Hi ya ... I am newbie to MTBs but looking for the best bike for <1K. What are my options and where can I get them ? I am around 70KG & 173CM. What size should I be looking at ?

Basically looking for one with front suspension and probably majority 85% road and some offroad. Heard rear suspension reduces efficiency.

Any comments or feedback would be great. Thanks.

for bike high, the bike upper frame should have 2-3 inches clearance from ur crotch when u standing with both feet flat on ground n bike between the leg.

<1k u probabily can get a very entry lvl bike aka "sport utility bike", unless u get a 2nd hand.

IMHO if getting a new bike, get one without any suspension since u probably get a poorly made front suspension for bike <1k.

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Added on November 6, 2009, 9:22 amGuy, FB Group is up

"LYN Mountain Biking Heaven"

This post has been edited by chamelion: Nov 6 2009, 09:22 AM

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try polygon brand. alot of their model <RM1k or try visit LBS to see what available model in ur budget. for rm1k budget basically u get basic aluminum bicycle. increase ur budget lar(haha poison already haha)

You may try also Raleigh/Rockbike/GTS brand... quality is not bad, in which i think better than polygon. Price range usually near to Rm1K. Shop's location can be found here >>> www.tscycle.com/

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Nov 6 2009, 11:35 AM

Polygon can also get at Rodalink in Bangsar right?

anyone seen specialize helmet in any shop in klang valley?
confirmed proride, merida and giant hartamas tak ada.

lyn mtb heaven in fb?? im in...

pic spam... today on leave... so go for a short ride... sejukkk ooooo...

Yeap... available at Rodalink outlets @ USJ / Bangsar

Wow.. nice. What sort of elevation were you at?

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Added on November 6, 2009, 4:16 pmI don't think it's 1.2kg lor.

2010 XTC Advanced (non-SL) full carbon frame is 1.2kg so even if they could, I don't think Giant will great a lighter aluminum version to fight with their own product lor.
I reckon it should be closer to 1.6kg as it's visually the same as the ATX Pro frame.


This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Nov 6 2009, 04:16 PM

Hey LYNers... see u all at 8pm at SAEP... cheers.! No raining in SAEP!

Yes, can get.

Where's your location?
It's been constantly raining here in Bangsar!
Not to mention it's so hot and humid after/before it rains.

gonna miss this weekend ride. got 3 straight final exam. haish... happy riding dont forget to check weather condt for tmrow.

ada free food i sure on one tengok you sana.

sniper: hhmmm...last time check with gps..around 420m... maybe..
technodude: it just near my house... kledang hill, ipoh.

Wew.My new 010' wishlist for MTB updated:


-Avid Elixir CR
-New SRAM X0 (or 2nd hand if bajet lari)
-New Frame(You suggest.In between RM 400~700)
-A 661 Full Face(wanna go try Putrajaya downhill track)
-KCNC seatpost
-A new set of hotwheels(not that hotwheels,Hot-wheels laah)



This post has been edited by dinraxxx: Nov 6 2009, 08:25 PM

LOL

do it normally but u do have to take em to the oversize baggage check in

Hey mate, long time no see.
No offense but a frame around RM400 -> RM700 would be an understatement when you put parts like Avid Elixir CR and SRAM XO Groupset.
Like my friend said, no point having Rock Shox SID/Shimano XTR Groupset on T-Bolt frame.

Thanks, no extra cost for oversized luggage check in?

In a dilemma. Want to buy a beginner's bike budget range 1500 to 2K.
Merida, Orbea, Giant or Trek bikes. Any recommendation? And Model pls looking for size 16. Just basic bike. Will upgrade components later when bonus comes in.

A few of us here are Giant fanboys!
So be expected to hear recommendations regarding Giant.