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Just use a long sleeve cycling jersey, found in most bicycle shops

Mine is a Commencal Meta AM, aluminum hard tail. It's cheap for what it is, I paid 50k including the upgrades I made (new chainset, rear derailleur, shifters and brakes) and selling for around 30k. Frame is size L, you can check their website for whether it is a good fit, I have an inseam of 91cm, and it's a bit too small for me, even with the seat post at the maximum length. Inseam is the more important measurement, than total height, like you I have long legs for my height.

Edit: Found the sizing, based on height might be too big, but depends on your inseam

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I forgot my inseam measurement, but recall that it was on the upper limit of for my size....but still it will be too large for me I guess.

81.5 cm or above and it will be fine

I want some of that Nigerian money as well :-p

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Mine is a Commencal Meta AM, aluminum hard tail. It's cheap for what it is, I paid 50k including the upgrades I made (new chainset, rear derailleur, shifters and brakes) and selling for around 30k. Frame is size L, you can check their website for whether it is a good fit, I have an inseam of 91cm, and it's a bit too small for me, even with the seat post at the maximum length. Inseam is the more important measurement, than total height, like you I have long legs for my height.

Edit: Found the sizing, based on height might be too big, but depends on your inseam

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You just need a chain tool, something like this, very easy.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tool-5-to-11-spd-and-singlespeed-chain-tool/

yes what I thought....is it really easy? Have you done it yourself?

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The cage was bent or the hanger? Normally the hanger will give before the derailleur itself bends, and its a cheap replaceable part.

difficult to tell what was bent. When you looked at the chain you could see that it is in an angle inwards, but what is actually bent is difficult.

I just pulled it outwards and hoped it will undo the damage.....I didn't do it fully as I worried to do more damage.

Probably the hanger, looks something like this

Nice and cheap and will get your shifting back to 100% again

I think very wrong, after thinking about it, much safer to by a ultegra and as it might be the frame which is bent by a nice expensive carbon frame. And as it is surely all difficult by as backup for the downtime a MTB.

Somehow I must find an excuse to justify childish purchases of new toys

You just need a chain tool, something like this, very easy.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tool-5-to-11-spd-and-singlespeed-chain-tool/

And get a good travel case!

It is so comfortable with NOK air, you come with the bike...depressure the tyres and give them the bike. No packing, no thinking, no hassle.

Last time I checked the travel cases were very expensive. Will have to recheck. Actually I don't need the wheels and pedals (have a second set), but the tribar will be a problem. Mounting and dismounting many time will brake the screws I guess.

Sounds like it would actually be cheaper for you to have a 2nd bike, then you don't need to travel with it. A decent travel case (EVOC) is around 20k THB, almost as much as your madone....

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Buy it anyway!

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What about all those krathongs made from bread that the fish like to eat? How do they count them?

Dodgy statistic with dubious method of measurement methinks.

The cage was bent or the hanger? Normally the hanger will give before the derailleur itself bends, and its a cheap replaceable part.

difficult to tell what was bent. When you looked at the chain you could see that it is in an angle inwards, but what is actually bent is difficult.

I just pulled it outwards and hoped it will undo the damage.....I didn't do it fully as I worried to do more damage.

Nice and cheap and will get your shifting back to 100% again

it really depends on wear to your casette, chains and cassetes wear in together, and there can be problems if you dont change them all together.

BTW h90, you will have to open the chain, otherwise you won't be able to remove it from the front derailleur.

The cage was bent or the hanger? Normally the hanger will give before the derailleur itself bends, and its a cheap replaceable part.

Even with the extras I only paid around 190K, which is still a lot. I won't be leaving it unattended, and I am always thoughtful and attentive, so I don't really get too worried about stuff like that. I understand that just because I haven't been ripped off over the last 38 years doesn't mean it won't happen tomorrow, but I like my odds.

That' is a good deal, I paid only 4k less for my 2013 Rabobank TCR SL ISP back in March, and I only got mechanical Duraace 9000. Not complaining though, I love my bike and wouldn't change it for the world. I have a slightly more aggressive riding position to you though. Here's how she looks after some nice new wheels ;-)

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Well I did end up changing it in the end, and joined you with a Trek, but went with the Emonda SL (only one they had in my size). I'm shocked by how much more comfortable it is than my old Giant, yet is also faster.

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I know they can order in the larger sizes if they don't have it in stock. But it could be a 3-6 month wait.

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The Giant seems a good choice, worst case, if the brakes are really that bad, replacing with TRP Spyres would be relatively inexpensive, and they are widely considered to be the best cable pull disk brake on the market, outperforming some hydraulic disk brakes.

I asked how much it would cost to put a straight handlebar on, if I was distressed by the drop bars. "it's not the handlebar that costs, it's the new levers and shifters". I'll ask about the practicality of putting on my old mountain bike handlebar, complete with fittings, but I'll give the drop bars a go first. I've not yet confirmed they have XL size in country, yet.

:-) well that depends, I just spent 8000 baht on some nice shiny new drop bars for my bike (Bontrager Isozone VR-CF).

You shouldn't have a problem with them though, the top and hoods of a drop bar are quite similar to an MTB handlebar the main difference being the spend of response to steering input. Most normal people don't actually use the drops, as out beer guys get in the way of our knees ;-)

How tall are you to need an XL frame? I'm 186cm and found Giant size L to fit well. Although I've since sold my Giant and switched to a Trek size 60 road bike (hence the new handlebar purchase).

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The Giant seems a good choice, worst case, if the brakes are really that bad, replacing with TRP Spyres would be relatively inexpensive, and they are widely considered to be the best cable pull disk brake on the market, outperforming some hydraulic disk brakes.

Evening all,

Would anyone have info and first hand experience of a dentist in the Ramintra/Sai Mai area please? ( I live in Watcharaphon)... just broke a tooth so its not just a check up needed.

Value for money would be nice.

Many thanks

Regards,

James.d

I used the dentist on the 2nd floor of fashion island, at the Big C end. I'll ask the wife what the name of it is, but it's pretty easy to find, and they did an excellent job for me when I crashed my bike and chipped 2 teeth trying to chew the tarmac.

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by the way cha-am triathlon......I shouldn't ask...too early...you have some details?

It's on the ama-events.com website, the Cha-am International Triathlon, although apparently it is already fully subscribed!

Another useful training tool, is the Garmin HRM-RUN, if you have a compatible device. It can measure your running cadence/ground contact time etc, so can help you improve your form. For example when I stared running again, my stride length was too long and cadence too low, so it put a lot of strain on the legs muscles. Shorting my stride and increasing cadence has helped a lot, and I also don't suffer as much pain after running.

I'm using a Garmin Fenix 3, which came with the HRM-RUN in the box.

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Do either of the bikes have any unique features? Grips, seat, stickers etc?

Also: What sizes - and is the Strive Race or Std geo?

From another post I saw the owner make on Facebook, the S-Works has a custom shark paint job, so pretty unique.

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I just stated running as well, as preparation for the Cha-am Triathlon I entered next March.

My running friends told me the best way to start is running intervals of around 30min total 2-3 times a week, increasing the length of the intervals each week until you can run constantly for the 30min comfortably.

Quite similar to what is recommended here http://www.runnersworld.com/getting-started/the-8-week-beginners-program

If yore getting pain in the shins, you should stop running until you recover, and if the pain doesn't go away after a few days best see a doctor as it could be shin splints

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while a number of comapneis canj repalce the screen I know for a fact that singapore apple will take you apple iphone and service it for you.They cannot operate a service in Thailand as they cannot trust the locals to keep to any contracts. It all Thais.So yes, you can get it replaced by sending ot singapore service centre

There are plenty of official Apple iPhone service centers in Bangkok, and can be found on the apple website, there is even a Premium service center in Amarin Plaza (Iserve). What's Premium? It's a service center recognized by Apple for providing exceptional service.

So your statement about them not being able to operate a service in Thailand is completely and utterly incorrect.

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Premium? They dont even change an iPhone display....... only batteries lol. Thats premium. Apple sucks, thats a fact. Apple wants you to buy a new phone for EVERY defect you have. Error 53, google it. In short, you are very wrong about iserve. Please check -> http://www.apple.com/th/support/iphone/

Very wrong about what?

https://locate.apple.com/th/en/service/?pt=1&lat=13.75&lon=100.5166667

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Cycling Weekly just published a "review" of the Anyroad, still comes with the additional brake levers on the bars

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/reviews/adventure-road-bikes/giant-anyroad-comax

Looks like a good match for your requirements ;-)

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while a number of comapneis canj repalce the screen I know for a fact that singapore apple will take you apple iphone and service it for you.They cannot operate a service in Thailand as they cannot trust the locals to keep to any contracts. It all Thais.So yes, you can get it replaced by sending ot singapore service centre

There are plenty of official Apple iPhone service centers in Bangkok, and can be found on the apple website, there is even a Premium service center in Amarin Plaza (Iserve). What's Premium? It's a service center recognized by Apple for providing exceptional service.

So your statement about them not being able to operate a service in Thailand is completely and utterly incorrect.

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I'm blaming this thread for the first time in 11 years here having a problem getting a taxi from ploenchit to my office on Rama 4, of 3 one didn't want to go and 2 didn't want to use the meter. All were hailed, and not stationary at the side of the road.

Damn you ThaiVisa and your trouble with taxi thread!!!!

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Lots of conflicting stories that why I will get meter here and get the real numbers and if this spot is excessively high will move . If anyone knows a service that will come out again please let me know these are simple test that will give exact reading and if I can't get someone to come out just order on Amazon .. This should be interesting [emoji102] stay tuned

Lots of stories, but no evidence. Obviously it's up to you, but seriously you're wasting money worrying about an issue that isn't an issue. What source do you use that defines what an "excessively high" reading is?

However, good luck in finding a place with low or free of EMF

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