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Abacus
Joined: 03 Jul 2009
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| young_clinton wrote: |
I always go for Giants. An excellent bicycle company. |
tbh - I prefer not to get Trek's and Giant's. I'm kind of sick of how many I see around (Trek in the US, Giant in Taiwan). And it's also too big of a theft target to use as a commuter bike (my principal usage for a bike). And my Taiwan branded KHS (probably similar to the El Fama brand) cost half as much as a comparable Giant.
I also have a Fuji Newest 1.0 road bike but that was a secondhand purchase from a friend (opportunity instead of a Fuji preference). Now I just have to figure out how to get it to Korea without paying an arm and a leg. |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| cdninkorea wrote: |
Some of you guys just don't get how bike riding works here. Here's what you do:
- spend at least 5 million won on a bike, but preferably closer to 10 million. Make sure it's a high-end foreign brand with a bulletproof titanium frame and at least 3 inches of clearance on the shocks.
- buy the flashiest apparel you can find: jerseys, shorts, helmets, etc. It doesn't matter that you're not a pro cyclist if you at least dress like one.
- optional: strap a big speaker onto your bike and blare trot music at top volume. Headphones are for losers and you want everyone to enjoy the music as much as you do.
When you're all set, then it's time to ride! Put all your life's possessions in a big backpack no matter how short the ride and never, ever take your high-end mountain bike off road. Instead, stay on the smooth-as-glass bike path at 20 km/h. |
Ain't that truth? 99% of the time, I pass them. I, with my plain shorts and t-shirt, zoom right past them and leave their spandex in the dust. Occasionally, you will get the odd old dude that can actually bike and speed by really quickly. I will actually respect those ones! |
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red_devil
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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I got my bike but it came with front tire, handlebars, accessories, and seat unattached. Does anyone know what tools i need to put this together? I slipped the front tire on but there doesn't seem to be any kind of nut to secure it on...looked through the documentation and doesn't include assembly just maintenance and adjustment. It came with a couple tiny plastic pieces and the quick release hub but that's it.
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Thiuda
Joined: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Religion ist f�r Sklaven geschaffen, f�r Wesen ohne Geist.
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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| red_devil wrote: |
I got my bike but it came with front tire, handlebars, accessories, and seat unattached. Does anyone know what tools i need to put this together? I slipped the front tire on but there doesn't seem to be any kind of nut to secure it on...looked through the documentation and doesn't include assembly just maintenance and adjustment. It came with a couple tiny plastic pieces and the quick release hub but that's it.
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Go into any bike shop and pick up a multi-tool with Allen keys and you should have all the tools you need to put your bike together. The front tire should be secured to the frame using a quick release front wheel skewer that is inserted into the hub. Make sure you don't over-torque the screws when you're tightening the screws, you can strip them. If your pedals aren't attached, you'll need a pedal wrench - though you can simply screw them on and then bike to the store and have someone tighten them up for you. The left pedal is a left-hand thread so turn it into the opposite direction to tighten it up.
These articles ought to help: http://www.ehow.com/how_14164_install-bike-pedals.html |
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red_devil
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:28 am Post subject: |
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| Great thanks, now i need to find a bike shop near Gangnam Stn. hopefully. |
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runthegauntlet
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Location: the southlands.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 2:31 am Post subject: |
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| red_devil wrote: |
I got my bike but it came with front tire, handlebars, accessories, and seat unattached. Does anyone know what tools i need to put this together? I slipped the front tire on but there doesn't seem to be any kind of nut to secure it on...looked through the documentation and doesn't include assembly just maintenance and adjustment. It came with a couple tiny plastic pieces and the quick release hub but that's it.
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Ah, mate, for your safety and that of anyone that might cross your path on your first ride on that bike, take it to a shop and have it put together.
Don't go about trying to put your wheel (a tire goes on a wheel) or seat or handlebars (!!!) on by yourself if you don't know what you're doing. Or pedals, either. It's really easy to destroy the threads on the cranks and pedals if you put them on and ride them without having them properly installed. |
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red_devil
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 4:40 am Post subject: |
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| runthegauntlet wrote: |
| red_devil wrote: |
I got my bike but it came with front tire, handlebars, accessories, and seat unattached. Does anyone know what tools i need to put this together? I slipped the front tire on but there doesn't seem to be any kind of nut to secure it on...looked through the documentation and doesn't include assembly just maintenance and adjustment. It came with a couple tiny plastic pieces and the quick release hub but that's it.
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Ah, mate, for your safety and that of anyone that might cross your path on your first ride on that bike, take it to a shop and have it put together.
Don't go about trying to put your wheel (a tire goes on a wheel) or seat or handlebars (!!!) on by yourself if you don't know what you're doing. Or pedals, either. It's really easy to destroy the threads on the cranks and pedals if you put them on and ride them without having them properly installed. |
Not really possible to cart these chunks to a bike store otherwise i would. Maybe once i get a car... |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Anybody else in here have a strong preference for cruiser bikes? Mountain bike types that have thinner tires. I love those things. Best type of bike ever put together. |
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red_devil
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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Can anyone tell me what these little plastic pieces do? I'm assuming the big piece and the little "cap" were just for protection as it was shipped. But the smaller pieces i'm not sure they came in a little plastic baggy.
http://i55.tinypic.com/2nl73vp.jpg
Also i think i found the right tools to put the rest of the bike together. A small place manned by a shriveled old adjoshi at the bottom floor of my apartment building. I call them Pirate Coves because they're stacked floor to ceiling with every kind of imaginable good that you might need. He had a bunch of hex wrenches and special tools for super cheap. A full set of hex wrenches for 4000 won. Dept. store would probably charge you 40,000. |
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tottenhamtaipeinick
Joined: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:35 am Post subject: |
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| That is the only thing I hate about online bikes! long shipping time and setup! I ride a Giant here. I rode an expensive Felt back home in Australia and loved it but here Giants from Taiwan are cheap and for a short 1-2 yr stay will do just fine. I am extremely happy with the cheap one I bought 2nd hand for 800,000. |
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red_devil
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Korea
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| tottenhamtaipeinick wrote: |
| That is the only thing I hate about online bikes! long shipping time and setup! I ride a Giant here. I rode an expensive Felt back home in Australia and loved it but here Giants from Taiwan are cheap and for a short 1-2 yr stay will do just fine. I am extremely happy with the cheap one I bought 2nd hand for 800,000. |
I bet they would have delivered it already put together had i known to ask. Your 2nd hand cheap one cost twice as much as my new Trek.  |
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ssuprnova
Joined: 17 Dec 2010
Location: Saigon
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| Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Protip for anyone getting a bike in the future: the bikes you see on gmarket/interpark/etc are usually sold through normal stores that just advertise online. So, google the name of the store (you can find it on the website) and then go there in person to get your bike. You'll have it assembled, fitted, and will probably be able to ride back home. |
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The Great Toad
Joined: 12 Jun 2004
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http://www.style-cycles.com/products.php?427&cPath=
For 2,700 in the US I can get a 2011 Cannondale flash 2. I saw 2 million dollar giants here with lame shamano XT that had the stupid 3 chainrings on them instead of the supa cool 2 chainrings. I am going to buy one when I get back to the states for a bit on vacation then I will destroy the public parks again and get huge airs once more like my bro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o
I think you get ripped off on Bikes here they always seem like 20-50 percent more expensive - like if you buy a LiteSpeed or Merlin or most any high speed bike snob brand here it is like 30-50 percent more... I have no idea if this is because they have to pay an import fee or if they just know rich Korean guys will pay it... buy a complete spandex skinsuit outfit put 2 500 dollar nightsuns on it -front & Back , and then ride it 12 miles on the hard ball. It is sad really I see these crazy tricked out Ti and Carbon 12 million dollar bikes and they are almost always ridden by a 40 year old smoking salary man who keeps it immaculately clean and never touches the off road dirt with it. Just like you all have said already it is shameful... Anyhow I am thinking of riding Jeju this week end anyone going to be riding there too? |
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runthegauntlet
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Location: the southlands.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:22 am Post subject: |
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| The Great Toad wrote: |
http://www.style-cycles.com/products.php?427&cPath=
For 2,700 in the US I can get a 2011 Cannondale flash 2. I saw 2 million dollar giants here with lame shamano XT that had the stupid 3 chainrings on them instead of the supa cool 2 chainrings. I am going to buy one when I get back to the states for a bit on vacation then I will destroy the public parks again and get huge airs once more like my bro:
I see these crazy tricked out Ti and Carbon 12 million dollar bikes and they are almost always ridden by a 40 year old smoking salary man who keeps it immaculately clean and never touches the off road dirt with it. |
No, you didn't see any 2 million (or 12 million) dollar bikes. Get real.
Lots of lulz about your 'high speed snob bikes', 'lame XT' and 'stupid 3 chain rings' comments. They were almost as funny as you thinking you're going to take a carbon XC bike and 'get huge airs' with it.
You don't seem to know what you're talking about. |
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The Great Toad
Joined: 12 Jun 2004
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| No, you didn't see any 2 million (or 12 million) dollar bikes. Get real. |
unthegauntlet-You must be in a small town or never have walked into and looked at the prices of a high - end Korean bike shop- 2000 US dollar / 2 million won bikes
What is wrong with 2 chin ring sram - do you prefer lame 3 change ring mtb setups?
I do get huge airs with any mtb I happen to ride - I even get some air time with my road bike if I have hop a speed bump - it is hurtful to my bike ego that you don not believe I am supa cool on bikes. Why would you not get huge airs on a cross country bike? |
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