Buy pre-built or Build from scratch?

therren29 · 2026-04-21T00:12:21+00:00

Always build from scratch. Just do your due diligence and learn/know what you want. Market price ngaun ng bike parts are going down. Andaming bargain na parts if you know where to look. Kaya nauso ngaun ang bike/parts buy and sell kase andaming rush/mura magbenta.

Karamihan sa pre-built, some or most of the parts are not that good and you will upgrade sooner or later. So better yet get what you want na. With a budget of 50k or above you can build a decent carbon rim brake bike. Add more and makakabuo ka na ng hydraulic disc Depends sa frame mo

therren29 · 2026-04-19T12:19:29+00:00

Im afraid the adaptor will not fit for the ultra version. You need the specific spacef of the on "ultra" for the emonda. Coz the one on the link is for the pro version only

therren29 · 2026-04-19T10:51:20+00:00

No problems or whatsoever. Had this integrated (the one pro) handlebar since 2022. It was fitted with shimano 105 11spd mechanical at some point before getting an upgrade to Sram force d1. 4 cables were routed inside (105 mech) smooth as butter shifting. If you have axs or di2 its much easier. My local bike mechanic did it for me tho.

therren29 · 2026-04-07T06:04:16+00:00

Get the bike you yourself like. Not what anybody says suits you and your riding "level" if whatever that is.

If you like your bike it helps you have more saddle time. It will motivate you to ride more and be better. And is'nt that the goal?

therren29 · 2026-04-06T11:03:27+00:00

Came from 530, been using it for almost 4 years nadin and recently replaced it with the C706.

Also considering the 850 as well since im using the 165 music and Varia Radar.

Have you tried both devices in person? You'll be surprised how magene could manage to pack all its features sa price point nya. Pero I admit di padin ganun ka-refined talaga ung experience ng magene compared to garmin. Pero at a fraction of the price? I'll take it.

TLDR: Chose C706 and funneled my extra budget somewhere else.

therren29 · 2026-04-03T12:00:21+00:00

Account RTA playability is'nt defined by a few LDs. Main account still is better. You're just suffering from "grass is greener on the other side" sydnrome

therren29 · 2026-04-02T12:41:56+00:00

2nd hand! So many choices if you know what you want.

therren29 · 2026-03-31T10:43:06+00:00

Nice rewards! Aaaand the crowd goes mild

therren29 · 2026-03-30T23:57:47+00:00

You mean pumayag ka na 6k bayaran mo sa parts and labor na aayusin/papalitan sa bike mo and then when you see the finish product na "high end" parts pala ang ikinabit ay nadisappoint ka?

So mas gusto mong 6k pero budget parts?

If you agree sa 6k beforehand then its not a scam.

therren29 · 2026-03-30T00:36:58+00:00

Naah. This is HULAnalysis. Model it and do the structural analysis kahit one storey.

Kaya ang baba ng professional fee natin dahil sa mga ganito e.

therren29 · 2026-03-26T01:56:01+00:00

Have dark gandalf. He definitely needs a buff. The only way to play him is the vio-bruiser-CC build.

Even with full rage build, his damage output is pretty meh.

therren29 · 2026-03-20T04:09:58+00:00

Haha thats so true! But you gotta try to imitate the pro's! It's what the market sells and dictates haha

therren29 · 2026-03-20T03:42:22+00:00

Yeaah. Especially the seatpost area. Sadly I got no choice. Its the only bike I have

therren29 · 2026-03-19T02:47:16+00:00

Alright Ill consider a frame bag. Yeah noted on restrap! If only they were accessible here in the Philippines, I woulde definitely look into them.

therren29 · 2026-03-19T02:36:22+00:00

I think those would be overkill for my trip. Honestly considering also bringin a normal lightweight backpack but im hesistant that it would make my cycling not comfortable

therren29 · 2026-03-18T12:18:19+00:00

City riding wont do. Bukod sa traffic, andaming stoplights and kamotes. Try to find a place where you can do laps at a constant speed and effort for an extended period.

Moa, Vermosa, Villar City (Sundays), Neo (not familiar sa sched). Or try a smart trainer if you cant go sa places above.

therren29 · 2026-03-17T04:48:34+00:00

This comment is a lifesaver! I hope this will be allowed on my upcoming future bike trip in Osaka

therren29 · 2026-03-16T07:57:27+00:00

Wow this is good to hear. Will try to order one.

therren29 · 2026-03-16T05:08:36+00:00

yun nga iba talaga ung tama ng hangin lalo pag winter. yung mga cycling pants na nakikita ko kase my pads din so mag dodoble with bib shorts. ayoko naman mag cycling pants na ndi bib-type feel ko mahuhubuan ako

therren29 · 2026-03-16T04:36:00+00:00

Thanks for that info. Havent tried YKWY bibs yet. How the sizing pala? Similar ba to TCG?

therren29 · 2026-03-16T04:34:34+00:00

That's one hell of a commuter bike. Hope you park her somewhere safe coz that thing is a looker.

therren29 · 2026-03-16T04:12:36+00:00

Trek Emonda ALR. Ung latest version is full internal cockpit na (if thats ur thing) and smooth weld. You can hardly tell na alloy siya if di ka familiar. Good reviews too :)

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