Cycling

[Jonathan_Tan]

as above..

just got a new bike..den now saving up to change to a better handlebar..

[Lyon Goh]

wad brand? Mountain or wad?

[Lyon Goh]

wad brand? Mountain or wad?

[Foo Hong]

heh i am no bike - man.

wanna buy a bike for my 10 year old boy who just got the hang of it after trying out at pasir ris park.

which brand for him, where to get n price?

[Foo Hong]

heh i am no bike - man.

wanna buy a bike for my 10 year old boy who just got the hang of it after trying out at pasir ris park.

which brand for him, where to get n price?

[VinceTan]

i'm a xc biker, turning over to trials and freeride soon.
You visit togoparts.com ?

[VinceTan]

i'm a xc biker, turning over to trials and freeride soon.
You visit togoparts.com ?

[Lyon Goh]

I sometimes visit togoparts. Wow, you can do trials? My bike is GT

[Lyon Goh]

I sometimes visit togoparts. Wow, you can do trials? My bike is GT

[VinceTan]

erm, hahah still a newbie :)

[VinceTan]

erm, hahah still a newbie :)

[Jonathan_Tan]

mine is scott
XC
model: yecora from the 2003 catlogue
but gotta change some parts...

also learning trails on my XC...
aiming to get a monty Xlite for freestyle and trails soon
but super ex

[Jonathan_Tan]

mine is scott
XC
model: yecora from the 2003 catlogue
but gotta change some parts...

also learning trails on my XC...
aiming to get a monty Xlite for freestyle and trails soon
but super ex

[Jonathan_Tan]

foo hong,
regarding bike for yur son hor,
u must state budget den can recommend...
but if he is just a beginner, i recommend getting him a cheap polygon ($100-$200) mtb as a starter...den if he really like cycling, can slowly upgrade to better bike

[Jonathan_Tan]

foo hong,
regarding bike for yur son hor,
u must state budget den can recommend...
but if he is just a beginner, i recommend getting him a cheap polygon ($100-$200) mtb as a starter...den if he really like cycling, can slowly upgrade to better bike

[VinceTan]

quote:Originally posted by Jonathan_Tan

mine is scott
XC
model: yecora from the 2003 catlogue
but gotta change some parts...

also learning trails on my XC...
aiming to get a monty Xlite for freestyle and trails soon
but super ex


ic yecora... is really a below average frame no offense on this. not worth upgrading on parts..should save enough money before getting a good frame + good parts... i tell u this cause when i started my biking hobby.. i too like you got a lousy frame.. and thus + the upgrading..and soon upgrading the whole frame + parts and ended up on a bigger budget... that what i tells my frens nowadays.. if u r really going to get into "biking" do save up money for a good frame with ok parts first before on the upgrading scheme, thus u will save quite alot.. instead of the other way round.

sorry for my whinings..

cheers.

[VinceTan]

quote:Originally posted by Jonathan_Tan

mine is scott
XC
model: yecora from the 2003 catlogue
but gotta change some parts...

also learning trails on my XC...
aiming to get a monty Xlite for freestyle and trails soon
but super ex


ic yecora... is really a below average frame no offense on this. not worth upgrading on parts..should save enough money before getting a good frame + good parts... i tell u this cause when i started my biking hobby.. i too like you got a lousy frame.. and thus + the upgrading..and soon upgrading the whole frame + parts and ended up on a bigger budget... that what i tells my frens nowadays.. if u r really going to get into "biking" do save up money for a good frame with ok parts first before on the upgrading scheme, thus u will save quite alot.. instead of the other way round.

sorry for my whinings..

cheers.

[Jonathan_Tan]

haha..its ok..
i just got this bike to thrash onli..and for convenience.
ultimately wanna get a monty for trail..more challenge

[Jonathan_Tan]

haha..its ok..
i just got this bike to thrash onli..and for convenience.
ultimately wanna get a monty for trail..more challenge

[VinceTan]

planetX, echo also have very nice trial frame.. monty are nice.. but the designs are rather boring.

[VinceTan]

planetX, echo also have very nice trial frame.. monty are nice.. but the designs are rather boring.

[Jonathan_Tan]

i think the design is secondary for trail..most impt is quality of the bike and its characteristics.

[Jonathan_Tan]

i think the design is secondary for trail..most impt is quality of the bike and its characteristics.

[Jonathan_Tan]

anyone here wanna go off road cycling with me?
found this superb off road track..

[Jonathan_Tan]

anyone here wanna go off road cycling with me?
found this superb off road track..

[Ong Ginyew]

u guys do stunts?? like bunny hop and all those.....

[Ong Ginyew]

u guys do stunts?? like bunny hop and all those.....

[Jonathan_Tan]

i learning..haha..
i more into off road now...more scenic..
stunts i do when cant go to the off road track

[Jonathan_Tan]

i learning..haha..
i more into off road now...more scenic..
stunts i do when cant go to the off road track

[Ong Ginyew]

lol.....i would like to join u...but my dino is in a veri bad condition...veri long never ride liao....

[Ong Ginyew]

lol.....i would like to join u...but my dino is in a veri bad condition...veri long never ride liao....

[VinceTan]

quote:Originally posted by Jonathan_Tan

i think the design is secondary for trail..most impt is quality of the bike and its characteristics.


I know, they are good too. But with the kind of price i am paying i would want to get the both .

[VinceTan]

quote:Originally posted by Jonathan_Tan

i think the design is secondary for trail..most impt is quality of the bike and its characteristics.


I know, they are good too. But with the kind of price i am paying i would want to get the both .

[VinceTan]

quote:Originally posted by Jonathan_Tan

anyone here wanna go off road cycling with me?
found this superb off road track..


hi jon, care to divulge this offroad track?

[VinceTan]

quote:Originally posted by Jonathan_Tan

anyone here wanna go off road cycling with me?
found this superb off road track..


hi jon, care to divulge this offroad track?

[Jonathan_Tan]

benjamin shears bridge there

[Jonathan_Tan]

benjamin shears bridge there

[Ong Ginyew]

quote:Originally posted by Jonathan_Tan

benjamin shears bridge there



wah! so far meh....i thought may b bishan park or wat...lol

[Ong Ginyew]

quote:Originally posted by Jonathan_Tan

benjamin shears bridge there



wah! so far meh....i thought may b bishan park or wat...lol

[Jonathan_Tan]

haha..i stay in the east so bishan will b far for me le...

[Jonathan_Tan]

haha..i stay in the east so bishan will b far for me le...

[Ong Ginyew]

no wonder la.....cycle over to bishan than cycle back home....lol

[Ong Ginyew]

no wonder la.....cycle over to bishan than cycle back home....lol

[Jonathan_Tan]

haha...
anyway, just went cycling with a fellow bcs member, urner.
had alot of fun man

[Jonathan_Tan]

haha...
anyway, just went cycling with a fellow bcs member, urner.
had alot of fun man

[Ong Ginyew]

too bad...my bike like @#$!! need alot of $ to fix it...any idea where can i get cheaper deals???
may i have to change brakes, and tyres i guess...

[Ong Ginyew]

too bad...my bike like @#$!! need alot of $ to fix it...any idea where can i get cheaper deals???
may i have to change brakes, and tyres i guess...

[Jonathan_Tan]

suggest u just buy a new bike...
will cost a lot to fix everything and still gotta change the frame...
best is get a new bike

[Ong Ginyew]

wah...change a new bike muz spent alot leh....but dis bike im currently having quite ex leh...i buy new one like veri wasted leh.

[VinceTan]

Go tune it up, plus some upgrades... won't cost that really much depending on your bike condition now..
most importantly is you still like it, otherwise no point too.

my pov.

[Ong Ginyew]

yah...may b i should upgrade it....onli d brakes and tyres r giving problems.

[VinceTan]

ic, luckily it's not an overhual if not sure ex.
you should go ahead to get them done.

[Ong Ginyew]

but any place to recommend...cheap and gud service...

[VinceTan]

firstly where you live around? from above post seem like u live around bishan/amk.
well there cotech in yishun, tef biker junction in serangoon .Both are good biking shops to visit.

[Lyon Goh]

I bike all around.......
Around Singapore also have.

[Jonathan_Tan]

since its onli the tyres/wheels and brakes that are giving u problems, i think u can get them changed and it will cost u abt $500 max...thats if u decide to get XTR brakes and very good rims and tyres...

[Ong Ginyew]

ok...Thanks for d info...i might b considering oil brakes. rims and tyres???not soo sure yet. its been a long time ive got into bikes...need ur help liao....dun wan to get con by em.

[Jonathan_Tan]

i would suggest getting shimano XT brakes if yur on a tight budget...and rims i not so sure...
if u feeling generous, go for shimano XTR brakes...
difference is in the weight...

[Ong Ginyew]

shimano quite ex leh.....how much huh?
XTR also..how much??? diff between 2.

[VinceTan]

xtr is a higer gearing for competition purposes. Getting a shimano deore will proof just as good. And the price line is also cheap. Am using xtrs because i like big gearing hence the speed and abit posing la :x
Actually infact avid brakes are better, and many model to choose from. Their lower end are cheaper but still good to perform. rim can get mavic 517 and tyres you can get panaracer firexc .
Guess with these tune up it will only cost you around 300+...
But still for the rims and tyres you can choose a cheaper ones...

[Ong Ginyew]

sounds gud to me but alittle over d buget....for me its 250 or less. above tat i "pok" already.

im onli using for long distant rides.....not many stunts.

[VinceTan]

250 below i guess shud be no prob, but a good brake is a must. it might just save ur life one day doesn't need to be that higher end. can chk out avids brakes. you can give alex rims a try + panaracer tires. shud be below the cost you are asking about..
It's better for you to go to those kinda "wellknown" shops to ask around and they will comment more for ur budget..

then maybe u can post the parts here + cost, and we can further comment on them :D

[Ong Ginyew]

c when i free...go check it out...Thanks for d info.

[Jonathan_Tan]

anyone taking part in nxt sat's subaru international mtb championships? or the subaru national school's championship?
i will be taking part..the route seems technically ok for the school's race but the speed factor is a bit tough for me on the track..

[Ong Ginyew]

go and train up lor....r u representing ur school or individual?

[Jonathan_Tan]

school..under individual category

[Ong Ginyew]

cool...heard form lyon u goin competiton. Gud luck and all d best man.
u have my blessings. Dun forget to thank me if u get 1st price.hehe.

[Jonathan_Tan]

haha..thanks..
i just hope i dun kill or malu myself..
will update on my placing

[Ong Ginyew]

wun malu lah. can go competition already good enough.
Be proud of urself even if u dun win.

[Jonathan_Tan]

haiz..almost got killed..my bike flipped over when i pressed on the front brake at the wrong time..but none the worse for wear..
finished the 8+ km course in 42 min..3 laps..one lap 2.8km of steep uphill and treacherous downhill.. average timeng 14min/lap
finished 18 out of 38 participants that finished..total got 40+ participants but alot drop out due to various reasons..

best finisher from my school but still quite pleased with my performance..
will try again nxt yr..
the place alot of chio bu as well as nice bikes sia..
see liao nose bleed sia..haha

[Jonathan_Tan]

haiz..almost got killed..my bike flipped over when i pressed on the front brake at the wrong time..but none the worse for wear..
finished the 8+ km course in 42 min..3 laps..one lap 2.8km of steep uphill and treacherous downhill.. average timeng 14min/lap
finished 18 out of 38 participants that finished..total got 40+ participants but alot drop out due to various reasons..

best finisher from my school but still quite pleased with my performance..
will try again nxt yr..
the place alot of chio bu as well as nice bikes sia..
see liao nose bleed sia..haha

[Ong Ginyew]

wa lao u go there competition still can c chio bu....haiz...
no wonder u finished 18 out of 38 lah...lol.joking lah.
where is it held huh?

[Ong Ginyew]

wa lao u go there competition still can c chio bu....haiz...
no wonder u finished 18 out of 38 lah...lol.joking lah.
where is it held huh?

[derrick kuah]

I have a 15.1/2 inches alluminium alloy frame bike, with shimano parts(think the top range). paid quite a lot(years ago)but haven,t be using it.. joinathan , come take a look and give me an offer...he he .. you might pick up some gems.

[derrick kuah]

I have a 15.1/2 inches alluminium alloy frame bike, with shimano parts(think the top range). paid quite a lot(years ago)but haven,t be using it.. joinathan , come take a look and give me an offer...he he .. you might pick up some gems.

[Ong Ginyew]

uncle Derrick...u selling ur bike?
hey Jon....$6 to change d tube of my pair of tyres and $15 for d whole brake system worth it anot?

[Ong Ginyew]

uncle Derrick...u selling ur bike?
hey Jon....$6 to change d tube of my pair of tyres and $15 for d whole brake system worth it anot?

[Jonathan_Tan]

not too bad..but i dunno abt brakes..
i prefer to get from reliable brand..
shimano deore i think good enough 4 normal use.
uncle derrick, which day u free?
i see if i can come over have a look

[Jonathan_Tan]

not too bad..but i dunno abt brakes..
i prefer to get from reliable brand..
shimano deore i think good enough 4 normal use.
uncle derrick, which day u free?
i see if i can come over have a look

[Ong Ginyew]

ok...may b i change d tube 1st....brake parts im not realli familiar yet. mine is d old Dino GT..guess i had it 5years back. not sure wat can fit on it.

[Ong Ginyew]

ok...may b i change d tube 1st....brake parts im not realli familiar yet. mine is d old Dino GT..guess i had it 5years back. not sure wat can fit on it.

[Jonathan_Tan]

hmm..
a bike that old probably uses cantilever brakes..
seldom see them in the shops..but can be changed to v-brake so not much of a prob

[Jonathan_Tan]

hmm..
a bike that old probably uses cantilever brakes..
seldom see them in the shops..but can be changed to v-brake so not much of a prob

[Ong Ginyew]

ya lor. v-brake pice drop already rite?? roughly how much huh? market price.
dun wan to kena con.

[Ong Ginyew]

ya lor. v-brake pice drop already rite?? roughly how much huh? market price.
dun wan to kena con.