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Merida Scultura 5000 - Ultegra 6800 11 Speed Wheelset
Major upgrade and lots of pictures in this blog post! When I purchased this Merida Scultura 5000 road bike, I was told by the bike shop owner that the best upgrade for this bike would be to upgrade the...
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Merida Scultura 5000 - Ultegra 6800 Brake Calipers
This is the final piece of the Ultegra groupset! After upgrading the rest of the components on the Merida Scultura 5000 road bike to Ultegra/Dura-Ace, the brake calipers are the only remaining...
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Merida Scultura 5000: Lightweight Performance with Ultegra Groupset
After many rounds of upgrading, my Merida Scultura 5000 road bike has been fully upgraded! Many of the parts and components have been upgraded to Ultegra or Dura-Ace level. Here is a summary of the...
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Shimano Deore XT M780 Crankset
A quick upgrade post for my long neglected mountain bike! The Polygon Cozmic CX3.0 is a good value for money mid-range MTB that I got almost 2 years ago. With the recent year end sales on...
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Difference between Ultegra 6800 and Shimano 105 5800 Brake Calipers
Have you ever wondered what are the differences between Shimano Dura-Ace, Shimano Ultegra and Shimano 105 components? How about the MTB components of XTR, Deore XT and SLX? Other than the prices, it is...
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Polygon Cozmic CX3.0 MTB - Mixed Shimano Groupset
Ever since I got the Polygon Cozmic CX3.0 MTB 2 years ago, I have upgraded quite a few of the components on the bike. I did not write about them as they are mostly minor changes, with only one...
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Lezyne Power Drive XL Front Light
At the recent grand opening of the bike shop The Bike Settlement, I came across a great deal for a Lezyne light. As the distributor for Lezyne and many other brands (such as Minoura, Cateye, American...
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Controltech Stem for Dahon (25.4mm to 31.8mm handlebar)
On my Dahon Boardwalk, I have been using a special stem as an adaptor, to convert the 25.4mm handlepost clamp to use a 31.8mm handlebar. It is a good idea as I get to use a 31.8mm dropbar which is more...
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Can I Install Tern Handlepost/Fork on Dahon Frame? Part 1: Introduction
As discussed in the previous blog post, I have always worried about the strength of the special 31.8mm stem on my Dahon Boardwalk. In fact, the clamps have broken before, thankfully not during a ride....
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Can I Install Tern Handlepost/Fork on Dahon Frame? Part 2: Comparison
In the first part of this series, I introduced the Tern handlepost and fork, and I plan to install them on my Dahon Boardwalk. However, some of the dimensions and designs are different, and so fitting...
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Can I Install Tern Handlepost/Fork on Dahon Frame? Part 3: Considerations
Continuing on from Part 2 of the series, "Can I Install Tern Handlepost/Fork on Dahon Frame?", this is the third part of the series. In this post, I will be checking for the compatibility of the new...
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Can I Install Tern Handlepost/Fork on Dahon Frame? Part 4: Installation
In the previous part of this project, I have completed the measurements and considerations for fitting a Tern handlepost and fork to my Dahon Boardwalk frame. The conclusion is that I will need to cut...
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Can I Install Tern Handlepost/Fork on Dahon Frame? Part 5: Adjustments and...
This is the 5th and last part of the project, "Can I Install Tern Handlepost/Fork on Dahon Frame?". Continuing from the previous part of the project, where I completed the installation of the Tern...
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Bike Shops at Downtown San Francisco
I recently had the chance to go to San Francisco, United States, and I took the chance to check out some bike shops there. If you do have the chance to go there, you can follow the brief guide that I...
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Cycling in San Francisco and Long Beach
Besides visiting bike shops in downtown San Francisco, I also managed to find time to cycle at San Francisco! A must-go location for cycling in San Francisco is to cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge....
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Endura Xtract Rainproof Jacket
Does the rainy season stop you from cycling? Most people will choose not to cycle when it is raining, due to various reasons. After riding in the rain, most bicycles will need to be serviced to prevent...
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Spurcycle Bicycle Bell
During my recent trip to San Francisco, I cycled from Fisherman's Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way, I came across a nice bike shop named Roaring Mouse Cycles. While in the bike shop, I...
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Minoura Bicycle Trainer LR340
Do you want to continue cycling even when the weather is bad outside? With an indoor bicycle trainer, you can! Regardless of whether it is rainy or scorching hot outside, you can continue to ride your...
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Avanti Inc 3: Shimano Deore M615 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
For a wet weather commuting bike such as my Avanti Inc 3, the bike components will come into contact with rain quite often. Aside from rust, the other concern would be the braking performance in the...
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Avanti Inc 3: Shimano RT81 Ice-Tech Centerlock Rotors
Continuing from Part 1 of this brake upgrade, where I upgraded to Shimano Deore M615 hydraulic brakes, I will now upgrade the brake rotors too! By changing to new brake rotors at the same time as new...
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