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Worldbike always dumps prices (~30-50% off) at the end of the year bike expo at Impact Arena if you can wait that long for a good deal. They might not have lower end bikes though since those are the ones people buy more. Maybe 1/2 a kilo South on the same side of the road they have a store by a different name that seems to sell new old stock so might be worth a look.

The OPs' second link is to Worldbikes discount store, Bike Outlet

810 isn't available new anymore, it's replacement, the 820 is around 19-20k, which is pretty pricey in my book.

If you want something cheap with 90%+ the features of a Garmin take a look at Bryton as I suggested earlier, their computers start at 2000 baht for the GPS enabled Rider 10, which will also connect to heart rate and cadence sensors if you want. Even their most expensive model is only around 8k (Rider 530) and is even used by the Giant Sunweb World Tour Team (Giant are also about to release a new computer based on the Bryton 530, but with some customization specifically requested by their top level riders).


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I'd never put my phone on the bike, too expensive and fragile. I'd also like to keep the battery available for taking selfies and making phone calls, not draining it on a bike ride. Also if you crash, bye bye phone.

 

Far from being obsolete, there has been an increase in the number of devices available, some will also connect to your phone to provide live tracking information, so if you're going out alone you can post a link and family/friends can check where you are and that you're ok.

 

 

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Km8Bicycle is a good one, as is the distributor, Cyclesport


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Look for Bryton brand


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You have to go to their shop in Bangkok to get proper pricing in Thailand for Nich.

This is the link of the Giant distributor, click through the various links to get an idea of pricing

http://www.thaimtb.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=347


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These a overpriced Chinese crap, if you're looking for reasonably quality look at the Java brand for Chinese rubbish. At that price though you can get a Merida or Giant with Tiagra which would be a better long term investment. Or take a look at Nich, it's a Thai brand based on Chinese open mold frames, painted in Thailand but generally have good support/service

 

 

For such a short distance I don't think you will notice it, when I commuted by bike to the office (in Bangkok) about 22km each way I used to carry a backpack with my laptop and change of clothes in it that weighed around the same and didn't have any discomfort or really notice it to be honest.


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It's quite simple, the person walking didn't check properly see if it was clear and wasn't paying attention to where she was walking, the cyclist wasn't riding in a primary position, which you should on that road, probably because she was aware of the bus approaching behind, the bus itself didn't give sufficient passing distance. Remove any one of those factors and no one dies, everyone has a responsibility for each other's safety.

I don't see the parallel to this thread, simply because in the other it wasn't the cyclists fault, whereas this one the OP admitted he made a mistake that resulted in his accident.

The insurance/treatment issue is a different matter entirely.


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If you go to post #74 you can watch the video in slow motion, if you can stomach it.

And how is that related to this post?

Fascinating but this is a PHUKET thread.

But it's only a short drive

I have driven Subaru in the past and like their products. I get a new car about every three years now but have been mostly driving Honda in America and Asia, since 1992. The Yaris I had stated falling apart after 36 months. Civic Si, Civic, CR-V, FIT. I never had a mechanical problem/sudden breakdown, not once. In an HR-V now, no issues. The comparable Mazda CX-5 is a bit more car, very nice, but alot more money.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Just to point out the CX-5 is comparable to the CR-V. The equivalent Mazda to the HR-V is the CX-3 and unsurprisingly is in the same price range.

Happens every day for me, Google will say 54-59 min, actual journey time in normal rush hour traffic is 90-110min. If there is an accident/rain/someone farted in the wrong direction then that can become 3 hours. In every case google will say 54-59min.

I would think that it wouldn't be too hard for Google to use historical data as well as realtime traffic data to predict journey times (my cars onboard navigation system does this and gets it right to within 10min, so it is possible)


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Yeah, but usually google is right. And it has real time updates on traffic jams etc. And its all automated somehow, so i think it works better the busier it is, as it will get more data from the area. Anyway, i cant be 100% sure.
 
 

Google is rarely right in Bangkok, I drive here daily, from my kids school to the office it will say 54min, following the same route as Google will always get me to my destination anything from 30min to 1.5 hours later than it predicted at the start of the journey. It is in fact completely useless to rely on in terms of journey times. It will also route you incorrectly as well, as it is also unaware that some junctions and directions of travel are closed during peak times.

Don't trust technology too much, it's not infallible.

You can get the same brands here as the U.K. The only benefit to buying in the U.K. is that for the higher end models, they are often cheaper than locally.


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In a few mins i drive home, past another minority 2abreast bout 20 of em .I just ain't lucky


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Well they'll be riding like that for their and your safety. If you don't understand why, and 30 sec of your time is worth more than the lives of those cycling then you're the one that shouldn't be on the road. Try googling why cyclists cycle 2 abreast, note that in some countries it's also recommended in the Highway Code.

There are a few like you , but generally it's Lycra Clad Vegans with a Go Pro bolted into its Head round me..?


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Durianrider and his friends are in the minority, you shouldn't paint everyone with the same brush, just because one is an arse...

Yep, what CNXBKKMAN said, most important measurement is your cycling inseam, which is not the same as your trouser inseam:

Start by removing your shoes.

Stand with your back against the wall, feet about shoulder width apart.

Put a large book between your legs, with it’s spine firmly up against your crotch.

Have someone measure from the floor to the spine of the book.

Jot down your inseam in inches (in) or centimeters (cm).

It's better to set yourself a budget unless you're happy to spend 500k+, which is quite easy in a high end bike!

A decent Aluminum framed roadbike with a carbon fork will set you back from 25-70k depending on component spec, a decent carbon framed roadbike from a major manufacturer starts from 45k upwards.

What is more important is how tall you are, if you need a frame size larger than 56cm your choice becomes very limited and 60cm+ will normally require a special order with a 3-6 month waiting time


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I passed the bride today afternoon and it was NOT fully open just 1 side

Well if you read the article properly, it clearly states it will be fully open from 6am Thursday, so it wouldn't be fully open today...

I just needed copies of my passport to register the car, you only need the WP if you're applying for finance to purchase the car, along with Bank statements, salary slip and proof of salary from your company.


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The choice is yours, you either bring some extra water and dress appropriately or you risk your life and serious injury by staying on busy roads.
 
I cannot imagine how stupid one would feel to take such extreme risks and ending up in a wheelchair for the rest of their lives, just so they avoid an exceptionally tedious cycling track.

Funny though that the only time I've had an accident that resulted in significant time off the bike, it happened at the Skylane. That place is full of brainless idiots more concerned with taking selfies than paying attention to what people are doing around them. In my case, stupid person just decided to pull out into the "fast" lane when I was less than a meter behind giving me nowhere to go except in to them. I would also agree that the track is exceptionally tedious, I ride my bike to get out and enjoy myself, the Skylane robs you of any pleasure from cycling at all.

I personally find the roads to be much safer, and at least in the area of Bangkok that I live and ride, the vast majority of riders are courteous to cyclists.

I think it comes down to how many Kms you do that journey. If it's even 20kms plus it's annoying to use footbridges. I do around 60kms a day at the weekend and no matter what the road is like I will find a way. Just gotta not let that happen again. I never pull out without looking. Silly mistake

At least you live to realize your mistake, to help you might want to consider investing in a Garmin Varia Radar, I've found it incredibly useful for notifying me not only if something is behind but how fast they are approaching too.

Wish you well on your recovery and are back on the bike soon.

Just to keep the great mirror debate going. I think we can all agree they they are not common on bikes or popular but here is an example of some pretty hardcore riders who use them. It's the Indian Pacific Wheel Race. 5000km plus,  Perth to Sydney. The big hitters want to do 400 km a day. This is not a sportive! The video is not about mirrors but if you look carefully you will see a few mirrors on right hand side drops. About 1:30 there are two mirror equipped bikes. Could we all be using them one day? Maybe. It's not too long ago the Tour de France riders, Paris Roubaix winners wouldn't be seen dead wearing a helmet. Now everyone is wearing them.
 
 

That was the race during which Mike Hall was killed whilst leading. I was following it live when his tracking beacon stopped moving at an unusual place. He just mentioned in an interview the night before that he couldn't see properly at nighttime...RIP

Well , they are doing it in Thailand. You know there is a difference here. Look at the statistics on the roads. Thailand are number 1 in the world for deadly accidents involving bikes, and that also includes bicycles. 
 
I have no problems with off road bikes , but if you want to ride a bicycle on the main roads here you know my answer.   In the end it's your decision .  Mirrors are available in all the bike shops, and very easy to attach .
 
Again I want to compare motorbikes with bicycles, why do we need mirrors on a motorbike and not a bicycle when we share the same roads ?  We're both on 2 wheels , we're both unprotected if something happens . In heavy traffic mirrors will give you a warning and you have time to adjust. 
 
I have already avoided big trucks and speeding cars coming from behind thanks to my mirrors. 
 
 

If you extract the accident data, you'll find that deaths of cyclists on Thailand's roads is around the same as the U.K.

The vast majority of road deaths are motorcycles/scooters, if these are excluded, Thailands roads actually come out not so badly in the global rankings.

And to your point about mirrors, I find it just as quick to glance over my shoulder, than look in the mirror. If I'm riding somewhere where I feel I need more, as I stated earlier, I use a Garmin Varia Radar, which is far superior to any mirror.

Anyway you're beating a dead horse, some people want to use mirrors, some people don't. It is their choice and neither choice indicates someone as being more intelligent or stupid.

That's the last I'll say on this, as it's borne talking in circles with nothing new being added to the discussion.