ySense Customer Care Corner

#1 by lotoole » Wed May 25, 2016 07:37

Like one of the other members of Clixsense, I've decided to use part of my earnings here to buy a bicycle. I don't want one from Walmarts because the ones I've looked at seem heavy and awkward. On the other hand, I don't need a fancy two thousand dollar bike. I want something I can use on both paved roads and dirt bike paths. I don't want a mountain bike. I wish they still made Peugeot ten speed bikes because I loved the one I had back in college.

The purpose of the bike will be for health and exercise, and some enjoyable scenic touring in the midwest.

Any recommendations for a good brand?

#2 by proadco » Wed May 25, 2016 07:54

I would suggest the dual motorized bike.

1. You can peddle for the exercise

2. You can turn on the motor get where you need to go in the event of an emergency
and / or too tired to peddle your way back home.

edit: typo

#3 by BouldRake » Wed May 25, 2016 10:38

The Peugeot (Tour 5/10), and Pinarello (Banesto Ole) market was taken over by Carerra, so that's probably what you're looking for.

You could also consider Viking, which tend to be a bit cheaper, but with a weight that reflects the price (ie, are quite a bit heavier).

I still have my Tour 5, but I can't really use it anymore. It's too old, the frame just isn't safe anymore - so I doubt you'll be able to find one second hand. The materials just didn't last this long.

If you're looking for something more upmarket, but without spending a fortune, Vivelo offer excellent value for money, though can be tricky to find internationally. $2,000 worth of Pinarello would be $1,200 with Vivelo.

Dirt roads aren't a problem. Only about six of us still use 700x23c tyres. The trend has been firmly towards fatter tyres in recent years, so it's probably not a factor in your decision, but see this hack for puncture proofing your tyres. I was dubious, but it works. Besides, thousands of professionals and amateurs do Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix every year or two on road bikes just fine.

#4 by zegon » Wed May 25, 2016 11:08

I think you should save up for a Yamaha R6

It is more important to arrive quickly , than of those , what was it now , yeah exercise...

#5 by valerie » Thu May 26, 2016 20:24

Mongoose.

Walmart has good bikes. Not sure why you wouldn't want to get one from there....
especially if you don't want to spend a whole lot. In addition, they will put them
together for you free. Of course, they do have some already put together but if
you look on their website, you can get a much better idea of what is the best and
read the customer reviews.

I've almost always had mongoose bikes and have been pleased with them. The
first mongoose I owned came from a bike store many years ago and at that time,
it was $500. I've since paid less for them and have purchased several over the
years from walmart.

#6 by lotoole » Thu May 26, 2016 21:52

valerie wrote: Mongoose.

Walmart has good bikes. Not sure why you wouldn't want to get one from there....
especially if you don't want to spend a whole lot. In addition, they will put them
together for you free. Of course, they do have some already put together but if
you look on their website, you can get a much better idea of what is the best and
read the customer reviews.

I've almost always had mongoose bikes and have been pleased with them. The
first mongoose I owned came from a bike store many years ago and at that time,
it was $500. I've since paid less for them and have purchased several over the
years from walmart.[/quot

I was under the impression that the frames are heavier, the gears are not as smooth and you have to work a lot harder to pedal these bikes. Does the Mongoose feel light weight to you?

#7 by zegon » Fri May 27, 2016 03:21

@ lotoole

Have your massive advertising get you some referrals yet ??

#8 by zegon » Fri May 27, 2016 03:24

@ ProAdCo

Have you received your $ 30 from that website , yet ??

#9 by proadco » Fri May 27, 2016 03:42

zegon wrote: @ ProAdCo

Have you received your $ 30 from that website , yet ??

Not yet. They make members wait 45 days before they physical pay.

When they pay. I'll send you $5.00

#10 by zegon » Fri May 27, 2016 03:52

ProAdCo wrote:
zegon wrote: @ ProAdCo

Have you received your $ 30 from that website , yet ??

Not yet. They make members wait 45 days before they physical pay.

When they pay. I'll send you $5.00

Thanks , that's very kind and thoughtful of you. :thumbup:

But you need enough self your hard earned Money.

But thanks again for your concern !!

#11 by proadco » Fri May 27, 2016 04:12

zegon wrote:
ProAdCo wrote:
zegon wrote: @ ProAdCo

Have you received your $ 30 from that website , yet ??

Not yet. They make members wait 45 days before they physical pay.

When they pay. I'll send you $5.00

Thanks , that's very kind and thoughtful of you.

But you need enough self your hard earned Money.

But thanks again for your concern !!

Thanks for the decline.

But, nope...

When they pay me, I'm going to send you some reward cash for pitching in :thumbup:

Thanks for helping out.

#12 by BouldRake » Fri May 27, 2016 07:13

Ultimately, your bike doesn't matter much. Can you ride a ten mile time trial in under 20 minutes? I'm a crap time trialist (relative to other top tier amateurs), and I've done 19:59 on a steel frame, and 18:47 on a carbon time trial bike with full aero gear. If you're not going about that fast, your bike isn't the place you get your improvement - the rider is. Add on two minutes per decade of age over 30 to find the right time for you (eg, at 40, you need to do 22 minutes before your bike is the problem, at 50, you need to do 24 minutes, etc)

I'm still racing. The difference between a good bike and a crap bike is the difference between winning and not placing at all. If you're not racing, the difference between a good bike and a crap bike is the difference between getting caught at a set or traffic lights or not. There's not only the performance issue, of course, there's also comfort and handling, etc, but to be honest, when I'm not racing, I use a cheap steel frame, because yes, they're heavier, but they're more comfortable too.

Just don't stress about it too much. It doesn't matter anywhere near as much as most cyclists would have you believe.

#13 by lotoole » Fri May 27, 2016 21:09

zegon wrote: @ lotoole

Have your massive advertising get you some referrals yet ??

I've advertised to 8 major US cities on Craigs List and so far, I have no referrals. I can see where people have been clicking around a bit but no sign ups. People are so cautious probably due to all the scams out there. If they only knew you can really and truly make some extra money here!

#14 by lotoole » Fri May 27, 2016 21:15

BouldRake wrote: Ultimately, your bike doesn't matter much. Can you ride a ten mile time trial in under 20 minutes? I'm a crap time trialist (relative to other top tier amateurs), and I've done 19:59 on a steel frame, and 18:47 on a carbon time trial bike with full aero gear. If you're not going about that fast, your bike isn't the place you get your improvement - the rider is. Add on two minutes per decade of age over 30 to find the right time for you (eg, at 40, you need to do 22 minutes before your bike is the problem, at 50, you need to do 24 minutes, etc)

I'm still racing. The difference between a good bike and a crap bike is the difference between winning and not placing at all. If you're not racing, the difference between a good bike and a crap bike is the difference between getting caught at a set or traffic lights or not. There's not only the performance issue, of course, there's also comfort and handling, etc, but to be honest, when I'm not racing, I use a cheap steel frame, because yes, they're heavier, but they're more comfortable too.

Just don't stress about it too much. It doesn't matter anywhere near as much as most cyclists would have you believe.

I don't think I'm time trial material! I do live in an extremely hilly area so a lightweight bike with good gears is probably best for me.

#15 by zegon » Sat May 28, 2016 05:23

lotoole wrote:
zegon wrote: @ lotoole

Have your massive advertising get you some referrals yet ??

I've advertised to 8 major US cities on Craigs List and so far, I have no referrals. I can see where people have been clicking around a bit but no sign ups. People are so cautious probably due to all the scams out there. If they only knew you can really and truly make some extra money here!

It is sad that nothing gets stuck on you'r hook.

But it is enough that you mention , that many have been deceived on the Internet and wary of websites that contain bundles of money.

For my part , usually never address my ClixSense ads geographically to the United States ( North America ) , for the reason that i think that one US dollar is not worth much there , pennies for them.

I directed exclusively my ClixSense ads to Asia and Europé , where one US dollar is worth 8 up to 10 times the money , and maybe even more.

So i think that people in the countries specified above are more likely to serve 1 US dollars , then it is so much more affordable for those.

In India / Pakistan , etc. are well almost 1 USD a small fortune ??

The Americans have in themselves much better chance to make money , given that they for example have much greater access for ex Surveys , etc. , but i do not know if it's enough that any good merit for them in USA

This is in itself my opinion , but i would most like to have referrals from the United States , it would probably benefit most , but they seem to be hard to convince , or ...

#16 by valerie » Sat May 28, 2016 20:34

If you are sending them directly to this site, that may be why you're not getting takers.

#17 by nursemorph » Sat May 28, 2016 21:55

Being from the UK and having been out of cycling for years, I am not an expert at knowing what is good or not good. However, I found this site with a list of the most popular bike brands in the US (not sure how reliable it is or not but I know a fair few of the brands on the list make good quality bikes, or at least, used to anyway):

Most popular bike brands in USA, The most popular bicycle brands, Top 20 bike brands

Giant is a decent brand to look into as they are used by Pro cycling teams if I recall correctly. Maybe do a search engine search for Cycling forums where you can get specialist advice or cycling magazines at your local newspaper shop.

Good luck in your search and I hope you manage to find a good bike...I still remember the 5-speed second hand road bike my parents' got me when I was about 12 or 13....have had several bikes over the years but none have come close to that one in feel, comfort and pure enjoyment

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