I don't do trails actually, as i dislike m&d/sand/dirt on my bikes. The hardtail is on slicks, i use it for PCN or road only. It's the most comfortable ride of the 3.
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Who rides a roadie, hybrid or mountain bike here
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I don't do trails actually, as i dislike m&d/sand/dirt on my bikes. The hardtail is on slicks, i use it for PCN or road only. It's the most comfortable ride of the 3.
And the money! Pinarellos with electronic brakes, etc.
I see the conversions to slicks in couple of countries that I have been too. I got to try it.
Never heard of electronic brakes but the Pinarellos are out there right on the top. Some of these buy things like they are visiting the supermarket and looking for the magic bike. Spoke to an old timer and he told me he has very little time and he can't take his wealth to the grave. In Singapore I see wheels ( really ex) getting changed a lot.
If you are doing road most of the time, it makes sense. Rolls better, less tiring. Averaging 25-28 km/hr is easy.
I use slicks on my Ibis Ti Mojo - with the "handjob" brake cable guide. Very smooth ride; I don't do trails anymore. The joints can't take it la. This old frame can only take V brakes so it'll become a museum piece soon. Saving up for the Ibis Tranny 29. And will put slicks on it.
The ibis tranny 29 looks awesome. I always wonder if one runs outta gear with that small a chainring.
Hi sis... u go waterway too.
Punggol waterway you mean?
Looks like you buggers have been quietly enjoying life while Old Man was sweating for Singapore. Was not even aware that hardtails are popular here. I remember when I first started on my roadie, hardly anyone around except for some hardcore groups including one led by a lady.
One of my roadie is Ti as well.
Just saw the specs for your 29. Looks very serious bro. Gates are religious about who uses their belts and want the frame manufacturer to send the frame for testing. 29ers are in thing now. Slicks are so much better, rolling resistance wise.
One of my roadie is Ti as well.
Just saw the specs for your 29. Looks very serious bro. Gates are religious about who uses their belts and want the frame manufacturer to send the frame for testing. 29ers are in thing now. Slicks are so much better, rolling resistance wise.
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I ride a steel roadie and a foldie, make an annual effort travel to Taiwan to ride up Wulin.
Welcome bro, Steel is making a comeback amongst Uni kids in the states and Uk. Thinner tubes have a strong appeal. By the way what is the avg gradient up Wulin?
And how come every other cyclists I speak to has a foldie in Singapore.
And how come every other cyclists I speak to has a foldie in Singapore.
One thing I learned over the years is that investing in good tyres with high TPI makes an enjoyable difference. The puncture resistance hype is not worth it in my experience. Anyway some of the higher TPI tyres do have a kevlar backing.
I guess I'll find out when I get one. The reviews have been pretty good, though.
For my more leisurely rides where I often take photos at park connectors or along waterways, I use my Brompton. I have a little bag attached in front where I put all my barang barang.
Thank you bro. Wuling gradient ranging from 8% to 20%(steepest), some part of the road is crazily steep yet challenging. And the mountain view is superbly breathtaking.
Foldie is compact and convenient to travel around with.
Foldie is compact and convenient to travel around with.
Continental Gatorskins for training and GP4000s when you want to go fast. Nothing else comes close.
Never heard of electronic brakes in my life. Who makes them and how do they work?
Apart from an ebike, I've yet to come across a brand or design that can help you go faster.
All a frame does is hold the wheels, pedals, handlebars and seat together so you can ride the damned thing.
Yes .i jog to coney lsland
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