down hill how to slow? Press breaks also still moving. I didn't even paddle, it just roll down fast. No control at all. Next time I would probably have to push bike down

Btw, I do runs at DPC too, running is nicer than cycling in terms of seeing bouncing things laugh.gif

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 11:32 AM)
btw auhckw... you sell tea or wat???
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i heard pu-er is good for weight loss but causes low bone density... osteoporosis...

i am a tea drinker myself...雪茶 everyday...chinese starbucks...
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I not seller. I just collect some for fun.

There is a limit of what you should consume. Drink with moderate and it shouldn't be a problem smile.gif
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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 11:37 AM)
I'm not doing fast, but down hill how to slow? Press breaks also still moving. I didn't even paddle, it just roll down fast. No control at all. Next time I would probably have to push bike down
you sure your brakes are working properly.. you have v-brakes at the back which should have massive stopping power.. the front dual pivot might not be that powderful... but should still stop the bike...

you are not trying some super late braking rite...

QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 11:37 AM)
Btw, I do runs at DPC too, running is nicer than cycling in terms of seeing bouncing things  laugh.gif
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while looking from afar.. you can watch without being caught watching mar... hahaha

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 11:41 AM)
you sure your brakes are working properly.. you have v-brakes at the back which should have massive stopping power.. the front dual pivot might not be that powderful... but should still stop the bike...

you are not trying some super late braking rite...
while looking from afar.. you can watch without being caught watching mar... hahaha
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I have not compared with other brakes before, but this brake doesn't seem massive. Will get it checked the next time I go service the bike.

The seller said to use front brakes when emergency, so I've not pressed it so far when cycling.

When going down hill, I was pressing and letting go, pressing and letting it go to slow down. Is this the right technique?

Don't get caught, wear sunglass la... but I guess you already practicing it cool2.gif

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my friend who in Australia said this thread is too technical...

he is planning to get a bike there...

any newbie want to share where n how u pick up in cycling?

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my friend who in Australia said this thread is too technical...

he is planning to get a bike there...

any newbie want to share where n how u pick up in cycling?
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this thread too technical??? what??? how can???

i picked up cycling after i saw this pic

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 16 2012, 11:55 AM)
this thread too technical??? what??? how can???

i picked up cycling after i saw this pic

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okkie!

i ask him come see again!
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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 11:39 AM)
I not seller. I just collect some for fun.
tea is expensive... i don't understand it...same like wine...

QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 11:39 AM)
There is a limit of what you should consume. Drink with moderate and it shouldn't be a problem smile.gif
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tell it to the girls... they think that it is miracle tea...


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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 11:49 AM)
I have not compared with other brakes before, but this brake doesn't seem massive. Will get it checked the next time I go service the bike.

The seller said to use front brakes when emergency, so I've not pressed it so far when cycling.

When going down hill, I was pressing and letting go, pressing and letting it go to slow down. Is this the right technique?

Don't get caught, wear sunglass la... but I guess you already practicing it  cool2.gif
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usually... v-brakes paired with v-brake lever are damn powerful... if you pulled it full force without thinking twice on the front, you will flip and go over the handlebars... that is what happened to me more than 10 years back first time after installing v-brakes... but your front is a normal caliper.. so, no worries...

actually... why the front is better is because when braking... weight transfer happens and all the load goes from the rear to the front loading the front wheel up while it unloads the rear making it easier to lock up the rear wheel...

in some cases, it is dangerous... but i prefer to brake with the rear more than the front because i hate losing the front end compared to the rear end in case the wheel locks up due to sand on the ground or stuff like that...

you should balance the use of front and rear brakes in normal circumstances... be it 60-40, 40-60, 70-30 or 30-70 front-back is up to you...asalkan you stop in time..jus dun try superhero late braking and banking into corners like motogp riders and you'll be safe...

it's a personal thing.. how you control the brakes is up to you... whether you modulate or pulse it is no issue... either ways is correct as long as you get down safely... the only problem riding the brakes too much is accelerated rim wear...

sunglasses... that is so mainstream in miao's words... i spy from afar with binoculars..

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 16 2012, 11:52 AM)
my friend who in Australia said this thread is too technical...

he is planning to get a bike there...

any newbie want to share where n how u pick up in cycling?
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this thread is too technical... are you sure your friends is watching the correct thread???

i only see a whole load of c0cking around lor... that can't be technical...it is not even logical...

usually.. all newbies are like
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after they picked up the sport... blindly stepping on landmines

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tea is expensive... i don't understand it...same like wine...
tell it to the girls... they think that it is miracle tea...
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Yes. Tea is expensive. Can be as expensive as RM100k for a 1950s puerh 357g

Tea & Teapot has appreciation value if you buy the right wans and letting it go after some time of storing it.

For more of my Tea punya cerita, you can visit this thread
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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 12:11 PM)
Yes. Tea is expensive. Can be as expensive as RM100k for a 1950s puerh 357g

Tea & Teapot has appreciation value if you buy the right wans and letting it go after some time of storing it.

For more of my Tea punya cerita, you can visit this thread
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=236&t=1392369
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100k.. that's crazy... i've seen before those RM30k cakes.. but never 100k before... crazy like those 50k ginseng sticks...

and they can't even give you wings like red bull does... haha


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 16 2012, 11:55 AM)
this thread too technical??? what??? how can???

i picked up cycling after i saw this pic

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looking at that pict... i want to ride her... i meant my bike too...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 16 2012, 11:57 AM)
okkie!

i ask him come see again!
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send him the link lar...maybe he went to lowyau.net...


Added on November 16, 2012, 12:44 pmthe chick damn powderful ler... sit until her seat post bengkok..

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i definitely won't let her ride on top... damn dangerous...


Added on November 16, 2012, 12:46 pmi on the other hand would chase this tail if i haven't begin cycling at all..

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won't that piece of fabric cause her to get uncomfortable???


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Yes. Tea is expensive. Can be as expensive as RM100k for a 1950s puerh 357g

Tea & Teapot has appreciation value if you buy the right wans and letting it go after some time of storing it.

For more of my Tea punya cerita, you can visit this thread
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=236&t=1392369
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wah... after reading a few page of your tea thread...

it's my turn to say it is too complicated...

in this case, i have to quote jet li in 霍元甲

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田:「霍先生這麼說難道真不懂茶?」
霍:「不是我不懂,是我不願懂。我不想將茶分出高低,是茶就好」
田:「可是這茶卻有高低和不同品性之分」
霍:「什麼是高?什麼是低?它們本身都是生長於自然當中,並沒有高低之分」
田:「看來閣下真不懂,否則的話自然會品出高低的」
霍:「(笑)先生說的也對,所以在我看來,茶品的上下高低,並不是由茶來對我們說,倒是人來決定的。不同的人,有不同的選擇,我不願做這個選擇」
田:「哦?為什麼?」
霍:「喝茶是一種心情。如果你的心情中了,茶的高低還有這麼重要嗎?」
continue drinking my ice tea cool2.gif

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 12:07 PM)

usually... v-brakes paired with v-brake lever are damn powerful... if you pulled it full force without thinking twice on the front, you will flip and go over the handlebars... that is what happened to me more than 10 years back first time after installing v-brakes... but your front is a normal caliper.. so, no worries...

actually... why the front is better is because when braking... weight transfer happens and all the load goes from the rear to the front loading the front wheel up while it unloads the rear making it easier to lock up the rear wheel...

in some cases, it is dangerous... but i prefer to brake with the rear more than the front because i hate losing the front end compared to the rear end in case the wheel locks up due to sand on the ground or stuff like that...

you should balance the use of front and rear brakes in normal circumstances... be it 60-40, 40-60, 70-30 or 30-70 front-back is up to you...asalkan you stop in time..jus dun try superhero late braking and banking into corners like motogp riders and you'll be safe...

it's a personal thing.. how you control the brakes is up to you... whether you modulate or pulse it is no issue... either ways is correct as long as you get down safely... the only problem riding the brakes too much is accelerated rim wear...

sunglasses... that is so mainstream in miao's words... i spy from afar with binoculars..
Thanks for the advice. Will try what you suggest about using both breaks but with different pressure.

Once I understand more about the bikes part, I would probably upgrade them progressively. Still missing many accessories haven't buy yet.

Im now considering whether should I get water bottle pouch or the bottle holder...
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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 16 2012, 02:00 PM)
Thanks for the advice. Will try what you suggest about using both breaks but with different pressure.

Once I understand more about the bikes part, I would probably upgrade them progressively. Still missing many accessories haven't buy yet.

Im now considering whether should I get water bottle pouch or the bottle holder...
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not too familiar with foldie accessories... if your frame can bolt on a bottle cage.. i prefer a bottle cage as it is sturdier...
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hi guys and gals..

just would like to seek your recommendation of places to cycle on tarmac, i'm a newbie who's looking for places to cycle along with my partner..

so far i've been to the following places to cycle, however i'm looking for more as i would to alternate the cycling trips, and also to get away from traffic, as my partner is not so confident cycling on roads with lots of cars

1. desa park city
2. bukit cahaya recreational park
3. FRIM
4. housing area around my neiboughood.

your inputs are very much welcome. tq tq

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QUOTE(akarsan @ Nov 16 2012, 02:56 PM)
hi guys and gals..

just would like to seek your recommendation of places to cycle on tarmac, i'm a newbie who's looking for places to cycle along with my partner..

so far i've been to the following places to cycle, however i'm looking for more as i would to alternate the cycling trips, and also to get away from traffic, as my partner is not so confident cycling on roads with lots of cars

1. desa park city
2. bukit cahaya recreational park
3. FRIM
4. housing area around my neiboughood.

your inputs are very much welcome. tq tq
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bukit kiara - problem is it is a steep uphill ride and very short..
genting sempah - a bit of cars but generally a quiet road, uphill also but not too steep... covering less than 2000 feet in 14KMs of road
cyberjaya - they said quite quiet on the weekends... not sure bout this as i heard of it only...
kepong metropolitan park? - this i am totally not sure... i just saw there is small lanes there which a bike might be able to travel on.
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 16 2012, 11:52 AM)
my friend who in Australia said this thread is too technical...

he is planning to get a bike there...

any newbie want to share where n how u pick up in cycling?
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Dude which part of aussie your friend is in? If he at my place i can bring him to my lbs to brainwash him brows.gif

Is sidi wire avalable in kl already and what the retail price?

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Merida 2013 Scultura Comp 903 vs Scott 2012 CR1 Comp

Similar specs, Merida slightly more expensive due to it being a 2013 bike and better package with bibs shorts, jerseys and everything but still higher than the 2012 package by a couple of hundred bucks.

I'm just wondering if u all would consider going for the Merida just because of this? And I understand that Merida has a Shimano R501 rims and Scott is using its factory aero rims, would that bump up the value?

Thanks

*basket I'm going from an alloy to a carbon :/
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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Nov 16 2012, 05:25 PM)
Merida 2013 Scultura Comp 903 vs Scott 2012 CR1 Comp

Similar specs, Merida slightly more expensive due to it being a 2013 bike and better package with bibs shorts, jerseys and everything but still higher than the 2012 package by a couple of hundred bucks.

I'm just wondering if u all would consider going for the Merida just because of this? And I understand that Merida has a Shimano R501 rims and Scott is using its factory aero rims, would that bump up the value?

Thanks

*basket I'm going from an alloy to a carbon :/
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it's up to you really... if those jerseys are not what you want.. then it's meaningless from a value point of view...

the r501 is not expensive wheels anyhow when compared to the alexwheels on the scott... so, not really a big factor

at the end of the day... it comes down to 2 factors.. do you believe scott or merida makes a better frame at this price range as both is equipped equally the same more or less...

and also the factor of which shop you can connect with better.. 2nd point is quite important unless you want to buy the bike cut ties and go to some other shops for future services / maintenance and stuff...

didn't know they already took in the scultura series...

i saw the ride series and the paint scheme is quite interesting...
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price also quite surprising...

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Noted bro, and ya, which scultura is that
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 03:18 PM)
bukit kiara - problem is it is a steep uphill ride and very short..
genting sempah - a bit of cars but generally a quiet road, uphill also but not too steep... covering less than 2000 feet in 14KMs of road
cyberjaya - they said quite quiet on the weekends... not sure bout this as i heard of it only...
kepong metropolitan park? - this i am totally not sure... i just saw there is small lanes there which a bike might be able to travel on.
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hulu langat
putrajaya


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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 16 2012, 04:33 PM)
Dude which part of aussie your friend is in? If he at my place i can bring him to my lbs to brainwash him brows.gif

Is sidi wire avalable in kl already and what the retail price?
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sidi wire not sure la. i don't think so.

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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Nov 16 2012, 05:42 PM)
Noted bro, and ya, which scultura is that
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that is the ride series...different line up from scultura... built to be more comfortable with a different frame geometry....

i think this is the one..
http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bike/20.../Ride+Carbon+93

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 16 2012, 05:42 PM)
hulu langat
putrajaya
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is it putra or cyber??? i always get confused one over the other... i was thinking it should be cyber because that is where all the govt. offices are right? and they don't work on weekends meaning less traffic...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 05:46 PM)
is it putra or cyber??? i always get confused one over the other... i was thinking it should be cyber because that is where all the govt. offices are right? and they don't work on weekends meaning less traffic...
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putrajaya la... where gov offices are located. cyberjaya is where all IT companies are located.
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 16 2012, 05:49 PM)
putrajaya la... where gov offices are located. cyberjaya is where all IT companies are located.
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ohh... soli lar.. i always damn confused over the 2 stupid places... and they are placed next to each other...

cyber - IT... quite logic... why didn't i think of that...
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hulu langat and putrajaya are two best places to cycle.

hulu langat - people there are used to seeing cyclists on the road. many stops and stalls. roads are decent width, less traffic, and no hi speed vehicles.

putrajaya - super wide roads. but cars are super fast. many routes u can venture.

for roadbikes, u can do putrajaya/cyberjaya route. can easily get 40-60km.
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I went and last minute register this today and collected the goodie on the spot too. I took the 30km Fun Ride. Only RM20

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Anybody else going ah?

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http://bicycling.com/blogs/ramblingman/201...-on-long-rides/

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Pardon me saying, looks a little like horse fodder biggrin.gif but your preparation is top notch, I can never cut aluminum foil perpendicular on all sides. With that and all, I will take this anytime over those gel or energy bar. Really nice!)
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chef miao, wow!!!
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 17 2012, 12:01 AM)
Pardon me saying, looks a little like horse fodder biggrin.gif but your preparation is top notch, I can never cut aluminum foil perpendicular on all sides. With that and all, I will take this anytime over those gel or energy bar. Really nice!)
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chef miao, wow!!!
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u see, as an employee, i have value added skills. next time when u want to fire me, think again

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Added on November 17, 2012, 5:06 am
u see, as an employee, i have value added skills. next time when u want to fire me, think again
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so, does it mean i can put you to more work with the same amount of pay???

lesson of the day.. dun berlagak pandai in front of your boss...
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looks like someone's got a new bike...

wait till vin_ann come and troll you on how his doraemon weighs 7 kilos without pedals and bottle cages as well...haha
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 17 2012, 10:31 AM)
looks like someone's got a new bike...

wait till vin_ann come and troll you on how his doraemon weighs 7 kilos without pedals and bottle cages as well...haha
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change groupset to sram red, change saddle to fizik antares 00. can go sub 7kg. change to carbon clincher, 6.8kg. weight weenie!
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 17 2012, 10:35 AM)
change groupset to sram red, change saddle to fizik antares 00. can go sub 7kg. change to carbon clincher, 6.8kg. weight weenie!
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how can 6.8kg be considered weight weenie... 6.8kg is considered UCI compliant...

12lb or sub 5.5kg will be borderline weight weenie...

mind i suggest a set of zipp 202s FC tubular??? immediately drop 300+ grams off...
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Did you buy the S-Werk and swab the components? I have the same wheel, Mavic Kysium Elite. Did you safe some weight on the Hub?
Like the red spook, maybe can get a pair together with the hub later myself, if I have your consent due to copy right?
My bike 2011 model looks mundane, same color scheme, black and white. Need a little makeover.
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 17 2012, 12:08 PM)
Did you buy the S-Werk and swab the components? I have the same wheel, Mavic Kysium Elite. Did you safe some weight on the Hub?
Like the red spook, maybe can get a pair together with the hub later myself, if I have your consent due to copy right?
My bike 2011 model looks mundane, same color scheme, black and white. Need a little makeover.
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i bought the frame only and transferred the parts from my old bike. the wheels are mavic ksyrium sl, not elite. what do u mean copyright?


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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 17 2012, 11:00 AM)
how can 6.8kg be considered weight weenie... 6.8kg is considered UCI compliant...

12lb or sub 5.5kg will be borderline weight weenie...

mind i suggest a set of zipp 202s FC tubular??? immediately drop 300+ grams off...
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oo... not weight weenie ah boss? ok la... tubular, no way. don't want to be left alone by the roadside.

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I like cycling very much because cycling is a very interesting game but I did not participate any cycling competition. So, its not necessary for me to buy any part of bikes. But I want to know details about the all parts of bikes.
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I like cycling very much because cycling is a very interesting game but I did not participate any cycling competition. So, its not necessary for me to buy any part of bikes. But I want to know details about the all parts of bikes.
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Oh.. I see, aluminum spoke.. Must try uncle "bohchap" if I can get the red spoke. Copyright ..joking onli.
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 17 2012, 02:56 PM)

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oo... not weight weenie ah boss? ok la... tubular, no way. don't want to be left alone by the roadside.
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 17 2012, 06:45 PM)
Oh.. I see, aluminum spoke.. Must try uncle "bohchap" if I can get the red spoke. Copyright ..joking onli.
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it might not be as simple as that, the spoke lejgth might be different between the elite and sl

furthermore i believe the red spokes are counter balance spokes meaning they are made heavier than the others

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Rode 82 km with my armchair friend. Did 38 km on crit circuit then 45km ish road riding.

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This counter balance looks damn sui, just like a gurl wearing red lipstick, so kissable.
My bike so dull leh...like old hag, in need of makeup.

Forgot to introduce myself. I am a newbie, and I mean it. First few month after buying my rd bike, I treat it like a trophy and gather dust for months. Why, the clipless shoe to daunting for me. Scared fall down, very painful and worse still, malu..sial.
Till now, only done 200 odd kilo.

My story on how I started.
Initially wanted to buy mountain bike, but stock not arrive for more than 2 months after ordering one at unker's place. I visit on and off, got poisoned deeper somemore. Then one day, one damn Sui Jarbo brought along a Cr1 team, and packing it up for England to study and ride over there.
Then I think got potential for plenty more classee chick in the scene. So I also wan a bit of the action, and simply hantam one hangging on the rack of my size. Converted straight away to rodie after encountering the poison kind.

Then problem, no sidi shoe for the size I wan, another 3 months down the rd, shoe arrived, new problem, no c.chick around to give me confidence, i was day dreaming that, no matter how weak my legs are, I think i cannot be too far off from the ladies, right? I am dead wrong, my first outing, a simple slope also got my leg muscle throbbing and want to stop leh.
So a blessing in disguise that I didn't follow unkle's invites on one of his ladies infested rides... Or else kena pui! sweat.gif
So end up, my bike collecting dust at home doh.gif after my maiden ride.
Wan more stories from newbie like me?


Added on November 18, 2012, 12:44 amMinizian, u improve a lot, ho? You started with crash, then cramp, then knee boh sui after doing just 20 km. Now you are 3 times better than me, can go 60 -80 km.
Oops...just realize my typo error, I mean 200 km in all for my previous post and not Kilo.
Is it your upgrades to your emc or your legs got canteburol brows.gif
I think after more post from you, i think you will be beating some of the regular guys here and make my more jealous brows.gif

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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 18 2012, 12:31 AM)
This counter balance looks damn sui, just like a gurl wearing red lipstick, so kissable.
My bike so dull leh...like old hag, in need of makeup.

Forgot to introduce myself. I am a newbie, and I mean it. First few month after buying my rd bike, I treat it like a trophy and gather dust for months. Why, the clipless shoe to daunting for me. Scared fall down, very painful and worse still, malu..sial.
Till now, only done 200 odd kilo.

My story on how I started.
Initially wanted to buy mountain bike, but stock not arrive for more than 2 months after ordering one at unker's place. I visit on and off, got poisoned deeper somemore. Then one day, one damn Sui Jarbo brought along a Cr1 team, and packing it up for England to study and ride over there.
Then I think got potential for plenty more classee chick in the scene. So I also wan a bit of the action, and simply hantam one hangging on the rack of my size. Converted straight away to rodie after encountering the poison kind.

Then problem, no sidi shoe for the size I wan, another 3 months down the rd, shoe arrived, new problem, no c.chick around to give me confidence,  i was day dreaming that, no matter how weak  my legs are, I think i cannot be too far off from the ladies, right? I am dead wrong, my first outing, a simple slope also got my leg muscle throbbing and want to stop leh.
So a blessing in disguise that I didn't follow unkle's invites on one of his ladies infested rides... Or else kena pui! sweat.gif
So end up, my bike collecting dust at home doh.gif after my maiden ride.
Wan more stories from newbie like me?
you're pulling our legs with tat chick story of yours...

get your ass off the couch and start pushing the pedals again...chick or no chick...

and to top it off, i dun think the chicks join the sport expecting to find mr.universe or the next bradley wiggins in every rider...gender equality right? nothing says a chick has to ride slower than you and you should not be bothered by it one way or the other...

if you are and you really gt your ass whipped, there is always he ride more and train harder route...

jus go out and enjoy the ride dude...let shit be shit... jus enjoy he rides

hey, you look at mah bike and i bet you start weeping...i don't even bother sexying it up anymore... its a waste of money and doesnt improve my motivations and drive for riding


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QUOTE(Javier10 @ Nov 17 2012, 04:52 PM)
I like cycling very much because cycling is a very interesting game but I did not participate any cycling competition. So, its not necessary for me to buy any part of bikes. But I want to know details about the all parts of bikes.
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you're asking us to write an encyclopedia on biked dude...

insurmountable task, keyboard freaking out...

better if you have some narrowed down topics that we can direct you to some resources or wat miao recommende with the late sheldon browns site... if the guru cant teach you, there is nohing we can do...

c0cking 101 on the other hand i might be able to help

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This thread is for roadbikes only ah... Anyway, my today's cerita on my foldie experience. Saw many roadbikes also today. I have to admit, I feel a little small next to them. It feels like they are big boys and I'm a kid. Haha.

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QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 18 2012, 01:04 PM)
This thread is for roadbikes only ah... Anyway, my today's cerita on my foldie experience. Saw many roadbikes also today. I have to admit, I feel a little small next to them. It feels like they are big boys and I'm a kid. Haha.
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no lar... any form of cycling is cycling... or maybe a narrower description is anything that does not go offroad...

foldies are foldies, roadies are roadies... there is thing hey can do that you cant and vice versa... no big boy or small boys toys...

those rm30k up bikes are considered big boys toys lar...
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c0cking 101 on the other hand i might be able to help
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teach me some, boss

descending GS in pouring rain was unnerving. i've made the right choice when i chose to buy ksyrium SL instead of a carbon clincher. saw one dude with his bike on the roadside. i assumed he overshot and fell. he had deep carbon wheels, descending GS in pouring rain

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teach me some, boss
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Any chance of getting hold of Malaysia official cycling clothing kit?
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fugly hydralic road lever from sram...

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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 19 2012, 12:24 AM)
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ciclista makes it, but expensive. jersey only rm2xx


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fugly hydralic road lever from sram...
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there used to be zedtech division in zipp where you can customize your zip... like a different color lock ring, ceramic bearings, carbon hubs like those used by htc highroad...

the rare triplet laced ala fulcrum 2:1 version of the zedtech rear wheel
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another more normal one.. can customize the stickers and anodization of some parts.. no performance difference most of the customization...
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 19 2012, 10:32 AM)
ciclista makes it, but expensive. jersey only rm2xx


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agreed. fugly
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why not just wait next year LTDL 2013???... wait for the telekom or team malaysia to pass by and push down 1 rider and rob him of his apparels...

you just need to spend money for bus fare and washing detergent, and maybe a 1.25liter bottle of dettol...RM50 max?

geting highlands is your best chance since they will be riding like slow pokes... and you can stand on the roadside to watch...hahaha

never gonna get disc equipped road bikes... feels damn weird with or without the fugly lever..

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wah... Butthead....
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not really online... but other than bicyclebuysell

http://www.wanscycle.com/web/
http://s2hcycle.com/

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Calling for dinraxx..is pinarello that good? U have two of em right? I read somewhere that pinarello planted well on a fast flat ride compare to sl4 which is a little bit twitchy..is that right?

Miopurr is that sl3? How's it performs?
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 19 2012, 01:31 PM)
Calling for dinraxx..is pinarello that good? U have two of em right? I read somewhere that pinarello planted well on a fast flat ride compare to sl4 which is a little bit twitchy..is that right?

Miopurr is that sl3? How's it performs?
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yes, sl3. performs like any other bikes i guess. i can't tell the difference. i've only owned 3 bikes so far. the first two, i got the sizing wrong. one alu, one carbon. the current one, sl3, i got the sizing right. so can't really make a comparison.
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 19 2012, 01:40 PM)
yes, sl3. performs like any other bikes i guess. i can't tell the difference. i've only owned 3 bikes so far. the first two, i got the sizing wrong. one alu, one carbon. the current one, sl3, i got the sizing right. so can't really make a comparison.
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how much does the frame costs brows.gif

the carbon frames nowadays are so cheap... hard to avoid the temptation... basketballs..


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Calling for dinraxx..is pinarello that good? U have two of em right? I read somewhere that pinarello planted well on a fast flat ride compare to sl4 which is a little bit twitchy..is that right?

Miopurr is that sl3? How's it performs?
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in le tours of the past 13 years...

pinarello won twice (oscar pereiro 2006 by default and wiggo 2012)
BMC once (cadel evans 2012)
Trek won nine times (banned doper 97-2005, berty 2007 & 2009)
Spez won one time (sissy schleck 2010 by default)

the results speak for itself... if you discount the banned doper... it is on par with trek..and if you look further, it could have won another couple of tours with ullrich and kloden by the disqualification of the doper...


Added on November 19, 2012, 2:03 pmspeaking of the doper himself...

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totally mega-trolled everyone with this picture when he tweeted it more than a week ago...

either he has no conscience or he plainly does not give a flying f@k

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how much does the frame costs  brows.gif

the carbon frames nowadays are so cheap... hard to avoid the temptation... basketballs..
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totally mega-trolled everyone with this picture when he tweeted it more than a week ago...

either he has no conscience or he plainly does not give a flying f@k
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like a boss!

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 19 2012, 03:03 PM)
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tempting!!! icon_question.gif icon_question.gif icon_question.gif

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like a boss!
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that got fired...and being a sour puss...

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moving story

http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/11/bikes-for-rwanda/
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countries torned by war, famine and shit

should be counting our blessings and not why we cant get that stupid carbon wheel for rm5 cheaper

looking on the bright side... they have 10speeds at least

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wrong... the best bike in the world is the bike someone paid for you


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 19 2012, 05:37 PM)
stop being in denial. wake up!
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spoken like a true salesman

seems like u have woke up too with your sl3


Added on November 19, 2012, 5:44 pmi add another caveat... until next years model launches

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Ahaha..c'mon..I'm trying to convince myself not to buy a new bike..

In fact I need to make myself believe what I need is only a new wheelsets and not a new bike..

And perhaps a new grouppos too..saw the eps and da9000 on display. Sweet~
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Ahaha..c'mon..I'm trying to convince myself not to buy a new bike..

In fact I need to make myself believe what I need is only a new wheelsets and not a new bike..

And perhaps a new grouppos too..saw the eps and da9000 on display. Sweet~
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ok.. first you said a new wheelset (only) and i am highlighting very importantly the word "ONLY"

and then you proceeded to contradict yourself by saying perhaps a new groupo... see where this is heading??? shakehead.gif

nothing is ever satisfying dude, it's like sex addiction... look at what happened to david duchovny, pretty wife tea leoni and still had sex addiction and cheated on her...you can't say master yoda taught him the art of kamasutra or aliens messed with agent mulder's head because we, tea leoni and gillian anderson knows the aliens are fake and don't tell me tea leoni's privates smell like expired cheese...ok, sorry... derailed from topic

point is once you are in, there is no turning back especially with champion salesman like miao cool2.gif ... it's like they say, once you go black, you won't...ok...sorry again.. wrong analogy...

as politely a word as i can tell you, "you are f@ked" icon_question.gif

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 19 2012, 06:28 PM)
Ahaha..c'mon..I'm trying to convince myself not to buy a new bike..

In fact I need to make myself believe what I need is only a new wheelsets and not a new bike..

And perhaps a new grouppos too..saw the eps and da9000 on display. Sweet~
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might as well get a new bike


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nothing is ever satisfying dude, it's like sex addiction... look at what happened to david duchovny, pretty wife tea leoni and still had sex addiction and cheated on her...you can't say master yoda taught him the art of kamasutra or aliens messed with agent mulder's head because we, tea leoni and gillian anderson knows the aliens are fake and don't tell me tea leoni's privates smell like expired cheese...ok, sorry... derailed from topic

point is once you are in, there is no turning back especially with champion salesman like miao  cool2.gif ... it's like they say, once you go black, you won't...ok...sorry again.. wrong analogy...

as politely a word as i can tell you, "you are f@ked"  icon_question.gif
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apa la u merepek ni.... ok i'll try to make sense of it..

"it's like they say, once you go black, you won't..." <-- what butthead's trying to say is that once u try spez venge matte black or c'dale supersix evo matte black, u won't look at anything else

"you are f@ked" <-- that means don't buy fake frames

"tea leoni's privates smell like expired cheese" <-- tea and cheese on crackers. yummy

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might as well get a new bike


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apa la u merepek ni.... ok i'll try to make sense of it..

"it's like they say, once you go black, you won't..." <-- what butthead's trying to say is that once u try spez venge matte black or c'dale supersix evo matte black, u won't look at anything else
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yeah yeah yeah!!! get a new bike and then upgrade the old bike jus for the fun of it..

merepek is merepek lar... like kerepek is kerepek... there is no logic...jus dun ask why...
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i think if you mention black on black... it might hit his g-spot more accurately brows.gif brows.gif brows.gif


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Ok...somehow rather I failed the temptation..I'm f@cked...

Who suggested me to get a new bike and upgrade the old bike just for fun? I'm using my phone too lazy to scroll up...but seems like a damn good suggestion!

But OTH my sanity side said, my el cheapo Merida also can ride 30kmh avg group ride with all the Europeans rider so why bother to upgrade wan...

Haihs...maybe just buy the black spez and live in solace forever...peace.

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 19 2012, 10:32 AM)
ciclista makes it, but expensive. jersey only rm2xx


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agreed. fugly
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How was the quality of the jersy from that maker? Its cost almost the same price as Champion system jersys which is really good.
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But OTH my sanity side said, my el cheapo Merida also can ride 30kmh avg group ride with all the Europeans rider so why bother to upgrade wan...
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forget sanity, conscience, reasoning. they are all overrated. just get the damn BOB spez
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 19 2012, 08:01 PM)
Ok...somehow rather I failed the temptation..I'm f@cked...

Who suggested me to get a new bike and upgrade the old bike just for fun? I'm using my phone too lazy to scroll up...but seems like a damn good suggestion!

But OTH my sanity side said, my el cheapo Merida also can ride 30kmh avg group ride with all the Europeans rider so why bother to upgrade wan...

Haihs...maybe just buy the black spez and live in solace forever...peace.
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If u have the cash just buy the damn new bike man.... If not u will keep thinking about it until u actually bought the bike..... smile.gif


My lbs refuse to sell me new bike when i asked them about. Instead they ask me to use the current bike to gain more experience and miles. Doubt it will happen in shop in kl shocking.gif

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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 19 2012, 08:15 PM)
If u have the cash just buy the damn new bike man....
My lbs refuse to sell me new bike when i asked them about. Instead they ask me to use the current bike to gain more experience and miles. Doubt it will happen in shop in kl  shocking.gif
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How was the quality of the jersy from that maker? Its cost almost the same price as Champion system jersys which is really good.
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ciclista's fabric is not as nice as santini's. champion system's nicer than ciclista's


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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 19 2012, 08:01 PM)
Who suggested me to get a new bike and upgrade the old bike just for fun? I'm using my phone too lazy to scroll up...but seems like a damn good suggestion!
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if i were u, i'd keep the old bike and set it up for flat route ride; deep wheel etc. and get a new spez tarmac sl4 and set it up for hilly route.

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if i were u, i'd keep the old bike and set it up for flat route ride; deep wheel etc. and get a new spez tarmac sl4 and set it up for hilly route.
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Cyclist advice level = brilliant!!!

Highly agreed. Haha. Made up my mind already. Not so f@cked up after all smile.gif
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 19 2012, 08:15 PM)
forget sanity, conscience, reasoning. they are all overrated. just get the damn BOB spez
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wooo...someone likes BOB...


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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 19 2012, 08:01 PM)
Ok...somehow rather I failed the temptation..I'm f@cked...

Who suggested me to get a new bike and upgrade the old bike just for fun? I'm using my phone too lazy to scroll up...but seems like a damn good suggestion!

But OTH my sanity side said, my el cheapo Merida also can ride 30kmh avg group ride with all the Europeans rider so why bother to upgrade wan...

Haihs...maybe just buy the black spez and live in solace forever...peace.
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watever yanks your chain dude... doesn't look like you will buy it over there anyways...since you said its so expensive


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if i were u, i'd keep the old bike and set it up for flat route ride; deep wheel etc. and get a new spez tarmac sl4 and set it up for hilly route.
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increment is coming

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increment is coming
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tq boss. a step closer to this

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sell 500k worth of bikes and 150k worth of wheels in the next 6 months and i will buy you that as bonus...heck, i'll throw in eps super record and some lightweight wheels...


Added on November 20, 2012, 9:07 amOUCH!!!




Added on November 20, 2012, 9:08 amthink someone is out to kill team sky...

first wiggo, then coach sutton... now cav although he is leaving for omega pharma...

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article...with-car-35799/


Added on November 20, 2012, 9:25 amhttp://www.atwistedspoke.com/armstrongs-si...he-omerta-pros/

daunting... but don't take it for real.. written for c0cking about...

they took a stab at the legendary big mig... i think the cannibal defended doper as well... why not take a stab at the cannibal...haha

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why doraemon?
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he always call his bike doraemon bike...


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Hey the brand of sun sleeve that was mentioned here last time.. I need it for the shitty aussie sunlight.
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don't remember.

specialized? http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/mens-...olar-arm-covers
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Anyone doing Broga Reverse 116 ? Broga Reserve also known as Jantan loop... clockwise called Janita... Jantan Vs Janita, do these spark anything in your mind?

paying RM120 for the ride, with RM20 refundable if you fill in survey (RM10) and return timing chip (RM10).

Too bad, Broga reserve ride become my third priority.

i have Ocean to Ocean in Thailand run from beach faces Pacific ocean to beach faces Hindi ocean - waiting (in waiting list) or else Penang 28km trail running.

y la all events packs into 1 weekend.
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 21 2012, 10:13 AM)

i have Ocean to Ocean in Thailand run from beach faces Pacific ocean to beach faces Hindi ocean -  waiting (in waiting list) or else Penang 28km trail running.

y la all events packs into 1 weekend.
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penang 28km trail still open for registration??
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I am doing Broga TFDB
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Broga TFDB ? ma brain no functioning now....
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broga anytime can ride. just get some crazy friends n ride. a plus if u bring a female friend
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broga anytime can ride. just get some crazy friends n ride. a plus if u bring a female friend
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miao miao... u organize plus a female rider, i join. flex.gif
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miao miao... u organize plus a female rider, i join.  flex.gif
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Damn haven't go the chance to do Broga loop before I left..for sure it will be easy as long as you don't trying to top the Strava segments tongue.gif

I have 85km TT coming this weekend..any tips on TT? Ride hard in the beginning? All the way? Mixing the pace?
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Broga TFDB, (too far don't bother)..la from the headmaster BH.
How about bak ku teh ride to Klang then? The motivation is free bak.. Under the bridge, ok?
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 21 2012, 11:40 AM)
Damn haven't go the chance to do Broga loop before I left..for sure it will be easy as long as you don't trying to top the Strava segments tongue.gif

I have 85km TT coming this weekend..any tips on TT? Ride hard in the beginning? All the way? Mixing the pace?
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Time Trial = TT ?

u thinks too much bro. just ride.

1st time ride, dont put too much expectation but learning...

u can slow in 1st half, push second half.
u can push 1st half, slow in second half.
u can use combo slow push, push slow...
u can slow all the way...
u can push all the way...

most effective way: find a cyclist u hate most, target him... tail behind him... and when crossing the line, overtake him...

or another effective way: find a female cyclist.

ok. finish cocking. back to work.
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 21 2012, 11:57 AM)
Time Trial = TT ?

u thinks too much bro. just ride.

1st time ride, dont put too much expectation but learning... 

u can slow in 1st half, push second half.
u can push 1st half, slow in second half.
u can use combo slow push, push slow...
u can slow all the way...
u can push all the way...

most effective way: find a cyclist u hate most, target him... tail behind him... and when crossing the line, overtake him...

or another effective way: find a female cyclist.

ok. finish cocking. back to work.
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Haha. Not my 1st time on the route but definitely my 1st time trial event. It is to provide seeding on the upcoming 92km event.

Drafting is allowed, heck you can even go with a group..not a proper TT I would say but definitely is worth pushing for. Bought the classic championchip as well for the timings.

With my cassette I can't keep up with riders with avg speed of 45kmh..some of the trains are pretty fast I could only draft them for a minute only..I tried once chasing a semi-pro like train and they are doing 50kmh constantly..

I still haven't configure my bike to suit the flat route yet..but with the compact and 32T cassette I can ride with 30kmh avg group with no issue..

Drafting is way too much fun! It's effing effortless! Haha

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 21 2012, 11:57 AM)
or another effective way: find a female cyclist.
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i think it all boils down to that
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 21 2012, 12:05 PM)
Haha. Not my 1st time on the route but definitely my 1st time trial event. It is to provide seeding on the upcoming 92km event.

Drafting is allowed, heck you can even go with a group..not a proper TT I would say but definitely is worth pushing for. Bought the classic championchip as well for the timings.

With my cassette I can't keep up with riders with avg speed of 45kmh..some of the trains are pretty fast I could only draft them for a minute only..I tried once chasing a semi-pro like train and they are doing 50kmh constantly..

I still haven't configure my bike to suit the flat route yet..but with the compact and 32T cassette I can ride with  30kmh avg group with no issue..

Drafting is way too much fun! It's effing effortless! Haha
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i never see u consider in upgrading crank !!! it's time now!

just tag along the group that you comfortable.... u can start with fast group, if drop, then tag along second group... if drop again, tag along 3rd group, if drop again, tag 4th group... and the process continue if you keep dropping...

ended you're #Foreveralone finishing the event...

btw, road to sucess: 1 week train 9 times. u go figure out urself. This is what P2K top rider female rider kakak do in her training...
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btw, road to sucess: 1 week train 9 times. u go figure out urself. This is what P2K top rider female rider kakak do in her training...
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who dat?
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Drafting is way too much fun! It's effing effortless! Haha
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ala bro, you now only realize the "syok-ness" of drafting?

i'm been enjoying since im with P2K... after few rides, after upgraded my legs power in order to keep up with them for half of ride distance. yet im still drop.... sad.gif


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 21 2012, 10:34 AM)
broga anytime can ride. just get some crazy friends n ride. a plus if u bring a female friend
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i think you got it terbalik...

broga anytime can as long as there is a female friend... crazy friends will follow for the ride automatically without invite...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 21 2012, 10:44 AM)
miao miao... u organize plus a female rider, i join.  flex.gif
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point proven...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 21 2012, 10:56 AM)
i not crazy enuf
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i think you got it terbalik...

broga anytime can as long as there is a female friend... crazy friends will follow for the ride automatically without invite...
point proven...
u dun have to be crazy... u jus have to have swag
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apa itu swag?
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i not crazy enuf
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you're not crazy enuf to know her. haha...

u can see from recently cycling event... she won 1st prize... Y U DONT KNOW HER!
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 21 2012, 11:40 AM)
Damn haven't go the chance to do Broga loop before I left..for sure it will be easy as long as you don't trying to top the Strava segments tongue.gif

I have 85km TT coming this weekend..any tips on TT? Ride hard in the beginning? All the way? Mixing the pace?
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i guess you never recon the route... so...pace lar... you are not lance armstrong...

push until your balls drop if you still have it in the last 5k...

if you push too hard.. you might end up losing everything you gain at the end if you bonk...

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 21 2012, 11:48 AM)
How about bak ku teh ride to Klang then? The motivation is free bak.. Under the bridge, ok?
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i'm there...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 21 2012, 11:57 AM)

most effective way: find a cyclist u hate most, target him... tail behind him... and when crossing the line, overtake him...

or another effective way: find a female cyclist.

ok. finish cocking. back to work.
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after crossing him.. no motivation lor...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 21 2012, 12:23 PM)
u havent change to big crank? get Rotor crank Oval shape straight away!

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i never see u consider in upgrading crank !!! it's time now!

just tag along the group that you comfortable.... u can start with fast group, if drop, then tag along second group... if drop again, tag along 3rd group, if drop again, tag 4th group... and the process continue if you keep dropping...

ended you're #Foreveralone finishing the event...

btw, road to sucess: 1 week train 9 times. u go figure out urself. This is what P2K top rider female rider kakak do in her training...
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he did lar... considered dura ace or ultegras before..

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you're not crazy enuf to know her. haha...

u can see from recently cycling event... she won 1st prize... Y U DONT KNOW HER!
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coz i no join events la. dats y!
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 21 2012, 12:25 PM)
who dat?
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yeah.. who dat... must be crazy to train 9 times one week... 1 week only got 7 days... she must be from a parallel universe...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 21 2012, 12:27 PM)
ala bro, you now only realize the "syok-ness" of drafting?

i'm been enjoying since im with P2K... after few rides, after upgraded my legs power in order to keep up with them for half of ride distance. yet im still drop.... sad.gif
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i hate drafting.... i like hooking a tow line to the rider in front though... is that legal?


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coz i no join events la. dats y!
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and i got no facebook??? is she in poonanybook? i have an account there...

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and i got no facebook??? is she in poonanybook? i have an account there...
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aiseh this fella.... sweat.gif

can i join?

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wat??? i like to be off the grid


Added on November 21, 2012, 2:22 pmfacebook got some advance tracking services where all govt ties onto it... it'll know if you are a terrorist or anti-govt...

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and all the crap you do will be recorded...

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I'm the the process of soupping up my ride..I'm pretty sure it can keep up with the rest of the super bikes tongue.gif

Ok tech question...let say 11-23t cassette is best suited with a compact crank or a standard crank? What about 12-25T?

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Finally got my bike assembled and cleaned up again after not living in condos any more after 2 years and staying in a more cycle friendly neighbourhood (Subang before , now Desa Park) , looking forward to getting out on it soon again ! Need some exercise again after so long blush.gif

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 21 2012, 03:01 PM)
I'm the the process of soupping up my ride..I'm pretty sure it can keep up with the rest of the super bikes tongue.gif

Ok tech question...let say 11-23t cassette is best suited with a compact crank or a standard crank? What about 12-25T?
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there is no which is best.. it is up to whether you like the combination of the mix and match and whether you find too many cross gearings between both?

if you really never find yourself in a 25T at all... you can risk a 23T where you find with each jump of the cog your cadence don't fluctuate too much... jumping from small ring to big ring in a compact is no difference except you do lose top end speed with a 50t compared to a 52t, 53t or even a 55t... just a few Ks here and there anyways...

it's just a point of finding the middle ground... i would rather change cassette than to change cranks as cassette is cheaper and easier to swap or you can have multiple set of same wheels with different cassette so you can swap in wheels for the ride that you are going to that day... crank on the other hand is harder...

QUOTE(rjb123 @ Nov 21 2012, 03:09 PM)
Finally got my bike assembled and cleaned up again after not living in condos any more after 2 years and staying in a more cycle friendly neighbourhood (Subang before , now Desa Park) , looking forward to getting out on it soon again ! Need some exercise again after so long  blush.gif

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but fizik sadles are so expensive i couldn't afford it even if it is 40% off...

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Fizik so nice ka? New one is Antares right?
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truth is... no saddle is nice... it's an outright lie if there is a saddle that is nice and comfortable...

want nice, sit in your plush leather sofa at home...
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Added on November 21, 2012, 6:08 pmyeah babe!!! it's back

http://www.baikbike.com/wp-content/uploads...01-724x1024.jpg

but fizik sadles are so expensive i couldn't afford it even if it is 40% off...
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i don't think all models la


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truth is... no saddle is nice... it's an outright lie if there is a saddle that is nice and comfortable...

want nice, sit in your plush leather sofa at home...
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how about this one?
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that's for pleasure.. not comfort...

don't get both things wrong... they are very opposite direction..


Added on November 21, 2012, 11:51 pmdon't intend to buy it anyways.. cheapest fizik is 3xx...

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Question from a noob.
What is ideal tyre pressure for roadie and what is the no go range and need to to up? Too lazy and hand tired to pump almost every week.
Again noob question here, I have a leg/hand pump, having difficulties in doing it right, either the air won't go in initially or getting the inlet valve wrong and air leaking. Can get it done eventually, but are there any ritual that I'm missing?
How difficult (strength wise) and dangerous, cars and clip less shoe problem if has slot of stopping waiting for traffic.
Really fancy a Sunday morning Bak ku teh ride to Klang, anyone interested for the future?


Added on November 22, 2012, 12:51 amTypo error, if has a lot of stopping..
Forget to mention, from Bandar Sri Damansra to Klang, under the bridge.

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clincher tyres usually list max pressure at 120psi... most people get up to 110psi for a 700 x 23c...i ride at 90 pounds for my 700 x 25c...

pumping tyres should not be tiring assuming you have a good floor pump and not using a portable hand pump... pumps like the birzman zacoo have very light downstrokes at even 100psi pressure...almost effortless... else for a cheaper price, some topeaks like joeblow sport is also quite good for its price... i like topeak for its easy to use twinhead although many complain about the valbes reliability...

clipless shoes are not dangerous... of course you do not start with them initially in high traffic areas... and even if you fall, it is mostly when you are coming to a stop where cars are slow too... worst case is you cause traffic obstruction...

but always try to ride around safe environment first


Added on November 22, 2012, 1:16 amdont understand what you meant by strength wise with the pedals... strength has no relation, it is more coordination than strength and you just do it until it becomes a natural reflex like driving a manual car

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 22 2012, 01:13 AM)
else for a cheaper price, some topeaks like joeblow sport is also quite good for its price... i like topeak for its easy to use twinhead although many complain about the valbes reliability...
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Question from a noob.
What is ideal tyre pressure for roadie and what is the no go range and need to to up? Too lazy and hand tired to pump almost every week.
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u have to pump almost everytime u ride. pressure drop after maybe 2 days. what's ideal pressure? sheldon brown has some suggestions. pressure depends on ur weight, and front n rear have different pressure due to different weight distribution. another good article http://www.bikequarterly.com/images/TireDrop.pdf

i pump my front tire 7 bar, rear tyre 8 bar

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the twinhead valve got replacement mar, at least if koyak can go buy a complete replacement set...

the tire drop thing is more of a justification for wider tires... it's one of the reasons i run 25c instead of 23 instead as i can run lower pressures and it is more comfortable...

assuming with similar pressures on both tires, it should in fact lessen rolling resistance on the wider tire as contact patch with the road is reduced with less tire drop...and with more wide rims coming out, the more reason is there to use wider tires...
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the twinhead valve got replacement mar, at least if koyak can go buy a complete replacement set...
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what's the point of replacing the head only to fail just after another 6 months? just get innovation brand. my innovation survived 2 years, and cheaper than topeak joeblow. now the head is worn out, i only use the innovation for my motorcycle and car.
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mine never rosak mar... + i get some discount buying the topeak shit from rodalink from member discount

not too expensive lar compared to other pumps...although those pumps are better... i would have considered zacoo if it did not use those screw type valve...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 22 2012, 09:31 AM)
mine never rosak mar... + i get some discount buying the topeak shit from rodalink from member discount

not too expensive lar compared to other pumps...although those pumps are better... i would have considered zacoo if it did not use those screw type valve...
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screw type no good? no good at screwing?


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mine never rosak mar... + i get some discount buying the topeak shit from rodalink from member discount
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i ordered topeak smarthead replacement from rodalink. they said out of stock, will have to wait next shipment. it has been a year now. useless

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susah to do lar... twinhead just pop in and flip the lever and start stroking away...

i think i saw a set at hartamas the other day.. or was it the twinhead replacement hose.. i think it's the same one lar...

i did waste 2 pocket rockets from topeak lar... the adapter fell off the pump even before i managed to use it as the cap popped off... could not get the replacement adapter as they did not bring in the service kit...bummer...


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cable tied everything loose down...

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I have zacoo floor pump..and the emergency pump like butthea posted above..where got cable tied? It's attached to your bottle cage lah
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i cable tied the presta adapter...


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cartman is a genius...


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me likes nutella.

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how's the zacoo floor pump? price almost 200 if not mistaken.
got an exitway pump with gauge. I can't pump pass 60psi for my road bike.
pump prob or my prob? bit regret...
now considering brzman zacoo floor pump. money out again...
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it could be the pump.. if you are arnold, migh not be a problem.. it's a matter of whether you give pump first or the seals of the pump give way first...

birzman zacoo is fairly easy to pump... i think the more expensive one is able to handle up to 220psi.. most of the pumps up to 160psi for tubular use...getting to 100psi is fairly easy for me...

but do get the bike shop to let you try pumping it on the type of bike you have to get a feel...
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http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/best...ck-pumps-33412/
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I used this lenzyne classic floor pump

http://www.lezyne.com/products/floor-pumps...sic-Floor-Drive

Way better than my bontrager pump which will release air when i reaches 90psi mad.gif . Slower than normal pump with locking lever but its worth it thumbup.gif

My tire i am using 95 psi front and rear on 23mm tires. My lbs assured me it its okay to use that pressure as i am light.

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My tyres Conti Ultra 700x23C. Bike and body weight at 70kg. 40:60 configuration for front and rear. From the help and assistance from the chart. My new tyre pressure will 65 and 105 psi. Sounds ok?

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 22 2012, 07:59 PM)
the joeblow ace is a good pump and it has gimmicks like an air release button to tune the pressures in case you over pump it... unfortunately, the price doesn't agree with me...

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 22 2012, 09:24 PM)
My tyres Conti Ultra 700x23C. Bike and body weight at 70kg. 40:60 configuration for front and rear. From the help and assistance from the chart. My new tyre pressure will 65 and 105 psi. Sounds ok?
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105psi is ok... but it depends on you... if you feel that the bike is trashing around on rought roads.. you might want to decrease it a bit and maybe try 100 psi....

you have to test and get a feel for it yourself on which pressure you feel better riding??? generally, keep it within 110psi and it should be safe..
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it's ok with watever you get... with carbon, you just need a little more care...

be always watchful of where you place your bike or lean them on as a tumble and an unfortunate hit of the top tube against an edge would cause it to crack for example...

other things are all up to fate as you call it... most importantly enjoy riding and don't do stupid things on the bike..
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 22 2012, 11:30 PM)
it's ok with watever you get... with carbon, you just need a little more care...

be always watchful of where you place your bike or lean them on as a tumble and an unfortunate hit of the top tube against an edge would cause it to crack for example...

other things are all up to fate as you call it... most importantly enjoy riding and don't do stupid things on the bike..
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a strong wind blew my bike on rear stand. i left it under my porch after washed it. scratched the top tube cry.gif

just finished servicing my freehub body. mavic's easy! thumbup.gif

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haha... lucky your bike escaped unscathed...

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such a badass... waited for other peoples misfortune jus for that kodak moment...
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didn't bother to give a flying f@k, women riders
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more reason to never buy carbon bars
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never mess with SRAM neutral support

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man... those ladies sure didn't give a shat.

sram neutral support, thugs haha
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The pictures shown are painful sad.gif

Decided to test ma bike last night, a 1km short ride with ma normal shorts.

Then this morning wore the bib, saddle sore sad.gif but still managed to hit a 2xKPH average for 9km according to my micoach GPS and with sports shoes tongue.gif

Stupid me for forgetting my shoes, left it in the shop yesterday.
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drip like that also cause so much damage? means if fell down from carbon bike during cycling most prob the frame koyak ah?
expensive but not durable.... zzzz...
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carbon has stiffness but not tensile strength like their steel counter parts... it will break if it is hit with the right force and the right angle which explains the bar cracking as it was not design to take those sort of impacts...however they lay the carbon or whether they used unidirectional carbon cloth also will have a change.. just a decreased chance of bad news...

it's a compromise with carbon parts...

but, to crash a carbon frame to oblivion... the rider would never be coming out of it in any better shape anyway as the crash would be of biblical proportions in order to truly destroy a carbon frame...

fork is most likely the first thing to go in a head on collision...

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 22 2012, 01:17 AM)
avoid the twinhead models. pure crap. mine kapoot in just 6 months. a friend also got less than a year; two units! i'm loving my zefal husky


Added on November 22, 2012, 1:25 am
u have to pump almost everytime u ride. pressure drop after maybe 2 days. what's ideal pressure? sheldon brown has some suggestions. pressure depends on ur weight, and front n rear have different pressure due to different weight distribution. another good article http://www.bikequarterly.com/images/TireDrop.pdf

i pump my front tire 7 bar, rear tyre 8 bar
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i cable tied the presta adapter...


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me likes nutella.
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im using Top Peak floor pump... no problem since Nov'11.
me likes nutella too.....  wub.gif
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im using Top Peak floor pump... no problem since Nov'11.
me likes nutella too.....  wub.gif
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you on topeak too!!!

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as the doper once says... it's the breakfast of champions...
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sometimes i wonder why he doesn't get diabetes... i have a small 300 gram jar and i am being told i will get diabetes...he has an 11lb jar and he is still living and trolling around...

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i got a failed topeak. can i brofist too?
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definitely... topeak owners failed or surviving are welcomed...


Added on November 23, 2012, 11:30 ami wonder when i can get that nutella needle...

need some dope...i dun think nutella is in the wada banned substance list yet...haha

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btw, i read from 1 ultra runner blog, saying grain is no good for body as its have sugar...

While i'm been practicing Italian nutrition with everyday pasta.... imaging i'm joining TdF... good motivation right?

what's the huge different between the two???
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 23 2012, 11:36 AM)
btw, i read from 1 ultra runner blog, saying grain is no good for body as its have sugar...

While i'm been practicing Italian nutrition with everyday pasta.... imaging i'm joining TdF... good motivation right?

what's the huge different between the two???
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if u no take sugar, how u get energy?

grain = carbo = sugar = energy

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Hello LRRH, nice choice for choosing Scott Cr1 comp. Good price point considering it is one of the sponsors for UCI team bike for 2012 and '13.
What is the total weight of the bike including pedal, did you get your Lbs to weight it,just for the know?
I didn't weight mine when I first bought it,so I wouldn't know what's my bike's actual weight is. Recently, I weight mine with my bathroom digital scale, it shows 7.8 kg +- 200 grams including lights and tube cage. Not a weight weenies myself.

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i heard grain is not good in the sense that it causes inflammation and it's not good for joints or something like that...but not because of sugar or carbs...

what happens is that you need to know what sort of carbs you are eating as there is complex and simple carbs...

in fact, pasta is in the same category as whole gains as complex carbs... so, i don't understand much of the logic there..

with simple carbs, the carbohydrates gets broken down into glycogen for storing faster while the complex carbs takes longer (why, i don't know.. i just understand it the way it is...life is too short to question everything...why testicals produce sperm and ovaries produce eggs??? i dunno too... it's just why not)

in that sense, simple carbs means something that will give you an immediate boost of energy in a short period of timing while complex carbs will trickle it to you in a longer time span...

so.. an athlete will need to understand when to be taking in which type of carbs as it is a balancing act...

this explains why you need to carbo load the night before an event and most of the carbo loading is done with pasta and the type of slow carbs as it will take time to digest, convert and then get stored in time for you to use it hours later...

after an exhaustive session... simple carbs is good as it replenishes faster and allows for recovery process of your muscles to start...

my half bucket water knowledge... don't blame me if you lose your TDF...


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if u no take sugar, how u get energy?

grain = carbo = sugar = energy
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Hello, nice choice for choosing Scott Cr1 comp. Good price point considering it is one of the sponsors for UCI team bike for 2012 and '13.
What is the total weight of the bike including pedal, did you get your Lbs to weight it,just for the know?
I didn't weight mine when I first bought it,so I wouldn't know what's my bike's actual weight is. Recently, I weight mine with my bathroom digital scale, it shows 7.8 kg +- 200 grams including lights and tube cage. Not a weight weenies myself.
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haha... if you are not a weight weenie... why bother asking about the weight???

you are a weight weenie pretending not to be a weight neenie...

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No upgrades for the near or distance future? As it is, my bike is grossly under utilized.
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upgrades is motivation


Added on November 23, 2012, 12:13 pmmeans you will utilize it more..

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Where are all the Newbies, past, present and the future? Share your experience la, dun have to be technical from these masters here. On the other hand, simple story are good motivation for noob like me.. If you put a gurl into the picture, so to speak, some more best. biggrin.gif brows.gif

Any organized rides to somewhere coming up... ah?

As a noob, my idea is to have fun, enjoy the scenery, and breakfast after that. Relax will be the priority. tongue.gif

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anytime anyday...

if you have a dual screen system with extended display... you can open strip poker on the extended display..

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good game indeed

riding, scenery, girls... all in one...and this girls let you do what you want to them rclxms.gif


Added on November 23, 2012, 4:05 pmhaha....WTF



i want his job..

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upgrades is motivation


Added on November 23, 2012, 12:13 pmmeans you will utilize it more..
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learning.... learning.... must learn from the boss....


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i want his job..
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learning.... learning.... must learn from the boss....
don't lie... i know you've learned a higher form of the dark arts than mine...

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it's called design... you of all people should know this...
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it's called design... you of all people should know this...
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i only know how to sell expensive and unnecessary bike stuff
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that is the highest level of the dark arts...

QUOTE(hianboy @ Nov 23 2012, 06:46 PM)
bukan la... Logo got does&dont geh ma... twist like that cannot geh... is against the Corporate Identity's guideline jor...
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design got no logic...and don't need meaning...
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Hey guys,

Just wanna ask if anyone of u know any shops that sells carbon road bike frames? Gone to a few shops
In kl but they don't have it. Will try asking spez shops tomorrow.

Also whats the range of price i'll be looKing at? Not interested in those high grade carbon. Just a normal type.


Thanks.
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which shops did u go to? almost all major shops sell carbon frames. not sure about the price range. how much are willing to part with?

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Tai Kor, great motivation to ride....but hot gurl, scenery, rides, all this combo can be achieve sitting on my arm chair...wat. Thats why my bike really under use and continue to be under use.
Bonus video some more damn good one, spend my biking time watching it over and over again until battery kong, leaning Hokkien lingo... Kan na sai.
TK, you speak many language and many dialect..ah? But i think your England is so powerful wan, why, r you are writer ah? Just being busybody.
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 21 2012, 09:56 AM)
www.voler.com/browse/product/li/1240182


Added on November 21, 2012, 9:57 amsol skin uv arm warmer
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They dont allow shipping to aussie. any alternative sad.gif ?
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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 23 2012, 11:08 PM)
They dont allow shipping to aussie. any alternative sad.gif ?
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http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/apparel/war...rm-warmers.html

or

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/mens-.../armleg-warmers

or just buy long sleeve jerserys. a plus if u get the ones with uv protection

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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 23 2012, 11:08 PM)
They dont allow shipping to aussie. any alternative sad.gif ?
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i used this

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i used this
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he's looking for arm cover. not calf. u use that calf sleeves on ur arms?

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 23 2012, 11:15 PM)
I had pearl izumi arm warmer in XS and i still not able to wear it as its too loose on my wrist. The only one fit me is santini arm warmer but they do not make sun warmer.

Not sure about spez ones, i will go to the lbs that carry spez to find out when i am free.

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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 23 2012, 11:23 PM)
I had pearl izumi arm warmer in XS and i still not able to wear it as its too loose on my wrist. The only one fit me is santini arm warmer but they do not make sun warmer.
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cycling in the sun already warm. no need sun warmer. sun cover i think

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 23 2012, 11:25 PM)
cycling in the sun already warm. no need sun warmer. sun cover i think
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I am refering to the izumi arm warmer that i used during the winter months.... Saw izumi sun sleeve in my usual shop but i stayed away due to my experience with the arm warmer i had. Sizing is too big even for xs mad.gif

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QUOTE(snowfire64 @ Nov 23 2012, 07:14 PM)
Just wanna ask if anyone of u know any shops that sells carbon road bike frames? Gone to a few shops
In kl but they don't have it.
strange... unless it is shops that operated for more than 3 generations and remains un-changed in their operations... don't see why they don't have carbon...

QUOTE(snowfire64 @ Nov 23 2012, 07:14 PM)
Will try asking spez shops tomorrow.
if you are looking for cheap carbon frames or i.e taiwanese ??? brands... don't bother asking spez or GH speedbikes...

if budget... this are the types of shop you might want to go...

http://www.tbfooksang.com/index.php?route=...gory&path=59_67

they might have stepdragon and stuff...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 23 2012, 07:16 PM)
which shops did u go to? almost all major shops sell carbon frames. not sure about the price range. how much are willing to part with?
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watch the master at work... see how you gonna sell this fella

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 23 2012, 08:42 PM)
Tai Kor, great motivation to ride....but hot gurl, scenery, rides, all this combo can be achieve sitting on my arm chair...wat. Thats why my bike really under use and continue to be under use.

But i think your England is so powerful wan, why, r you are writer ah? Just being busybody.
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hmmm... good point... makes me wanna be a couch potato too...

all our england comes from years of c0cking...next time when i have kids... i won't let them go to english tuition... just provide them internet, keyboard, computer and access to forum can already... train them to be master in c0cklish language...sure champion and score A1 in 1119 english...

ohh.. there is also this thing called spell check... even noob can converse in perfect england if typed...

QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 23 2012, 11:08 PM)
They dont allow shipping to aussie. any alternative sad.gif ?
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ship it to malaysia and then collect it when you are back or ask the people from home to courier it to aussie again once it reaches here...

with a will... there are ways..

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 23 2012, 11:18 PM)
he's looking for arm cover. not calf. u use that calf sleeves on ur arms?
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calf???

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sorry wrong link...editted already..
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 23 2012, 11:25 PM)
cycling in the sun already warm. no need sun warmer. sun cover i think
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just get covers with UV protection... more worried about becoming roast chicken than ventilating right???

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 23 2012, 11:47 PM)
I think I will refer to him as TKTT.  notworthy.gif
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Please, no taikor here taikor there... this is not black society.. dun wan to get chopped when step out of house...

furthermore... a TK T.T... taikor that cries... saddening if not humiliating..

vin_ann on the other hand is the taikor... you noticed who is the name of the thread starter??? miao is the 2nd in command... i am only the secretary who has occupational sickness... cannot stop typing on keyboard..even when there is nothing to type..

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Ah. Ic, Thanks for the link. Its weird that they have the catalogs but they don't sell seperate frames.

Was hoping to find some reputable brands like Spez, giant, merida, cannondale or trek to be safe.

Not sure if i could get one with a budget of 3k just for the entry level carbon frameset(not complete bike) tho.
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3k on the dot, hard....

high 3k or 4k+ most probably...most of the time would be quite near mid range instead o the cheapest...

you can consider like miaopurrs sl3 (look 1 or 2 page back) might be more than you expect but worth it
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Ah.

Man sl3 is 5.9k. Way over my budget. And s-works too. Haha. Is there any non s-works with lower price? biggrin.gif

Guess, i'll be looking for a complete carbon bike then since buying the frame individually is not so viable. :/


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QUOTE(snowfire64 @ Nov 24 2012, 06:13 AM)
Ah.

Man sl3 is 5.9k. Way over my budget. And s-works too. Haha. Is there any non s-works with lower price? biggrin.gif

Guess, i'll be looking for a complete carbon bike then since buying the frame individually is not so viable. :/
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would u consider a brand new but old spez sl2? 3k+. now it's sl4 already....

with ur budget, n u want a reputable brand, i'd look for a used one from bbs

or u can get a used alu with carbon stays from very very reputable brands, like colnago.... such as this http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=152417

just do a search at bbs. u might find something that suits u

or this one? http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=173945
ridden by dopestrong, and then big george. got their sweat stain summore. that adds to the value. stolen by voeckler the KOM summore. all tdf luminaries

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QUOTE(snowfire64 @ Nov 24 2012, 06:13 AM)
Ah.

Man sl3 is 5.9k. Way over my budget. And s-works too. Haha. Is there any non s-works with lower price? biggrin.gif

Guess, i'll be looking for a complete carbon bike then since buying the frame individually is not so viable. :/
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buying a complete bike will always be cheaper than building one up from scratch.. the groupset price alone will put you into the red zone while manufacturers get special pricing for the OEM groupsets (you just lose some manuals and maybe small little accessories that you will never care for)...

building from scratch is only for when you really can't find a bike you like or the componentry doesn't match what you want... that is when a build up is the only option...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 24 2012, 07:06 AM)
would u consider a brand new but old spez sl2? 3k+. now it's sl4 already....

with ur budget, n u want a reputable brand, i'd  look for a used one from bbs
slight worry with 2nd hand carbon as you don't know how the previous owner treats it...especially if they crashed it but it doesn't show up with any dings or scratches on the frame...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 24 2012, 07:06 AM)

or u can get a used alu with carbon stays from very very reputable brands, like colnago.... such as this http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=152417
that's not cheap... i think a new air at rodalink is 5++ k after discounts...

build it up with 105 and you have to put in another RM1.8k easily, then there is wheels, cockpit... passed 5k by the time you are done...

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Wow! Thanks for the suggestion.. I don't mind getting the sl2 if its still available.

Can i still get it here?

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if he told you... it must still be there..

give GH speedbikes a call and see..
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u guys know any cheap slick tyres, hard compound, long lasting? bead or wired, doesn't matter. wanna use it for roller
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maxxis detonators... RM55 at kedai basikal samy
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long lasting ka? i heard it detonates quite often
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 23 2012, 11:52 AM)
Hello LRRH, nice choice for choosing Scott Cr1 comp. Good price point considering it is one of the sponsors for UCI team bike for 2012 and '13.
What is the total weight of the bike including pedal, did you get your Lbs to weight it,just for the know?
I didn't weight mine when I first bought it,so I wouldn't know what's my bike's actual weight is. Recently, I weight mine with my bathroom digital scale, it shows 7.8 kg +- 200 grams including lights and tube cage. Not a weight weenies myself.
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Thanks.... smile.gif I never weigh wor. You are a CR1 Comp owner as well?


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 24 2012, 09:50 AM)
long lasting ka? i heard it detonates quite often
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ei!!! however good the detonation... it will never detonate on your trainer rite? the roller on your trainer got studs one ah

for that price... cannot conplain la seriously... i like conti ultra sport myself... but the price has been creeping upwards as i got it lowest last time for 65 bucks


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Thanks.... smile.gif I never weigh wor. You are a CR1 Comp owner as well?
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i am a cr1 owner as well... curry rendang no.1...

dont be bothered about weight lar... if you go down that road... you are signing your own death papers...

however serious i am not, seriously... from an idiot to a newbie...

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ok boss. gonna go shop hopping in a minute. gonna visit unker shop


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dont be bother about weight lar... if you go down that road... you are signing your own death papers... however serious i am not, seriously... from idiot to newbie
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u should fire urself la. we had a good opportunity to make money just now

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go there see his boh chap face??
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bikers~
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i stated very clearly an idiot to newbie rite....

clearly that was an act of idiocity of biblical proportions...

anyways, there is still room for you to go in and shine the light on him and save his day like a heroic super hero in red underwear


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are idiots..

yeah... we know... heard it 10 million gazillion times already

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go there see his boh chap face??
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i got a favour to do there. hehe


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are sexseh!

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i am a cr1 owner as well... curry rendang no.1...

dont be bothered about weight lar... if you go down that road... you are signing your own death papers...

however serious i am not, seriously... from an idiot to a newbie...
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Mutton curry behind curry rendang???? drool.gif
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you don't wanna hear this...

maxxis detonators... RM55 at kedai basikal samy
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Thanks.... smile.gif I never weigh wor. You are a CR1 Comp owner as well?
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We are same curry redang 1, except just ultegra and M.Kysium elite wheels.


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eh... how come u can go to that shop, but GS TFDB?
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Ah ya.., I think he drives too. Driving us up the walls too, sometimes sweat.gif


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go there see his boh chap face??
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Unker, nice man and can be damn funny. Just give him face kau kau, anything can also Jalan?
Wats boh chap may I ask?

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A lesson learnt on my recent TT event..never lose the peloton. In fact I think my real mistake is because I'm not following a group of my comfortable pace which is the 30kmh avg.

I was following the 40kmh group for a good 25km and got dropped halfway to the finish line..and it was an all alone battle..a couple of group passed by but I couldn't attached to any rear wheels..haha

So yes, I need to change to 11-23 cassette that's for sure..and to ride at my comfort avg speed for as long as I could..

I ranked at 168/292 for that 85km course with 2h40m..avg speed of 32kmh..

Top of the list was a UK dude where he ripped the course apart with 2h06m...he's flyinggg
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hi guys,anyone here from melawati area that i can tag along for ride?
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We are same curry redang 1, except just ultegra and M.Kysium elite wheels.
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COOL bro! Hope to meet some of you soon biggrin.gif When cycle?
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 24 2012, 10:47 AM)
i got a favour to do there. hehe


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are sexseh!

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favor?

u owe unker or unker owe you?


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Mutton curry behind curry rendang????  drool.gif
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u dun see mc1 rite?


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eh... how come u can go to that shop, but GS TFDB?
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goto shop is a necessity, genting sempah is not...

if dun go shop... bukit gasing WBAC (wan bother also cannot)


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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 24 2012, 12:17 PM)
We are same curry redang 1, except just ultegra and M.Kysium elite wheels.


Added on November 24, 2012, 12:20 pm

Ah ya.., I think he drives too. Driving us up the walls too, sometimes  sweat.gif


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Unker, nice man and can be damn funny. Just give him face kau kau, anything can also Jalan?
Wats boh chap may I ask?
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the curry rendang brothers... i wan to be sb, sambal belacan... fancier name... i think maybe i wan to make a top tube sticker for my bike with that name....

abuhden, u think i have teleportation capabilities... if i have, every weekend mont ventoux also no problem la... let alone gs

bc means dun give a f@k, i do wat also he bc me lo... never tried dropping my pants and taking a shit on his shop floor before la... dunno his problem or mine

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 24 2012, 05:25 PM)
favor?

u owe unker or unker owe you?
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a friend asked me to check something out for him...
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Maybe someone ougt to ask him read this thread, then he will kowtow notworthy.gif your contribution to the sport, by c0cking like nobody business rclxm9.gif tats how it keep us interested in the sports, whether rain or shine, especially
the amount of free water from heaven tis days!
Damn, wat to cycle, but gonna rain in a moment doh.gif
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Hi Guys..

New-comer in cycling field..
havent own a bike,but wish to get it soon..wanna ask some opinion about getting new or used is better..
Heard that carbon is light but expensive,
and alum is normal and cheap,
and titan is very expensive..
curious about what is feeling of riding titan bike,
anyone riding a titan bike here?

Btw any cyclist around Puchong/ sunway / subang?
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QUOTE(Ben@Jerry @ Nov 24 2012, 08:05 PM)
Hi Guys..

New-comer in cycling field..
havent own a bike,but wish to get it soon..wanna ask some opinion about getting new or used is better..
Heard that carbon is light but expensive,
and alum is normal and cheap,
and titan is very expensive..
curious about what is feeling of riding titan bike,
anyone riding a titan bike here?

Btw any cyclist around Puchong/ sunway / subang?
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never ridden a ti bike before. but generally ti is known to be in between alu and steel in terms of stiffness. but it depends on the design. it can be made plenty stiff. do some search on the internet, like "bicycle frame materials" etc. and read some of the reviews on the internet. some of the ti bike manufacturers are litespeed, lynskey, moots, van nicholas, serotta, to name a few.

i'd go with a used one if budget is limited. if money is not an issue, of course get a new one.

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 24 2012, 08:43 PM)
never ridden a ti bike before. but generally ti is known to be in between alu and steel in terms of stiffness. but it depends on the design. it can be made plenty stiff. do some search on the internet, like "bicycle frame materials" etc. and read some of the reviews on the internet. some of the ti bike manufacturers are litespeed, lynskey, moots, van nicholas, serotta, to name a few.

i'd go with a used one if budget is limited. if money is not an issue, of course get a new one.
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isn't that used one,i can get better part in a lower price?
although maybe those are older version..
i browse through the web and i found that except for litespeed and lynskey..
Panasonic from japan, also having titan frame..


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Just bought a Tacx Booster..still hasnt tested it yet hopefully the sound wont wake up any of my neighbour..got myself an ultegra 11-23T cassette and a Lezyne floor pump..ready to top up my avg speed a bit more tongue.gif

Ah btw Anyone of u here riding or use a co2 before? Is it that reliable?
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Ah btw Anyone of u here riding or use a co2 before? Is it that reliable?
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 24 2012, 11:50 PM)
Just bought a Tacx Booster..still hasnt tested it yet hopefully the sound wont wake up any of my neighbour..got myself an ultegra 11-23T cassette and a Lezyne floor pump..ready to top up my avg speed a bit more tongue.gif

Ah btw Anyone of u here riding or use a co2 before? Is it that reliable?
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the thing that is not reliable is your wallet... check with it first


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yes, very reliable
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more than a c0ck pump


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isn't that used one,i can get better part in a lower price?
although maybe those are older version..
i browse through the web and i found that except for litespeed and lynskey..
Panasonic from japan, also having titan frame..
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cannot fathom...

you better have reserves ready when buying used ones in case it craps out on you...


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Damn, wat to cycle, but gonna rain in a moment doh.gif
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you can ride a symbian on rainy days... it's supposedly be said to work rain or shine...


Added on November 25, 2012, 3:01 amrain never kills anyone except if you crash and get ran over by a car in the rain... so, no excuses....

gwt out and stare at some of those dpc chicks


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a friend asked me to check something out for him...
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must be a gurl... i dun trust you to go all the way to be shown the no flying f@k was given tat day face if it wasn't a gurl...

u buying your gurl some assos shorts to role play or what?

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Sifu, you write powdarful England, never come across sym.. in school. I think gurl around here cannot trust you anymore in giving cycling tips.


Added on November 25, 2012, 9:47 amToday got dinner, cannot go DPC, perhaps you could da?

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 25 2012, 02:54 AM)
the thing that is not reliable is your wallet... check with it first


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more than a c0ck pump


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cannot fathom...

you better have reserves ready when buying used ones in case it craps out on you...


Added on November 25, 2012, 2:59 am

you can ride a symbian on rainy days... it's supposedly be said to work rain or shine...


Added on November 25, 2012, 3:01 amrain never kills anyone except if you crash and get ran over by a car in the rain... so, no excuses....

gwt out and stare at some of those dpc chicks


Added on November 25, 2012, 3:05 am

must be a gurl... i dun trust you to go all the way to be shown the no flying f@k was given tat day face if it wasn't a gurl...

u buying your gurl some assos shorts to role play or what?
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HAHAHAHA

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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 25 2012, 09:45 AM)
Sifu, you write powdarful England, never come across sym.. in school. I think gurl around here cannot trust you anymore in giving cycling tips.


Added on November 25, 2012, 9:47 amToday got dinner, cannot go DPC, perhaps you could da?
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i

i dun think anyone can trust me in anything let alone gurls...

dpc? wat for...jus need to open my opera mini and i can watch all i want... japanes
, taiwanese, american, british, indian, indonesian, african... wat do you want???


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HAHAHAHA
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its the fact... only thing rideable other than that mechanical horsie or batmobile at the super market and you have to get drenched getting there in the first place

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Horsie advocator, promotor, salesman and marketeer, Tuan Tuan dan Puan Puan, i got a serious Q: I bought riding shades, but never got around to use them again, problem is am myopic and I never touch any contact lens.
Any proper gadget where i can intergrade my lenses or rather latches on to the shades?
Dun wan to missed out on any classy chicks, ladies, as I have utmost respect for them! cool2.gif
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take the lenses out double side tape em to your shades...

cheap, diy and done in a matter or minutes
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Can you please be a little more innovative with your suggestion ..ah? Thought hard about it oledi long time ago, super glue, rubber band, DST, you name it, oledi out thought you, sifu! icon_idea.gif
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li tat ah, buy air ticket lar...

i think only david blaine or cyril can help you...

tat or find a time machine and go back to the time when cyril came to malaysia, save the air ticket somemore
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 25 2012, 03:41 PM)
Horsie advocator, promotor, salesman and marketeer, Tuan Tuan dan Puan Puan, i got a serious Q: I bought riding shades, but never got around to use them again, problem is am myopic and I never touch any contact lens.
Any proper gadget where i can intergrade my  lenses or rather latches on to the shades?
Dun wan to missed out on any classy chicks, ladies, as I have utmost respect for them! cool2.gif
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sell off the one u have now, buy a new one with correctional lens clip

or, sell it off, put a tint film on ur prescription spec

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vmad.gif I think you have over c0ok your innovativeness, imagination, what Blain or Cyril? I rather stick with double side tape. rclxms.gif

Oakey lens other power, one?


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sell off the one u have now, buy a new one with correctional lens clip

or, sell it off, put a tint film on ur prescription spec
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Sell, not sure people wants to buy, as it is unbranded, too eager to complete my riding gear then. Pay about 280RM for it. Come to think of it, I was hoodwinked by my own vanity.
Anyway, etched on the spec. say Halogyn PhotoMatic, didn't see any brand name.. Must consult with one of the sifus here if there are worthy to keep, not that it really bothers me.

If you happen to come across a rider wearing conventional spec. tats proly is me! tongue.gif

Why? Pasang V Kool ah?

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i just broke my headlight ~.....so how much is a normal headlight cost?
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i just broke my headlight ~.....so how much is a normal headlight cost?
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what is normal?
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that is stick with yr bicycle one when u bought it
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 25 2012, 04:22 PM)
Sell, not sure people wants to buy, as it is unbranded, too eager to complete my riding gear then. Pay about 280RM for it. Come to think of it, I was hoodwinked by my own vanity.
Anyway, etched on the spec. say Halogyn PhotoMatic, didn't see any brand name.. Must consult with one of the sifus here if there are worthy to keep, not that it really bothers me.

If you happen to come across a rider wearing conventional spec. tats proly is me! tongue.gif

Why? Pasang V Kool ah?
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is this yours?

http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/OPN103/
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Yes, Miaopurr Kor, what do you think? Is it any good?
I prefer my prescribe spec when riding, any time of the day!
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 25 2012, 04:22 PM)
vmad.gif I think you have over c0ok your innovativeness, imagination, what Blain or Cyril? I rather stick with double side tape. rclxms.gif
haiyoh, macam pempuan nih, im out of ideas lah...

butting out of this...

find someone to extort a new pair of oakleys la for xmas... easier than mashing ur brain on a sunday
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Yes, Miaopurr Kor, what do you think? Is it any good?
I prefer my prescribe spec when riding, any time of the day!
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don't worry it's a good brand. just sell it and get ur specs tinted with V-kool
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Share some happiness,tai kor, sifu and sisters here. Did anyone here managed a ride today?
Care to share your adventure here, our friend here broke his bicycle headlight, not so serious la and minimal damange to the pocket onli.
Anyone, managed to bend his aluminum or dent their carbon? he he.. Hope not! biggrin.gif
I'm wasting away in a wedding buffet dinner, food is not even decent, and it's only the desert and ice cream tat is up to scratch. Pity me!
So no ride again for me today, and continue to grossly under use my bike. doh.gif

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buy some spec that have inner lens will do right? :3
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 25 2012, 09:30 PM)
Share some happiness,tai kor, sifu and sisters here. Did anyone here managed a ride today?
Care to share your adventure here, our friend here broke his bicycle headlight, not so serious la and minimal damange to the pocket onli.
Anyone, managed to bend his aluminum or dent their carbon? he he.. Hope not! biggrin.gif
I'm wasting away in a wedding buffet dinner, food is not even decent, and it's only the desert and ice cream tat is up to scratch. Pity me!
So no ride again for me today, and continue to grossly under use my bike. doh.gif
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today's ride was so epic it did not even happened... pro cycling manager 2012 crashed before it could start up due to a lousy driver with the new graphics card and that ended what it was not meant to be...

epic as i say...

weddings are cool.... chicks, food, booze... everything in 1 place...and you get to see some poor fool walking into his oblivion for the rest of his life...

QUOTE(Ben@Jerry @ Nov 25 2012, 09:42 PM)
buy some spec that have inner lens will do right? :3
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did you guys see what i see???

:3

i have other things in mind.. but this is quite close too..
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where is tom anyways?

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tom who?

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not PI Magnum...

Tom of Tom & Jerry

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Ben, our 3rd in rank is asking where are you. Report in the first thing in the morning, K?
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Ben, our 3rd in rank is asking where are you. Report in the first thing in the morning, K?
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i thought i mention already in my first post?..wink.gif
Bandar Puchong Jaya, opposite ioi mall..

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No ride? Go hop on a trainer. Cyclist best buddy is always a trainer smile.gif

But I know some of you rather hop on to a girl's back..riding hard...
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Spez SL3 : RM5,400

my P2K member got his SL3 from uncle Boon Fu, the While SL3 team Saxo frame white color. His feedback, 1st 2 weeks of riding, whole body muscles pains.... but after it's awesome feel !

It's much better better than the LOOK frame that he rode since beginning.

hmm.gif hmm.gif so Spez > Look ?
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But I know some of you rather hop on to a girl's back..riding hard...
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wat... you treat your girl friend as a pony??? come one... you are better than that... that is just domestic violence you know...

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hmm.gif  hmm.gif  so Spez > Look ?
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depends on which LOOK fram he has lar...

566, then of course... 586, maybe... 695, slightish maybe..
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wat... you treat your girl friend as a pony??? come one... you are better than that... that is just domestic violence you know...
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that is so outdated...

finger boy just won the WDC... must use him more... as you see...old man bernie also join his finger clan..
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Added on November 26, 2012, 9:49 ami on the other hand wanted to give him my finger...

i bet kimi does too...

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 24 2012, 12:31 PM)
A lesson learnt on my recent TT event..never lose the peloton. In fact I think my real mistake is because I'm not following a group of my comfortable pace which is the 30kmh avg.

I was following the 40kmh group for a good 25km and got dropped halfway to the finish line..and it was an all alone battle..a couple of group passed by but I couldn't attached to any rear wheels..haha

So yes, I need to change to 11-23 cassette that's for sure..and to ride at my comfort avg speed for as long as I could..

I ranked at 168/292 for that 85km course with 2h40m..avg speed of 32kmh..

Top of the list was a UK dude where he ripped the course apart with 2h06m...he's flyinggg
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why u not able to follow back after dropped from 1st group?

btw, 40kmh on flat is nothing when following behind peloton... learn always stick to behind... aka snake-ing.... haha...

when you're alone and try to tag back the peloton, u need to push n put some 15 second hard effort to catch up with the peloton, and then you can rest n relax behind the peloton!


QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 24 2012, 11:50 PM)
Just bought a Tacx Booster..still hasnt tested it yet hopefully the sound wont wake up any of my neighbour..got myself an ultegra 11-23T cassette and a Lezyne floor pump..ready to top up my avg speed a bit more tongue.gif

Ah btw Anyone of u here riding or use a co2 before? Is it that reliable?
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Co2 is good. When ur tyre flat, it's pump up ur tyre within seconds. Off course, it's also depend on ur affordability ur experience. For me now, i will never use Co2 as it's expensive, the experience doesnt worth the experience. While my P2K member, he uses Co2, when flat, pressure free, change tube and press the Co2... and it's done, we continue to ride.

Co2 is use and throw and only can use ONCE.


QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 09:34 AM)
depends on which LOOK fram he has lar...

566, then of course... 586, maybe... 695, slightish maybe..
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i thinks it's the top range 695. his second hand LOOK frame managed to sell for RM4,000. should be top range punya kua.

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that is so outdated...

finger boy just won the WDC... must use him more... as you see...old man bernie also join his finger clan..
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what's WDC?

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http://www.wdcdance.com/


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the experience doesnt worth the experience
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 10:08 AM)
Co2 is good. When ur tyre flat, it's pump up ur tyre within seconds. Off course, it's also depend on ur affordability ur experience. For me now, i will never use Co2 as it's expensive, the experience doesnt worth the experience. While my P2K member, he uses Co2, when flat, pressure free, change tube and press the Co2... and it's done, we continue to ride.

Co2 is use and throw and only can use ONCE.
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a cartridge only costs rm10-rm15. and it's not like we get punctured on every ride. i've been using co2 for more than a year, and so far only punctured once.

even with the best pump, it's really hard to get the our tyre pumped to optimum pressure. unless u have these with you:

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 10:08 AM)
why u not able to follow back after dropped from 1st group?

btw, 40kmh on flat is nothing when following behind peloton... learn always stick to behind...  aka snake-ing.... haha...

when you're alone and try to tag back the peloton, u need to push n put some 15 second hard effort to catch up with the peloton, and then you can rest n relax behind the peloton! 
Co2 is good. When ur tyre flat, it's pump up ur tyre within seconds. Off course, it's also depend on ur affordability ur experience. For me now, i will never use Co2 as it's expensive, the experience doesnt worth the experience. While my P2K member, he uses Co2, when flat, pressure free, change tube and press the Co2... and it's done, we continue to ride.

Co2 is use and throw and only can use ONCE.
i thinks it's the top range 695. his second hand LOOK frame managed to sell for RM4,000. should be top range punya kua.
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in other words... once you realize you are being gapped from the main group... re-access and see if you have any group to fall into behind and if not, push hard to to bridge the gap... worry about whether if you get spent trying to bridge the gap later... better to give it a gamble than riding the rest of the journey yourself...

if you doubt yourself for too long, gap grows and it becomes harder to reel in the group... of course, added knowledge about the route is extra points so that you know if the group will slow down at parts where you can try to bridge the gap easier... maybe like there is a couple of slight bends where the group will maneuver slowly due to a big group where you can speed through it easily and stuff like that..

sometime you have to ride smart, not ride hard...

Co2 is mainly for mountain bikers who compete and needs a tyre swap fast or they use sealants and want to pump up their deflated tyres faster than using hand pumps...

695 is a bit above RM10... rugi teruk if he sold it for so little...

695 looks like this with integrated cranks and stem...
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586 looks more normal and should still retail for a good RM6 - RM7k.. more when 695 is not yet out..
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 10:10 AM)
world drivers championship...


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a cartridge only costs rm10-rm15. and it's not like we get punctured on every ride. i've been using co2 for more than a year, and so far only punctured once.

even with the best pump, it's really hard to get the our tyre pumped to optimum pressure. unless u have these with you:

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think he meant the experience ain't worth the money...

the value of co2 pumps are justified by the person buying it... hard to say for everyone... but to put it into retrospect... it's equivalent to the price of a tube and for the price of the co2 canister.. you are just buying compressed air...

as i say.. it is how you look at it to justify the value... if for competition where it takes 2-3 minutes off your time in repairing a punctured wheel... totally worth it... else, normal ride... self justification...

there is this dual pumps which has co2 and normal hand pump... but they are heavier than usual hand pumps and quite misses the point of using co2 in the first place...

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I got dropped because there is a couple of short hills to climb..nevertheless it was a good experience..

Yes 40kmh on a group you don't feel it that much..but I believe my 32T cassette is the culprit for extra power drained.. especially I got passed even on a descend section..so more energy spent there when the speed is excessing 50kmh trying to keep up with the group..

All in all perhaps 40kmh is not at my comfort level yet..30kmh is no issue. I never ride hard and fast before..all this while in KL I only climb and climb and that's pretty slow tongue.gif

Let see if 40kmh is an easy feat once I fix the 11-23T soon
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 10:21 AM)
there is this dual pumps which has co2 and normal hand pump... but they are heavier than usual hand pumps and quite misses the point of using co2 in the first place...
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i have one of those. not that heavy la. my crankbros handpump is heavier. if i'm out of co2 canister, i can always use the handpump function. also, it's best to bring patch kits on ur ride. i only bring 1 tube, 1 canister, 1 dual function pump, and some patch kits.
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Nov 26 2012, 10:29 AM)
I got dropped because there is a couple of short hills to climb..nevertheless it was a good experience..

Yes 40kmh on a group you don't feel it that much..but I believe my 32T cassette is the culprit for extra power drained.. especially I got passed even on a descend section..so more energy spent there when the speed is excessing 50kmh trying to keep up with the group..

All in all perhaps 40kmh is not at my comfort level yet..30kmh is no issue. I never ride hard and fast before..all this while in KL I only climb and climb and that's pretty slow tongue.gif

Let see if 40kmh is an easy feat once I fix the 11-23T soon
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hills.

peloton group tend to go faster during hills climb! doh.gif doh.gif

it's where i mostly dropped!!

those cyclist's lung are not human 1... uphills still can pump 40kmh..... so, be mental, physical n lung ready next time... haha
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 10:31 AM)
i have one of those. not that heavy la. my crankbros handpump is heavier. if i'm out of co2 canister, i can always use the handpump function. also, it's best to bring patch kits on ur ride. i only bring 1 tube, 1 canister, 1 dual function pump, and some patch kits.
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all wrong... best to bring your other half driving a car following behind so if shit happens... dismount, mount the bike onto rack and hitch a ride home...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 10:46 AM)
those cyclist's lung are not human 1... uphills still can pump 40kmh..... so, be mental, physical n lung ready next time... haha
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Let see if 40kmh is an easy feat once I fix the 11-23T soon
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i doubt the cassette has anything much to do with the fact that you are getting dropped... the 23t will only let you find a more suitable gearing tagging along and most of the time riding that fast... the cogs on the 32t is almost as close as the 23t with moderate jumps at least 3 cogs into the cassette and it gets wild 6 cogs in...

11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21-23
11-12-13-15-17-19-22-25-28-32
see the relation... 40kph would mostly be running a cog as small as a 12 or 14 tooth in the big ring depending on your cadence...

try to ride more at your limit to improve your threshold by doing intervals and stuff... then start lifting your base endurance levels by doing long rides at moderate to high speeds...

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everytime you get dropped... you scream at them at the top of your lungs "dopers" and get yourself motivated  tongue.gif
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this should give you a clearer picture

a 23t cassette
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Added on November 26, 2012, 11:11 amfast & short burst uphills is mostly where wide range cassettes see their downfall... as the speeds are too fast... you have to deal with either a gear too light and you spin your legs until it dislocates or you push a gear to heavy and set your legs on fire...


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must be too haram that it cannot be seen...
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Woah...thanks for the info dude. The difference surely is very minimal at that speed. How come I always think that the cassette could play a big thing in suiting difference terrain..I guess it's true for climbing, but on the flat it's pretty much the same..

But what you said is kinda true when facing a short burst hills..initially I thought I'm having the advantage in climbing section..boy I was wrong..others are pulling away and keep their distance with steady pedaling while I'm with a more cadence to keep up..those peloton they will try hard to maintain their speed constantly even on a climb so they put in like 150% to 200% effort on climb...

But then again..my fitness is another factor and that's one thing I need to improve..Owh btw, i hate strong gusty headwind more than climbing up hills tongue.gif


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Woah...thanks for the info dude. The difference surely is very minimal at that speed. How come I always think that the cassette could play a big thing in suiting difference terrain..I guess it's true for climbing, but on the flat it's pretty much the same..

But what you said is kinda true when facing a short burst hills..initially I thought I'm having the advantage in climbing section..boy I was wrong..others are pulling away and keep their distance with steady pedaling while I'm with a more cadence to keep up..those peloton they will try hard to maintain their speed constantly even on a climb so they put in like 150% to 200% effort on climb...

But then again..my fitness is another factor and that's one thing I need to improve..Owh btw, i hate strong gusty headwind more than climbing up hills tongue.gif
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you do have an advantage if you face long steep sections of inclines where the speed does not fluctuate too much...

but then when it comes to hills short enough and there is some pundits in the group who decides to attack off the front.. you might get screwed trying to follow it... best thing to do in this situation is remain calm and lift your pace gradually... if you can close it, you close it... else if the climb is so short... bridge during the short downhill... or just ride enough that you hang onto the coattail of the group...jus beware of not overspending yourself or you have to wait longer to recover your breath at the top of the climb...

i sometimes ride kesas too... on the way back from sri petaling there is this short yet not steep incline before puchong interchange.. and this buffoons i ride with always punch it during that section... which i don't see the point why unless it is a competition from that point onwards as it breaks up the entire group... if they are not trying to compete each other to the line... then it is quite pointless as they have to slowdown after that to regroup... and then deal with riders who got whacked trying to chase them down...

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Halooo!
I'm planning on 'pusing-pusing' Malaysia using bicycle with a friend.

Do every highway in Malaysia allow bicycle?
Also I hope you guys can give tips for us.
We only use standard bikes, not expensive one. Hehe.
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Ok, good da morning? Question from a noob?

My statistic.
Clocked 200+ km on my bike. Over 1 yr period. Rain no ride, storm coming out no ride, windy no ride, no chicks-got ride la, and Tonto/ Silver is my trusted frens.

I have a 11:25 and 39: 53 configuration.

I got a simple cateye wireless meter, tat shows top speed, avg. Speed and distance and odo type, wish Ah Wong at unker's place can skinned my pocket then for the type with cadence n gradient one.
Interested to know the level I am at present, and to make progress or up to speed in joining group rides in the hopeful future.

Thank you for the speed and cadence chart, I can now tell that my average comfortable cadence is 60 rpm base on my hilly climb on my lowest gear @ 11kmh.
I start off with abt 50 rpm so a slight improvement over the months brows.gif
So wats next for me with regard to cadence, sifu here? Endurance is another story la. icon_question.gif

I want to set out for some steep slope to test my limit, but no gradient meter, no telling if I will be equip for Wan Teng Sampah one fine day. thumbup.gif
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actually... all main roads prohibits bicycles by law if i am not wrong... expressway is a definite no-no for bicycles as you will be chased out by the police if you are seen in any expressways...
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Using 'jalan kampung' will be much more adventurous.

I wonder how other people commute with bike... :/
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 26 2012, 12:50 PM)
I got a simple cateye wireless meter, tat shows top speed, avg. Speed and distance and odo type, wish Ah Wong at unker's place can skinned my pocket then for the type with cadence n gradient one.
nanti you merajuk he waste your money pulak...

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 26 2012, 12:50 PM)
Interested to know the level I am at present, and to make progress or up to speed in joining group rides in the hopeful future.
ride lots... nothing beats that...

when it comes the time you ride with a group.. you might realize that you are not up for the fight...but no problem as long as you have the will to fight another day...

fast rides is always about riding out of your skin and away from your comfort zone... it's a torture fest as they say and by riding at your limit.. you progressively get better as your body adapts...

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 26 2012, 12:50 PM)
I want to set out for some steep slope to test my limit, but no gradient meter, no telling if I will be equip for Wan Teng Sampah one fine day. thumbup.gif
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the gradient calculation has no use in actual fact... personally, i think at least 70% of the time it is a useless thing to have especially on routes that you have traveled hundreds of times... you practically know where it pitches up and flattens out by your knowledge of the terrain...

gradient does not calculate the immediate steepness where you are riding but the past 30 or 50 meters depending on the altimeter sampling rate and the speed you are traversing at... in fact, i think the data makes no sense to a lot of people...


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QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 01:02 PM)
Using 'jalan kampung' will be much more adventurous.
if you don't get lost...

QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 01:02 PM)
I wonder how other people commute with bike... :/
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they just do it... normal roads like MRR2 or LDP they don't really stop you...

NKVE and NSE... prepare to be sounded by sirens...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 01:13 PM)
if you don't get lost...
they just do it... normal roads like MRR2 or LDP they don't really stop you...

NKVE and NSE... prepare to be sounded by sirens...
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i think only PLUS hiways and those hiways with separate motorcycle lane

NKVE and NSE are under PLUS

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motorcycle lane does not equate to bicycle lanes...

in fact, i think you may notice some motorcycle lanes have sign boards that shows no bicycles allowed...

i don't think nkve or nse has motor lanes...they don't even have much room for emergency lanes let alone motor lane

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 01:13 PM)
the gradient calculation has no use in actual fact... personally, i think at least 70% of the time it is a useless thing to have especially on routes that you have traveled hundreds of times... you practically know where it pitches up and flattens out by your knowledge of the terrain...

gradient does not calculate the immediate steepness where you are riding but the past 30 or 50 meters depending on the altimeter sampling rate and the speed you are traversing at... in fact, i think the data makes no sense to a lot of people...
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i don't really understand the point of gradient data, other than just for info.


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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 01:20 PM)
motorcycle lane does not equate to bicycle lanes...

in fact, i think you may notice some motorcycle lanes have sign boards that shows no bicycles allowed...
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really? didn't know that. where?


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i don't think nkve or nse has motor lanes...they don't even have much room for emergency lanes let alone motor lane
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i meant, bicycles are not allowed on PLUS hiways.

and those hiways with separate motorcycle lanes like federal n kesas. bicycles need to use motorcycle lanes.

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 01:21 PM)
i don't really understand the point of gradient data, other than just for info.
2 circumstances...

one is to let you know what sort of steepness you just passed so that you can judge what is in front from visual perception...

the other is some situations where you are riding on false flats... and you somehow think you are on level roads based on visual perception which can sometimes play havoc when you are riding through lots of rolling hills and you find yourself taking lots of effort to ride or increase speed... the gradient lets you know that you are either inclining or running on flat lands...

sort of like the speed pace arrow.. just for altimeter...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 01:21 PM)

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really? didn't know that. where?
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can't really remembered... but i think federal one of the motor lane entry points on the PJ interchanges have it...not very sure... but i am quite sure i've seen it before...




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Heart rate monitor is the most important thing..gradient...nah..I dont have gradient meter but I'm damn glad I have a heart rate monitor..

Although some might saying a power meter is the definite training tools compare to heart rate as our heart rate is not constant as it depends on a lot of other factors, such as temperatures, your body liquid, etc etc.

As for me, HRM is pretty good enough..I'm no pro. And a power meter is too expensive and out of my reach..
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PLUS is important, it connects many negeri. Same thing goes to LPT.
A bit worry lah for West Side of Peninsular.
East Side got no problem with bicycle so far.
Maybe I should pusing pusing East Side first then all of them.

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 01:28 PM)
2 circumstances...

one is to let you know what sort of steepness you just passed so that you can judge what is in front from visual perception...

the other is some situations where you are riding on false flats... and you somehow think you are on level roads based on visual perception which can sometimes play havoc when you are riding through lots of rolling hills and you find yourself taking lots of effort to ride or increase speed... the gradient lets you know that you are either inclining or running on flat lands...

sort of like the speed pace arrow.. just for altimeter...
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if the legs are screaming, then the gradient must be going up. at that point, just scream back "shut up legs!" and continue pedalling.....


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PLUS is important, it connects many negeri. Same thing goes to LPT.
A bit worry lah for West Side of Peninsular.
East Side got no problem with bicycle so far.
Maybe I should pusing pusing East Side first then all of them.
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r u on touring bike?

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 01:35 PM)
if the legs are screaming, then the gradient must be going up. at that point, just scream back "shut up legs!" and continue pedalling.....
you watch too much jens voight... it doesn't work as far as i can tell you... bystanders will only think you come from

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QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 01:33 PM)
PLUS is important, it connects many negeri. Same thing goes to LPT.
A bit worry lah for West Side of Peninsular.
East Side got no problem with bicycle so far.
Maybe I should pusing pusing East Side first then all of them.
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before there is highways.. there is roads... it should not be a problem...

but, you shouldn't trust me... i failed my SPM geography...

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 1:37 pm)
r u on touring bike?
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kinda, home made touring bike rclxms.gif

QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 1:42 pm)

before there is highways.. there is roads... it should not be a problem...

but, you shouldn't trust me... i failed my SPM geography...
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been thinking the same thing too. but highway a lot easier.
as you said before, roads can get lost.
as malay sayings "malu bertanya sesat jalan".
almost malaysian ramah mesra kan, of course can ask question if lost.
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been thinking the same thing too. but highway a lot easier.
as you said before, roads can get lost.
as malay sayings "malu bertanya sesat jalan".
almost malaysian ramah mesra kan, of course can ask question if lost.
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just start touring, police will ask u f*** off if not allow...
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QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 26 2012, 01:52 PM)
just start touring, police will ask u f*** off if not allow...
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and then what you do?
find new route?
confirm lost if happen to me.
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QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 26 2012, 01:52 PM)
just start touring, police will ask u f*** off if not allow...
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lockup then damn cialat...

QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 01:54 PM)
and then what you do?
find new route?
confirm lost if happen to me.
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worst case...abort and take bus home la..not like you are in hutan without water and food like that...

usually police will just sound you off and ask you to get out from the road as quickly as possible... out of their sight and area they control lar in other words...

if worry too much.. might as well sit at home...

as you say... be adventurous... part of the excitement of touring..you have to expect the unexpected.. how you know that even if police dun kacau... you might get roads that you planned to use flooded or land slide... you still need detour...those are times you either depend on luck of help from people in the area...

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sifu vin_ann told me about this thread in LYN and after trying to go through most of it to gather some insight to the world of cylcing, I've finally decided to do a post. There's some awesome information here with a good balance of BS, videos, memes, images and photos of chicks rclxms.gif

I recently got myself a road bike and boy road bikes has improved so much since the last time I rode one. The last time I rode one the gear levers were still on the down tube and it was a hand-me down.

Imagine my astonishment when changing the gears involves moving the whole brake lever (shimano) hahahaha jakun
Was rather wobbly on the bike at first and took me a while to get accustomed to riding on the hoods instead of the drops but I feel like I have better control over the brakes on the drop compared to the hoods.

After 1/2 hour on the bike my ass hurts like hell. Was wearing normal shorts. Is that suppose to be happening or it's just my ass not used to the harder seat ? Will getting a bike shorts with padding help ?

Despite that I managed to do 10-12 km on Saturday and 12 km on Sunday. One thing for sure is i'm wayyyyy out of shape and had to stop often coz my calves were cramping up but more so my ass was hurting like hell... plus not confident on drinking water and riding at the same time ... LOL

Died on a couple of hills and had to do the walk of shame ... hahahaha going downhill was fun though rclxms.gif ...

Overall I guess body has to get used to the position and the ass has to break in ?? if there's such a thing hmm.gif LOL

Hope don't get poisoned too much here whistling.gif
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yes, you have a big dream of "pusing-pusing" malaysia, yet you have not cycle any single KM...

cycle, cycle from your home to nearby place for 4 hours for a start...

from 4 hours increase slowly to 6 hours... 8 hours...

build up ur endurance... route on how to "pusing-pusing" Malaysia can buy the touring book written by local female cyclist (forget her name n her book name)

it's basically dummy for touring book. go find the book and read....
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 02:06 PM)
lockup then damn cialat...
worst case...abort and take bus home la..not like you are in hutan without water and food like that...

usually police will just sound you off and ask you to get out from the road as quickly as possible... out of their sight and area they control lar in other words...

if worry too much.. might as well sit at home...

as you say... be adventurous... part of the excitement of touring..you have to expect the unexpected.. how you know that even if police dun kacau... you might get roads that you planned to use flooded or land slide... you still need detour...those are times you either depend on luck of help from people in the area...
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or they will unleash these pervs to pester and molest u. this might be the worst scenario

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QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 01:54 PM)
and then what you do?
find new route?
confirm lost if happen to me.
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just tell the police you have cycle then only can get to next route loh ...
You in Malaysia, police is lazy whistling.gif whistling.gif

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QUOTE(yolk @ Nov 26 2012, 02:11 PM)
Overall I guess body has to get used to the position and the ass has to break in ?? if there's such a thing  hmm.gif LOL
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WHAT?
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 02:12 PM)
or they will unleash these pervs to pester and molest u. this might be the worst scenario

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it cannot possibly get worst than this...

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this one really drew the last straw shakehead.gif
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look at the expression of the rider... trying not to stare


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just tell the police you have cycle then only can get to next route loh ...
You in Malaysia, police is lazy  whistling.gif  whistling.gif
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spot on... ISA masuk you...


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WHAT?
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tats like after getting cucuk-ed by cucumber a few times... you no longer feel pained if you get butt raped by those illegal immigrants (you know lar, they despulut mar)

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 02:11 PM)
yes, you have a big dream of "pusing-pusing" malaysia, yet you have not cycle any single KM...

cycle, cycle from your home to nearby place for 4 hours for a start...

from 4 hours increase slowly to 6 hours... 8 hours...

build up ur endurance... route on how to "pusing-pusing" Malaysia can buy the touring book written by local female cyclist (forget her name n her book name)

it's basically dummy for touring book. go find the book and read....
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hehehe so true, i need that cycling muscle.
i used to cycle long time ago (5 years, perhaps), but now only run and run.
now my tibia bones in both legs cracked.
that's why i want to start cycling.

hmm. i should close my eyes and just go with route. also bring cellphone, no problem!
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QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 02:22 PM)
hehehe so true, i need that cycling muscle.
i used to cycle long time ago (5 years, perhaps), but now only run and run.
now my tibia bones in both legs cracked.
that's why i want to start cycling.

hmm. i should close my eyes and just go with route. also bring cellphone, no problem!
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QUOTE(yolk @ Nov 26 2012, 02:11 PM)
After 1/2 hour on the bike my ass hurts like hell. Was wearing normal shorts. Is that suppose to be happening or it's just my ass not used to the harder seat ? Will getting a bike shorts with padding help ?
not to get your hopes high... nothing ever helps... it just lessens the un-comfort by a bit...

QUOTE(yolk @ Nov 26 2012, 02:11 PM)
Overall I guess body has to get used to the position and the ass has to break in ?? if there's such a thing  hmm.gif LOL
if you sit on a bed of nails 24 x 7... i think that helps to improve faster...
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 02:11 PM)
it's basically dummy for touring book. go find the book and read....
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are you implying something?
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tats like after getting cucuk-ed by cucumber a few times... you no longer feel pained if you get butt raped by those illegal immigrants (you know lar, they despulut mar)
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Breaking & Entering. major offence.
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QUOTE(yolk @ Nov 26 2012, 02:11 PM)
sifu vin_ann told me about this thread in LYN and after trying to go through most of it to gather some insight to the world of cylcing, I've finally decided to do a post. There's some awesome information here with a good balance of BS, videos, memes, images and photos of chicks  rclxms.gif

I recently got myself a road bike and boy road bikes has improved so much since the last time I rode one. The last time I rode one the gear levers were still on the down tube and it was a hand-me down.


Hope don't get poisoned too much here  whistling.gif
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er... Yoga?

Got ur bike already? Focus brand?
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70 out of 195 countries is illegal...the rest must be legal then... go to those countries...


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er... Yoga?
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QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 02:22 PM)
hehehe so true, i need that cycling muscle.
i used to cycle long time ago (5 years, perhaps), but now only run and run.
now my tibia bones in both legs cracked.
that's why i want to start cycling.

hmm. i should close my eyes and just go with route. also bring cellphone, no problem!
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touring without a chartered route. sounds like a great plan.


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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 02:32 PM)
70 out of 195 countries is illegal...the rest must be legal then... go to those countries...


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huh? picture burnt eh?

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btw, since everyone shares their weekend ride....

im returned to cycling after 2 weeks absent.... was cycled to Genting Perez from batu 14.

Initially thought / planned to Titi with another member, then i change my plan just to reach at top of Perez and return. it's was good 55km ride.

after that, i went G. Nuang for hike and run.... another good trail run for 1 hour to reach at waterfalls and return to starting point in 45mins...

next round: Going to try to Titi and back, then Nuang again!
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 02:34 PM)
touring without a chartered route. sounds like a great plan.


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huh? picture burnt eh?
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tak ape... ada alternative...

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this dhalsim live in high mountains... explains why he is blue...long term lack of oxygen...also explains why he is trying to kiss chun li's hong kong feet... oxygen tak sampai otak...
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whut happen lah? no picture la boss
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ok one noob question...
cycling need to have license or not?
omg i feel stupid for asking
thank you in advance!
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2 circumstances...

one is to let you know what sort of steepness you just passed so that you can judge what is in front from visual perception...

the other is some situations where you are riding on false flats... and you somehow think you are on level roads based on visual perception which can sometimes play havoc when you are riding through lots of rolling hills and you find yourself taking lots of effort to ride or increase speed... the gradient lets you know that you are either inclining or running on flat lands...

sort of like the speed pace arrow.. just for altimeter...
can't really remembered... but i think federal one of the motor lane entry points on the PJ interchanges have it...not very sure... but i am quite sure i've seen it before...
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I like to be on top of the 2 circumstances. What will be the ideal brand and model to get?
What should be my immediate ideal cadence to to aim for? biggrin.gif
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i think your computer mya problem lar... got blacklisted for surfing too much prawn..

told you dun surf prawn... prawn is not good for your computer...causes it to short circuit worst case scenario...

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can see prawn or not?


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QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 02:55 PM)
ok one noob question...
cycling need to have license or not?
omg i feel stupid for asking
thank you in advance!
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this answers it all...
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if got... i must be surfing LYN from my jail cell now...


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I like to be on top of the 2 circumstances. What will be the ideal brand and model to get?
What should be my immediate ideal cadence to to aim for?  biggrin.gif
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cadence is not aim one lar... you have to take into account your cardiovascular and aerobic capacity as spinning requires high amounts of oxygen delivery supply to your muscles...

you should ask yourself if you are a big gear masher or spinner instead... everyone is built differently... we can't be all lance armstrong whether he took PEDs or not...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 02:56 PM)
can see prawn or not?
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can see boss
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 03:03 PM)
can see boss
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confirm always surf prawn adi... prawn can see but others kenot...

link kasi klik la...
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/3/664...afire_super.jpg
http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/11...e-surpasses.png
http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/81...yoga-fire-s.png

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 02:56 PM)
you should ask yourself if you are a big gear masher or spinner instead... everyone is built differently... we can't be all lance armstrong whether he took PEDs or not...
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chop off one ball, then can be like him
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chop of one ball can spin faster ah... wat logic is that... saddle must be lopsided wei...

chop off 2 i believe maybe lar... cos no obstruction...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 03:06 PM)
chop of one ball can spin faster ah... wat logic is that... saddle must be lopsided wei...

chop off 2 i believe maybe lar... cos no obstruction...
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good excuse to start taking testosterone pills
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 02:29 PM)
not to get your hopes high... nothing ever helps... it just lessens the un-comfort by a bit...
if you sit on a bed of nails 24 x 7... i think that helps to improve faster...

Must go Batu caves sembahyang first la if wanna sit on that

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 02:32 PM)
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Got ur bike already? Focus brand?
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QUOTE(apisthetic @ Nov 26 2012, 02:55 PM)
ok one noob question...
cycling need to have license or not?
omg i feel stupid for asking
thank you in advance!
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if you are not hardcore and single no need license.
if not you have to apply from wife or gf vmad.gif
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QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 26 2012, 03:14 PM)
if you are not hardcore and single no need license.
if not you have to apply from wife or gf  vmad.gif
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usually not a problem. unless u have a wife/gf like her

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QUOTE(yolk @ Nov 26 2012, 03:10 PM)
Must go Batu caves sembahyang first la if wanna sit on that
Nah ended up with ridley. They had it in my size and was on promo
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oh... good start...

when u back KL, remember helps me carry few kg of Chia Seed as return! haha...

u can consider start consume super food Chia Seed, see any improvement or not...

QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 26 2012, 03:14 PM)
if you are not hardcore and single no need license.
if not you have to apply from wife or gf  vmad.gif
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ouch.

Visa to be precise. Many hardcore cyclists are bond with so many terms n conditions to get visa...


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 03:08 PM)
good excuse to start taking testosterone pills
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wat use does it have... give you more hair where you don't need em??

QUOTE(yolk @ Nov 26 2012, 03:10 PM)
Must go Batu caves sembahyang first la if wanna sit on that
i think sembahyang got no use lar...cucumber or eggplant more practical...

QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 26 2012, 03:14 PM)
if you are not hardcore and single no need license.
if not you have to apply from wife or gf  vmad.gif
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that is not license.. that is letter of approval or you will get shot if seen leaving the house without it....

license no need ask everytime... approval, yes...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 03:16 PM)
usually not a problem. unless u have a wife/gf like her

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not bad wat.. can use as landing pad in the even that you crash...it's so attached anyways...treat it as exterior armor..

maybe can consider to be crime fighter too..not sked of guns anymore.. hand grenade other story lah.

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 03:25 PM)
when u back KL, remember helps me carry few kg of Chia Seed as return! haha...

u can consider start consume super food Chia Seed, see any improvement or not...
ouch.
wat ze hell is that...

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look like rat droppings...

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look like rat droppings...
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itu ur photo mislead la... 

Chia seed is gooding!
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 04:31 PM)
itu ur photo mislead la... 

Chia seed is gooding!
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and this is cuba gooding jr

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 04:31 PM)
itu ur photo mislead la... 

Chia seed is gooding!
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wat does it do??? like those 13 grain rice?

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 04:34 PM)
and this is cuba gooding jr

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quick questions guys..

anyshop i can get a toptube? my gf's old gt bike, quite hard to fit the bike on a saris carrier
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QUOTE(akarsan @ Nov 26 2012, 04:59 PM)
quick questions guys..

anyshop i can get a toptube? my gf's old gt bike, quite hard to fit the bike on a saris carrier
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u want to weld an additional toptube to ur bike?

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QUOTE(akarsan @ Nov 26 2012, 04:59 PM)
quick questions guys..

anyshop i can get a toptube? my gf's old gt bike, quite hard to fit the bike on a saris carrier
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you mean this ?

a lot of bike shop have it Meng Thai cycle kota damasara, Bike Corner Mahkota Cheras ada.


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miao korkor, sorry yah.. noobie.. dont know the actual name, tot it was called a top tube

joonming, tq for the info.. will go look see look see.

and lastly, a very curious question.. anyone user saris bones carrier with a myvi (1st gen with spoiler), mine seems to keep getting freeplay on the top support beam, no matter how much i readjust the straps.
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he is a custom frame builder..

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chance for your titanium dream to come true miao...

QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 26 2012, 05:11 PM)
you mean this ?

a lot of bike shop have it Meng Thai cycle kota damasara, Bike Corner Mahkota Cheras ada.
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wat is that... never seen it in my life...

tank top i know lar...

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he is a custom frame builder..

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wat is that... never seen it in my life...

tank top i know lar...
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I prefer to mount on the front bonet, that is if possible.
Belakang- scared kiss from behind, a minor one will endup with considerable damage.
On top-scared of clearance, tree branches la, smart tag lane cause of involuntary steering action.
For me, just lump it on my vehicle back seats. You dun want to hang your loves one outside and on top right because too dengerous... Just to confuse you a bit, welcome newbie thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 26 2012, 05:30 PM)
ah cheh... to create a fake top tube..

it doesn't hand on that flimsy thing on the rack right?

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 26 2012, 05:32 PM)
I prefer to mount on the front bonet, that is if possible.
can mount on front bonet??
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No la, I dun know, just sibuk only.
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i sked u not kena bang from behind... u bang in front cos kenot see getting blocked by the bike on your bonnet... worst still, the bike fly forwards and perform a 720 somersault through the air and then perform a world record attempt of maximum barrel rolls over the road for you to see...

there is logical reasons why this hasn't been done yet...
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Hoi...Butt Kor, no recommendation for cadence/gradient meter, need motivation la to ride my bike, proly incentive to ride by surveying my regular patch? Dun forget to take my existing cateye in to consideration, ok?. thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 26 2012, 07:07 PM)
Hoi...Butt Kor, no recommendation for cadence/gradient meter, need motivation la to ride my bike, proly incentive to ride by surveying my regular patch? Dun forget to take my existing cateye in to consideration, ok?. thumbup.gif
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cadence/gradient come together with the speedometer. just sell ur cateye and get a new one with cadence/gradient features.

maybe this?

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Go this today in my post box. The 4mm longer axle pedal for my odd feet position and to prevent my shoe rubbing with the crank. Came with blue cleat too but i will still be using yellow cleat.

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Looking forward to test ride it tomoro thumbup.gif Btw I use my crank bro multitools to put the pedal in? is enough to prevent the pedal from loosen? I used all my strength to tighten the pedal to the crank

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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 26 2012, 07:07 PM)
Hoi...Butt Kor, no recommendation for cadence/gradient meter, need motivation la to ride my bike, proly incentive to ride by surveying my regular patch? Dun forget to take my existing cateye in to consideration, ok?. thumbup.gif
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anything that tickles your fancy will do lar... miao already taruh his poison mar... if you have to balls to go further.. get the color version edge 800...

what to consider with your cateye... not like it can be upgrade by plugging in extra modules....find some water fish and see it away while it is still worth dua kupang...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 26 2012, 07:12 PM)
maybe this?

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that lower left hand screen is going to land him into an RM7k debt...just pretend never saw that screen..

QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 26 2012, 09:28 PM)
Btw I use my crank bro multitools to put the pedal in? is enough to prevent the pedal from loosen? I used all my strength to tighten the pedal to the crank
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even if you are not worried about safety.. i still doubt if you have enough strength to tighten the pedal compared to a pedal wrench...and you didn't grease the threads... bring it back to shop and ask them to grease and reinstall it for you...

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Butthead,

I actually greassed up the thread before i install the pedal. icon_rolleyes.gif I bought the grease just for pedal instalation from pd540 to 105 pedals then to this DA pedal

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still, get them to tighten it up... a less than 10 cm allen key will not produce the same torque as a 0.5m pedal wrench...

if it comes lose, you risk un-threading your crank arm...
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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 26 2012, 09:28 PM)
Go this today in my post box. The 4mm longer axle pedal for my odd feet position and to prevent my shoe rubbing with the crank. Came with blue cleat too but i will still be using yellow cleat.

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 10:02 PM)
still, get them to tighten it up... a less than 10 cm allen key will not produce the same torque as a 0.5m pedal wrench...

if it comes lose, you risk un-threading your crank arm...
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Okay then, gotta hunt for the 8mm long arm allen key tomoro. icon_rolleyes.gif


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Spot hiragana.. haha smile.gif..
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Taken that pic while having break in my class doh.gif

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 09:51 PM)
anything that tickles your fancy will do lar... miao already taruh his poison mar... if you have to balls to go further.. get the color version edge 800...

what to consider with your cateye... not like it can be upgrade by plugging in extra modules....find some water fish and see it away while it is still worth dua kupang...
that lower left hand screen is going to land him into an RM7k debt...just pretend never saw that screen..
even if you are not worried about safety.. i still doubt if you have enough strength to tighten the pedal compared to a pedal wrench...and you didn't grease the threads... bring it back to shop and ask them to grease and reinstall it for you...
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Thank you Miao and Butt Kor, when buying, we pay in gold, worth 2 grams, now to push to the waterfish, worth 2 kupang = 20 quids? I think my cateye will go to my museum or on my spare bike.

I remember reading, it cost a nucleur bomb for the Power watt reading, abunden I saw top salesman brows.gif with the screenshots, I was ..eh rclxub.gif this not suppose to happen, rite! Anyway is it the "Edge 500"? Veli important must have gradient reading ho?

Maybe I have to live with bread and air koson for the rest of the month to ge it.

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 26 2012, 09:51 PM)
that lower left hand screen is going to land him into an RM7k debt...just pretend never saw that screen..
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big money.... big money..... boss, bonus for me plzzz? almost year end now


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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 26 2012, 10:25 PM)
Okay then, gotta hunt for the 8mm long arm allen key tomoro.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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why not just hunt for torque wrench set?


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Anyway is it the "Edge 500"? Veli important must have gradient reading ho?

Maybe I have to live with bread and air koson for the rest of the month to ge it.
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yes, edge 500. and it has gradient data. and of course u will need to survive on bread and plain water for many months. but it's worth it.

because skimping on bike stuff purchases is too mainstream.


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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 26 2012, 09:28 PM)
Go this today in my post box. The 4mm longer axle pedal for my odd feet position and to prevent my shoe rubbing with the crank. Came with blue cleat too but i will still be using yellow cleat.
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cool! jealous much!

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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 26 2012, 10:50 PM)
Thank you Miao and Butt Kor, when buying, we pay in gold, worth 2 grams, now to push to the waterfish, worth 2 kupang = 20 quids? I think my cateye will go to my museum or on my spare bike.

I remember reading, it cost a nucleur bomb for the Power watt reading, abunden I saw top salesman  brows.gif with the screenshots, I was ..eh rclxub.gif this not suppose to happen, rite! Anyway is it the "Edge 500"? Veli important must have gradient reading ho?

Maybe I have to live with bread and air koson for the rest of the month to ge it.
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tat is why... dun ask for wat u cant afford... miao is very heavy handed on this...

yes tat is the edge 500, it is the defacto standard now... gps logging, alti, hr, speed, distance, user configurable display, ant+ support all in for a sweet 1k with some loose change for a mcvalue meal...

else the sigma has one tat has alti, speed, distance, hr but no gradient calculations for a handier rm400+

edge requires constant charging while the sigma uses coin batts tat last around 8months to a year

as i say, it depends if gradient makes sense to you, much like hr...if u dun find a use for it...why go out of the way to get it... i dun even wear hr strap now even i have it... neither do i watch the gradient reading as well... just need it to track my trip climbs


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 27 2012, 12:22 AM)
big money.... big money..... boss, bonus for me plzzz? almost year end now


Added on November 27, 2012, 12:25 am
why not just hunt for torque wrench set?


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yes, edge 500. and it has gradient data. and of course u will need to survive on bread and plain water for many months. but it's worth it.

because skimping on bike stuff purchases is too mainstream.


Added on November 27, 2012, 12:31 am
cool! jealous much!
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sell an edge with srm crank wan bonus already, sell a cervelo r5 california i mah shop also have to give u?

torque wrench tak da guna for pedal, it needs brute force and thise force usually exceeds the 5nm torque of carbon parts... u end up have to buy 2 torque wrench... 1 for big torque and the other for smaller more finer scale... will cost a bomb

pedal wrench can tighten easily with long handle and less risk of messing the octagon hole on the pedal with this much force...

save wat lar... there is such thing as installments nowadays bro

call 755 2525 to check it out...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 27 2012, 01:15 AM)
torque wrench tak da guna for pedal, it needs brute force and thise force usually exceeds the 5nm torque of carbon parts... u end up have to buy 2 torque wrench... 1 for big torque and the other for smaller more finer scale... will cost a bomb
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that's the whole point....
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that's the whole point....
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which point? tak da guna or waste $$$


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Come come, anybody interested on my Tubs? Free Conti 4000S not yet used.Offer me through PM.

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ooohhhh...italians... but picture taken at a shop selling taiwanese bikes...hahaha..

such irony...

i like the miche syntiums... the older decals seems to look nicer with the big white and yellow miche logos...

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which point? tak da guna or waste $$$
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waste $$$. as long as we get $$$
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sorry... i forgot my role as a businessman...


Added on November 27, 2012, 9:36 ambetter start the ass kissing...

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holy crap. Sunday have to go back to office to work for Nov month end closing! cant go cycling....


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Monsieur Butt, Edge 500 or 800, don't think they will do it for me, because you make more sense than the stupid computer, and clever salesman- i don't mean Miaopurr kor. Since I am not into competition, all the data in the world will not make me a stronger rider (just me).

Must get my ass on the bike and feel like the Polkadot holder of my fief(Sri D'sara). So far no challenger in sight, for my self proclaimed title whistling.gif

With the money of a e500, I can buy 50 pitch reader from the hardware store and attached the lever to my top tube. rclxms.gif

Btw, what is your steepest inclination that you have done so far in terms of gradient % on a 25/39 cogs?
Or your max out threshold?


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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 27 2012, 09:30 AM)
sorry... i forgot my role as a businessman...


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Butt TKTT, ass kissing pitch! biggrin.gif, you have invitation tickets to dish out, ah! or you been invited? Sifu, What is it all about, Dopers A.S. gracing the event, ah? thumbup.gif

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anyone is up for Genting Perez ride & Trail hike and running @ G. Nuang??
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 27 2012, 12:09 PM)
Monsieur Butt, Edge 500 or 800, don't think there will do it for me, because you make more sense them the stupid computer, and clever salesman- i don't mean Miaopurr kor. Since I am not into competition, all the data in the world will not make me a stronger rider (just me).

Must get my ass on the bike and feel like the Polkadot holder of my fief(Sri D'sara). So far no challenger in sight, for my self proclaimed title whistling.gif

With the money of a e500, I can buy 50 pitch reader from the hardware store and attached the lever to my top tube. rclxms.gif

Btw, what is your steepest inclination that you have done so far in terms of gradient % on a 25/39?
Or your max out threshold?


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Butt TKTT, ass kissing pitch!  biggrin.gif, you have invitation tickets to dish out, ah! or you been invited? Sifu, What is it all about, Dopers A.S. gracing the event, ah? thumbup.gif
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well, each to their own... you never specified a budget wat as i said... the sky ze limit...

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on the other hand... there is this little baby..i saw it on ebay last time... almost wanted to buy it... but waste a lot on space on the handlebar...

http://www.amazon.com/Sky-Mounti-Inclinome...ds=inclinometer
http://www.skymounti.com/html/gb.html

Merida had a meter that is cheap and packed with functions...

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looks something like this but white and green color..looks like an edge 500 rip off in terms of the interface

has alti and gradient for RM350 i think... spend a bit more and you get HR as well.. my gripe about it is that the dual cadence speed sensor is very unreliable... but the thing is cheaper than the sigma bc2209mhr...

25/39??? never really tried... the ones ridden before... i think around 23% max i've seen on my max gradient before... the ones can't climb.. i think about 27% (just walked up by foot)...at sungai penchala....

no tickets lar... even if i get a ticket.. would not be able to afford the air ticket...

QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 27 2012, 12:18 PM)
anyone is up for Genting Perez ride & Trail hike and running @ G. Nuang??
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all 3 together??? WTF... ultraman meh..

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anyone is up for Genting Perez ride & Trail hike and running @ G. Nuang??
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i no crazy enuf


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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 27 2012, 12:09 PM)
Monsieur Butt, Edge 500 or 800, don't think there will do it for me, because you make more sense them the stupid computer, and clever salesman- i don't mean Miaopurr kor. Since I am not into competition, all the data in the world will not make me a stronger rider (just me).
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 27 2012, 12:18 PM)
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quite interested...but i'm just a newbie for trail running...
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Monsieur Butt, I like the little baby Sky Mounti, instantaneous reading. It does not take up space la, it just a little bugger like an oversize ring only.
You shold get one too, and let's organize a group buy, ok?
Technology from Germany too, worth it, sup sup sui.

Just use it for reconnaissance ride only. The rest of the time wear it on your middle finger, pointing up!
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 27 2012, 04:45 PM)
Monsieur Butt, I like the little baby Sky Mounti, instantaneous reading. It does not take up space la, it just a little bugger like an oversize ring only.
You shold get one too, and let's organize a group buy, ok?
Technology from Germany too, worth it, sup sup sui.

Just use it for reconnaissance ride only. The rest of the time wear it on your middle finger, pointing up!
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 26 2012, 02:11 PM)
route on how to "pusing-pusing" Malaysia can buy the touring book written by local female cyclist (forget her name n her book name)

it's basically dummy for touring book. go find the book and read....
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What do thing about this shoe? Was thinking to replace my old skool bata school shoes icon_idea.gif

Somewhat the current production of the shoes dont last as long as my previous ones which lasted me for 7 years as it goes tru all kind of shit. Still wearable but its more like walking on ice rink drool.gif

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http://www.ghspeedbikes.com/store/product.php?id_product=76

How much does it sells in malaysia?

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hi all,

did you all know where can find the bicycle roller in malaysia?

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hi all...
im quite fresh to cycling..
would like to start do some cycling...
for starting...is it ok to get a bike that cost around RM300~RM500?
=) cycle from home to LRT station...
what shall i consider? please advice...
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Buying a bicycle for commuting to LRT station daily, any bicycle will do as long as it is within your budget, especially if you are going to park it at your own risk. You need a sturdy lock and big chain to secured it from getting stolen. Still, there are chances that your baby will not be waiting for you when you come to fletch her on your return.
We will never leave our bike unattended to, not even for a second esp. the expansive ones, as many will testify to it that it will dent our pockets.

Our residential sifu here may recommends something for you. Cheers! biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 27 2012, 11:05 PM)
Buying a bicycle for commuting to LRT station daily, any bicycle will do as long as it is within your budget, especially if you are going to park it at your own risk. You need a sturdy lock and big chain to secured it from getting stolen. Still, there are chances that your baby will not be waiting for you when you come to fletch her on your return.
We will never leave our bike unattended to, not even for a second esp. the expansive ones, as many will testify to it that it will dent our pockets.

Our residential sifu here may recommends something for you. Cheers! biggrin.gif
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seriously i dunno the market...is a bike RM300~RM500 consider exp?lol..
between..there is a parking space in the LRT station...
just not sure whether it is safe or not
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hi all,

did you all know where can find the bicycle roller in malaysia?

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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 27 2012, 08:42 PM)
What do thing about this shoe? Was thinking to replace my old skool bata school shoes  icon_idea.gif

Somewhat the current production of the shoes dont last as long as my previous ones which lasted me for 7 years as it goes tru all kind of shit. Still wearable but its more like walking on ice rink  drool.gif

How much does it sells in malaysia?
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not sure la the price. but the cycling version is rm8xx. the boa dial kinda weak


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hi all...
im quite fresh to cycling..
would like to start do some cycling...
for starting...is it ok to get a bike that cost around RM300~RM500?
=) cycle from home to LRT station...
what shall i consider? please advice...
thnx
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folding bike?

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I know the boa dial thing is quite weak but is it THAT weak as indicated by others...

Btw, the s-work cycling shoes around RM1k plus here lol. Saw it when i go buy my solar arm colver. My lbs don carry the one that fit me.
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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 28 2012, 12:18 AM)
I know the boa dial thing is quite weak but is it THAT weak as indicated by others...

Btw, the s-work cycling shoes around RM1k plus here lol. Saw it when i go buy my solar arm colver. My lbs don carry the one that fit me.
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i have a pair of sworks n it failed once. haha

why la i openly mention about it here.. later wanna sell, sure nobody gonna buy
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 12:19 AM)
i have a pair of sworks n it failed once. haha

why la i openly mention about it here.. later wanna sell, sure nobody gonna buy
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Ppl will eventually found out anyway if they search around the net. Just wondering why don u get sidis instead
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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 28 2012, 12:24 AM)
Ppl will eventually found out anyway if they search around the net. Just wondering why don u get sidis instead
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i bought sworks first, n then only sidi. now i really like sidi. might sell my sworks to fund sidi wire purchase. nice.....
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 27 2012, 11:10 PM)
bikepro, pedalspot, rodalink, ghspeedbike, anywhere


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not sure la the price. but the cycling version is rm8xx. the boa dial kinda weak


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folding bike?
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normal one is good enough...
it is useless for me to get a folding bike..because i cant take into the train during peak hour... sad.gif
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 12:25 AM)
i bought sworks first, n then only sidi. now i really like sidi. might sell my sworks to fund sidi wire purchase. nice.....
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Wires avalable in kl edi ar and how much??? My feet finally got used to the sidi. Initially my toe box area quite tight but now it seem it managed to fit it well. Sould have get 42 instead of 41.5 doh.gif

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QUOTE(hycl90 @ Nov 28 2012, 12:27 AM)
normal one is good enough...
it is useless for me to get a folding bike..because i cant take into the train during peak hour... sad.gif
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cannot ah? they don't allow foldie on train during peak hours?


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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 28 2012, 12:32 AM)
Wires avalable in kl edi ar and how much??? My feet finally got used to the sidi. Initially my toe box area quite tight but now it seem it managed to fit it well. Sould have get 42 instead of 41.5 doh.gif
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not yet. but i expect around 1.3k, max 1.5k. OR just might be the same price as current ergo 3. ergo 3 has been replaced by genius 6.6. so how's ur sidi? nice huh?

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cannot ah? they don't allow foldie on train during peak hours?
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yea..not allow..only allow during off peak hour
http://www.myrapid.com.my/feeds/2011/09/12...only-ie-between
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i bought sworks first, n then only sidi. now i really like sidi. might sell my sworks to fund sidi wire purchase. nice.....
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Sidi Ergo 2, 3? What size r u wearing? rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(hycl90 @ Nov 28 2012, 12:35 AM)
yea..not allow..only allow during off peak hour
http://www.myrapid.com.my/feeds/2011/09/12...only-ie-between
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it beats the sole purpose of foldie. apa punya policy laaaa


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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 28 2012, 12:36 AM)
Sidi Ergo 2, 3? What size r u wearing?  rclxms.gif
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ergo 3. size 43. y?

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 12:41 AM)
it beats the sole purpose of foldie. apa punya policy laaaa


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ergo 3. size 43. y?
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http://www.myrapid.com.my/news-events/medi...r-free-campaign

Khairani said: “We at Prasarana are all for efforts to promote programmes to encourage to have less cars in the city and reduce carbon emission; hence minimizing air pollution. One way is by encouraging more people in the city to cycle and use our LRT to commute,” said Khairani, adding that folding bikes are permitted to board the LRT. The current ruling, however, only allows owners of folding bikes to use the LRT outside the peak hours; from 9am to 4pm on working days; and after 7.30pm onwards.

“The ruling is in the interest of the other commuters during the peak hours when the trains are packed. The sharp ends of the bike parts can cause injury to the other commuters in case the train makes emergency stops. We also don’t want the dirt on the tyres to smear on our other passengers. That’s why we have implemented the rules,” Khairani said, normal bicycles can be parked at the LRT stations at the bicycle racks.
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 12:34 AM)
cannot ah? they don't allow foldie on train during peak hours?


Added on November 28, 2012, 12:35 am
not yet. but i expect around 1.3k, max 1.5k. OR just might be the same price as current ergo 3. ergo 3 has been replaced by genius 6.6. so how's ur sidi? nice huh?
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Not bad, can feel stiffness when climbing up "the hill" near my place of stay. Knee problem sorted by adjusting my knee position when riding, saved me AUD200/300 in "bike fitting" thumbup.gif

Cant wait to try the 4mm longer axle Dura ace pedal which hopefully will help me in my odd foot position.

Wire i am really keen on the floro colour. Looks thumbup.gif and it will be visible to motorist as i tend to ride early in the morning thumbup.gif

Sidi wire in aussie online shop current retail at AUD390 with 10% gst included. Dunno consider cheap if compared to kl blink.gif

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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 27 2012, 11:05 PM)
Buying a bicycle for commuting to LRT station daily, any bicycle will do as long as it is within your budget, especially if you are going to park it at your own risk. You need a sturdy lock and big chain to secured it from getting stolen. Still, there are chances that your baby will not be waiting for you when you come to fletch her on your return.
We will never leave our bike unattended to, not even for a second esp. the expansive ones, as many will testify to it that it will dent our pockets.

Our residential sifu here may recommends something for you. Cheers! biggrin.gif
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btw..iim new here..who is residential sifu ar?haha brows.gif
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QUOTE(minizian @ Nov 28 2012, 12:45 AM)
Not bad, can feel stiffness when climbing up "the hill" near my place of stay. Knee problem sorted by adjusting my knee position when riding, saved me AUD200/300 in "bike fitting" thumbup.gif 

Cant wait to try the 4mm longer axle Dura ace pedal which hopefully will help me in my odd foot position.

Wire i am really keen on the floro colour. Looks thumbup.gif and it will be visible to motorist as i tend to ride early in the morning thumbup.gif
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if only i could find this poster where mcewen hugs his sidi shoes
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Try Bont shoe. I have 2 pairs of Bont a two. It suits my wide fore foot nicely...
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oh... good start...

when u back KL, remember helps me carry few kg of Chia Seed as return! haha...

u can consider start consume super food Chia Seed, see any improvement or not...
ouch.
still reading the benefits of chia seed .. how do you usually consume it ?? in a shake ??

Didn't ride the bike for two days and did some minor adjustments to the seat position. This morning rode it around 5km to the train station and it doesn't hurt as much as before even with just normal slacks. Will have to try a longer ride this weeekend and see how it goes. Hope my bike is still there when I get back home from work nod.gif

Was funny riding bike with office attire and shoe but the 14-16 deg in the morning certainly helped and didn't really sweat much coz was taking it easy. Tried spinning more than mashing and can notice the difference despite it only being a short ride. Will definitely need to work on finding my cadence and maintaining it, eventually trying to increase it over time. rclxm9.gif

My extra luggage this morning in my sling bag icon_rolleyes.gif

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 12:41 AM)
it beats the sole purpose of foldie. apa punya policy laaaa


Added on November 28, 2012, 12:41 am
ergo 3. size 43. y?
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If you are my size 40.5, then can let you try my Sidi E2 for comfort and performance, let you fall in love it la. But really! We are fren fern ma and can get free review from you some more.
And if you like it, try to poison you, brows.gif take it off me please but on condition I that i can lay my hands on a pair Sidi Wire with twin cabling system. No more those flipping velcro strap.

But now is all talk only, unless your foot can do a contortion act. Anyway, I like Sidi for it looks, a slim last, practicality of the cabling system and carbon lite performance. rclxms.gif
To cap it off, I am rather fortunate to go Carbon straight away and there is no turning back now.tongue.gif tks to our unker- top salesman.


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QUOTE(hycl90 @ Nov 28 2012, 12:45 AM)
btw..iim new here..who is residential sifu ar?haha brows.gif
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Patience, my friend, awal lagi... Mioapurr is one and the rest, they will come in later. These relutant resident sifus is appointed by me wan and without their consent whatsoever aand its all within the context of c0cking only. wink.gif

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QUOTE(hycl90 @ Nov 28 2012, 12:45 AM)
btw..iim new here..who is residential sifu ar?haha brows.gif
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everyone is... we learn new things from each other everyday... cycling related or not...


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 12:19 AM)
i have a pair of sworks n it failed once. haha

why la i openly mention about it here.. later wanna sell, sure nobody gonna buy
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now for sure you can't sell it... i will re-quote this everytime you try to sell it... muahahaha

QUOTE(hycl90 @ Nov 28 2012, 12:27 AM)
normal one is good enough...
it is useless for me to get a folding bike..because i cant take into the train during peak hour... sad.gif
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wat is normal... hypermarket normal, normal normal, or expensive normal?

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 12:41 AM)
it beats the sole purpose of foldie. apa punya policy laaaa
sked the train emergency brek because kena potong line and the bikes lunge in front and decapitate 20 passengers lar..

you know lar... lala jai train drivers... sure tailgate each other to death on the track one...

QUOTE(hycl90 @ Nov 28 2012, 12:44 AM)
http://www.myrapid.com.my/news-events/medi...r-free-campaign

Khairani said: “We at Prasarana are all for efforts to promote programmes to encourage to have less cars in the city and reduce carbon emission; hence minimizing air pollution. One way is by encouraging more people in the city to cycle and use our LRT to commute,” said Khairani, adding that folding bikes are permitted to board the LRT. The current ruling, however, only allows owners of folding bikes to use the LRT outside the peak hours; from 9am to 4pm on working days; and after 7.30pm onwards.

“The ruling is in the interest of the other commuters during the peak hours when the trains are packed. The sharp ends of the bike parts can cause injury to the other commuters in case the train makes emergency stops. We also don’t want the dirt on the tyres to smear on our other passengers. That’s why we have implemented the rules,” Khairani said, normal bicycles can be parked at the LRT stations at the bicycle racks.
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makes sense... you don't want to see some youtube videos about a cyclist brawling with an 80 year old lady because the cyclist got some chain lube on her LV bag right?

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Unrelated to this thread, can you please recommends an ideal image hosting site where i can register for the purpose uploading images? No pay $$$$ wan! Thank you.
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 10:21 AM)
everyone is... we learn new things from each other everyday... cycling related or not...


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now for sure you can't sell it... i will re-quote this everytime you try to sell it... muahahaha
wat is normal... hypermarket normal, normal normal, or expensive normal?
sked the train emergency brek because kena potong line and the bikes lunge in front and decapitate 20 passengers lar..

you know lar... lala jai train drivers... sure tailgate each other to death on the track one...
makes sense... you don't want to see some youtube videos about a cyclist brawling with an 80 year old lady because the cyclist got some chain lube on her LV bag right?
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hmm..just for normal use?
hike on place where a bit hilly? the gradient is about 5%~
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 28 2012, 12:30 PM)
Unrelated to this thread, can you please recommends an ideal image hosting site where i can register for the purpose uploading images? No pay $$$$ wan! Thank you.
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photobucket lar... only got 100MB per day traffic limit limit i think...


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hmm..just for normal use?
hike on place where a bit hilly? the gradient is about 5%~
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get those raleigh mountain bikes ... the diablo or something like that...i think outside can get for around RM800... it's over RM500 but i think it is the middle ground between super cheap and expensive..

the super cheap ones are like oscar or something like that... i think you can fish them out in mudah.my...

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Hey all,

So I managed to narrow down my frame purchase to the sl2 and willier. (not sure which wilier, forgot. hoping its cento uno).

the spez is around 500 more expensive b4 discount (don't know if can get one) than the wilier.

Specs wise, which one is better? Color wise both are about the same.

Tq.

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Hey all,

So I managed to narrow down my frame purchase to the sl2 and willier. (not sure which wilier, forgot. hoping its cento uno).

the spez is around 500 more expensive b4 discount (don't know if can get one) than the wilier.

Specs wise, which one is better? Color wise both are about the same.

Tq.
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is the cento uno cheaper than the older sl2??? which year was it from?

cento uno has 1 problem... integrated seat mass, if you decide that you no longer want to own it and want to sell it off... you are screwed if you cut the seat mass too low... a resale point of view...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 01:36 PM)
is the cento uno cheaper than the older sl2??? which year was it from?

cento uno has 1 problem... integrated seat mass, if you decide that you no longer want to own it and want to sell it off... you are screwed if you cut the seat mass too low... a resale point of view...
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GH ware house sale start this Friday, probably can take a visit if dun mind older version.

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QUOTE(snowfire64 @ Nov 28 2012, 01:18 PM)
Hey all,

So I managed to narrow down my frame purchase to the sl2 and willier. (not sure which wilier, forgot. hoping its cento uno).

the spez is around 500 more expensive b4 discount (don't know if can get one) than the wilier.

Specs wise, which one is better? Color wise both are about the same.

Tq.
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i think u can find reviews on these two frames on the net. also u should really consider my boss' advise.
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 01:36 PM)
is the cento uno cheaper than the older sl2??? which year was it from?

cento uno has 1 problem... integrated seat mass, if you decide that you no longer want to own it and want to sell it off... you are screwed if you cut the seat mass too low... a resale point of view...
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QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 28 2012, 02:03 PM)
GH ware house sale start this Friday, probably can take a visit if dun mind older version.
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 02:04 PM)
i think u can find reviews on these two frames on the net. also u should really consider my boss' advise.
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Great replies!

Hm, not sure about which year the wilier is. The integrated seat post does bothers me too. Will call the shop to confirm.

GH the Specialized store?? Cool. Thx for the news.

Yeah, well still under considerations. Don't mind older model as long at it meets my criterias. Which is carbon, good brand and color schemes.

Just in case there are other models to justify why i can opt for alternative than the sl2. Huhu.

Thx again.

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QUOTE(snowfire64 @ Nov 28 2012, 02:46 PM)
Great replies!

Hm, not sure about which year the wilier is. The integrated seat post does bothers me too. Will call the shop to confirm.

GH the Specialized store?? Cool. Thx for the news.

Yeah, well still under considerations. Don't mind older model as long at it meets my criterias. Which is carbon, good brand and color schemes.

Just in case there are other models to justify why i can opt for alternative than the sl2. Huhu.

Thx again.
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Yes Specialized store but sales happen far from the shop
http://www.bigsale.com.my/promotions/24650...uncak-alam.aspx
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QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 28 2012, 02:03 PM)
GH ware house sale start this Friday, probably can take a visit if dun mind older version.
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dun think they will sell anything interesting there like a SL3 for RM2k.. miao will be stumped...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 02:04 PM)
also u should really consider my boss' advise.
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dear employee... do our shop sell willier or spez again?

if willier then i'll be...
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jus sold the wrong bike... evidently, your boss is an idiot

QUOTE(snowfire64 @ Nov 28 2012, 02:46 PM)
Just in case there are other models to justify why i can opt for alternative than the sl2. Huhu.

Thx again.
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do you have the money to justify for the increased price?

my aluminum frame costs a whopping RM2.4k... i think that justifies what you are paying for your so called "outdated" carbon...

QUOTE(joonming @ Nov 28 2012, 02:53 PM)
Yes Specialized store but sales happen far from the shop
http://www.bigsale.com.my/promotions/24650...uncak-alam.aspx
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that is gin huat's new warehouse... used to be in gombak area...
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 03:46 PM)

that is gin huat's new warehouse... used to be in gombak area...
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Noted, boss rolleyes.gif
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put la like this....

i wonder, will the warehouse sale selling RM9.90 tube?? hmm.gif hmm.gif

10 cents cheaper than Samy Bike shop! thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 03:46 PM)
dun think they will sell anything interesting there like a SL3 for RM2k.. miao will be stumped...
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if so, i'd get another one for sure!


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dear employee... do our shop sell willier or spez again?
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don't worry boss. we have all brands. anything customers want we can accomodate them. or we can just steer them away to anything we want them to buy. don't worry boss.


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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 03:46 PM)
that is gin huat's new warehouse... used to be in gombak area...
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in far far away land.....

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 03:46 PM)
dun think they will sell anything interesting there like a SL3 for RM2k.. miao will be stumped...
dear employee... do our shop sell willier or spez again?

if willier then i'll be...
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jus sold the wrong bike... evidently, your boss is an idiot
do you have the money to justify for the increased price?

my aluminum frame costs a whopping RM2.4k... i think that justifies what you are paying for your so called "outdated" carbon...
that is gin huat's new warehouse... used to be in gombak area...
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Boss, let me guess, is it a Canondale CAAD 10 aluminium frame?
I think my next bicycle will be a Caad10 5 105, boss, ok ka?
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 03:46 PM)
my aluminum frame costs a whopping RM2.4k... i think that justifies what you are paying for your so called "outdated" carbon...
that is gin huat's new warehouse... used to be in gombak area...
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Haha. Well, thanks for that. I am well assured now tongue.gif .

Gonna do more research then. Thanks! biggrin.gif
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boss butthead!

sini boss butthead,
sana boss butthead,
front boss butthead,
back boss butthead !


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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Nov 28 2012, 04:04 PM)
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put la like this....

i wonder, will the warehouse sale selling RM9.90 tube??  hmm.gif  hmm.gif

10 cents cheaper than Samy Bike shop!  thumbup.gif
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waste bandwidth lar bro... you know the statistics of malaysia broadband users downloading prawn at home while they are out is among the highest in the world???

so, everytime you link an image... their fish balls kecut by a bit.. cos you cause traffic congestion and slow their downloads down...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 04:04 PM)
if so, i'd get another one for sure!
sure boh... wat for??? leave it for your grandchildren?

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 28 2012, 04:04 PM)
in far far away land.....
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not too far lar... i can cart wheel all the way there from my house...

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 28 2012, 04:20 PM)
Boss, let me guess, is it a Canondale CAAD 10 aluminium frame?
I think my next bicycle will be a Caad10 5 105, boss, ok ka?
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not canondale lar... caad10 for RM2.4k.. kena rampas teruk...

anything is ok as long as money masuk wa mya poket...

QUOTE(snowfire64 @ Nov 28 2012, 04:21 PM)
Haha. Well, thanks for that. I am well assured now tongue.gif .

Gonna do more research then. Thanks! biggrin.gif
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boss butthead!

sini boss butthead,
sana boss butthead,
front boss butthead,
back boss butthead !
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butthead kena bossed around...

unrelated... but on the subject of bossing...

user posted image

theo bos and his user posted image
koga nani korewa miyamashita kuso bike
user posted image

jos 'the boss' verstapen on fire...
user posted image

literally..
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sure boh... wat for??? leave it for your grandchildren?
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setup another bike la. N+1. haha
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setup another bike la. N+1. haha
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1 bike for each buttcheek?
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like a boss
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Just had my first bike ride with my Merida Race Lite 900. The problem was, I cant cycle awesomely cuz when i go out of my house area, its the highway. Which is frigging ass scary with super fast car overtaking me. Any help on what i should do? My only choice is to cycle super early in the morning. Which interupts my sleep sad.gif
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QUOTE(arashyie @ Nov 28 2012, 08:23 PM)
Just had my first bike ride with my Merida Race Lite 900. The problem was, I cant cycle awesomely cuz when i go out of my house area, its the highway. Which is frigging ass scary with super fast car overtaking me. Any help on what i should do? My only choice is to cycle super early in the morning. Which interupts my sleep sad.gif
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Scary right? I was on clipless shoes somemore, lol. When approaching roundabout, what I was thinking was only to unclip my shoes and cars around you at 6pm are never the friendliest to cyclists.

I was only riding around Kota Kemuning, just to get used to the feeling of the gear shifting, bike feel as well as the unclipping part of my shoes.

Had a decent pace with miCoach, for the first time:

Avg speed: 21kph
Distance: 16km
Time: 45 mins

not forgetting the time taken to pick myself up. Fell down from the bike after attempting to unclip my left foot. Now brake lever and handlebar wrap scratched and koyak-ed. cry.gif luckily I did not get the 105 or Ultegra tongue.gif

However, the feeling was thumbup.gif

Need to push myself and train myself further before the OCBC cycling event next year.

Aim to avg around: 25kph


Added on November 28, 2012, 9:06 pmoh yeah, for cheap cyclists like me tongue.gif

http://www.groupon.my/deals/national-deal/...333&a=715827970

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You bought those spec? Veli useful and must have. Now you can confidently eyeing some chicks with confident without being notice.. liao. But bad for health if you loose your concentration on unclipping your shoe. Good luck with your progress.

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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 28 2012, 09:13 PM)
You bought those spec? Veli useful and must have. Now you can confidently eyeing some chicks with confident without being notice.. liao. But bad for health if you loose your concentration on unclipping your shoe. Good luck with your progress.
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Haven't bought, will get them since it's only at 79 bucks tongue.gif

Thanks
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 28 2012, 01:12 PM)
photobucket lar... only got 100MB per day traffic limit limit i think...


Added on November 28, 2012, 1:15 pm

get those raleigh mountain bikes ... the diablo or something like that...i think outside can get for around RM800... it's over RM500 but i think it is the middle ground between super cheap and expensive..

the super cheap ones are like oscar or something like that... i think you can fish them out in mudah.my...
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okok...will go and look for it~ : smile.gif
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Just had my first bike ride with my Merida Race Lite 900. The problem was, I cant cycle awesomely cuz when i go out of my house area, its the highway. Which is frigging ass scary with super fast car overtaking me. Any help on what i should do? My only choice is to cycle super early in the morning. Which interupts my sleep sad.gif
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there can't be only 1 road rite?

or drive yourself to a suitable place, ride and then drive yourself back again


Added on November 29, 2012, 9:17 amif there is a will... there is a way...

don't be a sissy...hahaha

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Haven't bought, will get them since it's only at 79 bucks tongue.gif

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 29 2012, 01:36 PM)
can't wait for the weekend
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of course lar... you got a new toy...

i must go and rob the spez store and outdo you by stealing myself an s-works SL4...
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of course lar... you got a new toy...

i must go and rob the spez store and outdo you by stealing myself an s-works SL4...
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prawn collection??? gladly... anytime, anywhere...
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prawn collection??? gladly... anytime, anywhere...
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lightweight version of prawn

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show some teasers first...

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lightweight version of prawn

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they must love prawn so much...

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show some teasers first...

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those are fast shrimps... see how ripped they are..
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I mean bicycle porn,la and not crustacean kind. Otherwise how to drool?
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 29 2012, 04:20 PM)
I mean bicycle porn,la and not crustacean kind. Otherwise how to drool?
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you dun drool over prawns meh... i know i do... especially if they are baked in garlic butter....mmm...hhmmmmmm


fyi...bike got no porn lar.. not like bikes wear clothes or underwear... if you strip it down... it is very costly to repaint the frame of even worst... exposed carbon...that is just plain bad news...

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Wonder what's on sale at GH? Anybody knows?
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if we know.. we are either very good spies or we work at GH...

we like to know too... the warehouse is freaking far to go there and find that i get 25% off a specialize water bottle or a topeak minitool....
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we like to know too... the warehouse is freaking far to go there and find that i get 25% off a specialize water bottle or a topeak minitool....
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actually, last month i mistakenly read the poster as 30/10/12. so i took the day off, went there until the gate. the guard was very confused when i asked about the sale. and i was very confused too because nobody was there. just not worth going there again..... boss, do i get any staff price privilege?

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Nov 29 2012, 04:51 PM)
actually, last month i mistakenly read the poster as 30/10/12. so i took the day off, went there until the gate. the guard was very confused when i asked about the sale. and i was very confused too because nobody was there. just not worth going there again.....
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yeah lar... dunno why they release the info so early... make people think it's that month... kantoi...i nearly kena trap oso...

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boss, do i get any staff price privilege?
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between...i assume every day i will cycle 1KM to my hostel..
should i get myself a helmet or others equipment? please advice..haha
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between...i assume every day i will cycle 1KM to my hostel..
should i get myself a helmet or others equipment? please advice..haha
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helmet, depends on how much you value your life???

rest, depends on how deep is your wallet...
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QUOTE(hycl90 @ Nov 29 2012, 05:04 PM)
between...i assume every day i will cycle 1KM to my hostel..
should i get myself a helmet or others equipment? please advice..haha
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so that you don't get your mustache wet? brilliant

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thanks for the words......yea i think i should get one...is it possible to get one under RM100?
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under RM100 i think is very hard unless you wear kids helmets...

i saw a merida one for RM100 or RM140... not fancy... but provides basic protection..
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 29 2012, 05:54 PM)
under RM100 i think is very hard unless you wear kids helmets...

i saw a merida one for RM100 or RM140... not fancy... but provides basic protection..
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personally for me... no more than RM300 unless you really can't find a suitable size...

i love my head... but i love my wallet even more.. anything past that is more form over functionality...

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 29 2012, 06:11 PM)
personally for me... no more than RM300 unless you really can't find a suitable size...

i love my head... but i love my wallet even more.. anything past that is more form over functionality...
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Chinese made helmet, most below RM100 but have to order online and no way of knowing it is stronger than your head. Sorry to potong your "Jalan" whistling.gif
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Chinese made helmet, most below RM100 but have to order online and no way of knowing it is stronger than your head. Sorry to potong your "Jalan" whistling.gif
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i think i better get a good one..
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u want good money or not?
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who doesn't want good money... but, i don't want to go to hell as well.. everything can tipu in this world... only 2 things cannot tipu... head and virginity...

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 29 2012, 06:31 PM)
Chinese made helmet, most below RM100 but have to order online and no way of knowing it is stronger than your head. Sorry to potong your "Jalan" whistling.gif
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if you don't trust chinese made microwave... why trust chinese made helmets?? +-shipment... can get the merida one lar.. although most probably chinese made too..haha

QUOTE(hycl90 @ Nov 29 2012, 06:34 PM)
will ride to LRT station every day...which about 1km
i think i better get a good one..
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What does shoes with clip actually do. I just started and Im just using my school shoes. Im 15 so I cant ask my dad to buy me all the cycling stuff.

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It's more for enthusiast cyclist.. not for commuting purposes.

It is similar to straps (without the straps) where your foot is more secured to the pedal among the multiple reasons... it also allows you to practice a more perfect pedal stroke rather than just pushing down on the pedal alone.
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 29 2012, 12:18 AM)
there can't be only 1 road rite?

or drive yourself to a suitable place, ride and then drive yourself back again


Added on November 29, 2012, 9:17 amif there is a will... there is a way...

don't be a sissy...hahaha

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Im 15. I cant drive. lol
Well. Today i started cycling at 5.45am. There were not much car. Except that there were a few lorries driiving real fast. But besides that, I think im gonna cycle around that time every morning. biggrin.gif


Added on November 29, 2012, 8:00 pmOh. I just remembered. When my rims are kinda wet, it make some sound when i brake, is that normal? o. o

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QUOTE(arashyie @ Nov 29 2012, 07:22 PM)
What does shoes with clip actually do. I just started and Im just using my school shoes. Im 15 so I cant ask my dad to buy me all the cycling stuff.
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Is this a paradox or what? Clipless shoe means shoe with clips. rclxub.gif explain boss Butt-Head,pls!

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Added on November 29, 2012, 8:00 pmOh. I just remembered. When my rims are kinda wet, it make some sound when i brake, is that normal? o. o
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sort of normal... you can reduce the squeal by toeing in the brake pads

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this being said means that you will cause uneven wear on your pads


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Is this a paradox or what? Clipless shoe means shoe with clips.  rclxub.gif explain boss Butt-Head,pls!
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did i say shoe with clips... i mean straps...

in the old days pre clipless pedals, riders used to use straps which is an inconvenience as they needed to fiddle around to get strapped in and emergencies are practically a no brainer confirm hit the ground case..

that is up until clipless pedals came along in the form of the first pair of look worn by no one else other than the badger himself..

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And 1 more thing. When i cycle, i hold on top of the brake. And after a while i feel abit sore around the thumb. I will get used to it sooner or later right? biggrin.gif
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everything needs some breaking in....including your bod
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 29 2012, 09:53 PM)
sort of normal... you can reduce the squeal by toeing in the brake pads

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this being said means that you will cause uneven wear on your pads


Added on November 29, 2012, 9:58 pm

did i say shoe with clips... i mean straps...

in the old days pre clipless pedals, riders used to use straps which is an inconvenience as they needed to fiddle around to get strapped in and emergencies are practically a no brainer confirm hit the ground case..

that is up until clipless pedals came along in the form of the first pair of look worn by no one else other than the badger himself..
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Sorry to confuse you, and just to clarify my blunder and confirmed I'm a noob. I actually mixed up between pedal clip (strap) with shoe cleat. What you meant Clipless means just that, without the clips but cleats to adhere to the pedals. sweat.gif


Added on November 29, 2012, 11:05 pmHa ya.. been raining every evening,no chance to ride. Dun ask me to ride in the rain as I am made of paper, cat instinct! Need to do some night riding.
I already have a rear blinker but that is to dangerous for me facing the on coming traffic.
I am going to buy front lighting for this purpose. Bosses here, should there be any particular area of lighting gear to look out for and also to avoid.
Ek.... I am sticking out my arm to you sir... Jab aaway!

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Just want to ask you guys opinion.

Should i cycle back home from my university ?

I live in Ampang and my university is at Bangsar.

Should i or should not ?

What do you guys think?

Btw, just a heads up, my bike is Raleigh Diablo Pro.
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Planning to get some bike shorts over the weekend. How do I know which padding is good and which isn't ? Also i've been doing some research and it's recommended that riders lube the padding and nether region before putting on the shorts to reduce/eliminate chaffing especially when doing long rides .. ermm what kind of lubes to use and is there other generic brand/makes that can be used that cheaper compared to getting it at the bike shop ??

Thanks
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Added on November 29, 2012, 11:05 pmHa ya.. been raining every evening,no chance to ride. Dun ask me to ride in the rain as I am made of paper, cat instinct! Need to do some night riding.
I already have a rear blinker but that is to dangerous for me facing the on coming traffic.
I am going to buy front lighting for this purpose. Bosses here, should there be any particular area of lighting gear to look out for and also to avoid.
Ek.... I am sticking out my arm to you sir... Jab aaway!
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QUOTE(Nakaoji @ Nov 29 2012, 11:23 PM)
Just want to ask you guys opinion.

Should i cycle back home from my university ?

I live in Ampang and my university is at Bangsar.

Should i or should not ?

What do you guys think?

Btw, just a heads up, my bike is Raleigh Diablo Pro.
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if you are afraid, don't do it...

if you are not, do it at your own consideration...

ampang is rather far though.. and if it rains especially like this 2 months... chances of you getting drenched is high... still ok on the way back... but going to uni... defiintely a no-no...

QUOTE(yolk @ Nov 30 2012, 07:21 AM)
Planning to get some bike shorts over the weekend. How do I know which padding is good and which isn't ? Also i've been doing some research and it's recommended that riders lube the padding and nether region before putting on the shorts to reduce/eliminate chaffing especially when doing long rides .. ermm what kind of lubes to use and is there other generic brand/makes that can be used that cheaper compared to getting it at the bike shop ??

Thanks
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there are chamois cream that you can buy from bike shops... not cheap though... cheap alternatives is actually vaseline petroleum jelly but being not water based will be harder to wash off...

i heard those baby diaper cream works too... but never bothered with it anyway...

padding is personal preferential... there are foam, gel type pads.. and then there is those one piece, contour type or anti microbial... lots of choices and you will only know after trying on a pair or two which type you like...


Added on November 30, 2012, 10:20 amwho's flying to UK???

http://www.trekdemosale.co.uk/

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 30 2012, 09:20 AM)
there are chamois cream that you can buy from bike shops... not cheap though... cheap alternatives is actually vaseline petroleum jelly but being not water based will be harder to wash off...

i heard those baby diaper cream works too... but never bothered with it anyway...

padding is personal preferential... there are foam, gel type pads.. and then there is those one piece, contour type or anti microbial... lots of choices and you will only know after trying on a pair or two which type you like...


Added on November 30, 2012, 10:20 amwho's flying to UK???

http://www.trekdemosale.co.uk/
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ok thanks. Will have to compare those really expensive ones with cheaper ones to see the difference in the padding. Might just end up with whatever that's on sale first thumbup.gif

DAMNNNNNNNNNN ... those trek looks sweet hmm.gif
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ok thanks. Will have to compare those really expensive ones with cheaper ones to see the difference in the padding. Might just end up with whatever that's on sale first  thumbup.gif
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try pedal spot and see if their jersey sale is still on... buy 1 free 1... jersey + shorts or jersey + jersey

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DAMNNNNNNNNNN ... those trek looks sweet  hmm.gif
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try pedal spot and see if their jersey sale is still on... buy 1 free 1... jersey + shorts or jersey + jersey
no longer a virgin... not interested
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one of the places that i'll never go.. it's "the colony"...got chicks with 3 boobies... damn freaky..

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Added on November 30, 2012, 10:20 amwho's flying to UK???

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MP, for early morning rides, what carb. source should I take, are those choc. bars from petrol station alright to take and are they sufficient? Tq bro.
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Nov 30 2012, 10:16 PM)
MP, for early morning rides, what carb. source should I take, are those choc. bars from petrol station alright to take and are they sufficient? Tq bro.
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when you are hungry... even the roadkill at the side of the road will be sufficient...

our body works in many mysterious ways....
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QUOTE(butthead @ Dec 1 2012, 07:37 AM)

when you are hungry... even the roadkill at the side of the road will be sufficient...

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Not a chance..but roadpee is another story. Pros do it, during major tours, away from watching eyes. For ladies tour, crouching tiger?

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Added on December 1, 2012, 10:29 am
Not a chance..but roadpee is another story. Pros do it, during major tours, away from watching eyes. For ladies tour, crouching tiger?
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it's not an easy thing to pee on the bike...nuff said..

dun try those professional style peeing, or muscle flexing on the bike... very bad outcome... i am the victim of the latter one...

safest way too pee... and you contribute back to nature...just make sure no pretty chicks is looking..
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you must think it's a water bottle isn't it???
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armstrong supporter fat cyclist wrote an article on how to pee on the bike...which is off little relevance.. but if it fancies a try... should be interesting...
How To Pee Whilst Riding Your Bike

most pros just let fly on the go... you see teammates pushing them and then without doing anything.. they pee in their bibs like a baby pissing in the diaper...gross, but fast and effective.. and no chance of your snake being shown on facebook...

the one thing you should never try... or you end up looking like an alien who doesn't know how to fly a UFO...
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I think the chicks will think.. TSDB. t00 strainful for the eyes? So no solutions for chicks with a gurly nature screaming call?

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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Dec 1 2012, 11:42 AM)
I think the chicks will think.. TSDB. t00 strainful for the eyes? So no solutions to a gurly nature screaming call?
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you can buy a condom and out a hose at the tip and connect it to your water bottle... wear it while you go riding and when nature calls... jus pee in and it will fill the bottle.... super discreet ajd ppl will thino its chrisantemum tea
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Why me..la.. u..la, this is a general question..only. For me I do it the pro way, either on the move or water the roadside plants. whistling.gif


Added on December 1, 2012, 4:21 pmIt looks like just one Sr.Keyboard warrior and Jr. left in this thread...no?

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cause you asked...

do it either way you like... just make sure you don't face plant on the ground while trying to do a free willie... road rash on little brother might be darn awful and seriously hard to explain to friends without them laughing their balls off and feeling sorry for you at the same time...

keyboard warrior... i only know guitar hero... new game?
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cause you asked...

do it either way you like... just make sure you don't face plant on the ground while trying to do a free willie... road rash on little brother might be darn awful and seriously hard to explain to friends without them laughing their balls off and feeling sorry for you at the same time...

keyboard warrior... i only know guitar hero... new game?
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you can buy a condom and out a hose at the tip and connect it to your water bottle... wear it while you go riding and when nature calls... jus pee in and it will fill the bottle.... super discreet ajd ppl will thino its chrisantemum tea
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hi, i have a problem...you know..slamming that stem..however when i removed the last part of the spacers, i'm left with a gap, there is no covers..what i need is perhaps the zero stack headset? i went to shop but they ask for the diameter size, bearing and stuffs...

how to know the size ler?? help me...


Added on December 1, 2012, 10:42 pmhi, i have a problem...you know..slamming that stem..however when i removed the last part of the spacers, i'm left with a gap, there is no covers..what i need is perhaps the zero stack headset? i went to shop but they ask for the diameter size, bearing and stuffs...

how to know the size ler?? help me...

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Added on December 1, 2012, 5:10 pmDun know how to attached images.. forget it.
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no rocket science there...as simple as milking a cow...
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Dec 1 2012, 08:34 PM)
simply amazing
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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Dec 1 2012, 09:51 PM)
Explicit explanation on how to Roadpiss, dumbfounded amazing! This will teach them a lesson not to pick up the drinking bottle when the pelaton pass by during our TDL. Curtesy of our Boss's insights. notworthy.gif
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WAT!!! it's wrong for a man to explain his answers in detail now???

the question should not been asked in the first place if no one can handle the answer...
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 1 2012, 10:39 PM)
hi, i have a problem...you know..slamming that stem..however when i removed the last part of the spacers, i'm left with a gap, there is no covers..what i need is perhaps the zero stack headset? i went to shop but they ask for the diameter size, bearing and stuffs...

how to know the size ler?? help me...
you need a upper cup to replace your the big conical shaped spacer as that was designed to be like that.. most likely FSA made a similar model with a lower stack height...

they can take out the for and measure the steerer to find the correct headset size...but looking from the merida site.. FSA BB410 headset seems to point to a 1 1/8" semi integrated headset... that should be enough for them to get your one...

yeap..you are right...zero stack is the way to go if you want that slammed look...

i think ritchey and cane creek has a lot of ZS headsets....

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QUOTE(butthead @ Dec 1 2012, 11:29 PM)
right click -> copy image location -> click IMG button in advanced post and paste..

no rocket science there...as simple as milking a cow...
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the human mind is of deep unexplored depth...
WAT!!! it's wrong for a man to explain his answers in detail now???

the question should not been asked in the first place if no one can handle the answer...
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you need a upper cup to replace your the big conical shaped spacer as that was designed to be like that.. most likely FSA made a similar model with a lower stack height...

they can take out the for and measure the steerer to find the correct headset size...but looking from the merida site.. FSA BB410 headset seems to point to a 1 1/8" semi integrated headset... that should be enough for them to get your one...

yeap..you are right...zero stack is the way to go if you want that slammed look...

i think ritchey and cane creek has a lot of ZS headsets....
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thx man...as long as it is 1 1/8" then any brand also can right? or should i get the FSA model for a peace of mind since currently im running on FSA..the standard conical one as you mentioned above.

how about this?

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 2 2012, 12:58 AM)
thx man...as long as it is 1 1/8" then any brand also can right? or should i get the FSA model for a peace of mind since currently im running on FSA..the standard conical one as you mentioned above.

how about this?

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i think anything within this range.. look for internal headsets..

FSA ZS Headsets

Ritchey Road Headsets

here is an explanation on the HS by CK...
http://chrisking.com/files/pdfs/Int20HeadsetsExplained.pdf
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CK explanation is a bit too much of details. it's good but somehow I got lost somewhere in the middle of the article tongue.gif

I was planning to buy and fix it myself, but I need to chop that extra steerer off. Hence I better bring my bike over to the bike shop, WHICH i really would like to avoid. Apart from having to bring my bike with a cab (i got no cars here), the servicing charge is damn expensive. around 300 for full service..blergh..

I resort to be my own mechanic though...haha. I would like to change the cassette on my own, is it difficult? any guidance? I know there's a tool and I can buy that, but the steps to replace the cassette I hv no idea..
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wow...

it's blessing to be able cycle in Malaysia then...

i thinks you can google youtube on how to change any bike parts that you wish.

Qatar is where you base? do you manage to join any expats cycling group? you should be able to get advise from them on how they handle the situation....


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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 2 2012, 02:44 PM)
CK explanation is a bit too much of details. it's good but somehow I got lost somewhere in the middle of the article tongue.gif

I was planning to buy and fix it myself, but I need to chop that extra steerer off. Hence I better bring my bike over to the bike shop, WHICH i really would like to avoid. Apart from having to bring my bike with a cab (i got no cars here), the servicing charge is damn expensive. around 300 for full service..blergh..

I resort to be my own mechanic though...haha. I would like to change the cassette on my own, is it difficult? any guidance? I know there's a tool and I can buy that, but the steps to replace the cassette I hv no idea..
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the headset can be changed manually without tools with some risk... you need a flathead screwdriver to get the bearing seat out of the steerer and the cups out of the headtube...

a mallot and a bit of dexterity should get the new cups and seat in... i said risk in your case being having a carbon headtube and risk whacking onto the wrong place when getting the cups out...

the cassette needs a tool which is not cheap and an old chain to unlock the cassette lock ring...u might as well pay for the service charges...


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Qatar is where you base? do you manage to join any expats cycling group? you should be able to get advise from them on how they handle the situation....
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close eyes and pay money...

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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Dec 2 2012, 03:27 PM)
wow...

it's blessing to be able cycle in Malaysia then...

i thinks you can google youtube on how to change any bike parts that you wish. 

Qatar is where you base? do you manage to join any expats cycling group? you should be able to get advise from them on how they handle the situation....
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Nope Im in Dubai where everything is super expensive! there are weekly rides, I joined a few of their rides already, you can pick your own distance and group, each with their own set of avg speed, and they are pretty well organized smile.gif


QUOTE(butthead @ Dec 2 2012, 03:49 PM)
the headset can be changed manually without tools with some risk... you need a flathead screwdriver to get the bearing seat out of the steerer and the cups out of the headtube...

a mallot and a bit of dexterity should get the new cups and seat in... i said risk in your case being having a carbon headtube and risk whacking onto the wrong place when getting the cups out...

the cassette needs a tool which is not cheap and an old chain to unlock the cassette lock ring...u might as well pay for the service charges...
And so I watched how to fix the headset on Youtube and seems that it requires some sort of special tool to hold the upper and lower part of the headset together, before knocking the steerer wutever. As you said there will be risks, I better sent it to shop and bear the little cost rather than a major cost should my carbon bike damage during the process. I need to cut off the steerer as well.

Now I know what makes a bike, a pro bikes always look cool and sexy. A slammed stem, and a deep wheel. That's all needed. Heck even without a deep wheel, a slammed bike will always look sexy no matter what, provided your seatpost is not as level as your stem..

No need a new bike  whistling.gif

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to remove the cassette u only need a chainwhip, lockring tool and a spanner. i assume u already have a spanner. chainwhip and lockring tool may cost you rm1xx only, parktool brand. if u get icetoolz, or other brands, might be cheaper.
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Slammed stem=slammed me back..ouch! cry.gif


Added on December 2, 2012, 9:59 pmMiao Kor, your bike also kena slammed, albeit not a full slammed...no? Out done, out play but not outlast by mrjgx. hmm.gif


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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 2 2012, 05:08 PM)
Nope Im in Dubai where everything is super expensive! there are weekly rides, I joined a few of their rides already, you can pick your own distance and group, each with their own set of avg speed, and they are pretty well organized smile.gif
And so I watched how to fix the headset on Youtube and seems that it requires some sort of special tool to hold the upper and lower part of the headset together, before knocking the steerer wutever. As you said there will be risks, I better sent it to shop and bear the little cost rather than a major cost should my carbon bike damage during the process. I need to cut off the steerer as well.

Now I know what makes a bike, a pro bikes always look cool and sexy. A slammed stem, and a deep wheel. That's all needed. Heck even without a deep wheel, a slammed bike will always look sexy no matter what, provided your seatpost is not as level as your stem..

No need a new bike  whistling.gif
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Added on December 2, 2012, 9:59 pmMiao Kor, your bike also kena slammed, albeit not a full slammed...no? Out done, out play but not outlast by mrjgx. hmm.gif
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i can't. my spez has short headtube. i slammed the stem on my kuota though. to get the same measurement, i can't slam the stem on my spez.


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QUOTE(yolk @ Dec 2 2012, 04:13 PM)
went to a custom bike show over the weekend and despite not being able to differentiate what makes a good frame .. it was still nice to see all the bikes  drool.gif
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AWESOME! are u in australia?


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http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/11/bike...um-continental/

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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 2 2012, 05:08 PM)
a slammed bike will always look sexy no matter what
even with a bad back?

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Dec 2 2012, 05:51 PM)
to remove the cassette u only need a chainwhip, lockring tool and a spanner. i assume u already have a spanner. chainwhip and lockring tool may cost you rm1xx only, parktool brand. if u get icetoolz, or other brands, might be cheaper.
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waste money lar... kasi olang buat.. bizman talk..

QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Dec 2 2012, 09:53 PM)
For me, the definition for a sexy bike is a bike where a butt-naked pretty chicks is on top of the saddle. icon_rolleyes.gif
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re-define a bit...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Dec 2 2012, 11:49 PM)
i can't. my spez has short headtube.
isn't that the point? to get a huge azz bar drop at the risk of breaking your back...


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QUOTE(butthead @ Dec 2 2012, 01:33 AM)
here is an explanation on the HS by CK...
http://chrisking.com/files/pdfs/Int20HeadsetsExplained.pdf
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next bike, i want a frame with conventional headset


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waste money lar... kasi olang buat.. bizman talk..
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sell him the tools only. he can only change cassette. to service his bike, still need to send to the shop.

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QUOTE(butthead @ Dec 3 2012, 12:01 AM)
even with a bad back?
waste money lar... kasi olang buat.. bizman talk..
re-define a bit...
isn't that the point? to get a huge azz bar drop at the risk of breaking your back...
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ooo cannot la. i want to, but impossibru!!


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earn customers' trust laaa.... don't want to appear like conman. like this one shop, any problem, the recommendation is to change to a new part. spoke breaks, replace complete wheel. bb squeaks, replace new bb.

we gain their trust, n then we go for the kill.

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Dec 3 2012, 12:11 AM)
earn customers' trust laaa.... don't want to appear like conman. like this one shop, any problem, the recommendation is to change to a new part. spoke breaks, replace complete wheel. bb squeaks, replace new bb.

we gain their trust, n then we go for the kill.
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i meant the headset


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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Dec 3 2012, 12:11 AM)
ooo cannot la. i want to, but impossibru!!
chicks will dig it wer...


Added on December 3, 2012, 9:33 ambuy that deda adjustable stem lar... when normal riding set it pointing to the sky... when chicks in sight, immediately drop it down pointing to the ground...

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Added on December 3, 2012, 9:33 ambuy that deda adjustable stem lar... when normal riding set it pointing to the sky... when chicks in sight, immediately drop it down pointing to the ground...
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eh u think easily and quickly adjustable ka? like mtb adjustable seatpost
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eh u think easily and quickly adjustable ka? like mtb adjustable seatpost
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taruh quick release lar... malaysia boleh mya..
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Added on December 2, 2012, 11:50 pm
AWESOME! are u in australia?


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this is the bike!

http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/11/bike...um-continental/
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yup yup I'm currently in Australia and yes that's the bike. Really awesome up, close and personal drool.gif

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not so awesome when the paper has to come out from your wallet... haha...

custom usually means custom pricing as well...meaning no standard in pricing...meaning no need follow rules...meaning how sharp their meat cleaver is...

but yolo rite and end of the world is coming... so wtf rite...

life is so confusing...


Added on December 3, 2012, 10:57 ami need to go to mars


Added on December 3, 2012, 10:58 amwtf, monday blues...


Added on December 3, 2012, 11:00 ammust go home watch aliens quardrilogy and mission to mars tonite...


Added on December 3, 2012, 11:02 amastro is not interesting, radio is depressing, internet is boring, porn is no longer entertaining, bike feela lousy, food tastes bland and drink is tasteless...wtf


Added on December 3, 2012, 11:03 amaes everywhere...ufo nowhere to be found


Added on December 3, 2012, 11:07 amfingerboy won wdc...sexybank still not yet granted worldtour status

dafug dafug dafug


Added on December 3, 2012, 11:20 amwww.baikbike.com/energizer-cancelled-2013-night-run/

energizer bateli koyak..haha

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Fingerboy means Floyd Landis and WDC = World Dance Council? Didn't know he is so good off the bike. Must have practiced diligently during his salad days and what a talent!
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damn this looks freaking easy man...I can do this myself..not a probs. Just get the tool..i think around 125 here.

Anyway, apart from the cassette, I know I need to take off a few chain links as the one I use currently is quite long to suit the 32T. my previous lbs mentioned the chain has this 'magic link' or something..do i need a special tool to remove some of the chains or i can do it by hand? thx guys..

need quick reply here as I'm off to shop to buy the stuffs (im determined to become a self mechanic at home) flex.gif
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 3 2012, 01:41 PM)
Anyway, apart from the cassette, I know I need to take off a few chain links as the one I use currently is quite long to suit the 32T. my previous lbs mentioned the chain has this 'magic link' or something..do i need a special tool to remove some of the chains or i can do it by hand? thx guys..

need quick reply here as I'm off to shop to buy the stuffs (im determined to become a self mechanic at home)  flex.gif
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there's a tool to remove the connector. not sure if u can do it without the tool.

check this out

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/component...val-214230.html

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damn this looks freaking easy man...I can do this myself..not a probs. Just get the tool..i think around 125 here.

Anyway, apart from the cassette, I know I need to take off a few chain links as the one I use currently is quite long to suit the 32T. my previous lbs mentioned the chain has this 'magic link' or something..do i need a special tool to remove some of the chains or i can do it by hand? thx guys..

need quick reply here as I'm off to shop to buy the stuffs (im determined to become a self mechanic at home)  flex.gif
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you will need a chaintool to remove extra links from the current chain

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as for the 'magic link', there is a special tool but i think a plier will do as well

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you will need a chaintool to remove extra links from the current chain
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he has either KMC missing link or sram's powerlink connector. still need to use chain tool?
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im using a sram chain...so how? can use normal plier is it?

OTH this looks damn complicated and I don't have the proper tools sad.gif



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he has either KMC missing link or sram's powerlink connector. still need to use chain tool?
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i thought he said " need to take off a few chain links "? no chain tool how to remove the pin that connect the extra links that need to be removed?

missing link' or 'powerlink' connectors are just a quick way for removal of the 'entire' chain... correct me if wrong tongue.gif
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 3 2012, 02:08 PM)
im using a sram chain...so how? can use normal plier is it?
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eh, but u still want to remove some links. so u need the chain tool. after that, if u have a missing link or powerlink, u just use ur hands


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i thought he said " need to take off a few chain links "? no chain tool how to remove the pin that connect the extra links that need to be removed?

missing link' or 'powerlink' connectors are just a quick way for removal of the 'entire' chain... correct me if wrong  tongue.gif
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ya lor... i ter'missed' that one out. only noticed the magic link thing he asked about

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yeah I guess so, a chain tool. Is it the one usually comes with the multitool? I have one i usually bring but it's without the chain tool..sigh not complete. haha thx guys
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 3 2012, 02:11 PM)
yeah I guess so, a chain tool. Is it the one usually comes with the multitool? I have one i usually bring but it's without the chain tool..sigh not complete. haha thx guys
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u can buy the chain tool only, or u can get the one with multi-tool

by the way, if u have the tool like 2nd pic in ryan's reply, it'll be much easier to remove the connector plate. if u don't want to use that tool, u can follow the tip in the link i gave u before.

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QUOTE(Mac Wai @ Dec 3 2012, 11:44 AM)
Fingerboy means Floyd Landis and WDC = World Dance Council?
i meant sebastien vettel lar... F satu

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 3 2012, 01:41 PM)


damn this looks freaking easy man...I can do this myself..not a probs. Just get the tool..i think around 125 here.

Anyway, apart from the cassette, I know I need to take off a few chain links as the one I use currently is quite long to suit the 32T. my previous lbs mentioned the chain has this 'magic link' or something..do i need a special tool to remove some of the chains or i can do it by hand? thx guys..

need quick reply here as I'm off to shop to buy the stuffs (im determined to become a self mechanic at home)  flex.gif
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no one says it's hard... jus no point getting the tools for a one time thing when the bike shop can do it...

the sram powerlinks can be disconnected with a needle nose plier... to hook it back up.. jus align the plates and put force on the crank in the direction of a normal pedal stroke and the pins will slot back in...

cutting chain is inevitably a job for a chain breaker... no escape...

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 3 2012, 02:08 PM)
im using a sram chain...so how? can use normal plier is it?

OTH this looks damn complicated and I don't have the proper tools  sad.gif


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old days where got so much tools... jus flat head screwdriver, rubber mallet, wood wedge and a steel tube larger than your steerer tube to bang in the bearing seats and cups...

of course if you sayang your carbon frame... then you have to spend it on the cup presses and stuff lar...

QUOTE(ryan3721 @ Dec 3 2012, 02:08 PM)

missing link' or 'powerlink' connectors are just a quick way for removal of the 'entire' chain... correct me if wrong  tongue.gif
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spot on...

QUOTE(miaopurr @ Dec 3 2012, 02:09 PM)
eh, but u still want to remove some links. so u need the chain tool. after that, if u have a missing link or powerlink, u just use ur hands
ur hands so powderful?? i am never shaking hands with you ever...

QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 3 2012, 02:11 PM)
yeah I guess so, a chain tool. Is it the one usually comes with the multitool? I have one i usually bring but it's without the chain tool..sigh not complete. haha thx guys
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multi tools chain breakers are lousy... they are jus for road side fixes and usually harder to use due to the size...and as you fiddle with the tiny chain breaker... you risk bending and breaking the push rod that pushes the pin out if you masuk the wrong angle...

it'll work... but as the pins shrinks smaller... the little piece also grows smaller and also easier to break.. and if it breaks... your multi tool will be not so multi anymore...

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thanks all for the reply and insights. really appreciate it..proves this thread is always resourceful for those seeking for knowledge biggrin.gif

one day i'm going to have my own garage for with all the Park Tools stuffs, no need to go lbs anymore except to buy things tongue.gif


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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 3 2012, 03:07 PM)
thanks all for the reply and insights. really appreciate it..proves this thread is always resourceful for those seeking for knowledge biggrin.gif

one day i'm going to have my own garage for with all the Park Tools stuffs, no need to go lbs anymore except to buy things tongue.gif
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like that.. you need to go bike shop work a couple of months first...

the park tools is the least of your worries financially... when you start needing a snapon tool storage cab...

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you're screwed epically... it might cost more than your bike...
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post Dec 3 2012, 03:24 PM

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everyone is training for Malakoff Inter-state....

wanted to join but too late to register....

wanted to join MR25 in SG but too late to register...

my month end is blank!
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this month end got christmas lar.. got new year celebration lar...

you know... chicks everywhere...it'll be heaven... why go to competitions where you see fugly chicks with ripping muscles and the smell of sweaty armpits... WTF!!! dude...

but then again... there is this question of 20th december 2012...
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and it comes before christmas or new year... so.. blank will be the least of the shit you have to worry about...


Added on December 3, 2012, 3:33 pmEUREKA!!!

i know what we should do... let's do an "end of the world ride"... we invite all the pretty chicks and shit...

at the end of the ride.. it'll be an orgy or watever you like "carbo loading", bike shop break ins or any other things that come to mind... we are all f@ked either ways rite???

if shit doesn't happen... we'll be spending christmas in a jail cell...

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der Butthead is der best !

i feel englighten after read ur post.

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but i dont want spend rest of my life in cell... although i likes your idea...

if survived 21 Dec End of World, guess, 30 Dec will be going G.Nuang running...
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well... that's the idea behind 20-12 rite?

you either end up getting massive population increase by september 2013... or there will be lots of nonsense going on for the days leading to 20-12... haha

it'll be mayhem... so.. this buggers who went for the lynas thing... apasal buat susah susah leh... the world is coming to an end anyways... if i were them... i take all the bribe money i can first and spend it buying feraris, lambos, porsche... mana tau before they send the crates of wretched shit over also malaysia sudah hangus along with the refinery... hahaha


Added on December 3, 2012, 4:51 pm
QUOTE(vin_ann @ Dec 3 2012, 03:53 PM)
der Butthead is der best !

notworthy.gif  Hail to butthead  notworthy.gif
suddenly... i am a Nazi...

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