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post Sep 5 2022, 10:32 AM

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hi i have a t700 full carbon RB , with full shimano Sora groupsets.
thinking of upgrading to carbon wheelset.

from your opinions is it worth upgrading ? im doing solo 30-40kM ride per session, 3-4 times per week. (not planning to join groups due to time constrain)

Or just get a new bike that already comes with carbon wheelset.
https://shopee.com.my/ALCOTT-ROAD-BIKE-ASCA...7f-f01f75356adc
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post Dec 31 2022, 11:20 AM

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QUOTE(selenium @ Dec 28 2022, 09:15 PM)
anyone tried the ID match fitting ke?
how is it? is it worth the money?

i always get pain in hands when cycling (even for short distances 10km)
already tried raising handle bars and lowering seat to no avail
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stem length and handlebar angle also will affect pain in hands.

im riding a normal road bike, i just try and error the handle bar angle, shifters angle, stem length until i get what i'm comfortable with. in fact i dont even wear clipless.

thats my method as i only cycle 15-20km everyday solo, just for fitness.
if you're planning to ride 100-200km , i think its worth going for a proper bike fit
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post Jan 5 2023, 11:20 AM

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Hi guys need opinions on this 2 bikes, cant decide between rim brakes or discs

Ultegra groupset with carbon wheels, 7.9kg RM6800
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105 groupset, alloy wheels, 8.9kg rm5900 (if i were to get this i'll definitely upgrade to carbon wheels in future)

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*current bike is a Sora with alloy rim brakes. Mostly solo ride on flat roads

past experience with disc brakes were Tektro, and they sound like crazy when braking (sent to bike mechanics and cant solve), will shimano have the same issues?


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post Jan 12 2023, 09:24 AM

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QUOTE(MegaCanonF @ Jan 12 2023, 07:46 AM)
if solo on flat roads you'll be fine with rim brakes.

if you always do climbs and descent, then disc is consider compulsory already. tell you what going down fraser hill with rim brakes is an experience I won't ever want to go thru, ever again biggrin.gif
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Thanks. Guess I’ll just go for the ultegra and rim brakes..
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post Jan 26 2023, 07:19 AM

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QUOTE(vhs1 @ Jan 26 2023, 01:25 AM)
Bought it?
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Yup bought the ultegra rim brakes version before cny.. upgraded to better tires on the spot.


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post Jan 26 2023, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(vhs1 @ Jan 26 2023, 10:36 AM)
What tires?
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post Jan 30 2023, 10:08 PM

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After 100km with my new bike.. the feeling of a proper sized bike, carbon wheels and ultegra Groupset is a whole new world to me. The only thing need to be changed is the handlebar which is a little too wide for me.

First road bike was a Shimano sora and a sized 43cm bike which is too small for me.






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post Feb 1 2023, 08:49 PM

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post Feb 4 2023, 08:00 AM

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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Feb 2 2023, 09:20 AM)
clipless overrated
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I think for long distance, sprint, climbing it does make a difference in power..


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post Feb 4 2023, 08:03 AM

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QUOTE(Justin.Loong @ Feb 2 2023, 09:26 AM)
Waaahhh!!!  shocking.gif  drool.gif  notworthy.gif  thumbup.gif
Nice bro! The red colour make it looks so classy! Nice!!  rclxm9.gif

Alaa... no need clipless for now la. Just as long as you're comfortable with you bike, it's OK one.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Yeah when I saw the red.. immediately attracted to it.

For 6.6k, full ultegra, carbon wheelset, simple rim brakes, 7.8kg, it’s more than enough for my usage..

Next bike in future gonna get electronic shifters and disc brakes 🤩
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post Feb 19 2023, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(RiriRuruRara @ Feb 18 2023, 08:12 PM)
Guys wta what's the best way do you guys use to transport bike from your house to the location you cycle at?

Any tips for a weakling who owns a bezza? Just got a good deal buying a bike of someone but the effort to lift the bike up into car  to and from was a real workout and challenge for me. Pulled multiple muscles on arm and back just from that.
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can the rear seats fold down on bezza?
remove the front wheels makes it much easier too
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post Mar 27 2023, 05:50 PM

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any using Ridenow Tubes?
compare to normal tubes, is it more puncture resistance?
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post Apr 1 2023, 05:35 PM

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anyone tried before futsal shoes for cycling?
i bought a pair of non lock cyling shoes on shopee.. it slips.
even my old nike running shoe grips better than that.

not gonna go into clipless.. saw before a cyclist fell down at traffic light stop and that really haunts me till today.
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post Apr 7 2023, 08:19 PM

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QUOTE(berzerk @ Apr 7 2023, 10:10 AM)
folding bike chat is this way: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5137598
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post Jun 8 2023, 01:40 PM

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QUOTE(Azran1979 @ Jun 4 2023, 11:23 AM)
what is the best chain lube u ever used?
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i tried squirt, clean chain but i feel noisy chain.
i tried Blub dry lube, chain a bit dirty but not that noisy..

not sure what to try next.
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post Jul 1 2023, 03:20 PM

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just did my first solo 100km..

looks like my daily morning 20km paid off..

looking to try energy gel for the first time, unfortunately my lbs here doesnt sell any. so i have to opt for online..
any brand recommendation?
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Hi guys, I’m currently looking at Trek SL6 Pro 105 di2 (carbon wheelset) and Tarmac sl7 comp 18k alloy wheelset (di2 or Sram)

Can’t really decide which to go for.. anyone here rode before these 2 bikes?

Sram looks neat without the cables, but the shifters hood size is quite big for my hands.
105 di2 hoods are nice to hold.


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post Oct 2 2023, 11:42 AM

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QUOTE(Roadwarrior1337 @ Aug 26 2023, 10:38 AM)
This is not the way to buy a bike. Suggest you go for bike fit and get your absolute measurement

Then see which frame your body align to

Sorry to say components vs price should never be a deciding factor. U can get a sl7 di2 vs cannondale caad alloy. If your body ngam on the cannondale, you will have less ache and probably faster due to improved comfort with the right frame

So choose the best frame for your body and then compare from there

To me di2 is the best. Absolute magic and smoothness of shifting and just charge battery once a month for 1500km total duration of ride and also depend if u change gearing alot

As for wheelset, once u get fast u will want faster wheels and often those that come with sub20k bike be it carbon or alloy isn’t that great. Unless it’s hyper or something
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went for bike fit, and the Tarmac SL7 doesnt suit me well. size 49 too small, size 52 standover height too tall.

the emonda SL6 size 50 suits me well.
now currently using the 105 di2 and the stock bontrager alloy wheels first, chanaged tires to 30c vittorias.

gonna ride for 1 year or 2 first, only will look into wheelsets.
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QUOTE(Roadwarrior1337 @ Oct 2 2023, 01:13 PM)
It won’t take u 1 to 2 years to change trust me

Likely within 6 months. Hypers are fantastic option for the price. Change the bearing to some original ntn and watch it fly
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Winspace Hypers? will take that into consideration. smile.gif
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post Jan 10 2024, 12:40 PM

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hi im shopping for new wheels for my trek emonda. which profile height do u recommend?

mostly ride on flats and some rollings. Gradients are about 5-6% on some climbs

35mm? 45mm?
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