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Start riding the PCN experience now!

Whenever I introduce cycling to my friends and colleagues I received
a very negative response or attitude towards the activity pointing out that it is
dangerous to ride with the heavy traffic and especially with the attitude that the
buses and taxis have on cyclists.

However most of them have never even heard of the Park Connector Network
which was built more than a decade ago and is still ongoing. Below you can
see the result of that idea making cyclist to have a safe ride lushed with greenery
and breeze. You can even download the eGuides for the cycling trail including
the OAD Map for the Eastern Coastal Park Connector Network (ECPCN)

You can even read the enewsletter regarding all the activities and events
happening at PCN.

http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parkconnectors&Itemid=74

Enjoy your recreational cycling to the fullest,
Start riding the PCN. It is built for all who enjoy cycling!
The govt has promised us that by 2014 the island will be ready with cycling
lane all over the island.

 

[petetherock]

Ryan what will this bike cost?

 

[giantcanopy]

Thanks Ryan for the info. The IF Mode is very attractive and light at around 14kg. I wonder if it can be brought into the bus or MRT after
it is folded. Do you have the max size for folding bicycle that can brought into bus and the MRT?

Here is an SMRT guide from their website :
http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/documents/RTS (foldbike)_2009.pdf
A folded IF mode seems to fail a little on the 66cm regulation end hehe ( but to top it off, there is also some off peak - peak hr regulation thing )

Bus i do not know, but last time there was a Fold-It-Ride-It trial some time back.

The IF is interesting, and alot of funkier designed full size foldable commuters mirror somewhat its concept as well

Ryan what will this bike cost?

Dunno how much locally, but it seems probably ard US$2,700 from the site, retail / GST +/-

Ryan

 

[giantcanopy]

Amendment to above.. alittle bit more seaching :

http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/documents/Train_Poster.pdf

For sizes : 114cm by 64 cm by 36 cm when folded, allowed on buses as well, but with caveats as always ..

Ryan

 

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IF Mode Frame
Pacific AL7005 IF Monocoque frame w/sigle swingarm
Fork
Pacific AL7005 single arm

Color
Cream White / Two Tone (Pearl White/Grey) / Matte Black
Head Sets
Ball Bearings φ35x17x10mm
BB Parts
Speed Drive integrated

Seat Post
Promax SP-728 AL 2014 31.6x480mm
Tire
Kenda Kwick Roller Sport 26x1.5" (40-559)
Rim
Alloy 6061-T6 26x1.5" 12H 3 Spider Plates

Hub
KT sealed bearings for single arm frame
Chainwheel
Speed Drive 22T w/CG
Chain
KMC HG53
Freewheel
12T sprocket

Derailleur
Speed Drive dual speed system
Shifter
Heel push bottom on BB axle
Saddle
Velo VL-2064 Brown
Pedal
Foldable

Handlebar
Pacific IF Mode Folding
Stem
CNC integrated to front fork
Brake
Mechanical Disc Brake w/160mm rotors
Brake Lever
Mechanical disc brake lever
Accessory
Nil
Suspension Unit
Nil

Optional
Carry bag
Dimensions
Folded: 102cm(H) x27cm(W) x 66cm(L)
Weight
14.7kg
Weight limit 85kg

From the above specs given by Pacific, it seems there isn't much components
to upgrade except the saddle, tires, disc brake, chain and headset for this
dual speed system. I don't know whether the local agent is willing to bring in
one for you since Walker is rather new to the industry if I am not wrong! :think:

 

[giantcanopy]

Thanks Ryan for the info. The IF Mode is very attractive and light at around 14kg. I wonder if it can be brought into the bus or MRT after
it is folded. Do you have the max size for folding bicycle that can brought into bus and the MRT?

The one attractive point about the IF mode for me is the freggin trispoke wheels . I think if switch into a pair of HED3s will be amazing

 

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The one attractive point about the IF mode for me is the freggin trispoke wheels . I think if switch into a pair of HED3s will be amazing

Ryan, what is the HED3s you are referring to? Any images for reference? Maybe order them online and asked Pacific to do the upgrading.

 

[giantcanopy]

Ryan, what is the HED3s you are referring to? Any images for reference? Maybe order them online and asked Pacific to do the upgrading.

I was just joking though, haha

In case u r interested, u can find the trispoke cf wheels I was referring to under H3 - http://www.hedcycling.com/

Ryan

 

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I was just joking though, haha

In case u r interested, u can find the trispoke cf wheels I was referring to under H3 - http://www.hedcycling.com/

Ryan

More likely having all the odds from trispoke to carbon spoke is fancy in a manner.
The joy of going with a group to East Coast via the PCN you only need a market
bike costing less than a hundred bucks.

Cheers to recreational cycling!

 

[giantcanopy]

Something I came across a while ago. BMW makes bicycles too, a MTB

 

[petetherock]

Looks nice.... cost?

I am almost afraid to know...

 

[giantcanopy]

Looks nice.... cost?

I am almost afraid to know...

I thought I saw someone selling one locally used for 1.5kSGD. Was posted on togoparts forum earlier, but cannot seem to find it anymore

They dun sell it on the bmw online shop anymore. Pete maybe if u get urself an M3 ride , then beamer dudes will offer u the M3 bicycle.

 

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Something I came across a while ago. BMW makes bicycles too, a MTB

That's something you want if you can afford it. Beautiful..........

 

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Do you think the best bike is the one you build yourself?

Maybe bicycle lovers will be fascinated to learn how they can build their own bike and
customize it for their own size and components. I wonder the bamboo bike craze
will ever catch on in Singapore. Any bicycle entrepreneur's dream of getting a
workshop organised?

http://bamboobikestudio.com/2011/03/09/beautiful-video-of-bamboo-bike-studio-sf/

http://bamboobikestudio.com/2011/03/04/qa-with-marty-about-bamboo-bike-studio/

http://www.core77.com/blog/social_design/the_bamboo_bike_studio_-_qa_with_marty_odlin_19353.asp

 

[ArchRival]

That's something you want if you can afford it. Beautiful..........

I would advise against putting money down on this thing. Too much money for a so-so only frame.

 

[canonmono]

Do you think the best bike is the one you build yourself?

Maybe bicycle lovers will be fascinated to learn how they can build their own bike and
customize it for their own size and components. I wonder the bamboo bike craze
will ever catch on in Singapore. Any bicycle entrepreneur's dream of getting a
workshop organised?

http://bamboobikestudio.com/2011/03/09/beautiful-video-of-bamboo-bike-studio-sf/

http://bamboobikestudio.com/2011/03/04/qa-with-marty-about-bamboo-bike-studio/

http://www.core77.com/blog/social_design/the_bamboo_bike_studio_-_qa_with_marty_odlin_19353.asp

The black part like using masking tape to tape the bike like that .. no offences though ..

 

[creampuff]

Mini-velo bikes like that of the Japanese Tyrell is ideal for urban Singapore. Compact, light and fast and can easily come close to 700C road bike speeds.
The Tyrell FX is foldable and the workmanship is stunning. Only 8.9kg for the stock bike!!! The Tyrell is easily the most desired mini-velo bike in Japan.
http://www.tyrellbike.com/
The Tyrell and other urban friendly bikes available here:
http://mybikeshopsg.wordpress.com/

 

[BananaDiver]

Mini-velo bikes like that of the Japanese Tyrell is ideal for urban Singapore. Compact, light and fast and can easily come close to 700C road bike speeds.
The Tyrell FX is foldable and the workmanship is stunning. Only 8.9kg for the stock bike!!! The Tyrell is easily the most desired mini-velo bike in Japan.
http://www.tyrellbike.com/
The Tyrell and other urban friendly bikes available here:
http://mybikeshopsg.wordpress.com/

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::bsmilie:
pure poison... now thinking of SRAM RED or Dura-Ace...

 

[giantcanopy]

The joints of the bamboo tubes look abit scary

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::bsmilie:
pure poison... now thinking of SRAM RED or Dura-Ace...

Dura Ace or Dura Ace Di2 ?

 

[BananaDiver]

The joints of the bamboo tubes look abit scary



Dura Ace or Dura Ace Di2 ?

my heart leaning to SRAM red now... lol haha... but my pocket big hole already...