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 Cycling V35: Road bikes - Recreational/Racing, Race to #8!!!!

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post Mar 19 2018, 07:26 AM

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Hi guys,

How much cheapest entry level carbon bike? Where can i get it?

Thanks.
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post Mar 21 2018, 07:29 AM

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guys,

i am learning towards RB and looking for one now. I. have a few options:

EMC Brand: RM4400
full carbon
105 full groupset
8.5kg

Merida brand: RM4800
full carbon
105 full groupset
9.3kg

example above, shall i go for EMC or Merida? Is RB purely on the weight to perform better?
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post Mar 22 2018, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Mar 21 2018, 11:15 AM)
Not purely but a huge factor that cause adverse momentum shift as cycling like many other speed related sports, its effectiveness is highly but not solely dependent on countering momentum and drag. As the bike gets heavier and as the gradient of the terrain gradually shifts upwards, the weight penalty will be more obvious and discernible.

That said, many professional cyclists nowadays pay more attention towards the aerodynamic benefits than the weight of the bike. Losing a couple of excess kilograms is a lot cheaper and unequivocally more beneficial, health and performance wise, than having a lighter bike which is an endless quest.
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I see. Ok. Thank you bro.

what do you guys suggest?

1. Buy full carbon with ultegra groupset. compromise on the wheelset.

2. Buy full carbon with 105 groupset. Get a bit better wheelset.

My budget is just around 5k.
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post Mar 22 2018, 07:27 PM

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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Mar 22 2018, 05:50 PM)
Iā€™d assume that at that price point, the bike will come with the 6800 iteration rather than the newest 8000 models.

What are wheelsets offered?
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Yes bro. This is for RM6500.

7.3kg only
Carbon Toray 700 frameset (RM2500)
Fully Ultegra R6800 groupset (RM2600)
Fizik Cyrano R3 dropbar
Prolite stem AL7075
EvoPro 50mm Carbon wheelset (RM2000)
Panaracer Catalyst Sport 700x23 tyres

Another one I am consider this:

Rm4500
8.5kg
Full carbon frame
Fully 105 5800 groupset
Wheelset alloy 20/24H
Uno 3D forced Alloy Stem

Last one is this for RM5700.
http://www.lapierre-bikes.co.uk/gamme/2017...nce/sensium-500

Between this three, which one is better in terms of price ratio with performance? Worth to pay more for above bike?

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post Mar 22 2018, 09:00 PM

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 22 2018, 08:31 PM)
i'd go with that lapierre
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Any reason why?
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post Mar 23 2018, 01:41 PM

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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Mar 23 2018, 11:20 AM)
from a layman's standpoint, carbon fibre frames are pretty much generic and there are certainly truths in that belief but the brand, although superficial but unfortunately plays a significant role when it comes to determining the value of a bicycle and also the fact is that once you get mired into the murky world of spending money on road cycling parts, this price point is not at all significant and a relatively unknown wheelset at RM2,000.00 often fetch nothing close to the value back in the used parts market.

And because of that, it is understandable why our miaopurr cat's slave(the conceited self declared cat's boss) favours the Lapierre and I would too.

That being said, the 6800 is still a relatively desirable group set and apart from the novelty of the new R8000, it did not fail me(with proper maintenance and replacement parts every 2-3months of course) when I had it on my bike for more than 3 years.

I'd however still pick the Lapierre for the reputation and for its resale value.
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Thank you bro for the feedback. So Lapierre it is! Any shop selling lapierre bike other than TBFS in klang valley? Thanks

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post Mar 25 2018, 05:52 AM

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Guys,

My option has come to this 2:

Merida Scultura 4000 Bahrain
Full 105 groupset
Fulcrum Racing Zero Wheelset
RM7600

Lapierre Aircode SL 500
Full 105 Groupset
Mavic Aksium Wheelset
Fizik Saddle
RM7100
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post Mar 26 2018, 08:39 AM

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 25 2018, 01:50 PM)
now that everybody has voted merida, please post pictures and proof of purchase.
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post Mar 26 2018, 10:43 AM

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thanks guys!

next is looking for shoe. Any recommended shoe that is good enough for newbie? I found that I use my running shoe is pretty unconfortable on the road bike pedal.
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 26 2018, 10:50 AM)
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u cant go wrong with shimano. did they give u the cleats for those clipless pedals?
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yeah they give the cleat but with my running shoe, it is still relatively small compare to pedal on MTB.
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QUOTE(radmaszeal @ Mar 26 2018, 11:22 AM)
What size are you? If u are size euro 43 I have a few shoes wanna let go relatively  cheap
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normal shoe I am wearing UK11.
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post Mar 27 2018, 09:07 AM

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where do you guys normally shop online for bike stuffs? online local and overseas ..
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post Mar 27 2018, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Mar 27 2018, 10:08 AM)
LBS n BBS
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what is lbs bro?
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post Mar 27 2018, 03:51 PM

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QUOTE(radmaszeal @ Mar 27 2018, 03:43 PM)
Bikebug, chainreactioncycles, wiggle, lordgun, Sigma sports, rapha.cc, probikekit, bikeinn, bike24
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Appreciate your info brother.
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post Mar 28 2018, 09:06 AM

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Guys,

I am looking for bryton 530T with bundle HRM, cadence for rm999. Good price?

Any other recommendation with similar price?
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QUOTE(ChipZ @ Mar 28 2018, 10:22 AM)
If I am buying a used item from Ebay without receipt, how would they know the price? And if it is used, it will get taxed too?
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they will ask you payment proof such as paypal, tt slip, or online banking. I have no idea if used items are applicable for tax.
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for helmet, which one is good buy?

1. Met Strale
2. Specialized Propero 3
3. Mavic Plasma SLR

or any other recommendation within this range? thanks
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where to cycling around shah alam with less traffic?
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guys,

how to maintain the roadbike? how to identify that is the time for me to send for service? how frequent for me to oil the chain? etc. any tips for beginner? thanks.
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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Mar 31 2018, 11:12 AM)
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I send my bike for service every 2-3 months but that's based on my own volume which is 95-140km per week outdoor and 3.5hrs per week indoors.

I wipe the chain and pulleys after every outdoor rides, apply dry lubricant on the chain every week prior to my outdoor rides and will degrease, wash everything lazily but thoroughly after riding through rainy weather because of extra adhesive gunk on the chain and pulleys, tiny particles of sands and grime will likely get washed and splashed into the slits and crevices between the crank arms and the bottom bracket as well as the headset thus adverse weather conditions will hasten the need for maintenance unless you have the necessary tools(TORQUE WRENCH IS CRUCIAL) and is not as mechanically inept as some of us here are.

Adroit mechanics are usually busy and highly sought after especially nearing or just after a race event, therefore rapport with the LBS is crucial if you want your bike within a day or two and do not mind paying the full amount which is about RM150-200.00. Also this is why some of us here incessantly advocate cyclists to support the LBS.
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