hi guys, i thinking for revamp roadbike that purchased when 2014 after realized the rubber gasket on gear shifter started to chipped and break in pieces. I bought it @ RM1600 that time with tiagra groupset.

Wondering invest with new parts (gear shifter & derailleur something better than tiagra) on aged & cheap alloy frame?
Or instead i should go for full new road bike upgrade instead? Here the picture of the roadbike that i using now that should ride total up to 10k km.

I still ok with existing 2x10 speed with existing frame.
Just thinking to replace with a new group set (both side shifter, rear and front derailleur) whether will cheaper in a package

what the approximately cost of the complete set of left right shifter along with front rear derailleur?
seeking some inputs to justification whether go for complete new bike or upgrade with groupset.

anyway, any recommended shop who much focus on roadbike?
around subang, PJ and shah alam if can.

no expecting for branded or lightweight for racing purposes
much focus on groupset for the ease of controls at least with tiagra or 105.

as seem the usj and roda much focus on branding instead of spec.

This post has been edited by gkl83: Jun 23 2021, 12:21 PM

yes, big group riding are danger as as limited front view (got pothole then langgar jeh)
hence sometimes cant anticipate the surrounding cyclist movement (sudden swerve and brake)
those want to save power, no choices then have to follow at the back.

unless highly confident on road condition and with other cyclist's skills.
Or else, ride with smaller group or better keep a distance or solo ride much better.

once the front riders fell down, everyone at the back definitely kena also.

I prefer much solo ride for true workout for stamina and endurance
Torture the muscles to max if can.

most of group ride usually eat-ride-rest during the trip, longer time required for whole trip, ending up more sun burn...

at the moment I can reach 48-50km @ average 30+km/h without resting.


i got a fren, he ride in fast group can up to 30-31km/h
But while he ride in solo or with other buddies. the speed manage maintain 25-26km/h

always ride in group and fast doesn't make your stronger as always leeching at the back of strong cyclist. The only ways to make you stronger, solo always the to push with all the stamina that you have, hence your brain must be strong too as it always physco you to stop as soon as possible.

where u riding location usually?

thinking of hulu-peres-titi ride.
but waiting for my buddy whether want peres or somewhere in coming 1-2weeks.

I thinking this Saturday, maybe me and one of fren that slow bit as previously, keep dragging my PR most of trip ytday. Or else next Sunday with my stronger gang too, they may plan that seremban long route trip.

Got strava? See your power range before join

This post has been edited by gkl83: Dec 12 2021, 08:54 AM

I am OK to ride few persons like 2-3 per group. At least take the true load for about 30-50% for whole trip? That where I train stamina for more pressure and reach the load at higher speed for longer period.

At least few person in group, much safer in case accident happened or bicycle repair. Ride along quite danger for long route unless you are very familiar with the places or share your live coor to your family members in case emergency. For the first 7 years I ride alone 95% of the time but limited short trip only.

mostly probably i solo this Saturday but 100km distance start from Batu14 till Titi.
i passing thru Bukit Hantu also before perez. so may problem for you.

I much worry u overloaded half ways, assumed your longest ride never 100km?
I got a buddy new in road bike, he overstressed when 70-120km flat road but he improved from day 1.

better u try 60 70 80 90 100km distance gradually before u jump straight from 40km direct to 100km.

so far I solo with 48km @ 30km/h without resting and no water drinking for whole route.
Just stop for 2min due to traffic light. That how I train myself week to week.

my fren with foldie previously for 100km+ before change to rb. he should have the basic stamina as i thought.
but he exhausted badly between start from 80km till the end of 120km when riding rb. so no joke oh if 100km+ distance

This post has been edited by gkl83: Dec 12 2021, 10:20 PM

I even did solo along Kesas + Rimbayu what.
but no big deal must group ride.
https://www.strava.com/activities/6217361528

so safety wise, yes better to have 2-3 person in group.

better u try 80-100km on flat road first before climb uphill.
even i did 100km solo at flat road earlier, nearly cramp as my fingers have not energy to push shifter even.

100km with uphill, not a joke unless keep ride non stop 3 months.
I got another guy, nearly ride everyday, at least 30km per day. Now he manage to hit 160km distance but he exhaust badly.


born in year 1983

This post has been edited by gkl83: Dec 13 2021, 02:17 PM

my latest ride at KLIA, maximum average get 170-180bpm around KLIA road. still can ride back in ease but my fren exhausted and dragged average speed.
The most i ride uphill with u till perez checkpoint, after that i continue my ride to titi and back to perez to climb again.

but i always start my ride at 500/530am if going for 100km distance. no much people can follow my timing.

This post has been edited by gkl83: Dec 13 2021, 03:21 PM

7am is big no no for me as started to crowd with more traffic around.
yes, i always end my ride when the sun reached on top my head.

Used to ride when night time for past 7 years even not used the brightest headlamp. Chill ride when beginning to save some energy for return trip.

Weekday is my working days, I only can ride when weekend for long trip.

headlamp is compulsory anyhow for safety.
Even motorcycle also used to turn on headlamp for the past15-20 years?
I even will carry a spare torch light + mini power bank along for emergency purpose for this Saturday.

If expecting for longer ride, you should expecting to carry more stuffs along with you. This quite logic.
If not ready to carry more stuffs, then means no ready for long ride. Unless you got support car follow behind you then different story.

look on my strava picture, my bag size even much bigger than saddle.
some others cyclist may much bigger than me even.

This post has been edited by gkl83: Dec 14 2021, 09:02 AM