Now that we had got the festivities over with, join me on a New Year cycle ride. The route is here The distance - about 24km. Date Sunday 11 Jan Time 9am.

Cant join as i dont have a bike....yet.

But reason Im posting is to ask your opinion on a bike. Nothing fancy just for everyday use, riding along the klong san seab and along the sois. What do you recommend? On a tight budget as well, I was looking at the LA Bikes but for those prices I can buy a scooter. Was at big C and saw the "turbo" bikes, good enough???

Cant join as i dont have a bike....yet.

But reason Im posting is to ask your opinion on a bike. Nothing fancy just for everyday use, riding along the klong san seab and along the sois. What do you recommend? On a tight budget as well, I was looking at the LA Bikes but for those prices I can buy a scooter. Was at big C and saw the "turbo" bikes, good enough???

My thoughts:-

Supermarket bikes - if you want a can of beans you don't go to a bike shop! These are at the bottom end of the market; if you are small and light and only want it for trips to your local 7-11 then they are OK. I have known them to give good service for years but I have also heard of them only lasting months!

You say that you are on a tight budget - just how tight is it?

What would I recommend?

Suspension? Not really needed

Gears? 21 or 24 seem to be the norm these days

Tyres? You don't need knobbly tyres - give you a harsher ride and takes up too much of your energy.

Price - you should be looking at 7000Baht+. Bikes can last for years and years - before I moved here, I had 3 bikes. I brought my youngest one over here - 9 years old at the time and sold my other two - one was 25 and the other was about 35!

I am thinking about selling one of my bikes:-

Trek 3900, 21" frame, complete with CatEye computer and a few more extras - 6000Baht but am prepared to haggle!

Ok, cool.

Will need to ask wifey's permission. Redoing the kitchen at home right now and since the contractor said no problem , assured us on the quality of his work and materials, etc, we are expecting delays and cost over runs.

So in your opinion, I dont need suspensions etc? How about weight of the bike?

Most of my riding will be around the suk area and down the san seab.

btw, I am a small guy 175cm 73kgs.

Ok, cool.

Will need to ask wifey's permission. Redoing the kitchen at home right now and since the contractor said no problem , assured us on the quality of his work and materials, etc, we are expecting delays and cost over runs.

So in your opinion, I dont need suspensions etc? How about weight of the bike?

Most of my riding will be around the suk area and down the san seab.

btw, I am a small guy 175cm 73kgs.

Weight - about 14kgs

Suitable for your height

I cycled the route last Sunday morning - video is here - Mr Hippo's ride

Unfortunately cannot come because I am in Hong Kong, but would definitely like to go on the next ride Mr_Hippo

Hello Mr Hippo,

So are you thinking about selling this bike? I could well be interested. What's the groupset?

Phil

I am thinking about selling one of my bikes:-

Trek 3900, 21" frame, complete with CatEye computer and a few more extras - 6000Baht but am prepared to haggle!

Ok, cool.

Will need to ask wifey's permission. Redoing the kitchen at home right now and since the contractor said no problem , assured us on the quality of his work and materials, etc, we are expecting delays and cost over runs.

So in your opinion, I dont need suspensions etc? How about weight of the bike?

Most of my riding will be around the suk area and down the san seab.

btw, I am a small guy 175cm 73kgs.

Weight - about 14kgs

Suitable for your height

I cycled the route last Sunday morning - video is here - Mr Hippo's ride

a 21 inch frame is not suitable for his stated height. 18 inch max.

Ok, cool.

Will need to ask wifey's permission. Redoing the kitchen at home right now and since the contractor said no problem , assured us on the quality of his work and materials, etc, we are expecting delays and cost over runs.

So in your opinion, I dont need suspensions etc? How about weight of the bike?

Most of my riding will be around the suk area and down the san seab.

btw, I am a small guy 175cm 73kgs.

Weight - about 14kgs

Suitable for your height

I cycled the route last Sunday morning - video is here - Mr Hippo's ride

24km is less than an hour's ride. Is there anyone riding, say 100-120km in the Chiang Mai area?

a 21 inch frame is not suitable for his stated height. 18 inch max.

hi hippo,

any rides planned for early march ? i don't live far from the route you mapped out for your january ride. i am usually available sundays if you are keen ?

hi hippo,

any rides planned for early march ? i don't live far from the route you mapped out for your january ride. i am usually available sundays if you are keen ?

Always available - PM me!