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Forum: Introductions
09-21-04, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I am from Kuching, Malaysia The new bike are...

I am from Kuching, Malaysia

The new bike are almost the same as the old one. So if you knew the old bike, you should have no problem with the new one.

Welcome to bikeforum

Tan
Forum: Commuting
08-17-04, 04:34 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,733
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Hydro electric, biomass and nuclear are not the...

Hydro electric, biomass and nuclear are not the solution for our total energy problem. In fact, it is just fantasy to think of we can used these energy to replace fossil oil. I will explain why..
...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-04, 06:49 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,733
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Very good comment from all. But if you study...

Very good comment from all. But if you study history, we are living in an era called "Industry economy". And this "economy" are based on "cheap energy". So if "no oil" , then "no economy". The nature...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-04, 09:15 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,733
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Peak oil crisis is here !

Peak oil crisis is not something you read on the internet anymore. It has a big chance of becoming reality if oil prices hit USD 50 per barrel next week. Question is : what will you do now for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-04, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 607
Posted By borneo_cyclist

cool. That is a long and fast journey. Did any of...

cool. That is a long and fast journey. Did any of your body part hurt after the trip ? Where you sleep ? Is it fun ? Did people look at you like you are an alien ? I plan on doing this kind of trip...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-04, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I would love to. I plan on buying this mp3 player...

I would love to. I plan on buying this mp3 player USB drive. But I have to save some $ first. My songs will be "On The Road Again", "Heart Of Gold" and any other songs by Neil Young
Forum: Commuting
07-20-04, 08:33 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,173
Posted By borneo_cyclist

my bike : cheap 1989 China made road bike...

my bike :

cheap 1989 China made road bike carbon frame (That's all I can afford)
wheel size = 27"
drive train = SS (It is too heavy with gear... gotta throw it)
brake = standard or V
storage =...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-04, 08:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,554
Posted By borneo_cyclist

No need for all this discussion, just ride your...

No need for all this discussion, just ride your mtb for 50 miles in a day then try a roadie! You will feel very obviously what is the different! The different is so big that I have dump my mtb and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-04, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By borneo_cyclist

my first 70 km commute in a day

I have posted in this forum b4 asking about is it possible for 50 miles commute per day... now I am starting it. Today I have a total commute of 70 km. Not 50 miles but that is still very far. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-04, 04:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,554
Posted By borneo_cyclist

a lot more. Maybe it will be the same speed due...

a lot more. Maybe it will be the same speed due to traffic condition. But one thing for sure is it will be a lot easier to pedal.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-04, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,533
Posted By borneo_cyclist

There are 3 kinds of road bike, first is racing...

There are 3 kinds of road bike, first is racing bike, 2nd is touring bike and third is track bike. A touring bike is more suitable for commuting. Racing bike are 2 expensive and doesn't last very...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-04, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,533
Posted By borneo_cyclist

In the beginning I commute using a mountain bike,...

In the beginning I commute using a mountain bike, later I find out road bike are better than a mountain bike so I using another old road bike. Later I find out there is no point of using mountain...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-04, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By borneo_cyclist

The more I cycling, the more heavy I am. My...

The more I cycling, the more heavy I am. My weight has increase from 76 to 78.5 kg after my 25 km commute everyday. If I am doing 250 miles per week, I will be like Block Lesnar ! Just kidding...hehe
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-04, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Thanks for everybody advice. Actually it is a 27"...

Thanks for everybody advice. Actually it is a 27" wheel, 48 x 16 gearing and 5 % uphill climbing. And a 1989 heavy touring bike
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-04, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By borneo_cyclist

50 miles on a SS road bike everyday ?

I am just curious... is it possible for an ordinary person to ride about 50 miles per day on a single speed ? I am talking about 6 days a week. Thanks in advance for your reply.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-04, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,098
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Isn't it illegal to ride without brake ??

Isn't it illegal to ride without brake ??
Forum: Commuting
07-02-04, 08:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,526
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I am not vegetarian but I eat very little meat....

I am not vegetarian but I eat very little meat. My major food are noodle ! Because it is cheap and provide more energy !
Forum: Commuting
07-02-04, 08:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,572
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I am from Kuching, Malaysia and I see 3 to 4...

I am from Kuching, Malaysia and I see 3 to 4 cyclist every morning. All of them are senior citizen (over 50) with old utility or mountain bike. This does not include those who use bicycle for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-04, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 850
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Single Speed are easier to build than fixed. Just...

Single Speed are easier to build than fixed. Just get an old road bike at cheap price, discard all the gear accesorries, install a new chain and new ss freewheel. I have built one myself and it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-04, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By borneo_cyclist

look exciting.... I have a SS road bike and I am...

look exciting.... I have a SS road bike and I am planning to use it totally for all my job. I am doing computer servicing. Currently I only ride to my friend house everyday (about 25 km). The others...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-04, 04:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,044
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I dunno how to convert it to fixed but I do know...

I dunno how to convert it to fixed but I do know how to convert it to SS cause mine is the same as yours ! remove all the gear assembly, cable etc. Take out the chain , shorten it and link it between...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-04, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,075
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I have been using my SS road bike for commuting...

I have been using my SS road bike for commuting about 25 KM everyday and during weekend I ride about 60 to 100 km. So far no accident. Single speed made me enjoy and concerntrate more. And I don't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-04, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Kuching Charity Ride

I have join the charity ride this morning...and....woow....that is the first and most embarrasing ride I have join. Actually it is not a ride but just public stunt by the politician.

All the bikes...
Forum: Introductions
05-18-04, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 243
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I m 32 from Malaysia :)

I m 32 from Malaysia :)
Forum: Commuting
05-12-04, 05:40 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,290,594
Posted By borneo_cyclist

with a new bag holder at the back now i don't...

with a new bag holder at the back now i don't have to carry my thing on my back again. There are 2 car drivers that are not happy with me this week not because I block their way but because I am...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-04, 05:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,853
Posted By borneo_cyclist

hybrid, electric and hydrogen car are not the...

hybrid, electric and hydrogen car are not the solution for transportation problem. First, hybrid car still using gas, only a little bit less. electric car can only goes for 30 km when charged full !...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-04, 07:03 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,290,594
Posted By borneo_cyclist

When I was riding home, a small car from opposite...

When I was riding home, a small car from opposite lane cut the car in front at 120 km/h and go into my lane. It almost hit me. If it hit me I will be dead.

There is a car having a flat tire half...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-04, 06:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,853
Posted By borneo_cyclist

The begining of the end of automotive culture ?

scientist has predicted that the price of oil will raise sharply between the year 2000 and 2020. And gas will get very very expensive day by day. It is the point where oil production are not enough...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-04, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 966
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I think the best bike for your commute is a fixed...

I think the best bike for your commute is a fixed gear mountain bike. It should be easy to get and cheap. I am riding about your distance everyday and using this kind of bike. No gear save u from a...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-04, 09:16 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,290,594
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Today is the 1st time I have used my road bike...

Today is the 1st time I have used my road bike for commuting. Before that there was problem with the gear then I change to fixed gear and the problem solved. The road bike is much faster then my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-04, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,478
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I have a new USD 45 mountain bike and the pedal...

I have a new USD 45 mountain bike and the pedal has fall off and change 4 times in 2 weeks when I am using it....but I finally find the solution :

1. remove the pedal bearing cover at the side of...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-04, 07:26 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,290,594
Posted By borneo_cyclist

I still cycling 24 KM like usual today. Today is...

I still cycling 24 KM like usual today. Today is a bad day for car drivers as car accidents happened many places in the city and causing major traffic congestion. When I was cycling home, frustration...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-04, 06:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,111
Posted By borneo_cyclist

go for fixed gear ! It will solve all your...

go for fixed gear ! It will solve all your problem ! And you will get a strong and nice looking leg in return.
Forum: Commuting
05-05-04, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By borneo_cyclist

cool. 90 minutes is a bit long but if you like...

cool. 90 minutes is a bit long but if you like challenge you will enjoy the ride. If you drive a car, you might spend a hugh sum of money on gas. My first time commute take me 1 hour. But after my...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-04, 03:28 AM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,420,362
Posted By borneo_cyclist

here is my mountain bike which was used to...

here is my mountain bike which was used to commute 28 km round trip everyday. Another one is my newly acquire road bike. MTB price is USD 45 and road one is USD 65. Mountain bike has been used for a...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-04, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By borneo_cyclist

ok... here is the picture of it together with my...

ok... here is the picture of it together with my Rm 180 (USD 45) mountain bike (I bought it brand new). Tomorrow I will post some better picture since my camera has no flash
Forum: Commuting
05-02-04, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Commuting In Malaysia

I have been using my mountain bike for commuting for a month now. Last Saturday I saw a road bike that I like but I can't afford it. I bargain with the boss there and finally he agree to sell it to...
Forum: Introductions
04-30-04, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By borneo_cyclist

Sultan of Brunei ? He is so rich that he doesn't...

Sultan of Brunei ? He is so rich that he doesn't need to go anywhere. people go see him. He no see people. Last time he was visiting my city and I think he used a Jaguar
Forum: Introductions
04-29-04, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By borneo_cyclist

my state are not rules by Sultan but by very...

my state are not rules by Sultan but by very corrupted politicians. All the car factory are owned by them and all imported car are taxed 300 %. So the car here are very expensive and everybody spend...
Forum: Introductions
04-29-04, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By borneo_cyclist

yes. I wish one day I can cycling from Sarawak to...

yes. I wish one day I can cycling from Sarawak to Sabah through Brunei like Ken Kifer did. It is a beautiful country. Palm tree, tropical forest and nice small cities along the route.
Forum: Introductions
04-28-04, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By borneo_cyclist

From Kuching, Malaysia

Hi, I am Nelson from Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. I just bought a cheap mountain bike 2 weeks ago and I ride it almost everyday. I have lots of fun with it even though I have change the pedal many...
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