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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-21, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By ScreamingB

This got me thinking if it's ok to just swap the...

This got me thinking if it's ok to just swap the smallest cog out since the rest of the cogs are fine. And yes, i used the smallest cog the most.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By ScreamingB

😂.. so you suggest to swap them out ASAP? I'm...

😂.. so you suggest to swap them out ASAP? I'm unsure if the chainring had worn to a point where it needs to be replaced. As of now, shifting is perfect.. I'm afraid if i swap the cassette and chain,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By ScreamingB

Thinking of saving the cassette

I was thinking on saving the cassette by installing a brand new exact same KMC chain X9. But i guess it's too late because the bike will slip on the smallest cog while in load. I had 6000 km on them...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-21-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,057
Posted By ScreamingB

The Dfuse collar and the stem.. be very careful...

The Dfuse collar and the stem.. be very careful and never tighten it to the spec of 5Nm or you risk stripping the thread. I stripped one of the stem thread on my brand new Escape 1 :(. These screws...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,754
Posted By ScreamingB

Upgraded the saddle and even wearing padded...

Upgraded the saddle and even wearing padded pants, the ass still hurts after about 30 miles...... i'm thinking you can go further if your ass does not bother you.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,754
Posted By ScreamingB

I see why they say 30 miles limit.. my ass starts...

I see why they say 30 miles limit.. my ass starts to hurt after 30 miles point.. i wanted to cycle longer distance but cant. Ordered another saddle, the Giant Approach saddle. Hopefully this can...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-14-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,754
Posted By ScreamingB

I was doing 60km, 37.5 miles on a daily basis for...

I was doing 60km, 37.5 miles on a daily basis for the past 2 months... the only reason i could not go further is my physical limitation but the bike.. if you are fit, i dont see why you cant go...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-21, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,474
Posted By ScreamingB

I like the look of the biggest cog bigger than...

I like the look of the biggest cog bigger than the chainring 👍🏼👍🏼
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-21, 11:45 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,057
Posted By ScreamingB

Mods

Did some mods on my Escape 1 Disc and it turned into a better bike.

1. 640mm riser bar to 600mm carbon flat bar.
2. 90mm +17 degree to 80mm +7 degree
3. Ergon GP3

Bike is more agile and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,057
Posted By ScreamingB

You have to follow what Cutsit did as shown...

You have to follow what Cutsit did as shown above, which is to change the freewheel to a DNP 11-28. The smallest cog of 11 will give you more room to pedal, thus you won't run out of spin as fast.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-21, 10:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,797
Posted By ScreamingB

The LBS said i could use any tubeless tires...

The LBS said i could use any tubeless tires without additional modification to the wheels which is good... I dont feel like i must buy the ERT tires.. just like the D-shape seat post and clamp.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-21, 03:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,365
Posted By ScreamingB

TZ500 is a freewheel which means it does not have...

TZ500 is a freewheel which means it does not have a lockring like a cassette. The freewheel is threaded into the freehub. When you pedal, the freewheel is supposed to be tighter and tighter, not the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-21, 03:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,797
Posted By ScreamingB

Thanks Have you tried running none ERT...

Thanks



Have you tried running none ERT tubeless tires on the Giant wheels? Is it worth considering?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-21, 08:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,797
Posted By ScreamingB

The shop did send me some sealant. They forgot...

The shop did send me some sealant. They forgot the sealant when they shipped the bike. The ERT tires are rare and I've heard bad reviews about them. Just planning for the worst so that i know what to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-21, 02:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,797
Posted By ScreamingB

Since the Giant ERT is not really a tubeless tire...

Since the Giant ERT is not really a tubeless tire where there's a tube embedded in the tire, can i just buy any tubeless tires and replace them? The valve on the ERT tire is also embedded in the...
Forum: Introductions
07-09-21, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By ScreamingB

Added rim decals and lowered the stem 2mm....

Added rim decals and lowered the stem 2mm. Unfortunately, the bottom stem hole thread is stripped even when using a torque wrench.. lesson learned, never torque to the max spec as stated. Felt a...
Forum: Introductions
07-09-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By ScreamingB

Lol.. can't, still in lockdown 😷😷

Lol.. can't, still in lockdown 😷😷
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

Wow.. thanks for the valuable info! Did some...

Wow.. thanks for the valuable info! Did some research and found some horrifying stories. The QR is indeed a slotted dropout, not through axle. However, the dropout is not pointing at 6 o'clock which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-21, 06:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

Thanks. What's up with QR wheel on new bike with...

Thanks. What's up with QR wheel on new bike with disc brakes? Is there anything i should watch out for?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 10:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

Found the issue. It was the fork not fully seated...

Found the issue. It was the fork not fully seated on the hub. Reseated and all good 👍🏼
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

Giant Escape 1 Disc. Possible, but I believe the...

Giant Escape 1 Disc. Possible, but I believe the bike is almost fully assembled in the factory. Watched some unboxing videos and the stem is already installed when they remove the bike from the box.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 06:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

Current spacer height 24mm (7, 7, 10) Ordered...

Current spacer height 24mm (7, 7, 10)
Ordered the Spank spacer set which consists of 12mm, 6mm and 3mm totalling 21mm

Going to swap them when they arrived 👍🏼
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 06:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

I actually did this.. the clunk only happens when...

I actually did this.. the clunk only happens when i triggered the front brake and pull the bike in reverse. If i didn't do this, it will only clunk one time and won't happen again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

Haha.. the sequence of events should be 1....

Haha.. the sequence of events should be

1. Bought the bike
2. Took bike for first ride and noticed fork clunk when going up hill. Got my back hurt too due to the aggressive negative angle stem....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

Felt something is not right after flipping the...

Felt something is not right after flipping the stem. Didnt even realize the top part of the expander was stuck to the top cap screw when i first took it off. So, taking it off apart to see if there's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

What puzzles me is that this is a new bike which...

What puzzles me is that this is a new bike which means the factory did not install it properly. The top cap screw is also very tight when I removed it the first time.

Is it normal the fork clunks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

What is the side effects of too much space? I...

What is the side effects of too much space? I will swap the 10mm spacer with a 7mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

I loosened the 8mm hex key, placed a credit card...

I loosened the 8mm hex key, placed a credit card on top then smashed it 3 times with a bottle of shampoo and the expander came lose. But I could not pull it out even it's lose. So I just tightened it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-21, 06:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

If the plug is flush, wouldn't this increase the...

If the plug is flush, wouldn't this increase the gap when the stem is in place? Also, the expander seems to be stuck at that location and I'm not familiar enough to relocate it.

Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-21, 04:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,436
Posted By ScreamingB

Gap between steerer tube and expander plug

Today i removed the stem and came to find out that there's a huge gap between the carbon steerer tube and the top of the expander plug. I unscrewed it then screwed it back as per the spec (4Nm) but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-01-21, 03:31 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,057
Posted By ScreamingB

Flipped stem

After taking the new bike for the first ride, my lower back hurts a little. Did some research and noticed the stem installed on my bike is very aggressive with almost 0 degree with ground. Decided to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,057
Posted By ScreamingB

Check this youtube video...

Check this youtube video https://youtu.be/wQwwXdgRQXw?t=109

Shorten the chain only when the chain is sagging, which i doubt.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,474
Posted By ScreamingB

Giant Escape 1 Disc ...

Giant Escape 1 Disc


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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-26-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,057
Posted By ScreamingB

make sure you get a spline tool. Also, during my...

make sure you get a spline tool. Also, during my installation, the spline tool that used to removed the old Shimano is not compatible with the DNP. if you dont have the tool for DNP, you have to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,797
Posted By ScreamingB

You're right, the Crosscut Metro ERT tires have...

You're right, the Crosscut Metro ERT tires have air bladder to retain pressure. Without sealant, the air pressure dropped about 10% average per day. I'm going to inject some sealant when I received...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-21, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,797
Posted By ScreamingB

Thanks Makes sense ...

Thanks



Makes sense



Contacted the shop and they will send me some sealant. He also mentioned the wheelsets are setup to be tubeless from the factory and all i have to do is to put 2oz in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-25-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,057
Posted By ScreamingB

You'll have more room to pedal especially going...

You'll have more room to pedal especially going downhill, thus you'll go faster. On flat road, you need to have strong legs and it can be tiring for long ride.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-25-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,057
Posted By ScreamingB

I can relate. 14 is like a toy bike. I upgraded...

I can relate. 14 is like a toy bike. I upgraded my Java foldie from 14-28/52T to 11-28/56T and the experience is awesome. I believe you can swap it out as long as you keep the same number of gears....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,797
Posted By ScreamingB

Giant ERT system

Hello,

I've recently purchased the giant escape 1 disc. I have no idea the tubeless tires needed sealant. The bike shop did not put any sealant in the tires. I was wondering if it is mandatory to...
Forum: Introductions
06-25-21, 03:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By ScreamingB

Thanks!!

Thanks!!
Forum: Introductions
06-24-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By ScreamingB

Done

Done
Forum: Introductions
06-24-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By ScreamingB

Nice bike!

Nice bike!
Forum: Introductions
06-24-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By ScreamingB

How's everyone?

I'm back to riding after one of my knees hurt while running. I used to own a Trek FX 7.2 when I was in NJ and sold the bike when I returned to Malaysia. Bought a Java Folding bike, pretty decent bike...
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