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As a novice your chances of finding a bike that you will be happy with a year from now, if you keep riding, is very slim in my experience and opinion. I learned a lot by upgrading one piece of the bike at a time as I developed my fitness and interest.
I eventually switched from mountain bike to road bike as my interests changed. I used to be happy with 15km - 20km but now it is more like 55km to 100km. Like me your needs may change with time so just take the advice given and get out there on the road and enjoy yourself while staying fit.
I have had great luck with Trek and think I get more bang for my buck with Trek but it is also the main brand at my local bike shop and I prefer to go with the flow. Have fun with your new bike and let us know what you get.
Surely, In due time, I will increase my distance that I'd bike.
Last question is that, what is the main difference for Mountain Bike and Road Bike? Pros and Cons?
Which would be best in the streets of Thailand?
I ride both, but I prefer a road bike, I know others that prefer a MTB. It really is about your own preference. Go to a few bike shops, try out different bikes and see which one you think you will get on with.
The key thing is whatever bike you get, you have to want to ride it, otherwise it will just languish in the corner gathering dust.
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To be honest, the best advice is to try each one that you like out, and go with the one that you feel most comfortable on. Most shops will let you test ride around the car park, so you can get a feel for the bike before you purchase, the most important thing is getting one that fits you right and is comfortable.
Couple of things to look for if going for a road bike, try to find one with a carbon fork, it will be more forgiving over rough surfaces, and your hands will thank you for it, try to get at least 25mm tyres on it, you can run lower pressure than the usual 23mm tyres and it will be more comfortable and they also have a lower rolling resistance, so you'll be faster ;-)
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Hybrid bikes have flat bars like a mountain bike, Road bikes have drop bars like a race bike.
The advantage of a road bike is the multiple ways you can grip the bars on long trips, with hybrids generally there is only one way to hold, unless you install some bar end grips to give you an additional position.
That said, hybrid riding position is a bit more upright.
My own view is a hybrid is too much of a compromise, it does nothing well as you don't really get any of the benefits offered by a pure road bike or mountain bike.
You haven't really said what type of riding you plan to do, so it is a bit hard to advise what would be most suited to what you want to do, but if you're going to be spending long days in the saddle, you should really look at a road bike.
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thank god they ditched plans to demolish the bridge over ratchayothin! that would've been a real mess
They haven't, that is back on again, as the alternative would have to go back through the planning process again.......let's look forward to even more traffic fun :-)
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Cyclocross still exists as its own category, Gravel/Adventure is the new one that seems to meet most people's requirements. Giant has the Anyroad, but the cheapest model is around 30k ish, looks like a mountain bike with rigid forks, drop bars, large volume tyres and a more forgiving geometry than a pure cyclocross bike, making it better for long days in the saddle.
Cannondale has an interesting take on this segment with the Slate, which comes with a Lefty fork giving 30mm travel, and 27.5" wheels. To me, this sounds like it could be the perfect go anywhere bike for Thailand, though I don't know its cost locally, probably way above the OPs original budget.
Most people I know that have bought a hybrid regret it after a few months, and look to sell and move to a road or mountain bike.
A lot of good suggestions above, I'd also look at Merida, generally you get the next range up in components as you would from Trek/Giant/Specialized at the same or less money, and they're very good (Merida/Specialized are for all intents and purposes, the same company these days and both are manufactured in the same facility to the same standards)
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Found that SCB have a website detailing the progress, from today they are saying 7 weeks until it reopens.
Link is here:
www.bike.scb/en/index.htm
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Can't see that a congestion charge would be effective. Drivers are already prepared to spend hours trapped in gridlocked traffic so any charge would have to be pretty punitive to stand a chance of success.Yep great idea everyone needs to get behind it and not just find fault. Bangkok would be a much much better place to live if there was some sort of measure controlling vehicles travelling into the center. Personally I think a congestion charge zone would be the way to go, its proved v effective elsewhere.
rijit
Indeed, and before any congestion charging goes in to place, there would need to be an extensive and reliable public transport system in place as an alternative to driving.
All the new BTS and MRT lines should have been built years ago, once they are in place, then you can start talking about congestion charging, since a viable alternative is then available.
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So now when it floods I'll have to worry about electrocution as well... excellent!
You mean you don't have to now, with all those electrical cables dangling around your head?
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Never used them, but there is a branch inside Central Silom, or at least there was last time I went.
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I'm not very good at posting vids from my dashcam ,perhaps it's an area thing ,but the Thai Cyclists show no respect ,riding 3abreast then 4 on a breakaway ,clearly racing in the evening traffic.Being an avid Ex Rider , I'm disappointed...so would You be if I could post all the vids.
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I don't understand some of the statments..... Bikes bought in Thailand are more expensive for the same make & model than bought outside.
OK, I will concede that this may be true for some and not all top end stuff.
I have bought 2 bikes and just ordered a 3rd, all 3 have been at the time of purchase cheaper, with the same spec. The first a Miranda Sub 40, 5000 Baht cheaper than in UK, the second, Trek Fuel 5.5, 30,000 Bhat cheaper than the UK and my new one, (on order) a Santa Cruz 5010 CC...... 68,000 Baht cheaper, same model....same spec. That's with the bike on sale in the UK.
I haven't posted this to brag guys, where are you guys buying your bikes in Thailand? Or have I missed the point and your all talking about high end road bikes, fancy makes I've never heard off?
I live in Chiang Mai...... Are they cheaper outside BKK?
Trek, Giant, Merida are all the same or cheaper price than US/Europe.
Cannondale is US MSRP + 10%
Canyon is EUR MSRP + 10%
Specialized on average is 30-40% more expensive depending on model.
Colnago, if it's a master or v1-R approx same price, maybe a little less, but if it's a C60 then almost double the price.
Pinarello about 20-30% more expensive depending on exchange rate.
Those are the ones I have experience with when hunting for a new bike. If I'm looking at a premium brand, I'd probably look to bring it over myself.
Any of the big brands, with the exception of Specialized, I'd buy locally as it is similar price or cheaper. Only go for Specialized if you get a good deal on an end of line model ;-)
The biggest issue here is if you need larger sizes (L/58 or above), you're going to struggle to find something you want in stock and will probably have to special order in (if they are willing to do so), taking 3-6 months for delivery.
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4Garcons on Thonglor is another option to consider
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Anything that gets people out on their bikes and enjoying themselves is good.
The only thing I found frustrating was being limited to 15kmh so that you didn't overtake the VIP groups.
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Speaking of BK, I've noticed lately they're advertising a different, larger burger than their regular Whopper, one they're calling the Angus XT.
225b for a 155g Australian Angus beef burger, or so their advertising claims.
Anyone here tried one??? I'm thinking to give one a try pretty soon.
I've had it a couple of times, it's quite ok, but not a fan of the bbq sauce and onion they put on it.
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Way to dodge the question. Congratulations.
The response to your rather naive question was in my reply for those with the wit to grasp it.
Still, there are many more serious matters to consider now so Sayonara.
Not really, it was an attempt to avoid answering the specific question. Probably because you don't have one, and just wanted to try and be clever and witty (note, you failed).
I was truly interested in what you think was absurd about Sunday's activity though, but seeing your attitude, I am no longer.
See you, don't let the door smack your backside on the way out ;-)
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Ditto on that. Likewise, I've had pretty consistently good service and experience with the Nana branch of Carl's.
Don't think I've ever used their Mega Bangna branch.
Why why why would anyone eat Carl's at Mega Bangna?
So many better dining options there!
Burger King and McDonalds to name a couple :-p
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Officially it is supposed to reopen in September, but some of my cycling friends have told me it's going to be delayed towards the end of the year.
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Way to dodge the question. Congratulations.
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I am so excited about all this I think I'm going to faint.
Unofficially yes, with a total of 146,266 participants. Not sure how long it takes for the Guinness World Records to ratify it so it becomes official though.So did they get the new world record today? It's on the news all the time but i still don't know if they got it or not.Hundreds of thousands of people enjoyed themselves and got some great exercise. People of Thailand organized an amazing day, and made it into the record book.
And some people feel they just gotta crap on it...
I am glad many people enjoyed themselves yesterday, some of whom were my family and friends.Nevertheless I don't think it is compulsory for every person in Thailand to join in the uncritical gushing over an event which at least to some degree was absurd.
In what way was it at least to some degree absurd?
No different to similar events, like RideLondon.
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So did they get the new world record today? It's on the news all the time but i still don't know if they got it or not.
Unofficially yes, with a total of 146,266 participants. Not sure how long it takes for the Guinness World Records to ratify it so it becomes official though.
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I use Nespresso and Dolce Gusto, but I brought the machine over from Europe as it's far cheaper.
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Singha and Chang both deliver water.
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Works out to 35 inch inseam, so unless you have unusually long legs and a short body, I think too big.
Might be worth checking out the 2nd hand bike sales groups on Facebook and Thai MTB.
The Facebook group to search for is ซื้อขายจักรยานและอุปกรณ์จักรยานมือ 1 มือ 2
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I've got an old MTB frame (Merida Big Nine Lite) and wheels, but it uses 142x12 rear hub spacing, not all trainers can accommodate it. If it works for you, it would be well within your prices range, but I fear it is too big for you (21") and you'd also need to source a front fork. Standover height is 898mm if it helps
Interested in buying an entry Road/Hybrid Bike
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I'm sorry but you are speaking rubbish, a road bike will not break if you hit a significant bump, that would not also have a detrimental impact to an mtb or hybrid.
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