i bought this little plastic it can turn spd-sl pedal into flat~
very convenient when you dont want to wear rb shoes~




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yours better then, at least the surface is larger~

do you know such detail bike fitting available in penang?

ic...too bad then~
i have to learn from the hard way, try and error~ haha~ thx for the advice~

This post has been edited by kakashi-k85: Aug 21 2018, 10:20 AM

alright, thx for the info~
seems like i have to go down to KL if i really need it. thx~

Just a sharing, my weight is about 95kg
In my previous bike, with 30c specialized tire i need to pump until 88psi.
In my current bike, with 25c schwalbe tubeless tire i need to pump until 82psi.

you are referring to the route from karpal singh until queensbay?
i have used RB ride there few times, no issue~ the only thing you need to aware is the tree branch, you go through it with high speed will likely to slip and crash~ usually after storm rain the tree branch is scattered everywhere~

which shop you visited before? maybe they are not clear with your objective of getting a rb.
if you just want to commute to work, an entry level if mtb or flat bar rb will serve the purpose well.

mine is also analog type with the minor indicator for every 2 psi~
unless you are saying the analog type is very inaccurate, else i trust what it shows me.

yea~ its the lane i am talking about~ so far rb can ride there just be careful of the tree branch~

i see... maybe many people including myself initially just want to cycle nearby as exercise or commute to work but end up makin ride makin jauh~ haha~
i started cycling around my apartment, then gradually increase the distance from 10km to more than 60km~ perhaps shops think you are one of those type of people~

since you already visit some bike shop, i suggest you can do some homework based on your budget~ confirm you want rb or mtb then only visit the shop again.
some of my friends choose specialized allez & cannondale caad optimo as their first rb~

lim cycle outlet got organize night ride almost every Wednesday, you can join them once you got your own bike~

of course i cant stop the air from getting out every time detach the pump from the wheel. So what i do is i detach and re-attach again the pump to see how much air pressure left. Then the next time i pump i add in some buffer and re-peat the same step again to check the buffer that i estimated is sufficient or not. Do this few more times eventually you can get what ever pressure you desired.

I use Bryton newer model 410 for about a year now. So far no problem.
I also use Bryton heart rate sensor, sometimes will trigger maximum hear rate although just ride 15kmph.
For Bryton cadence sensor, just 6 months already rosak~
Earlier Bryton app has connectivity problem, new app launched early this year is more stable.

Few of my friends previously also use Bryton but recently change to Xplova because can record video~

Hi riders~
i am thinking to try oval chainring like the rotor q-ring or doval~
the reason being is when i read through some user experience, it helps to reduce muscle cramp and i am easily cramp type of person~ So far i only see one user mention this benefits. Other than that, the most common advantage is improving pedaling at dead spot. The disadvantage could be the shifting quality might not be as good as round chainring.

So anyone of you are oval chainring user? can share abit on your experience and would you recommend it?

Thx for your opinion~
just like the ceramic BB, some say improve some say no difference.
im also using mechanical groupset, 10spd or 11spd i think does not matter much as long as you are comfortable with it.

My current cycling distance is about 75km with 3 climbs along the way.
From my strava, 1st climb is 2.5km long at average 5%, then downhill go flat for 17km before 2nd climb about 5km average at 4%. then another downhill & flat section of 16km before last climb 2.6km at average 4%.
Cramp mostly happen at both thigh~ usually it occurs during 3rd climb or otw to 3rd climb.
Stamina wise i feel like i can push it but my thigh says no.
im heavy guy with 95kg weight, maybe 3 climbs in a route is too much for me.

Pulau Pinang

If round island, yes 2 climbs only.
This is my route

thats what i thought initially... so i bring hydration salt, energy gel and stay hydrated. But still cramp...

maybe 3 climbs is too much for me now.

Yea, previously i round island with 2 climbs is ok. No cramp.

I will ride another few times to see if got improvement or not.

yes, i control my carb intake.
No supper at night, else my weight wont be only 95kg~

Alright, noted~
continue ride and see how~