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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-04, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By andretan

How much do you think I should pay for the 6 year...

How much do you think I should pay for the 6 year old bike? :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-04, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By andretan

If the bike headset is threaded, will I be able...

If the bike headset is threaded, will I be able to use thread-less?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-04, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By andretan

Sorry, had to resize and upload the pic again....

Sorry, had to resize and upload the pic again. Forgot about the file size limitation.
:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-04, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By andretan

Hi guys, I'm thinking of getting a '98 Trek...

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of getting a '98 Trek 420 tourer bike (see pic), and from what I know from my riding buddy, he tells me that the bike:
-1. is using a threaded headset/fork
-2. the shifter...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-04, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,413
Posted By andretan

I think one of the better ways to make your MTB...

I think one of the better ways to make your MTB more comfy is to get a better saddle instead of using the "stock" one.

The more padded ones are sort of heavier, but it's a trade-off.

:)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-11-04, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By andretan

How do you know when you are riding "too hard"?

Hi :D

How do you know when you're riding "too hard"?

Do I need HRM?

Sometimes after a ride, my thighs hurt quite a bit and they take about less than a week to stop hurting.

Maybe it's me...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-04, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,019
Posted By andretan

Had a bus trying to run my riding buddy and me...

Had a bus trying to run my riding buddy and me into the side of the road today. Those friggin' impatient bus drivers! :mad:

And I wonder why on Earth do we have a "World Class Transport System"...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-04, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,019
Posted By andretan

I actually find this quite difficult to do,...

I actually find this quite difficult to do, especially if you are being edged to the side of the road and you gotta look back constantly to check if the traffic's clear before you move into the next...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-04, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,019
Posted By andretan

Heya. :) Yeah in Singapore, they're stepping...

Heya. :)

Yeah in Singapore, they're stepping up checks on "bad motorists" on the road for speeding, doing illegal turns and stuff.

As a Singaporean, I'd just like to say that if you get caught...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-04, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By andretan

Wet shoes? I went into an empty public bathroom...

Wet shoes? I went into an empty public bathroom and used the hand-dryer on it. Sounds smelly but hey, better than riding in a pair of soaked shoes and socks :D
Forum: Commuting
06-09-04, 11:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,019
Posted By andretan

Right turns and U-turns?

Hiya, just wondering, what's the proper way for a cyclist to do a right turn or a U-turn?

Since most laws in most countries say that cyclists have to keep to the extreme left lane of the roads,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-04, 10:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,514
Posted By andretan

http://www.topeak.com/2004/images/images_products/...

http://www.topeak.com/2004/images/images_products/computers/computer_001.jpg

This Topeak Panoram V12 looks really nice :D
Not sure how it performs though. :)
Forum: Commuting
06-07-04, 10:02 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,176
Posted By andretan

I use a MET Ippogrifo :D

I use a MET Ippogrifo :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-04, 10:01 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,514
Posted By andretan

Yeah. The Cateye website doesn't state those....

Yeah. The Cateye website doesn't state those. Kinda weird.
But it should have some resistance toward's Nature's elements at least.


Oh, thanks for the heads up! :)


Wow. 6 bikes? :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-04, 12:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,514
Posted By andretan

It ain't water-proof? But it surely has to be...

It ain't water-proof? But it surely has to be somewhat water-resistant, no?

My MITY 8 has been caught in a heavy downpour before and it still runs OK! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-04, 11:56 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,514
Posted By andretan

Hi folks, I've got a Cateye MITY 8 and whenever...

Hi folks, I've got a Cateye MITY 8 and whenever I'm cycling, I notice the km/h word is blinking. What's up with that?
I checked up the manual and didn't find anything on that.

Would appreciate it...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-04, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,730
Posted By andretan

Cool. I just got my SPDs today. Fell over twice...

Cool. I just got my SPDs today. Fell over twice while trying it. Once left, and then right :D

But after that, I just stood up in between the frame, and tried to clip in and out on one foot, then...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-04, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By andretan

From where I come from, if you own a car, you are...

From where I come from, if you own a car, you are well looked upon. If you only have two-wheels, good luck to you.

This afternoon, I was turning from a main road into an estate, and it was my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-04, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By andretan

Yeah, it's a DH/Jump bike. :D I wish to ride it...

Yeah, it's a DH/Jump bike. :D
I wish to ride it as an road-urban bike.

Thanks for the tips.

-Andre
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-04, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By andretan

Transforming my MTB to Hybrid?

Hi all, I'm currently riding a Scott Voltage YZ-2 '03 that has mostly stock parts.

What actually qualifies the bike to be a "hybrid"?

Well, you see:
-I don't really ride the trials or do any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-04, 12:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,125
Posted By andretan

Can't view it on my Mac either. :(

Can't view it on my Mac either. :(
Forum: Commuting
05-26-04, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By andretan

It rained in Singapore as well in the afternoon....

It rained in Singapore as well in the afternoon. Got a little wet before I managed to reach a sheltered canteen to get a hot cup of coffee.

After the rain and upon reaching my destination, my bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-04, 09:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,556
Posted By andretan

I'm using a pair of Panaracer T-serv 1.75" for my...

I'm using a pair of Panaracer T-serv 1.75" for my MTB :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-04, 02:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,264
Posted By andretan

The system is called Electronic Road Pricing or...

The system is called Electronic Road Pricing or ERP for short.
The fee is deducted from a cash-card wireless reader when you pass through a gantry.

It's turned on during peak hours (morning rush...
Forum: BMX
05-24-04, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,030
Posted By andretan

Replace the pins then :)

Replace the pins then :)
Forum: Commuting
05-23-04, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,029
Posted By andretan

iBook user here :) Love my Mac.

iBook user here :)

Love my Mac.
Forum: Touring
05-22-04, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By andretan

I think the "better" solution would be to get a...

I think the "better" solution would be to get a sub-notebook (one of those really small laptops) or one of those PDAs with wireless and a thumbboard built-in (like the SONY Clié UX-50)

I know BenQ...
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