Now that we had got the festivities over with, join me on a New Year cycle ride. The route is here The distance - about 24km. Date Sunday 11 Jan Time 9am.
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Mr Hippo's New Year Cycle Ride
Started by mr_hippo, 2009-01-05 10:31
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10 replies to this topic
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mmushr00m
Pom Mai Ru Posted 2009-01-05 11:53:46
Cant join as i dont have a bike....yet.
But reason Im posting is to ask your opinion on a bike. Nothing fancy just for everyday use, riding along the klong san seab and along the sois. What do you recommend? On a tight budget as well, I was looking at the LA Bikes but for those prices I can buy a scooter. Was at big C and saw the "turbo" bikes, good enough??? #3
mr_hippo
Super Member Posted 2009-01-05 14:59:11
Cant join as i dont have a bike....yet. But reason Im posting is to ask your opinion on a bike. Nothing fancy just for everyday use, riding along the klong san seab and along the sois. What do you recommend? On a tight budget as well, I was looking at the LA Bikes but for those prices I can buy a scooter. Was at big C and saw the "turbo" bikes, good enough??? Supermarket bikes - if you want a can of beans you don't go to a bike shop! These are at the bottom end of the market; if you are small and light and only want it for trips to your local 7-11 then they are OK. I have known them to give good service for years but I have also heard of them only lasting months! You say that you are on a tight budget - just how tight is it? What would I recommend? Suspension? Not really needed Gears? 21 or 24 seem to be the norm these days Tyres? You don't need knobbly tyres - give you a harsher ride and takes up too much of your energy. Price - you should be looking at 7000Baht+. Bikes can last for years and years - before I moved here, I had 3 bikes. I brought my youngest one over here - 9 years old at the time and sold my other two - one was 25 and the other was about 35! I am thinking about selling one of my bikes:-  Trek 3900, 21" frame, complete with CatEye computer and a few more extras - 6000Baht but am prepared to haggle! #4
mmushr00m
Pom Mai Ru Posted 2009-01-06 11:32:29
Ok, cool.
Will need to ask wifey's permission. Redoing the kitchen at home right now and since the contractor said no problem , assured us on the quality of his work and materials, etc, we are expecting delays and cost over runs. So in your opinion, I dont need suspensions etc? How about weight of the bike? Most of my riding will be around the suk area and down the san seab. btw, I am a small guy 175cm 73kgs. Edited by mmushr00m, 2009-01-06 11:36:09. #5
mr_hippo
Super Member Posted 2009-01-07 16:16:16
Ok, cool. Will need to ask wifey's permission. Redoing the kitchen at home right now and since the contractor said no problem , assured us on the quality of his work and materials, etc, we are expecting delays and cost over runs. So in your opinion, I dont need suspensions etc? How about weight of the bike? Most of my riding will be around the suk area and down the san seab. btw, I am a small guy 175cm 73kgs. Suitable for your height I cycled the route last Sunday morning - video is here - Mr Hippo's ride #6
pampal
OG Member Posted 2009-01-08 20:15:14
Unfortunately cannot come because I am in Hong Kong, but would definitely like to go on the next ride Mr_Hippo
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leb0wsk1
Newbie Posted 2009-01-11 00:21:24
Hello Mr Hippo,
So are you thinking about selling this bike? I could well be interested. What's the groupset? Phil I am thinking about selling one of my bikes:- Trek 3900, 21" frame, complete with CatEye computer and a few more extras - 6000Baht but am prepared to haggle! [/quote] #8
t.s
increasingly indifferent Posted 2009-01-12 14:53:01
Ok, cool. Will need to ask wifey's permission. Redoing the kitchen at home right now and since the contractor said no problem , assured us on the quality of his work and materials, etc, we are expecting delays and cost over runs. So in your opinion, I dont need suspensions etc? How about weight of the bike? Most of my riding will be around the suk area and down the san seab. btw, I am a small guy 175cm 73kgs. Suitable for your height I cycled the route last Sunday morning - video is here - Mr Hippo's ride a 21 inch frame is not suitable for his stated height. 18 inch max. #9
ianf
Senior Member Posted 2009-01-15 00:44:36
Ok, cool. Will need to ask wifey's permission. Redoing the kitchen at home right now and since the contractor said no problem , assured us on the quality of his work and materials, etc, we are expecting delays and cost over runs. So in your opinion, I dont need suspensions etc? How about weight of the bike? Most of my riding will be around the suk area and down the san seab. btw, I am a small guy 175cm 73kgs. Suitable for your height I cycled the route last Sunday morning - video is here - Mr Hippo's ride a 21 inch frame is not suitable for his stated height. 18 inch max. #10
orangezeke
Senior Member Posted 2009-02-24 16:13:28
hi hippo,
any rides planned for early march ? i don't live far from the route you mapped out for your january ride. i am usually available sundays if you are keen ? #11
mr_hippo
Super Member Posted 2009-02-28 11:29:10
hi hippo, any rides planned for early march ? i don't live far from the route you mapped out for your january ride. i am usually available sundays if you are keen ? Always available - PM me! |
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