It's A Big Fish Small Pond Mentality | Ascent Titanium | Oompa Loompa Cycling 184

Darren, a 26-year-old Singaporean, has made his mark in the cycling world with an impressive racing portfolio across Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. He has competed with top teams like ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast and ProCyclingSG, and has been a national cyclist since 2019. Darren’s achievements include qualifying for the SEA Games twice (Vietnam/Cambodia) and representing Singapore in the Esports Asian Championships. He is also the founder of @virtualcyclingsg and @d2sportsscience, serves as the community lead at @rapha_singapore, and mentors the next generation of cyclists as a junior development coach at @cyclingtraining.cc

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00:00 - Intro
03:18 Fixed Gears & Rapha
05:48 I Just Cycle For Fun
09:16 - Training and Challenges
09:51 - Advice for Aspiring Cyclists
13:22 - Experiences in Racing
16:20 Ascent Titanium
23:15 Virtual Cycling SG
25:15 Rapha
26:10 IG Q&A
38:27 - Closing Remarks
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Rider’s Bio
Height: 171cm
Inseam: 80cm (?)
Number of years riding: started 2016 for fun, national team 2019
Strava Profile: https://strava.app.link/uhsvgh5BPLb

Bike Specs
Bike brand: Ascent
Model year: 2023
Frame model: Custom Ti
Frame Size: Custom
Groupset: SRAM Force
Chainring size: Force 50
Cassette size: 10-33 (?)
Wheelset: Ascent Polaris 42
Hubs: DT Swiss 240
Saddle: SQ Labs Ergowave
Stem Model: Deda Vinci
Stem Length: 100mm
Handlebar Model: Ascent Aeroo
Handlebar Width: 30
Bartape: RideNow Bartape
Bottle Cages: Silva Titanium Bottle Cage
Lights (Front):
Lights(Back)
Light mount:
Computer: Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt
Computer Mount: Deda Vinci
Power meter: Favero Assiomna
Tires (please specify if tubeless/clinchers/tubular): Michelin Power Cups
Bottom bracket:
Pedals: Favero Assioma
BB to saddle height: 70cm
(Tip of saddle to stem cap) reach:

Total price in SGD (let me know if this can be disclosed): 5,000 (?)

Bike weight (without accessories): ~8kg