thanks man,i was facing the same problem as well

I'm using Finishline Stanchion oil... one drop and smooth smooth.

http://www.finishlineusa.com/products/stanchion-lube.htm

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Oct 23 2009, 01:31 PM

will too smooth cause the chain drop?

i wish they sold this in ipoh.... haihz...

It's stanchion oil ler boss ... not chain oil. Mmmm... I think it'll make a good but ULTRA expensive chain oil though.

mrs sound serious now... she just ask me to go buy bike's car mount and accessories for her bike.. miracle

Eh bro, don't forget that women can change their mind within seconds. Better do it fast,

i conclude she need anthem's susser as the merida 20 is too "stiff".. hehe

This post has been edited by chamelion: Oct 23 2009, 02:36 PM

i just use my finishline dry lube.
goes on dry, stays smooth!

This post has been edited by dickybird: Oct 23 2009, 03:14 PM

btw snip, do u felt giant's seat too hardcore? my bum pain. they need to improve that...

i never have this pain on merida's.

i think giant or merida saddles that come from factory is defintely kill your bum. change to after markets, like WTB saddles or fzik

Yeah.. before that I was using finishline teflon as well.. it works but there's still residues left on the stanchion that attracts crap.

That stanchion lube thing's bloody cool in the sense that after wipe off, its super smooth but totally cannot feel any residue on the stanchion.

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Added on October 23, 2009, 3:19 pmYup.. it's market positioning. XTC positioned as "performance" hardtail mar... hence hardc*** saddle. Merida Matts positioned as "sports" hardtail... hence softerc*** saddles. Yukon/Boulder's saddles is same type as the Merida. They're all Velo anyways.

Change lor... saddle and pedals are always personal thing mar. Once reach home also straight away change.

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Oct 23 2009, 03:22 PM

wonder if fizik gobi xm is hard or soft...

Medium-low level of padding.... flexible shell (this is the key). You'll probably hate it when new... takes a few rides before it feels nice (and of course.. have to make sure you "parking properly" ).

What saddle are you using right now? If it's the Merida Matts stock saddle... I suggest trying WTB Rocket V first so you don't get transition shock

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Oct 23 2009, 03:31 PM

i prefer numb bum over numb balls.

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Added on October 23, 2009, 4:11 pmfound a good site for mtb techniques for all levels of riders.

http://www.mtbtechniques.co.uk

snapshots i think it would be good to put the link on the 1st post if possible for easy reference

This post has been edited by radmaszeal: Oct 23 2009, 04:11 PM

numb bum is good as u cannot feel pain in ur a$$

Ride more = bum of cromoly steel.
DH'lers need not apply

Mmmm... nice wall decoration.


This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Oct 23 2009, 05:32 PM

sniper: now that is an idea but i dont have a convenient spare room. so my rides have to stand outside. anyways, my maid is going home for cuti cuti indon, i hope she comes back. in the meantime, i have to grapple with the childcaring and that includes making dickybird jr's meals. so need to go pasar, and since i dont have a car ( i am one of those rare 1 car households) and no one to look after him while i am gone. time to get a child seat and helmet!

hict klang

Ouchies... that must hurt. How old is dickybird jr?

Childseat poison here:

http://www.weeride.com.au/