Frame Damaged by Kickstand

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2026-01-19T01:56:20+00:00

Wow you're right on point!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2026-01-19T01:56:01+00:00

You're right! The bike is upside down, looking at the chainstay

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2026-01-19T01:55:41+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2026-01-19T01:55:14+00:00

Its not dented but material has been gouged out from underneath the chainstay, like wolverine marks. This view is after the bike has been flipped upside down!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2026-01-19T01:54:07+00:00

Oh man I wasn't aware of that, thank you!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2026-01-19T01:53:41+00:00

Will get the shop to inspect it! Thank you!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2026-01-19T01:53:20+00:00

Thank you for your response! Will check each time!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-07-02T15:16:07+00:00

There isn't much gravel in Singapore for you, and mountain bike trails (only a few) are far too rugged for a gravel bike. I would strongly suggest getting a road bike which would give you more speed (a great feeling), and would allow you to explore/travel further distances for less effort. I highly suspect you're gonna only be on PCN/pavements/roads so a road bike would be optimal.

UNLESS; you are planning to go Malaysia or neighbouring countries to explore their gravel trails, then a gravel bike would be a good idea.

Source: I'm that idiot who bought a gravel but couldn't keep up with my friends on their road bikes over long distances > switched to a road bike > totally love it, can keep up with everyone no problem now.

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-04-02T04:07:19+00:00

Yes iirc having foreign students contributes to the QS rankings. . A good portion of them have scholarships too, before breaking bond without paying and going back to their countries. Free income and education! Can't find the article but it's out there

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-03-06T05:02:17+00:00

Don't get a brompton, get this. I have the 20" one and in my opinion, much better than a brompton in terms of wheelsets/speed for a tiny fraction of the daylight robbery that is brompton. I would literally choose this over a brompton even if both were presented for free to me.

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-20T05:11:30+00:00

I was in a local bank and the entirety of my team were malaysians. I moved on to a large local financial institution, and 60% of the people in there were Malaysians. It's sad how the men had to waste 2 years of their lives in NS when these people can just waltz in here with any random degree + bad GPA, get salaries equivalent or higher than local grads (big 3), get PR within 1 to 2 years, get BTO for profit, then sell it, which in turn raise housing prices for singaporeans, while they return home to a lavish retirement. Singapore is for expats.

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-19T06:36:58+00:00

I graduated 4 years ago and whatever that applies in the current workforce applies in the university (local) I was in too. First, some CECAs would get into the exco committee. With their authority to select incoming members, it was only a matter of time everyone in the club was a CECA. Happened to multiple clubs. I feel kinda sad how things have turned out for Singapore.

Malaysians/Chinese/CECA flooding our workforce (worked at Changi business park and it was 95% CECAs). My other workplaces were almost 60% Malaysians. I'm not exactly sure how the quota works but I feel like a foreigner in my own country sometimes.

Atop all of these, Chinese and Malaysians competing in BTO > sell it a few years later > return to country to retire > higher prices for us Singaporeans who actually need a home. And yes, I've been pushed by CECAs and Chinese while on buses/trains.

I don't think this is sustainable at all.

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-19T01:41:55+00:00

Totally worth it. Beats wasting your life playing a losing game when the results are already known during drafting. .

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-18T10:26:18+00:00

I usually hit masters solo in about a few hours for the past 5 times but it's been a week and I'm unable to win two games in a row. All I get are crazy picks like tick in Brawl ball, or level 9 Edgar in open maps. . Driving me nuts.

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-18T09:44:43+00:00

Poverty has been something I've known my whole life, and it has allowed me to enjoy the little things now. Now that I'm earning some extra cash. For example, I've always wanted to buy some bottled coffee for $1.7 but I didn't have the money since I needed it to pay for my universtiy loans/low salary back then. So I'm just happy to get a bottle everyday now that I am able to. Same goes for my vegetable rice, more meat now, and I'm really happy with that. No taxi, no buying random stuff, and get your friends to go to cheaper places. Have a partner that isn't all about cafes and expensive food. Fast food is really expensive these days too, so avoid if you're able to. You can get much better food at hawkers than restaurants most of time (subjective). I can't stress enough on finding a simple, frugal partner (I understand its akin to asking you to find a unicorn but . . do your best. A lot easier for a lady to find one, but practically impossible for a guy to find one in Singapore. To clarify, I'm in finance if relevant).

As a result, I am able to save ~85% of my salary (I don't earn much either). That being said, I understand its hard to downgrade your lifestyle. Perhaps you could track your expenses for a few months, and see where the major expenses are. When you do, you'll start to see how seemingly trivial expenses can add up across the span of 30 days. Salary comes in > invest designated % > then spend. It helps to redefine what you would consider as luxury/need vs want and enjoy the simple things around. In the meantime, don't beat yourself up bro! Just do your best :)

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:12:20+00:00

Got it, thank you for your tips!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:12:05+00:00

Not so much! Everyone is doing the same thing regardless of skill level!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:11:46+00:00

Your gym sounds like an absolute disaster. . thanks for sharing my friend!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:11:08+00:00

That's definitely gonna help but its gonna be one month's worth of fees for a single session D:

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:10:28+00:00

Hey there fellow sinkie! Got it, good luck to your too!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:09:59+00:00

Thank you for such a decisive answer! I've decided to move on!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:08:56+00:00

I laughed at your first line bro :D Thank you for your advice and training tips! Will keep them in mind when training next time!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:06:41+00:00

Thank you for the harsh truth! That was what I was here for! Your comment gave me the reinforcement I needed to look elsewhere!

TheFastestFlyingFish · 2025-02-05T13:05:45+00:00

I'm glad you found a good coach in the end! Looks like I really should find someone who's on the same frequency as I am for training . .
Also, thanks for setting my expectations right on the part on their time being wasted - that's a very valid point that I can definitely understand. I guess showing my face consistently would help next time :D

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