I dont know if these questions are too elitist or hardcore but this is genuine curiosity. Could you ask interviewees what their training mileage per week is like, what kph rolling/avg speeds, and if they do any structured workouts? the material aspect of a bike and its parts is cool and fun but i think some focus on how it's ridden would be great.

@v2blaster228

Ай бұрын

Hell, I'd even be interested in what kind of bike maintenance they're comfortable doing themselves

@OompaLoompaCycling

Ай бұрын

Ok! ✌️

@geeeforce

Ай бұрын

@@v2blaster228 they won't even know when it is time to replace a chain, because they never have to!!

@SingaporeUntold

29 күн бұрын

I still would like a Leaderboard competition much like the Top Gear have people go around the track. For example, the tmcr could be used for interviewees to compete for best time.

Buys a Specialized, talks about her new wheels, can't even put a helmet on correctly

@trippywong8953

29 күн бұрын

And that interviewer can still LIKEy it.... amazing 😍

@OompaLoompaCycling

29 күн бұрын

What?

@Shadowboost

29 күн бұрын

@@OompaLoompaCycling her helmet is not on straight, and her ear straps are ridiculously close to cutting off her ear

Nicely said, JUST DO IT! haha sounds like a Nike ambassador lol

I love my s-works shoes..the vents and the lace 7s are so comfortable and still put out power..i strictly ride w the blue cleats

Ehhh bro.. Why you keep interviewing instagram commuters? We need you to interview real road cyclist leh. The best interview you have given us was with Daryl Sean Chan, followed by the 2 Factor national racers and the Ang Moh Crit Racer. The rest are just mere commuters flexing their expensive bikes. We need interviews that can provide valuable insights into training, diet and bike skills. If not, at least an interview that shares a person's interesting journey and stories. Yes majority of us are not pro and will never be pro, but as a cyclist who loves to occasionally smash in our group rides, we could all benefit from real wisdom from real experienced cyclist. For future content, you should consider interviewing people like Bike fitters, Coaches (there are a few well known ones) , and cyclists who actively race in Crits, Audex or join oversea Races. Heck, even groups like Metador, Crank Dynasty, Quantum etc have many really strong riders (who actually trains) can share their expertise if you work hard enough to get them on your show! These people would provide us with more wisdom then a little XMM who just went for a bike fit and wants to change wheels. Yes yes, I get it lah, your channel initially gained popularity by interviewing people with cool expensive bikes and gears, focusing on the aesthetics, during Covid-19 period but I think the cycling community have reached a point where these expensive bikes are easily accessible and most working adults could afford it. So theres really nothing special about them. Unless its an extraordinarily rare or special bike, or a bike that have never been featured on ur channel before. Otherwise, how long can you only depend on interviewing people based on their bike? There are only so many cool expensive bike you can interview until you run out of them. U already featured so many Dogma, S-Works, Trek etc. I think its time you should interview the actual cyclist, serious cyclist, instead of just for the sake of the bike

@OompaLoompaCycling

Ай бұрын

ok bro, feedback received!

@guantisengkun4342

Ай бұрын

@@OompaLoompaCycling Wah excellent customer service sia! U actually listen to your viewers. I not criticizing u so no hard feelings, its more constructive and i think my suggestion would help up your game even further If you could get some really serious guys on your channel. You should consider asking Vincent Ang (ex national cyclist) on ur channel. Its super friendly and alot of good wisdom to share. Try reach out to him, it would be very interesting

@trippywong8953

Ай бұрын

This channel are meant for cyclist to show off 😊

@trippywong8953

Ай бұрын

And also to laugh when they talk rubbish...

@guantisengkun4342

Ай бұрын

@@trippywong8953 *is meant

Personally, I think the SL7 is the peak racing bike from Specialized. I like it better than the SL8

@OompaLoompaCycling

Ай бұрын

I think after SL6 and Venge, they ran out of ideas 🤣

@yonglingng5640

22 күн бұрын

I prefer the Tarmac SL7 over the Tarmac SL8 as it can take ANY disc brake groupset, including SRAM and Campagnolo mechanical.

you should get the Godfather of Singapores Cycling scene Zul Awab on this!!

@OompaLoompaCycling

25 күн бұрын

I tried but he didn’t get back to me 🥲

First! Great video and as always good content. Have you ever thought of making a video via zoom with a rider from the U.S.?

@OompaLoompaCycling

Ай бұрын

nobody will watch...

@ericandeddy

Ай бұрын

@@OompaLoompaCyclinghow do you know? You have a lot of Americans watching your show like me!

fun fact more like cringe fact

@geeeforce

29 күн бұрын

U don't say

8.5k is the same price if u buy first hand w/ stock wheels n mech groupset, then u upgrade to a pair of new wheels (light bicycle ftw) n ultegra electronic groupset. I mean ehhh to each his own.

@garyyun2687

Ай бұрын

considered that time is hard to find size and a long waiting list .. i think the couple who sold tis bike actually chose the right time to cash off before SL8 lauch.. since SL8 lauch.. SL7 price went skydive.. but who cares.. most important is enjoy while u can.

Roval rapide clx 2 wheels are alot better than the zipps..i have them on my SL7s-works tarmac...I like the roval rapide clx wheels so much I brought another pair to put on my trek madone SLR..I sold the bontrager aeolus rsl wheels😅

The zipp hub is the worst. I thought bike came with Roval C38 wheels with DT350 hub which is the better options. The roval cl II is a good option.

Saddle tilt is fine for her. Usually an excessive tilt causes a number of issues like hand numbness (tingling fingers). However, looking at how small and light she is, she probably gets off scot-free from having that much tilt. Long story short, different strokes for different folks. Cheers

@guantisengkun4342

Ай бұрын

It depends the style of riding. Every rider have to make a compromise in terms of fit. Whether want comfort or want fast. Tilting the saddle down is to rotate the pelvis when being in an aggressive aero position and for better engagement of the core, glutes and hamstring, but hands will suffer. For myself, if i don’t tilt my saddle down, I wil get lower back ache on one side. So ill choose hand numbness over back ache.

@ariffau

Ай бұрын

@@guantisengkun4342 sounds great but have you tried a comprehensive bike fit to also tackle your hand numbness?

@guantisengkun4342

Ай бұрын

@@ariffau Oh Ive done many bike fits over the years. I think Bike fitting is a good starting point for people who dont know what they are doing. Once you understand how your body's biomechanics work (through trial and errors), its not necessary anymore. Most people who go for fit, is to optimize comfort on the bike. More often then not, these are the same people who never go to the gym to train their upper body strength and core. So when you wanna fit for comfort, the fitter will fit u based on comfort, not based on efficiency and power. Whichever fitter who says they can fit you for comfort and optimize power, is blowing smoke. Secondly, what is comfortable for you then, may not be comfortable or efficient for you later on as you progress and become fitter. When I started structured training (indoor trainer + gym work + race simulation rides with fast groups), I realize that my pedaling techniques change quite alot, hence over time, my saddle height and tilt needs to be adjusted again. As you start doing strength training and you activate all your "sleeping" muscles, the way you pedal also becomes different, then you need to adjust your fore/aft position to utalize more muscle, for more power delivery and after strength/core training, I can slam my stem fully and not get any neck or shoulder pain after 120km and still feel fresh the next day. Im not saying im a pro or anything but Ive made significant improvements to my performance since day one just by doing structured training and gym. I had $3000 to spare back then, instead of buying a new wheel, I bought the wahoo kickr core and hired a local coach (for bike training and gym) and I have increased my FTP by 30 watts in just a month.

@OompaLoompaCycling

Ай бұрын

@guantisengkun4342 when r u coming on my show?

Chain drop on SRAM sucks. I still love SRAM but the front chain drop happens to me at the worst time. Last time was during Ironman 70.3

Are the demo bikes available with flat pedals? How much to join?

@OompaLoompaCycling

Ай бұрын

i'm sure they can fit on flat pedals... u can check out Tay Junction's website. I even made two videos about this demo ride event.

@jeremyemilio9378

Ай бұрын

@@OompaLoompaCycling just took a look.unfortunately no demo rim brake bikes

Good interview keep it up!

the difference in Q factor between assiamo and dura ace is less than 2 mm.

@isaac74186

Ай бұрын

I think shimano offers different pedals with different qfactors

@yonglingng5640

22 күн бұрын

​@@isaac74186 Yes they do, on Ultegra and Dura-Ace only. 4 mm difference.

Very good looking bike 👍🏼

Whats the name of the intro song

@OompaLoompaCycling

27 күн бұрын

No idea. Editor did it for me

Toocycling lights is only $140 to $160... 😂

@isaac74186

Ай бұрын

Please share the link

At such small frame side weight must be sub 6kg without even trying.

Shouldn’t talk so much about going across to buy…the question of GST on your return to SG comes to mind…😅

@garyyun2687

Ай бұрын

most dun pay GST.. juz go there buy den ride back Sg.. but i used to drive my bike to msia and sg back.. i been questioned by custom becos my bike looks brand new.. so the rule is after riding in msia, do not clean ur bike so swee swee den put inside the car to get unwanted attention

"Chunky"? really!!! LOL

Shimano 12spd chain drops are commonplace

@garyyun2687

Ай бұрын

both sram or shimano got fair share of mechanical failures..end of day is personal preference.. i love sram but end up i decided on shimano due to my experience with them. Do rem to change ur chainring before going upslope. changing front derailleur during slope often likely will cause chain drop.

at this point you define if sth is only good if it costs a lot. you guys ae just flexing how much money you spend on a bike and then ride it at 20kph while filming insta videos...

@isaac74186

Ай бұрын

Are you jealous that we have spending power to buy things that we like? Or maybe you would like to ask specialized/roval for their comments on aerodynamic drag

@quentendeclercq4792

Ай бұрын

@@isaac74186 not at all. I ride a pinarello myself. But this show's purpose is solely to show off expensive bikes. after each question he asks 'how much' and then he is impressed. almost no discussion about riding trips/training etc... the first chapter is literally price. I agree, you are 100% right to spend money on things you want/ride. But my main critique is on the format of the series. why not do interviews like this while riding?? then you actually can see how the bikes behave etc.

@isaac74186

Ай бұрын

In that case, dont you think your comment/question would be better directed to oompa himself. 1. You can always suggest what kind of video topics you would like to see 2. Better yet, maybe volunteer yourself to go on the show to demonstrate how you think it should be done! Not to mention, do you not think it is more amazing that people are able to find such good deals to lower the cost of what they like to do?

@quentendeclercq4792

Ай бұрын

@@isaac74186 1. he read my comment because he gave me a like. 2. I made a suggestion. 3. I am from Belgium. How the hell do you think I can get there. 4. I hope it was not in euros or USD. She mentioned it came with alloy wheels and handlebars, which means she bought the comp model. great bike and way overpriced compared to other brands. I am glad for her. It looks like she enjoys cycling. My first point still stands. The one who is butthurt is you...

@geeeforce

Ай бұрын

@@quentendeclercq4792 mate you're from Belgium, you won't understand how most Singaporeans approach road riding. They have no clue what it is my man

$8.5k for a second hand bike when you are first starting out *laugh in monies* The interviewer needs to get full body check up after this, you may have internal injuries....

@OompaLoompaCycling

20 күн бұрын

Nah my body is ok bro 😂 the only internal injury is my wallet 😛

@RCindahouse

19 күн бұрын

@@OompaLoompaCycling *_hug and cry together_*

new wheels look nice, but for this bunch of cyclists, it makes no difference in speed

@isaac74186

Ай бұрын

Do let me know what group you ride with. I would like to fact check if your speed is alot higher then what you are saying Maybe you’d like to show me at what speed will it make a difference

@davyong6965

Ай бұрын

Be it 5k, 10k, 20k bike.. Your money, your choice... Be happy with it. Ultimate flex, ride a 20k bike on PCN, deck out in full PNS... rider feel shiok can already.

@geeeforce

Ай бұрын

@@isaac74186 seems like I hit a raw nerve mate!! If I'm wrong just ignore me hehe. Or maybe u can post the bike pic on some international forums and ask "wiLl zis wHeeLs mAKe a diFfeRenCe" and see what responses u get!!

@geeeforce

Ай бұрын

@@davyong6965 well said, motivation to ride is important but still makes no difference in speed lol

@owenlaw9185

Ай бұрын

Sure thing Peter Sagan.

specialize still make in China in mass production hahaha! Pls, la! Raw carbon material frames are still produced from their factory No such thing are authentic frames 😂😂 end of the day be it authentic or OEM it will break it will break! don't be surprised OEM frame stiffer than ‘the authentic frame’

@chanc2

Ай бұрын

I think they are made in Taiwan, and Taiwan is not China!

@trippywong8953

24 күн бұрын

Yes lah...not jus bikes, my wifey sister their orders are from Europe, big names like Chanel, prata, LV all get their stuff made in tiong land. Then ship to Euro to do logo stitch. Ppl are paying rocket prices for logo Nia. Same as bikes.

@bentan6218

14 күн бұрын

At least all Pinarello Dogma is still painter in Italy 🇮🇹. At least you are paying for some Italian workmanship 😅😊.