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Post by strop2 on Nov 5, 2014 12:25:22 GMT 8
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Post by overlord on Nov 7, 2014 11:08:47 GMT 8
OMG! We would be in deep $#@*... we only have a 30 day supply at the refineries.
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Post by myrrph on Nov 7, 2014 14:40:49 GMT 8
time to research and keep electric bike and parts
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Post by overlord on Nov 10, 2014 11:05:19 GMT 8
Just a bike, myrrph. no need for the electric parts. batteries will die out.
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Post by myrrph on Nov 10, 2014 11:45:44 GMT 8
yup. Sometimes u need an electric bike either for longer distances OR carrying heavier stuff  |
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Post by good on Nov 15, 2014 16:13:47 GMT 8
Bike is useful. Any recommendation for a basic bike, like brand, etc? Thanks mates.
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Post by strop2 on Nov 16, 2014 0:27:05 GMT 8
Mate - this is like the old question of 'how long is a piece of sting'.
My family never owned a car or motorbike when I was growing up, only owned bicycles, so I know a fair bit but there are numerous makes out there.
I have a Merida in Australia (2 yrs old) - German design, 20 inch frame (18 inch is better for me at 5'7" [172cm] in height, recreational hybrid, with Kevlar tires which wear better and are puncture resistant, V brake, 17cm crank, and Shimano drive gear (lots of different Shimano product which are very popular). It is also light weight but not fragile. I got a 20 inch so I could mount a 50cc petrol motor but the Police were cracking down on them (helmets and speed) and I had a slightly bigger seat fitted and high handle bars (at no extra cost). Bike cost $450AUD.
An old Bennett Road Racer (40 yrs old) - Bennett is ex Englishman who designed Bennett and Speedwell (cheaper) bikes, 18 inch 17cm crank, elliptical big cog (no slack pedal movement), one of the first chrome moly alloy frames (light weight but not as light as a Kevlar frame), and I made this one up from scratch after a woman driver ran into me and destroyed my previous bike and I bought the frame and used all other components from my old bike to build it. I then did a rebuild using better Shimano gear, wheels and other parts. This cost approx $500AUD but over a few years.
An old Apollo Mountain Bike (26 yrs old) - Australian design, 17cm crank, and Shimano drive gear, elliptical big cog (no slack pedal movement), old style gear change, no changes done and has covered many miles. Cost was $120AUD second hand.
Giant Mountain Bike (20 yrs old) - German designer from USA produced in Taiwan and then China, and Holland, 20 inch heavy frame, 17cm crank, has smaller front cogs for hills, has mud/track tires, Shimano gears, and V Brakes. The bike was given to me but cost $260AUD to service and replace parts (due to neglect).
I have an Asama (4 yrs old) - from Taiwan but Austrian (not Australian) design, 18 inch frame, seat/saddle bag rack, Shimano gearing, V Brake, recreational hybrid, 16cm crank (too small), low top bar (definitely no motor could be fitted), good weight etc
In short - many bicycle products and you get what you pay for. First - know what you want to use it for and commence researching prices in Bike Stores and ask questions on gear. See if you can buy second hand from newspaper etc. Let me know how you go.
Photo 1: Merida Bike. 
Photo 2: Red Giant, Black Apollo, Green Asama and Old Bennett (upside down because it has no stand). 
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Post by good on Nov 17, 2014 13:35:26 GMT 8
Thanks mate. After reading your post, I will get an 18" used bike.
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Post by myrrph on Nov 17, 2014 14:37:08 GMT 8
we're using a pair of aeloca cheap foldable bikes.
Probably will switch to a slightly better folding bike for myself
Home has too little space to keep them bikes... one if prolly enough. Enough to cycle to the reservoir to fish and collect water if need be.
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Post by strop2 on Nov 17, 2014 21:14:05 GMT 8
Yes, it is all about what you need it for and space. In HCMC, I have one bicycle (due to space). In Australia, I have one bicycle (due to space).
I might write something on storage - but I think everyone has seen TV or Movies where bicycles are raised up off the ground by 'pullies' or stacked on hanging hooks on walls. My hanging system in my gym for PVC pipe is raised up off the ground and resting on hooks, which might be where my bikes could soon be.
I like folding bikes (but never owned one) - when we used to pick up Aboriginal people from remote communities, we would fly in, set up the folding bike, ride in to the community (which would be 2-5km away), and round up the troops. A folding bike has limitations (small wheels, more wear on tires, has small cranks, lower weight restriction) but it doesn't take up too much space and still gets you from A-B.
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Post by myrrph on Nov 18, 2014 17:03:19 GMT 8
apparently they have foldable mountain bikes now with 20" wheels, which are fairly decent.
price wise though...
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Post by bilycart on Nov 19, 2014 13:45:36 GMT 8
If I might add for the benefit of new bikers, may I suggest you keep a stock of tyre tubes and patches and tyre pump. If things to go bad, these type of things will quickly become in short supply. One of the big benefits of push bikes is that they are quiet and you can move fairly quickly on them, keep them clean and oiled and they will last for years.
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Post by overlord on Nov 20, 2014 10:54:27 GMT 8
What would be a good way to store the tubes? Rubber has a limited lifespan and has a tendency to become brittle over time if not stored properly.
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