Guys, I am having stock Kenda 20x1.75. Let say I change to Scwhable Big Apple which is 20x2.0 is obvouisly more heavier, will my ride get slower? If yes but why?
Cause I thought BA have much lower rolling resistant than stock Kenda tyre. If the rolling resistant is lower, wont the speed improve as well? Yes, i know that with BA which is balloon tyre i get more comfortable ride.

So my question is, changing from stock Kenda to BA will it increase or decrease the speed?

that is not including shipping...

to shop frm taobao....

price of item + china domestic shipping + international shipping to msia.

agents (lyn) will charges different rate.

last i bought is 1.90

depending on the sellers location in china, u need to find out the domestic shipping
rate from the seller say SanDong to collection centre most likely in GuangDong.

all this the agent can find out for u.
but if u can search for the cheapest item with the cheapest shipping, then u will save money.

normally in LYN, u DIY find the item in taobao, send the link to the agent to get quote,
if there are sizes n colour, u need to specify as well.

this lanun ergon, i;ve found got 2 type, aluminium n magnesium alloy.
alu = 40 mg = 55
bear in mind the finishing (most likely) is no where near the ori...( i guess oni, haven't seen the real one )

agents charge by weight n volumetric weight, - which ever is heavier.
minimum is 1kg = RM 12

u will save if u buy more items, cos they help u pack everything into 1 box.

this grip 40+8 / 1.9 = 25.26
+ 12
= 37.26 linggit...
air freight direct to ur doorstep.

the fun shopping in TB... u''ll never know what u gona get.... LOL ... (joking)   

yeah should be pirate stuff too as the other ori ergon grips are all 3 - 4x the price ...

Hahah!  Great !

To start,
1.  we will need to identify the parking lot that will be safe to park our cars. 
2.  Get down to plan a route to ride around in the city... 
3.  with a food stopover ( get some drinks and food for breakfast - maybe at teh tarik , roti canai stalls?)
4.  Bikes group Photo sessions, , the Cyclists group photo sessions,  Anyone got Go Pro hero, can bring along too..
we will need one cyclist in the front to lead the way (not too fast, not too slow)
we will need one cyclist at the back to be on the look out to cover any one who slips or terjatuh ...

mini project here...

I do have another suggestion.  Instead of parking in KL, we try out the Car –Train – Bicycle option, to get the experience of commuting by car, train and bicycle, so that you know what to expect in your future travels.
1. Park at Asia Jaya open car park  (RM6 per day).  We can have peace of mind leaving our cars there as this is a paid car park area and no thieves should be breaking any car windows.
2. Fold the bikes, use elevator to go up to the train platform (got to use two different elevators and you will not need to carry your bikes – too heavy for me.  Just fold it and Push or Pull it along using the bike’s wheels )  I normally do not use any bag to cover the bike nowadays, just fold it and hold on to it while in the train.
3. Use the LRT to go to Masjid Jamek (get out and use two different elevators again to go out)
4. Once you are past the Ticketing machine, you can then unfold your bikes and push it down a ramp at the rear end towards the river side next to Bank Muamalat.  Again you do not have to carry your bikes down any stairs.
5.  Once we are on the open road, we can then proceed to the route that anyone can come up with.  (We can start from OCBC building to follow Samo’s suggestion,  have breakfast at some food stalls and take the train from any LRT station in town to get back to the Asia Jaya LRT car park)  But the route going on Jalan Kuching sounds scary, I have heard of many fatal accidents there – also the OCBC cycle ride may have outrider escorts, so its safer I think?  Personally I prefer the quieter roads or back roads, Jalan Inai, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Ceylon, Jalan Alor, can also go to Pudu market )
If everyone is ok, we can try to follow the timing below this coming Sunday morning :

At 7am, reach car park at Asia Jaya.  Take train to reach Masjid Jamek at 7:30am.
7:30am to 8:30 am ride around the city.
8:45am look for food spot, have breakfast, take photos  (we go for halal food if our Muslim brothers join in)
9:30am ride to any LRT Train station in case we are tired as this is the first long distance ride (and this LRT can be Pasar Seni, Dang Wangi, or even KLCC) to go back to Asia Jaya car park.
10:30 am  Fold bikes and pack up in the cars (so long and bye bye till the next event)
What to Prepare?
1. Helmet is preferable
2. Light or bright color T-shirt
3. Rear red light (not necessary but will be helpful even in the daytime)
4.  Bottle of water / canned drinks
5. Puncture kit and spare inner tube (I will be bringing mine on a saddle bag, so you don’t need to buy if you don’t have – but mine is a 20” tube)
6. Small tool kit / allen keys to adjust brakes and brake pads, saddle positions, handlebars, I will bring mine as well
7. First aid kit (minimal needed  - plasters, cotton buds and antiseptic cream) in case you get a fall and cut yourself or get foot blisters
8. Small chain or cable lock as you will need to leave your bikes somewhere while you get your breakfast
9. Small back pack or small bag slung over your handlebars to carry your loose items
One last NOTE:  If on Sunday morning, it rains cats and dogs, like with lightning and thunder,  have to abandon plans for city ride !!!  Its not much fun to ride in heavy rain,  slight drizzle is still OK.
If there are more than 5 riders, we will go for it.  If not, then we wait for another weekend.

1.  budgee  (Lawrence )

You will feel a bit of drag in the beginning but humans learns to adapt. Let's put it this way, I used Dahon Rotolos (2.0 X 1.75) on both my wife's and mine. I changed to Maxxis DTH 2.0 X 1.95 and finds it nicer but I have to pedal a vee bit harder uphill and I am used to it, even up to Fraser's Hill from KKB. I once changed my wife's Rotolos with the Schwalbe BA from my daughter's Speed P8 and shodded the Speed with the Rotolos. My daughter wants to maintain the Rotolos and my wife wants the Schwalbe taken out! Now both of them have Rotolos on their wheels.

Aiya why stinge on protecting your head?
Pro well H4000 only RM95 from SBH Melaka

I do have another suggestion.  Instead of parking in KL, we try out the Car –Train – Bicycle option, to get the experience of commuting by car, train and bicycle, so that you know what to expect in your future travels.
1. Park at Asia Jaya open car park  (RM6 per day).  We can have peace of mind leaving our cars there as this is a paid car park area and no thieves should be breaking any car windows.
2. Fold the bikes, use elevator to go up to the train platform (got to use two different elevators and you will not need to carry your bikes – too heavy for me.  Just fold it and Push or Pull it along using the bike’s wheels )  I normally do not use any bag to cover the bike nowadays, just fold it and hold on to it while in the train.
3. Use the LRT to go to Masjid Jamek (get out and use two different elevators again to go out)
4. Once you are past the Ticketing machine, you can then unfold your bikes and push it down a ramp at the rear end towards the river side next to Bank Muamalat.  Again you do not have to carry your bikes down any stairs.
5.  Once we are on the open road, we can then proceed to the route that anyone can come up with.  (We can start from OCBC building to follow Samo’s suggestion,  have breakfast at some food stalls and take the train from any LRT station in town to get back to the Asia Jaya LRT car park)  But the route going on Jalan Kuching sounds scary, I have heard of many fatal accidents there – also the OCBC cycle ride may have outrider escorts, so its safer I think?  Personally I prefer the quieter roads or back roads, Jalan Inai, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Ceylon, Jalan Alor, can also go to Pudu market )
If everyone is ok, we can try to follow the timing below this coming Sunday morning :

At 7am, reach car park at Asia Jaya.  Take train to reach Masjid Jamek at 7:30am.
7:30am to 8:30 am ride around the city.
8:45am look for food spot, have breakfast, take photos  (we go for halal food if our Muslim brothers join in)
9:30am ride to any LRT Train station in case we are tired as this is the first long distance ride (and this LRT can be Pasar Seni, Dang Wangi, or even KLCC) to go back to Asia Jaya car park.
10:30 am  Fold bikes and pack up in the cars (so long and bye bye till the next event)
What to Prepare?
1. Helmet is preferable
2. Light or bright color T-shirt
3. Rear red light (not necessary but will be helpful even in the daytime)
4.  Bottle of water / canned drinks
5. Puncture kit and spare inner tube (I will be bringing mine on a saddle bag, so you don’t need to buy if you don’t have – but mine is a 20” tube)
6. Small tool kit / allen keys to adjust brakes and brake pads, saddle positions, handlebars, I will bring mine as well
7. First aid kit (minimal needed  - plasters, cotton buds and antiseptic cream) in case you get a fall and cut yourself or get foot blisters
8. Small chain or cable lock as you will need to leave your bikes somewhere while you get your breakfast
9. Small back pack or small bag slung over your handlebars to carry your loose items
One last NOTE:  If on Sunday morning, it rains cats and dogs, like with lightning and thunder,  have to abandon plans for city ride !!!  Its not much fun to ride in heavy rain,  slight drizzle is still OK.
If there are more than 5 riders, we will go for it.  If not, then we wait for another weekend.

1.  budgee  (Lawrence )

1. budgee  (Lawrence )
2. Robyn    (William)
3. Earl

Robyn William.. Wah! Your name really gaya la..

Sam

U mean F4000R right? Rm95 is dirt cheap.
I got mine at RM120 at USJCycle in Subang.

Hi Sam, where do you buy your Topeak hand pumps, ah?

haha.... Sam gor... Robyn is nickname la .... William is real name  biggrin.gif

Yes, F4000 Hurricane
Nobody will ever say USJCYCLES Cycle is selling anything cheap, let alone cheapest.
There are other shops are selling RM100. Behind OTK Puchong Prima
I believe Pro Ride Puchong and Sew Leong Cycles, Dengkil will also give attractive bargains

Anyway, bought already don't compare. Sellers  sold me cheap bcoz they bought in bulk hence the big discount.

1.  budgee  (Lawrence )
2.  Robyn    (William)
3.  Earl
4.  theotheryun (yun)

haha.... Sam gor... Robyn is nickname la .... William is real name 

Robyn, yr final choice is Java Fit?