[ashver9133]

Originally Posted by miharbe

So after a lot of deliberation and a longish test ride on my cousin's bike (not sure of the brand) to check whether I will be able to do it or no I finally bit the bullet and bought myself the Firefox Momentum 700 C last Sunday. Hope I have made the right choice

Hi...are you still using the FF Momentum? How is it holding up? I am also looking to buy it. Any issues which you have faced so far? How is the comfort over longer rides? Thanks!

[mp417]

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[miharbe]

Originally Posted by ashver9133

Hi...are you still using the FF Momentum? How is it holding up? I am also looking to buy it. Any issues which you have faced so far? How is the comfort over longer rides? Thanks!

Hi ashver9133,

Yes I am still using it. No complaints whatsoever except for regular servicing needed every few months depending on usage. The maximum I have done in a single ride is 90 kms and there was no issue with the bike. All issues were with me .

I haven't done any longer rides on this so can't comment on that but I'd imagine it to not be too different to my experience.

It's a decent entry level hybrid bike for someone starting out. In fact on many a ride I've noticed many people to have this one.

Good Luck

[ashver9133]

Originally Posted by miharbe

Good Luck

Thanks for your feedback. I have finalised the following three bikes:

a. FF Momentum
b. Starkenn Axe 7500
c. La Sovereign Backbone 700C

All are around the same price range. Highly confused.

[ecenandu]

Originally Posted by ecenandu

Future

• Garmin 810 performance bundle (by September '16)

Hmm, looks like I don't even need to wait till September. .

Just ordered one, now. Garmin 1000 bundle was only 700 SEK away, so went for 1000, couldn't help it .

I no more have excuses now, MTB, 2.2" inch knobby tyres. Ahem, so this weekend will be a litmus test, then.

BTW, I have tried GPS navigation on mobile and already have a mobile mount on my bike. Battery life is pretty poor with this setup. I almost got lost when I was coming back from Stockholm ride, that was when I thought, I needed a dedicated GPS.

[Pancham]

Originally Posted by ashver9133

Thanks for your feedback. I have finalised the following three bikes:

a. FF Momentum

b. Starkenn Axe 7500

c. La Sovereign Backbone 700C

All are around the same price range. Highly confused.

Hi

Are all these hybrid bikes? Can you mention the price range of these bikes?

[ecenandu]

Just weighed my MTB, its a beast @ 17 Kg. With all the accessories, lock, stand, rack etc. I expected it be around 14 Kg, anyway, now I know the exact weight.

[ashver9133]

Originally Posted by Pancham

Hi

Are all these hybrid bikes? Can you mention the price range of these bikes?

Hi Pancham..yes all these are Hybrid...approx prices are as follows:
FF Momentum - 23k
La Sovereign - 20k
Starkenn - 24 k

[amitoj]

Slightly OT, but have you guys watched this movie/documentary called Inspired to Ride? It is available on Netflix in US. It's about the annual Trans Am Bike race. A grueling 4000+ mile race down the storied TransAmerica trail. The only difference is that in this race, there are no support crews for the bikers. They have to do it all on their own. They can stop when they want, they can eat when and where they want and they can sleep wherever they want. Or not sleep at all!!
It is a very engaging documentary that will make you get on your bike and ride away.
Do watch it, if you havent.

[ecenandu]

Originally Posted by ecenandu

Just weighed my MTB, its a beast @ 17 Kg. With all the accessories, lock, stand, rack etc. I expected it be around 14 Kg, anyway, now I know the exact weight.

Ahem, roadie has arrived. Weight 9.8 Kgs including tools, 750 ml bottle with water.

First ride impressions, first time roadie, mind you.

• Ride is much better than my MTB (high tyre pressure in pursuit for more speed is the cause) because of that I was quite surprised
• Brakes, damn, should get used to the rim brakes again. Spoilt by discs, you see
• Clipless pedal and shoes, surprisingly felt home right away.
• Climbs, man, this is where I felt the biggest difference, yet.

There is a Strava segement, 0.6 Km long climb, my best time on my MTB was 2:07 seconds, last year and this year was 2:17 seconds.

First time on roadie 1:44 , 17 Kgs Vs 10 Kgs but still, I didn't expect this much difference.

On straights, previously I used to max out @ 30~32 Kmph on my MTB now at the same road I'm doing 37~39 Kmph.

Overall, I think it is reasonable to expect an improvement of 2~2.5 kmph in the average speed over long distances.

My first proper ride on the new bike.

[ecenandu]

Originally Posted by ecenandu

I think you should add the time/distance also as goal. 25Kmph for 50Kms, etc.
Right now, if I push hard, I can maintain 25+ Kmph for 30 to 35 mins tops and then I have to wait for quite some time to push harder again .

Not there, yet. A long way to go.

It took me a roadie to achieve the above target, hmm, half the target.

My average on MTB for the same route with 10 minute hydration break thrown in was 23.4 Kmph.

[ecenandu]

Here are some pics of my new ride

Got Carbon shoes free along with the bike, more like, I bargained.

[pareshraheja]

Originally Posted by ecenandu

Regarding the pump, yeah, 100 - 110 psi will be tough. The spec says a max pressure of 160 psi/11 bar.

Hi, I may sound stupid but, still want to know whats the tyre pressure that one needs to maintain for bicycles.

I picked up a FF Rapide and I am loving every bit of the ride on this Hybrid but, each time I look upon the rear tyre while riding, feel the air pressure is less.

Have checked twice in last 3 days at my reliable BP outlet and its a constant 49/50 PSI.

Just that, unlike the gasoline bikes, there is no mention of the tyre pressure that needs to be maintained. Anyone can throw some light

Cheers

[ecenandu]

Originally Posted by pareshraheja

Hi, I may sound stupid but, still want to know whats the tyre pressure that one needs to maintain for bicycles.

For roadie, 100 -110 psi. For my MTB, I used go with the feel, may be I am running too much pressure, don't know.

For hybrids, no clue, buddy.

[pareshraheja]

Originally Posted by ecenandu

For roadie, 100 -110 psi. For my MTB, I used go with the feel, may be I am running too much pressure, don't know.

For hybrids, no clue, buddy.

Ok, just went through the tyre sidewall and it mentions max tyre pressure to be 50 PSI. But, what I didn't get is the wording next to that, Max load 70 Kg's.

Bloody hell, am I missing something coz I weigh 85 kg's. For Sure the weight distribution does not happen evenly on front and back tyres. The rear does take most of the load.