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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.


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hope you all have good discussion on the wheelsets....

rules are rules, once hit 2,500 posts have to move new house.

i dont think i wanna upgrade my wheelsets liao after reading all these comments. "***run-crying***"

if you want test ur new wheelsets efficiency, aerodynamic, cut wind or not, loud sound when standing climb or not and etc etc, challenges are welcome to beat golden rim and spoke stock X1 wheelsets.

haha...

you will stop/start a lot when you faces a lot of traffic lights.

Roller are for those elite rider. Roller are for them to perfection their cycling gait... postures etc etc.

trainer are for those want fitness improvement.

have you look at Athetele Circle?

Elite riders already have strength, thus roller are better suit.

My twinhead still in good condition since Jan 2012.

have you tried BHP petrol station? their old analog pump can tune up quite high.

but i never go petrol station pump before.

Gotcha!

Too bad, i no joins PD Tri or Powerman... else

ur twinheads, ur friend twinheads and my twinheads, all the same what.

FYI, i only ride weekend, pump front and back wheels once a week. from Jan12 until now, you can counts how many weekends, minus my cycling off season period from Nov12 until April13....

my twinheads lifespan not yet end.... just matter of time.

now i know why Rodalink have the twinheads replacement.... so easy to spoil 1 ah....

i think i noticed Velocipedes Works bike shop have their bikes DHL masuk Msia from HongKong....

yup, AC do sells Tacx brand trainer n roller. You can drop by there, asking simple noob questions to test their knowledge... i believe they able to recommend based on ur needs. back in Jan, when i changing my RCX5 battery, their have new stock masuk.... cheapest i think starting from RM600 like that...

Too bad, u cant mentions my name to get discount... but i do have AC membership to enjoys 10% discount.

thank. at least i know i made a right decision to get twinheads.

as long as Rodalink shop still around, i know im not f@ked big time!

people into different kind of market segment ma... where got so many people buying that brand of bikes...

a lot of brand awareness need to do.... should be only for high end bike model baru DHL masuk...

at there, where you can enjoys more attentions, friendly advice, better quality services and etc etc from the bike shop.

***this is not sponsored comment***

i have Topeak small portable pump... Gold color! so far so far.... although i experienced 3 times punctures in 2 occasions, my small pump functions well....

wait... my floor pump is Topeak one, its should be smarthead right? i got mixed up between twinheads and smarthead. zzz

paiseh...

from my previous info surveying, best trainer are magnetic trainer compared to others.

Thanks for explains.

very serious stuff.

have Mac Wai ever draft in peloton over long distance? If yes, you would know half of your answer on your question asked.

its universal strategy: follow peloton, dont get drop!

its look and sound simple right... yet in fact very hard to adopt...

im ish sad.

kena challenged in the RPM just now... and initially i lost to her... legs just no power...

anyway, in the last track, managed to get back and pedal all the way to the end. heart rate hits 184 !

can do better...

er... with IC only can enter Land of Kiasu??? how could this possible?

If, if only la... if P2K are to organize ride to SG, its would be over 2 days weekend.

day 1: KL- Johor ( Batu Pahat / Segamat or half way to Johor)
day 2: Johor - SG (can pusing 1 round SG island)
day 3: take bus back to KL.

haha...

okay boss.

its ok to buy it RM300, if its only friction cost of your bike i.e 0.03%. anthing that cost more than 0.06% over ur bike cost are not worth it. it just not worth it.


i hope there's no people hanging their RM1,000 roadbike with these...

*brain cant brains*

do you know the boss Sayuti is the champion for Kuantan Century Ride 160 ?

i likes ur thoughts!

it's HAZE season now, better stand indoor.

im off season for running and cycling.

so weekend Saturday evening, i'm joining Kechara Soup Kitchen charity work... 10pm until 1am. back at home around 1;45am, sleep by 2;30am... it's good to giving back to society.

sleep in on Sunday until 9am are awesome! haha...