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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-18, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,964
Posted By plaucc

LOL, I may not be your friend (nor your enemy)...

LOL, I may not be your friend (nor your enemy) but will consider your good advice into steel bike. BTW I do have a Jamis mountain bike with quality Reynolds steel but I am looking at a lighter and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-18, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,964
Posted By plaucc

Cannondale Synapse Alloy or Specialized Allez

I currently own a GT Grade Alloy Sora and really happy with this bike. Looks like I am moving towards a more comfortable bike as I am getting older (60yrs young). So I am deciding on the (more easily...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 439,417
Posted By plaucc

Giant Revolt

My first gravel bike. Been using it for casual fire road riding in So Cal. Thinking about converting to flat bar later.http://document
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-16, 12:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 107,756
Posted By plaucc

I had it recently but it's better now. It was the...

I had it recently but it's better now. It was the connecting nerve from my on/off lower back pain, sure gave me a big scare. Went to medical check out and doctor says it's fine, kind of embarrassing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Posted By plaucc

Snakes Alert!

Occasionally I see snakes crossing my path on my local dirt road rides but I was surprised to come across one on city paved bicycle lane. It just suddenly dashed out of the side bushes and I couldn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-16, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By plaucc

2016 pro cycling events on TV

2015 has really good cycling events shown on local TV and Universal Sports Channel. Pretty inspiring for for cycling fans and fun to watch. Seems this year there are less or minimal TV coverage on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,152
Posted By plaucc

Flat pedals on my mountain and gravel bikes, half...

Flat pedals on my mountain and gravel bikes, half toe clips on my hybrid and road bikes. Good for all round riding except road racing. Done it for 30 years with most regular shoes I wear and goes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-16, 11:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,655
Posted By plaucc

I get that too after 30 mins on my road bike but...

I get that too after 30 mins on my road bike but not so much on my hybrid flat bar with bar-ends and mountain biking. Mostly on my right arm but always thought it was arthritis or getting old related...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,916
Posted By plaucc

One time ago riding up a steep fire road with my...

One time ago riding up a steep fire road with my mountain biking buddy, we were swiftly over token but 2 female joggers (and good looking too). Can't catch with them on the climb no matter how hard...
Forum: Introductions
01-11-16, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By plaucc

Big Welcome! During my stay in Singapore during...

Big Welcome! During my stay in Singapore during the 80's I fondly remember my good buddy who rides regularly around Jurong Park. Not sure nowadays how popular road cycling are in this beautiful and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-16, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,190
Posted By plaucc

GT Bicycles and Frames, please recommend

I have never ridden a GT bicycle nor have cycling buddy who own one but I read here there are generally good comments on GT triple frame design. So I am looking for either a mid priced GT MTB or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-15, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,185
Posted By plaucc

Giant ToughRoad SLR2 or GT Grade Alloy Flat Bar

Looking for another new bike with flat bar for all around go anywhere riding. The Giant ToughRoad and the alloy GT Grade Flat Bar version both looks awesome and priced similar. Only difference are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-19-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,747
Posted By plaucc

I'm 5' 9" with 30" inseam and my 15.5" Jamis...

I'm 5' 9" with 30" inseam and my 15.5" Jamis Dragon 29er fits me perfectly. Tested a 17" frame but too high stand over height. Note to consider that 29er bikes with larger tires are somewhat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-29-15, 08:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,679
Posted By plaucc

I have a Specialized Sirrus Sport too and had...

I have a Specialized Sirrus Sport too and had ridden on gravel roads occasionally, did quite well but needs fatter tires. So far I have ridden over various flat bar and drop bar bikes in all road...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,897,470
Posted By plaucc

my first gravel grinder, Specialized Diverge A1...

my first gravel grinder, Specialized Diverge A1 base model for a start. Just needs knobby tires for serious off roads later.

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-24-15, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,897,470
Posted By plaucc

don't have a cross bike yet but bough a base...

don't have a cross bike yet but bough a base Specialized Diverge A1. will add knobby tires and other upgrades when I am ready for deeper off-road/XC riding.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-15, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By plaucc

wow! nail polish sounds like a great idea, thanks...

wow! nail polish sounds like a great idea, thanks guys. will shop for the best looking color nail polish very soon. industrial reflective tape on the list too. wonder which one will be more durable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-15, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By plaucc

Post your bike decals/decorations.

I love my bikes but it sucks when the frame and fork get scratches and paint scuffs from normal handling. It's kinda of eye sore and somewhat upsetting. I am not affording any expensive color paint...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-15, 11:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,087
Posted By plaucc

I currently own 6 bikes. When the time come to...

I currently own 6 bikes. When the time come to keep one, it will be my gravel bike. Dual purpose, versatile and ready for any road. If I could keep 2 bikes, it still will be my gravel bike and a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-10-15, 11:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,679
Posted By plaucc

I ride a Specialized Sirrus Sport with bar ends...

I ride a Specialized Sirrus Sport with bar ends and it works well with me. Started as a mountain biker, flat bar is more natural to me as it opens up my arms and chest. Recently bough a entry level...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-15, 09:07 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 13,581
Posted By plaucc

I work utility job and deal with dogs all day...

I work utility job and deal with dogs all day long in every area I go. most dogs don't bother me but those little chihuahuas are the most annoying and act like they own the road. at times I had to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-15, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,820
Posted By plaucc

Just bough a used 2014 Giant Revolt 2. A little...

Just bough a used 2014 Giant Revolt 2. A little beat up and neglected but the frame is very good. Got it cheap but had to put out a small fortune to fix up the brakes, wheels and general tune-up....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-15, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By plaucc

Thanks for all the recommendations and advisory,...

Thanks for all the recommendations and advisory, you guys are great. I may decide not to bend back the drop bar and just deal with it after all it's not overly that bad. Thinking of replacing it with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-15, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By plaucc

Help on do it yourself minor repairs.

I just bough a used Giant Revolt 2 with several damaged and worn-out parts but the frame is excellent. Took it to the LBS for the major repairs on rear wheelset/hub, drive train and disc brakes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-15-15, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,566
Posted By plaucc

Thanks for your respond. I'm 5'9" and very...

Thanks for your respond. I'm 5'9" and very comfortable with my Sirrus 51cm and XTC 17", lots of stand over clearance and top tube comfort. In my experience, a one size smaller frame is easy to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-14-15, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,566
Posted By plaucc

anyone ridden one.

wanted one but no GT dealers in my area to demo and size fit. interested in size 53cm but geometry shows stand over height too high for 29 1/2 inseam, looking at 51cm frame which can give me more...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-15, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,692
Posted By plaucc

Thank You, that's really nice to know you are...

Thank You, that's really nice to know you are comfortable with and bet you are happy. so much the reason for me to want one over the GT Grade. I really like the design and affordability on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,692
Posted By plaucc

how's that you noticed it is Singapore? used to...

how's that you noticed it is Singapore? used to live and work there in the 80's. Hot and humid but beautiful clean city plus safe to ride in the housing area. just bicycle friendly place.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,692
Posted By plaucc

How well does it ride? That looks like size 52...

How well does it ride? That looks like size 52 which I still deciding to get one, either the base model Diverge A1 or GT Grade alloy.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,679
Posted By plaucc

Speaking of Salsa and similar higher end bikes,...

Speaking of Salsa and similar higher end bikes, it is nice but currently too pricey for my budget. My 29er Jamis steel works wonderfully on gravel, mountain and rough dirt but bit heavy and sluggish...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-15, 12:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,679
Posted By plaucc

Flat Bar Gravel Bike Anyone?

Ready to venture into the newer gravel/go anywhere/do-it-all bike and considering a flat-bar version. I currently ride 29er MTB and 26" MTB, traditional road bike and a rigid hybrid bikes. Would a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-15, 04:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,757
Posted By plaucc

Yes please do post how it handle when you demo...

Yes please do post how it handle when you demo it, both on paved and unpaved roads. Nice to see how's the ride quality on the lower priced GT Grade alloy version.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-15, 04:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,757
Posted By plaucc

After reading all the great reviews on the GT...

After reading all the great reviews on the GT Grade, I wanted the Grade alloy drop-bar so very much but none of my LBS have any for demo, no even PB. JensonUSA currently have them on steep discount...
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