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 Cycling V36: Road bikes - Recreational/Racing, 30km/h is 1764 benchmark

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post Dec 1 2018, 06:21 PM

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Any active cycling group in klang/bukit tinggi?
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post Jan 28 2019, 10:21 AM

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guys.. just wanna check.. is it normal to not able to pedal comfortably on flat road on the highest gear (50T - 11T)? i found myself not able to hold the pedaling for more than 5 min.. and what is the normal speed on flat road for a road bike? i just tested on Kesas yesterday.. still around 26-28km/h only if I pedal slightly harder..
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post Jan 28 2019, 11:44 AM

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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Jan 28 2019, 11:20 AM)
Not many I know can hold 50-11 for long tbh
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So is perfectly normal then.. hahaha.. newly bought a roadbike recently.. previously riding MTB only..
do you guys use water bladder backpack or multiple bottles for riding like 40km and above?
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post Jan 28 2019, 02:21 PM

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QUOTE(rads78 @ Jan 28 2019, 12:31 PM)
Its hard for amateurs, need lots of training(both core and endurance) and properly fitted bicycle to do that. Best is to make sure that your cadence is around 80 to 95 RPM all the time.
Water bladder: please, no
Multiple bottles: yes, depends on individual. Some people requires none for 40KM, while some requires more than 2 bottles. On group rides, we always stop by the petrol station to re-hydrate, refill our bottles
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how u guys measure cadence? i am using Samsung Watch to track the cycling only..and one wireless cheap bike meter from Decathlon.. biggrin.gif
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post Jan 30 2019, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(Seng_Kiat @ Jan 28 2019, 03:10 PM)
Cadence is measured by a cadence sensor. You may get from lazada for about rm60-80 and bluetooth ready. Can pair it with Strava. That's the cheapest setup I could think off. Otherwise, you may get a cycling computer. Easier for you to check the current cadence.

Regarding the water bottle, I bring 1 bottle only even for long 100-200km ride because I know my route. Most of my cycling route, there will be Petro stations or place for me to refill in almost every 30-40km at most. So, I dont need 2 bottles of water - it just makes the bike heavier.  icon_idea.gif  icon_idea.gif
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Coz my 2 bottles also not enough.. hahaa.. wanna ask again, those race for 80km and above, do u guys have a stop and get down from bike for a short break? or constantly on bike? never join b4.. but 80km looked scary to me.. i did my 45km b4 and used a total of 3hours including stop/resting..
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post Oct 29 2019, 07:43 PM

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QUOTE(tcb2010 @ Oct 25 2019, 12:11 PM)
Another question need opinion,

Im looking at Samsung Galaxy Active 2 watch, and thought would like to use it for cycling.

I do use dedicated GPS, but its more for my partner.

Does any have experience with Samsung Smartwatches on cycling, like does the screen is constant on and visible showing the speed?
It will be quite pointless for cycling use, if it doesnt shows real time visible speed.

Thanks.
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I m using samsung watch..first of all, not easy to read the screen while riding..even with raise to wake enabled..coz sometimes not waking up..also dangerous to raise ur hand and read the reading on it tiny screen..it can show speed and current distance but cannot pair cadence sensor..unlike a dedicated bike comp like bryton, garmin or wahoo..

QUOTE(jaykay4540 @ Oct 29 2019, 05:29 PM)
hi. im new to roadbike cycling.
how to train for my first 100km ride event?
scared too slow later kena angkut naik lorry
thanks.
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Slowly add 20km to ur regular ride until 100km..like each 2 weeks increase 20km..i did my 140km on my 4th month of cycling too..
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post Oct 30 2019, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(jaykay4540 @ Oct 30 2019, 10:16 AM)
currently can cycle on bike trainer for 30 mins only.
event is next weekend.
i see. will try. thanks.
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Most likely u will just bonk hard that day.. and struggling to reach the end point.. might even fall from bike or sitting roadside because too weak..hopefully wont happen before reaching 70% of the ride for you la..
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QUOTE(tcb2010 @ Oct 30 2019, 11:16 AM)
Ah Ping ko,

Even with Always On, still need to wake it?

Definitely wont replace the dedicated comp, but wondering if its actually usable for riding, to show real time speed.
if it needs to be woken up during riding....then its practically useless for cycling speed viewing on the fly.
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Yes.. with Always On feature turned to ON, the screen not really stay awake all the time.. it will go into a lower power mode when u didnt raise your hand to see the screen..
example, if u do tracking with Strava app in watch, with Always On, u will see alternating screen between Strava interface and your current watchface punya AOD mode.. not seeing strava on screen all the time ya..

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post Oct 30 2019, 02:32 PM

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QUOTE(Pebbie @ Oct 30 2019, 02:17 PM)
guys, any recommendation for budget bike computer? tried decathlon's and it spoil after 3 months. luckily can claim for refund with their 2 years warranty.
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Firstly what budget first? Cheapest that can integrate with strava is those Bryton ones.. like Bryton 310 or 410..
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post Oct 30 2019, 10:49 PM

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QUOTE(Clueless07 @ Oct 30 2019, 09:28 PM)
Right. Just on this topic....
We carry spare tube, pumps and tools right.

Typically RB guys don’t use a hang on pouch right ? Either at top tube or below saddle - so do they?

Contemplating to get one ....
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just a small saddle bag from Decathlon will do la.. i am using that, ngam ngam fit a tube+multitools..

QUOTE(Clueless07 @ Oct 30 2019, 10:02 PM)
i am sort of incline with keeping it clean- be it a fast or slow rider.
So much $$$$ put into making a bike light- just to add back 500g there......

will go with at jersey pocket... or tumpang at friends bag  brows.gif

miaopur.... can i ride w u....u got fantastic idea
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put inside jersey pocket vs inside saddle bag.. difference by 100g of the tiny saddle bag..

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post Oct 31 2019, 08:56 PM

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QUOTE(Pebbie @ Oct 31 2019, 08:35 PM)
probably buy the wireless option as you said. waiting 11.11 see got special discount or not.

on the other hand, bryton 410 seem nice but not sure if it worth it though for thr gps function when i already have handphone
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When u do anything above 100km.. handphone really not useful at all.. battery will finish before you finish ride..
Bryton 410 can last up to 30 hours and very readable under sunlight,not to mention will not overheat under sun.. unlike your phone.. takkan u wanna off the screen or lower the brightness till cannot see.. smile.gif
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post Nov 1 2019, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(Pebbie @ Oct 31 2019, 09:20 PM)
thanks for the insight. so... is bryton 410 a good choice?
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Depends on ur budget.. if got budget get 410 at least.. if got more then go for Wahoo Elemnt Bolt which comes with navigation..but only useful if u always go long distance above 50km..
Actually what is ur current riding distance? any plan to go further? else if riding like 40km only can just use phone first.. foc...

QUOTE(Clueless07 @ Oct 31 2019, 09:32 PM)
All canggih canggih.
I just happy w my simple Cateye Quick only.
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Me at January 2019 also said this.. tongue.gif i was using Decathlon one that time.. but cannot sync to strava to see progress..quite useless i feel..
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post Nov 1 2019, 10:38 AM

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QUOTE(Pebbie @ Nov 1 2019, 10:33 AM)
just started riding since august, but made little progress during sept & oct due to haze + raining season. last i tried is 50km and do have plan to keep going.
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Then if possible straight get Wahoo Elemnt Bolt.. else end up like me.. i got Bryton 410 coz it is cheaper but end up selling it after 2 months to get Wahoo coz i need navigation.. tongue.gif
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post Nov 13 2019, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(Clueless07 @ Nov 13 2019, 04:05 PM)
last week when riding GCE... me and friend slow poke type below  (average below 25km/hr). Was always cautious and ride on the left side.
then a group of rider ( may be EZ rider) riding fast, at first 2 of them pass... with loud speaker... then i turn and look back see anymore coming but wasnt steady and swirl to the right a bit.
KNS another fast ride (girl)... ride pass, then she turn back and stare gao kock

Ego tercabar,  but leg and lung not strong to chase.
So gotto swallow the pride and take some pre-caution to avoid similar embarrestment loh

later catch up with group at the Langon rest area... Lansi AF... blast their music and talk loud loud.
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last time i also got such mirror.. but not useful la.. too tiny view area and sometimes misaligned then seeing wrong angle..
better turn your head to see and it is faster la in my opinion.. just try it few more times will be familiar already one..

You swaying to right sure la ppl stare 9 you.. doh.gif lagi mau chase ppl for what..
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post Nov 15 2019, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(kaiwoon @ Nov 15 2019, 11:40 AM)
eh they say not fast pace.. avg 26-28avg for 80km .. so makes me more sad when dropped.. my using aero bike.. they say ask me to change to all rounder or climbing bike
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Leg no power use what bike also no power one la.. just ride more.. sure improve over the time.. level of improvement depends on how hard you ride only.. if ride santai all the time, honestly will not have much improvement one.. what effort u give is what u gain later.. nod.gif

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