Why I Don’t Need an Aero or Lightweight Bike | Cervélo Caledonia-5 | Oompa Loompa Cycling 161

Unlock the ultimate trading experience with Octa trading app – download now here https://bit.ly/OompaLoompa_Octa and use promo code “CYCLING” for a 100% deposit bonus! Hurry up, the exclusive offer has time limits. Would you embark on a 300km solo cycling adventure in Singapore or tackle the Taiwan half-island route alone? Join Min Yi as she recounts her cycling journey, from commuting in Boston to racing on road bikes both indoors and outdoors. Did destiny guide her to her Cervelo, and did she achieve her long-distance cycling goals before our interview? Find out in this week’s episode as you listen to her compelling story. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book me for an interview and merch store: https://oompaloompacycling.com/ Buy Me a Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oompaloomph Instagram:  / oompaloompacycling   TikTok:   / oompaloompacycling   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NYvyso... Discord: https://dsc.gg/oompaloompacycling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINMOVES10 for 10% off any regular priced Fizik, HJC, or Hirzl product MINMOVES5 for 5% off any regular priced Wahoo product (min. cost of item $100) For whole of 2024, at Entro Cycles Singapore -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 02:55 - TikTok videos 04:12 - Bar tape problems with carbon bike 04:46 - Bike maintenance 06:01 - Model turned film producer 07:43 - Personal GoPros used for interviews 08:17 - Growing up in Sydney, cycling became part of lifestyle 10:43 - Cycling regrets, commuting, overseas trips 14:26 - Cycling with in Taiwan 16:19 - No specific reason for buying Cervelo Canyon road bike 19:54 - Recommend endurance bikes, practical shopping 23:03 - Price discussion 25:17 - Bike fit changed life for me 26:58 - Caledonia 5 vs bike sizing 29:17 - Comfortable, high cadence, 165mm frame 33:29 - Handlebar and stem dimensions change 36:27 - Rock climbing, hiking, ice climbing, kayaking, swimming 41:33 - Cycling inconsistent mileage, fun rides, pet peeves 43:27 - Fast, protected Seletar route 44:13 - Pet peeves surge, freewheeling, pacing 47:04 - YouTube in shambles, commitment, and IG questions 50:39 - Pro energy gummies for long rides 52:23 - Endurance rider says 300km is her sweet spot 54:11 - Singapore 300km ride with Lim Chu Kang dogs 57:10 - Long rides, motivation, and fear 59:09 - S5 is not pretty --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    / @min-moves   Rider’s Bio Height: 170cm Inseam: 80cm Number of years riding: 8 years, but road bike only since Sept 2021 Strava Profile:   / strava   Bike Specs Bike brand: Cervélo Model year: 2021 Frame/Frame Size: Caledonia-5, size 51 Groupset: Shimano Ultegra di2 12 spd Chainring size: 53-36 Cassette size: 11-34 Wheelset/Hubs: Reserve 35mm, DT 370 Saddle: Fizik Vento Argo Adaptive R3 Stem Model/Stem Length: Cervelo Caledonia-5 / 90mm Handlebar Model/Handlebar Width: Prime Primavera Aero Carbon HB size 36cm Bartape: Fizik Tempo Bondcush Classic 3mm Bottle Cages: Elite, Canyon stock Lights (Front and Back): Lezyne AMPP 500 (front), Moon Cerberus Rear Light (rear), Cateye Wearable X LED Rechargeable Rear Light SL-WA100 (clip-on) Light mount: Stock Cervélo accessories Computer: Wahoo Roam V2 Computer Mount: Stock Cervélo accessories Power meter: Secondhand Favero Assioma Uno Tires: 28mm GP5K black, clincher Bottom bracket: Shimano Pedals: Favero Assioma Uno (Look) Total price: $8.1k (frame, wheelset, labour), separately replaced handlebars (~$200) Bike weight: 8.125kg per photo Other notes/components if not mentioned above: Topeak Saddle Bag (large) Topeak Top Tube Bag (large) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music track: Sunset by Waesto Source: https://freetouse.com/music Background Music for Video (Free)