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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...

Beside on the modern roadbike, there's also classic roadbike that worth to consider, if you're classic roadbike lover.

at best, this is considered a classic remake...


with columbus tubing at least... if there is any chance that anyone still makes a bike with reynolds 531 tubing, even better...

it has to be small round tubes and lugged in order to qualify as classic...



"i guess that is the definition." by YB Butthead.


Credit: YB　Butthead


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This post has been edited by vin_ann: Jun 6 2013, 10:47 AM

9... i'm number 9.

100km ultra trail completed. ranked 81. not bad huh.

now have to get my legs on the pedal now.....

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holy hell crap king.. hail to YB Butthead...
if you're a candidates in the coming GE, i will vote you.

KL been raining everyday? how to cycle la...

i was having good time in Philippines...

size 50 vs size 54 really big gap.

have u find out what size suite u? read below. A good bike shop wont simple push u to buy a bike that doesnt fit u.

but still there's many do so. hope ur shop is honest one.

woo hoo...

i cant believe i completed 143km Uptown - Kuala Selangor ride with my P2K group yesterday!

bcoz i have zero cycling mileages clocked inside my legs ma... in past few months all were running...



4 of us reaches at kepong junction turning to LDP around 1.20pm from Sg buloh.

you calculate whether its us or not...

what bikes u saw then? it's so hot... doubt u can see clearly...

4 of us, 1 Pinarello, 1 Scott, 1 Trek and 1 Giant...

just like Specialize shop @ Kota Damansara lo...

Broga Loop the P2K route!

Sri Petaling -> Hulu Langat -> Perez -> Titi -> Lenggeng -> Broga -> Semenyih -> Sri Petaling.

150KM.

Ini Kalilah....

Ubah.

what Ubah u have done to your bike?

my friend is selling the jelly gel the girl sucking!

RM6 per pack if im not wrong. I had it during my half marathon Penang Bridge International Marathon, and i finished with Personal Best!

mesti try, ada ohhmppp... belum try belium tau !

eh...

you left out that the watch can tight on the handle bar la! why must only wear of ur hand!

FYI, im using the watch!

new bike spotted:

Pinarello Dogma, Orange Matt Black with 11 Speed Dura-Ace!!!

Revenge.

Gotta redeem myself on the 240km loop this coming Sunday.

last year still a noob newbie, i rode up Fraser top, and i lost my group, rode myself back with total 210km.

this year, pray ti kong ang kong, kuan kong blessing, will complete the loop.

Kepong (ride from home) - Uptown - KKB - Fraser - Bentong - G. Sempah - Kepong.

er... does this sound a challenge to you?

#ApaCinaMahu

Wa mahu cycle in RPM room with all sexy chicks!

Wa mahu more female chicks cycle on the road...

Fair and square right...

As a cyclist who always need motivation, i cant dream about it meh?


ok, im day dreaming. Fair and square.

you need to tell us about urself.

budget got already RM5k. does it just for bike only or include accessories.

mind you, you need to get cycling wears, helmet, bike meter, clip pedal, clip shoe etc etc...

so its important you tell us ur goal. ur cycling goal. what you wish to achieve in 2 years time...

ok, you can start with A/S/L.

u wan sponsor my flight to Dubai???

Polygon have a good selection of flat bar bikes around RM1-2k. rest of money can invest in accessories ie. stand pump, hand pump, helmat, in this case, clip shoe clip pedal not required, cycling pant, cycling jersey, a good sunglasses, bike meter.

cycle is 1 thing, look good also another important thing.

waits, ur partner friend and cousins never poison ur partner??? ish ish.... this is not how cycling community works!

we poisons each other.

have you and your partner ever visited any bike shop? Visit few bike shops, and you will be able to identify which is good which is just pushing to sell.

walk into bike shop with clear intention on ur purpose of bike and budget.

A good sales person will explain to you accordingly (which you will be hardly find nowadays) most of people walk into bike shop with homework and research done at home.

Polygon is from Indonesia and in other's mind it's no match with brands u mention above. Thus no reason needed. death penalty.

there's many thoughts on a bike.

For some, they know their path, race intention, thus they get the high end carbon bike and no future upgrades needed.
For some, they dont know how much they will likes cycling, thus they get entry aluminium level bike.
For some, they know they likes cycling, but dont know how far, how sustain they able to be in cycling, they get mid level aluminium bike with 105 spec.

beside that, an after sale service from a bike shop also important.

We not able to put price on front page as the prices of a bike can range from hundreds until many many thousand.

btw, not yet buy a bike already thinks of its resell value? this wont be helping you in getting a bike.