Buying bicycle

[Jehuty]

Looking for a bicycle, doesn't matter what type, as long can get me from point A to B.

 

Can use motorcycle but I figured its a waste of petrol as workplace very near, ride abit no point but walk abit far so settle on riding bicycle, I believe riding is making me fat too.

 

Can recommend me a shop somewhere in the west side? Want the bike cheap2, can tahan abuse as well if riding is an indication.

[cougar]

you going to ride on pavement or on the road? i use a 20 inch wheel for pavement, 26 inch for road. you need smaller wheels to mount on and off kerbs easily.

[zelda1031]

just get those nomral 90-100$ bike from bicycle shop near by yr place ~

 

unless u have higher budget or have interest in bicycle ~ than will recco u place that sell high end branded bikes

[Jehuty]

Pavement la, I think cyclist on the road are a nuisance, too slow, a danger to others.

[zelda1031]

Pavement la, I think cyclist on the road are a nuisance, too slow, a danger to others.

 

i have cyclist frens , they told me actually bicycle MUST cycle on road with helmet on, if not will be summon by TP , but normally they will close 1 eyes ^^ll

 

correct me if i'm wrong ~

[aRcHeR]

you going to ride on pavement or on the road? i use a 20 inch wheel for pavement, 26 inch for road. you need smaller wheels to mount on and off kerbs easily.

 

on the contrary, bigger wheels are easier to roll on/over kerbs.

 

exactly the same reason why scramblers are using bigger wheels than road bikes..

[aRcHeR]

Pavement la, I think cyclist on the road are a nuisance, too slow, a danger to others.

 

cycling on pavement is ILLEGAL..

[Demon]

i have cyclist frens , they told me actually bicycle MUST cycle on road with helmet on, if not will be summon by TP , but normally they will close 1 eyes ^^ll

 

correct me if i'm wrong ~

 

Then it's wrong.

 

Only riders of motorised bicycles are required by law to wear a helmet

http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1095

[Jehuty]

So can cycle on pavement la. I see China do it everytime. Here.

[cougar]

pavements , its your life, fcuk the stupid law. or you risk being road kill and the idiot get away with 20 cts fine!

This is policy screw up for overpopulation, old times are gone.

[cougar]

on the contrary, bigger wheels are easier to roll on/over kerbs.

 

exactly the same reason why scramblers are using bigger wheels than road bikes..

 

not the same terrain, sg streets pavement are narrow, sharp corners, sharp angles, bigger wheels hop over you may overshot, and end up in the wrong place. open terrain you have more margin of error.

 

And you cannot cycle too fast to avoid hitting pedestrians.

[aRcHeR]

not the same terrain, sg streets pavement are narrow, sharp corners, sharp angles, bigger wheels hop over you may overshot, and end up in the wrong place. open terrain you have more margin of error.

 

And you cannot cycle too fast to avoid hitting pedestrians.

 

narrow, sharp... length of wheelbase is more of a concern than the size of the wheels.

[Jehuty]

not the same terrain, sg streets pavement are narrow, sharp corners, sharp angles, bigger wheels hop over you may overshot, and end up in the wrong place. open terrain you have more margin of error.

 

And you cannot cycle too fast to avoid hitting pedestrians.

 

Ah no prob with not too fast, I'm not some ah tiong, langgar me one thing, never say sorry another thing, good thing he fall down, good thing I'm not some gangster who would beat the crap out of him for doing that. I know there are people who beat up banglas for fun.

[Nintton]

beat up banglas for fun?

the banglas might come back and kill you for fun!

[Nintton]

on a side note, the big ah tiong bicycle not bad what. cheap and reliable. only got no gear.

[cougar]

http://www.airnimal.eu/News/Home.php

 

These are the bikes i am talking about, 20" wheels for urban assault (yes, in biking community, there is such term, same as parklour or something). Comes with full front and rear suspensions to soak up the bumps. It can be really fun riding a good bike on the streets.

 

I tried 26" wheels before, and it was horrible for me, maybe i am short, but different individual would have choice of different weapon for their war. So choose your urban assault weapon wisely...

[Jetblast]

Try imm got a bike shop there

[Unagi]

on the contrary, bigger wheels are easier to roll on/over kerbs.

 

exactly the same reason why scramblers are using bigger wheels than road bikes..

 

narrow, sharp... length of wheelbase is more of a concern than the size of the wheels.

 

Correct.

 

pavements , its your life, fcuk the stupid law. or you risk being road kill and the idiot get away with 20 cts fine!

This is policy screw up for overpopulation, old times are gone.

 

Agree.

 

Looking for a bicycle, doesn't matter what type, as long can get me from point A to B.

 

Can use motorcycle but I figured its a waste of petrol as workplace very near, ride abit no point but walk abit far so settle on riding bicycle, I believe riding is making me fat too.

 

Can recommend me a shop somewhere in the west side? Want the bike cheap2, can tahan abuse as well if riding is an indication.

 

If you do not have a safe place to lock or keep your bicycle I suggest you don't get too ex one first. I got mine stolen at a MRT station bicycle parking lot in broad daylight. West side.

 

You should be able to get one for around $60 in those neighbourhood bicycle shops. That's for a basic mountain bike. Might be even possible to get it cheaper if it's second hand.

 

If you want nicer ones but cannot bear to spend the money.... visit cash convertors. they have some good ones occasionally. But only if you know your bikes.

 

Don't be tempted by suspension and disk brakes. They will add cost but not much value in relation to your use. They also add complexity to maintenance and will tempt thieves.

[answers]

cheap one can go supermarket and but lah. Got a lot

[krocozkid]

bro, y not get a 2ndhand 150-250sgd bikes at togoparts?

my friend recently bought those cheap 90 sgd bike from carrefour, they feel much heavier. Not only that, the parts they use for the derailleur and shifter are not good, therefore changing gears can be a pain in the arse. And in the end, they regretted buying the bike and wanted to sell it for a decent 2ndhand bikes after they test ride mine

 

cheers =)

[cowheadog]

Then it's wrong.

 

Only riders of motorised bicycles are required by law to wear a helmet

http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1095

 

yep TECHNICALLY not allowed to ride on pavements. dont tink u need a helmet by law though.

[cowheadog]

bro, y not get a 2ndhand 150-250sgd bikes at togoparts?

my friend recently bought those cheap 90 sgd bike from carrefour, they feel much heavier. Not only that, the parts they use for the derailleur and shifter are not good, therefore changing gears can be a pain in the arse. And in the end, they regretted buying the bike and wanted to sell it for a decent 2ndhand bikes after they test ride mine

 

cheers =)

 

yeah u can get a reasonable used one from togoparts. jus dont buy from those supermarkets like giant or carrefour or ntuc.

[SmithCrow]

i know one also one very good site is called CouponPark here you can find information about all bikes especially BMX Bikes

Edited September 7, 2012 by SmithCrow

[whitepomfret]

Make sure you size yourself for the bicycle. A buying a bicycle is like buying pants. There isn't really a free size. The tolerance for difference between perfect and useable differs from one usage to another; some usages are less forgiving and injuries are more likely to occur than others (racing sports, to commuting, to leisure, to riding to the market to pick up a few groceries, to using it for your work (eg. delivery).

 

Start by measuring your inseam length (Stand-over height - SOH). I'll come back with a recommendation for reference soon.

[whitepomfret]

Ah! Found, here's an excellent book from Grant Peterson: Just Ride. This is a review, which was, I thought, quite good. The book is full of great tips for cycling. Written amidst books that are majorly written for sporting. This provides a viewpoint for a non-sport cyclist but a practical cyclist. Not many books like it.

 

http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=18676999&postID=1607612076790235980

 

It's cheap book that's worth buying. Lots of great tips for surviving, and enjoying cycling.

 

All the best!