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I had already spent 6-8k before I realized it might need much more, but I felt ok. This led me to bring the bike upto better than new condition. Quote:
The original Sypo brand brake calipers cost me 700 for the set. Which is why adding it up came up to 1750 with some labour costs. Quote:
I don't recall the exact size and taper differences, but when he checked it with the Vernier calipers, it was not the same as in the screenshot. Quote:
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Shop 1 had the original spokes. I have the entire stock now, haha (some 4 pieces, after installing 6). It cost me 30 + 10 (each spoke + nipple). You can go to any nice bike shop (Mastermind in bombay etc) and ask them for Sapim J bend spokes. They will cut it to the exact size (281mm) and create a thread. Each costs 50-75 only (excluding nipple). Quote:
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If I had a 1.5L road bike, I would understand the costs for its maintenance but this wasn't so demanding. And these shops still couldn't get it right. I shudder at the quality of service other bikes receive in their hands.There's the high end (2-3k plus for service etc) and the bottom end (few hundreds) but nothing reasonable with good quality in the middle. Much time and effort. (My road bike experience and service can be another long post too, ![]() ![]() Last edited by aah78 : 26th September 2019 at 20:01. Reason: formatting. EDIT: Quotes added. Please check the Announcements section on how to quote posts. Picture inserted in-line. Thanks! | |||||||
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Checked the original crank's rings, its 42 too. Quote:
Some things I need to keep a watch on for future replacement as they might not be close to original quality.
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BHPian | ![]() Hey guys, I just picked up the Firefox Rapid earlier in the day for everyday commute and short weekend runs. All good except while taking a closer look back at the bike at home, I see this (picture attached) on two of the 4 joints under the top tube of the main frame. Is this going to be a problem or you think it is just a bad finish with the paint job and I shouldn't really worry about it? Appreciate your inputs. Thanks, Ramki ![]() Last edited by aah78 : 26th September 2019 at 20:04. Reason: Picture inserted in-line. |
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I don't understand what I'm supposed to be looked at or for? That looks like a normal weld. Anyways it's not weight or stress bearing. Its a cable routing external eyelet. That's all. Please post detailed photos of your bike with specs. That would help future riders interested in the same model. Cheers, Doc | |
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Anyway, with a budget of 20k for a hybrid XL in mind, I was pondering over the BTwin Triban100, Montra Trance and the Firefox Rapid for a week before finalising on the Rapid thanks to some invaluable advice from my cycling friends on the running group I am part of. The Rapid did have better specs (drivetrain specifically) and also looked a lot better compared to the other 2. Did a 50km roundtrip to Chikka Tirupathi this morning and I enjoyed the ride. Yet to find the correct seating position (saddle height) but hopefully i'll get there soon. Pics and Strava link to my activity shared below. Already looking forward to my next long ride! https://www.strava.com/activities/2120481910 ![]() ![]() Last edited by aah78 : 26th September 2019 at 20:05. Reason: Pictures inserted in-line. | |
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If you have a Giant or a cycle weighing scale close by, could you weigh your bike and tell.me the weight please. Exact, in kilos. Please remove the add-ons like the cable lock, bags, bottle, pump, etc. before you weigh her. Don't worry about nicks and scratches. They build character. Birthmarks! Cheers, Doc | |
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And though I am certainly not happy with the way the photos have turned out, I wanted to share them as this was a request from ebonho that has been pending for sometime now. I really want to take better pictures of the bicycle before I share more ![]() ![]() ![]() The scar above the nose showing the exposed aluminium frame beneath - ![]() The broken rear gear shift housing that is missing. I will start hunting for a replacement assembly soon. ![]() This is certainly the best picture of the bicycle yet. And I think all the thread visitors would agree with the sign board in the picture ![]() ![]() | ||
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![]() We can start a club now! Lol In a sea of expensive fancy bikes, when I see a sibling ACT it just makes me love and cover mine all the more. Had brewed a nice cup of filter coffee (Shukla's Nilgiri roast) when I read your post and it sent me into a flutter of panic. Two guys saying 42???? Don't tell me man! Cannot be. I left my coffee and went to check my bike. Chalk mark made I counted the teeth. 48! It seems therefore there are two iterations of the ACT. One (mine) with the road gearing, and one (yours and Bugatti's) with the lower MTB gearing. The other inkling I got was the shifters. They are different to mine. Mine are Made in Taiwan Shimanos (the stickers are still there on the underside of both). Even the brake calipers (black, not alloy) and saddle are different. Mine is a 2016 billed bike, so I guess it was the last lot made and sold here before they discontinued it. The silver grey and dark green ones are the older models. Cheers, Doc P.S. That straight bar is a classic. Have had tons of riders admire it. It just feels right. Now when I ride a riser bar, it feels weird. And it's a compact one. For an urban bike. To filter in and out of traffic with. P.P.S. So glad you've not put a side stand on her! P.P.P.S. Also I don't know if its convention or there is a technical reason, but the lever of the quick release of both wheels is always on the left side. On your bike it's on the right. Last edited by ebonho : 4th February 2019 at 21:44. | |
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| ![]() Can't edit my previous post due to the time window. Got some photos to point out the differences .... The shifters ![]() The black V brake arms ![]() The badge (sticker) ![]() The saddle ![]() Cheers, Doc |
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And yes, going by the new logo on your bike, it definitely points to two variants of the ACT 110 having been produced and yours is certainly the more road-inclined version with taller gearing and sportier colour options ![]() I initially had plans for a kick stand for the sake of convenience, but I somehow was never convinced with all the large and unwieldy options that were offered so chose to skip it for the time being. Need of the hour is a nice and fast-rolling front tyre as the one that is already on the bike has cracks and is out of its useful life for sure. Noob Query: Once I develop the legs, can I consider switching the crank set with 48T like on yours, to improve the speed? (like you had already mentioned, biker influence I suppose ![]() Last edited by aah78 : 26th September 2019 at 20:08. Reason: Quote trimmed. | |
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Since you are in a place where most of the gradients are flat, I would not suggest changing the stock freewheel to a MegaRange like I did (for steep climbs). Here are a couple of photos from my ride to the new Katraj Tunnel today morning. Nice constant gradient 7 km climb. With a killer descent on the return. ![]() ![]() Cheers, Doc Last edited by ebonho : 5th February 2019 at 13:22. | ||||
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1. Would handle bad roads better than 28c (roads are quite bad near my house) 2. Not much difference when compared to the 35c in the rear. Your views Doc? Quote:
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