yeah its scary alright, even on a MTB. had a locked rear happen to me on a long downhill at hulu langat cause I was careless with the brakes, but managed to keep my balance. was doing over 50km/h that time.

i'm thinking that the heavier weight of the MTB kinda helps to prevent the front speed wobble too.

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This post has been edited by silvy: Feb 10 2012, 10:11 PM

haha~ currently im rushing their jobs, Sunrise... will check out with them regarding this...

it depends on what you want to do...

for trainers

the good
- trainers offer resistance and you can vary it depending on what you want to do
- good substitute for days when you can't go out and ride... much like the rigs for RPM classes

the bad
- you might need to buy equipment to run trainers, extra wheel or tyres
- trainers put strains on bike components like wearing down tyres and stuff
- most trainers don't allow a lot of motion while pedaling... with the exception of the new kurt kinetic rock and roll Kurt Kinetic Rock n Roll


for rollers

the good
- can do intervals training
- i think can be good for concentrating on improving pedal strokes
- i think it can also let you improve your on bike balance
- practically do anything you want on the roller, consider it a static rolling road

the bad
- offer little resistance
- takes some use to balance and get onto the roller

for real training, my vote goes to trainers although they feel boring and no different from riding exercise bikes.. but resistance training is the way to go if you intend to use it for indoor workouts...

something to add on as i just remembered, i did read about something regarding trainers on carbon frames in your case... something about trainers being static and the carbon frames will be loaded with quite some stress since the trainers don't allow it to move and have to force the frame to flex...

not sure how this is or any evidence behind to support this.. haven't gone to read up on it... but should warrant a check by yourself if you interest falls on trainers...

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Added on February 10, 2012, 10:28 pmas the saying goes.. it is better to lose the rear traction than the front.. the rear you can still manage it a bit while if you lose the front... you lose all control and hit the deck immediately...

if you lose the front, you practically pummel straight into whatever is ahead...

you are like a hopped up junkie on an LSD trip... i think this won't satisfy you la...1.2km of circling with what can be 20 tons of kids... not that i see kids no up.. but... find something better to ride and leave this to people who want to go for a stroll...

by the time you finish... already sunrise la.. check wat check..


This post has been edited by butthead: Feb 10 2012, 10:28 PM

@butthead - in fact i truly enjoy LSD. cant wait for the next one.. my gang is riding tomorrow but unfortunately i m caught up with work tomorrow morning wtf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sunday anyone??

GODDAMMIT!!!... we got an addicted pedalphile here...

hahahaha you sound so deprived I'm doing RRI this Sunday, MTB terrain though.. time to switch to my knobby tires again.

I am glad to be named a pedalphile...

Yup i m deprived... i can feel my itchy legs !

So...............

Lets ride. Come on guys! Sunday. Make sth happen!

Yeah going Hulu Langat Tomorrow, =)

Sunday Kiaraaaawwrrrrrr~~~~~~~~!!!!

Bukit Tinggi Klang via Kesas tomorrow for me

Thanks butthead..now that really helps in term of me deciding between the two. I was about to ask you other than tyres what other stuffs will be wore down..so carbon frame is not recommended to be use with a trainer..that sounds logic as stresses will be put on the frame due to restriction in movement...

Anyway for a used 2008 giant tcr 3 model priced at rm1.2k issit too expensive or what is the normal price for such model (used) with sora.

mostly just tyres will be worn down... but usually they will buy a complete wheel with tyres just to run trainers... panaracer produces a tyre specifically for trainer use as well...

it depends on the condition, it isn't too expensive i guess since you can't exprect RM500 rite...but, frankly i'd buy a new sora equipped giant for RM600 more...

I dunno about rollers nowadays, but I think there are rollers with magnetic resistance built in. I'm not sure if it's still being sold nowadays, but I had one Minoura roller with up to 7 levels of magnetic resistance that U can adjust by turning a dial on one of the rollers. I think I still have it, dunno where it is now... I took it with me when I left the national team back in 2000 ( I hope there's no MSN spy here )

Rollers can really help with Ur bike handling skills & definitely helps U develop a smooth pedal stroke. We used rollers all the time in training, even with track bikes. Some of the more daring riders would go out of the saddle on rollers. Another good drill to help Ur balance & smooth pedal stroke is one-legged pedalling on rollers. I've seen it being done... take one foot off the pedal, & pedal with the other leg, balance with Ur "hanging" leg. Did it a few times... but not for that long la...

Aaah... the good ol' days....

Dear All cycling bros,

Who sell Colnago brand in KL and JB. I know Rodalink and I'm cyclist. Any other shops names please? Thank you.

My tire ETRTO is 23x622hmm from chart it seems to be 700 x 23C

Can i know what does 700 means, 23C means?

It seems it's a 26" tire convert into 66.04cm, with formula 3.142 * 66.04 = 207.35cm
but from chart it's 210cm..

lol sounds really confusing.. Have a easy ride today in Hulu Langat today.. On the way back meet a bunch of national junior cyclist, draft along them so fun, easily average 30+ km/h but after uphills cannot keep up..

http://www.trainingpeaks.com/sw/D3ZHU2MXKOFI4EIP4S55WHS4FY

Wow, checked my rear derailuer and found out that the thin bar thing with small chain guide have being bengkok and rub my wheel spokes when i shift it to the easiest biggest cassate... Is there any solution to this or the whole rear derailuer have to be changed?

This post has been edited by minizian: Feb 11 2012, 01:00 PM

i think the minoura roller still exists...never went to check if it does have magnetic resistance though...

you were with the national team? team telekom? Year 2000 i think still have the hongkie by the name of Wong and the indon tonton susanto and the local tsen seong hong right?

now i think all retired dah...

reminds me of a YT video


and some banzai japanese...there is a longer video on this...


ETRTO of 23x622 means a 23mm wide tyre with a inner diameter of 622mm... or wat is refered to ISO 622... or also known as the bead diameter...

700 is basically a cubic measurement of a rim with 622mm diameter if i am not wrong...

you are talking about your inner pulley cage plate? top or bottom of the plate

better change... if not, it snags onto your spoke and break it... then it will be a 100 dollar RD replacement vs 300 dollar wheel change..

bending it back isn't a good method...

best to get the shop to check... possible that the replaceable drop out is bent in the event of being hit and not your pulley cage...

yeay.managed to finish my 1st 60km ride at sg buloh...clocked it at 2hrs and 54mins...my friend call it Dragon Back...we continue further to complete the whole loop..lot's of cyclists riding around that area..couldnt really keep up with the regulars there...and i think my friend is a hill climbing robot...different level from me the beginner

today was quite bad... lorries were everywhere and it's quite dangerous. so far so good, only that I have butt ache..hurm time to change to a comfier saddle and a proper bike shoe and pedal is a must! managed to clock my new max speed..64kmh

it was freaking hot..40'C..got a leg cramp after having a short rest..lactic acid built up i think...

gonna ride more n more..next would be genting sempah and peres...but I have to train few times more at bukit tunku

I was with the track team, I quit just as Josiah was starting to make a name in the national team. I was in the Sukom 98 project & also the Gemilang 2001 project team, 200m sprint & kilo.

I think U mean Wong Kam Po. I dunno where Seong is now, I met Joo Ngan 2 weeks ago. Haven't met him for quite sometime.