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auhckw	Nov 15 2012, 10:53 PM Return to original view \| Post #1
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	I decided to pickup cycling with folding bikes. Day1 today and so ngam new thread. ORi M10 (Hunter Green) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Folded Mode Un-Folded Mode Parking Mode (stand is not required) More Photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3...=1&l=7fe5e34a43 Specifications: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Modified Avid Speed Dial 7 Lever Modified Avid Rim Wrangler 2 Cartridge Brake Pads (Rear: V-Brakes) Modified SRAM RED Brake Pad/Holder (Front: Calliper) Modified SRAM Locking Grips Contour Foam Added ORi 16" Kick Stand Added CatEye Velo Wireless+ (Cyclocomputer) Added CatEye Omni 3 Added Roxim RS3 Lights Added Zixtro Bottlefly ZI-042 (Bottle Cage) Added Zixtro Evo ZI-013 (Saddle Bag) Lots to learn from you guys... This post has been edited by auhckw: Nov 28 2012, 09:00 PM
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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 06:32 AM Return to original view \| Post #2
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	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 Haha... Cannot tahan laugh. Cycling thread v3/v4 really got a lot of off topic post Anyway, bike specs says: The maximum combined weight of rider and luggage should not exceed 110kg I'm only weighing 57kg+- This post has been edited by auhckw: Nov 16 2012, 06:41 AM
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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 10:45 AM Return to original view \| Post #3
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(dinraxxx @ Nov 16 2012, 09:17 AM) They have their own space in the living room.So no problemo Your living room full of bikes. Some more park in front of TV and got hanging bikes. How to walk around there...
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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 10:46 AM Return to original view \| Post #4
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	Day2: This morning I took a ride in Desa ParkCity. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Route (Starting and Ending at DPC SimeDarby Hospital). The loop was not too bad, and I did 1 climb up ParkCity Heights. Covered about 21km+ At this point of ParkCity Heights, I'm only 1/3 up. This is the landmark when you are almost at the top 2.5/3 up. The view from the landmark. The highest point that car can go is at the roundabout, but there is still road to go further up by foot/bikes. Here is the top. I conquer. The climb was hard but satisfying Now the problem... How do I go down hill. 12% degrees down + 10% degrees down With my 16" wheel... going down is really really scary. Pressing brakes wont stop. Lucky there aren't any cars but many construction workers probably could see my freaked out face When I reached home, I was checking the max speed for today and it was: I think that is the speed I went down hill cause it was the fastest I felt. Almost suicidal... Overall, I'm satisfied with this bike. But I feel the safe limit of this bike is about 30km/h. Going faster is possible, but the bike is somehow shaky and doesn't feel stable. Feels like flying out the bike (Then again, I'm still new to this. With more experience, probably I'll say otherwise next time )
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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 11:37 AM Return to original view \| Post #5
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	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... 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 This post has been edited by auhckw: Nov 16 2012, 11:42 AM
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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 11:39 AM Return to original view \| Post #6
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 11:32 AM) btw auhckw... you sell tea or wat??? 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... 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
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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 11:49 AM Return to original view \| Post #7
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	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 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 This post has been edited by auhckw: Nov 16 2012, 11:50 AM
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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 12:11 PM Return to original view \| Post #8
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 16 2012, 12:07 PM) tea is expensive... i don't understand it...same like wine... tell it to the girls... they think that it is miracle tea... 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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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 02:00 PM Return to original view \| Post #9
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	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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auhckw	Nov 16 2012, 06:43 PM Return to original view \| Post #10
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	I went and last minute register this today and collected the goodie on the spot too. I took the 30km Fun Ride. Only RM20 Goodie Bag » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I didn't know baju also can fit a bottle behind. I choose S, mana tau too small. Wonder can I not wear it that day Anybody else going ah? This post has been edited by auhckw: Nov 16 2012, 06:44 PM
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auhckw	Nov 18 2012, 01:04 PM Return to original view \| Post #11
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	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. QUOTE(auhckw @ Nov 18 2012, 12:56 PM) I just came from... Bike X Series 2012 » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « There are 2 categories - 130km (X-Ride) and 30km (Fun Ride). Being a noob and first time going for a cycling event, I decided to take the 30km. I have been to a couple of run events, and compared them to this... this event really feels like a little kelam kabut. Yes, I know I shouldn't be comparing a run event with cycling event but then I'm new so I have nothing to compare except that. Note that I'm not criticizing. Parking area where everyone are waiting Some of the events hickups:- -Starting point changed 3 times. The final starting point was announced 2 days before the day. Even today, the starting point isn't clear. They said i-City, but it is actually before that. They put 1 person standing at the junction with a tiny signage diverting cars for a immediate right turn into the car park. Kind of dangerous. -According to schedule, both categories supposed to start at different time but both end up same. They didn't even announce it is being combined. Upon starting, there was some confusion for the 30km category -130km category was cut short cause landslide along the route (nothing can be done with this) -At the roundabout (10th km) where the 130km and 30km supposed to split, it was a little confusing. Before they started, they told us there will be 2 diff colour signage showing where to go but when we are there it wasn't clear (or hard to notice cause too short notice) -There was a regroup after the roundabout for all the 30km cyclist. We waited about 10 minutes -After another 10km, there was another regroup. We waited another 15 minutes -At the finishing, distance isn't 30km. It is about 26km (based on GPS) They supposed to give breakfast (take away), cert and lucky draw. I didn't want to wait and so I left. So what happened after, I don't know. This event was overall good. I enjoyed it. My first on the road cycling event. I'll definitely go for more... How did my ORi M10 performed » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I did 30km/h on flat road. Bike was stable at the speed, just that my legs need more muscle to last that speed consistently. I saw my bike's twin ridden by a female cyclist. Now the ouch part » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « At the finishing, I was standing and waiting for what's next. Out of sudden, my bike slipped and toppled down on the left scratching some paint on the: Quick Release Lever Left-Hand Brake Lever Sakit hati nya Is there anything I can do with it or have to leave with it now
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auhckw	Dec 8 2012, 05:58 PM Return to original view \| Post #12
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	Today I joined a group of riders for Bentong (Pahang) ride. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « We met at about 7am @ RHB Bentong. 34 of us. First stop, Wantan Mee & Dim Sum breakfast. Nothing great. After breakfast, we head towards Kolam Air Panas Bentong. Then we went back to Bentong town for ice cream. This seems to be famous. I had ABC. After ice cream, we went Air Terjun Chaman which is the other side of town. Quite a bit of climb. End result was good Total Mileage 53.65km
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auhckw	Dec 9 2012, 12:48 PM Return to original view \| Post #13
Regular Senior Member 1,008 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur	QUOTE(butthead @ Dec 9 2012, 12:43 PM) u guys really know how to have fun... that is what cycling is all about ... especially foldies... Yesterday was a mix bikes ride. There are foldies, mountain and road bikes. It was fun but hot. We started at about 7am but I left early at 2pm. The others were still having durian near the waterfall. They went for late lunch after too. Looking fwd for more of such ride. Cycling in big group is fun and I feel safer too cause traffic can see us clearer.
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