Cyphereza - looks like it's a very worth bike to get if i can pull the price down to 4300. Haha. I am more confident with the bike now . Before i was just convinced by its looks.

Kaizer - thank you for providing me other brands to consider.  I think the x caliber fork made of custom G2 Geometry, according to the specs. So shudn't be a problem. Correct me if i am wrong. And i m most likely wrong

I guess prime reason of me favouring trek is because trekanology is the 1st bike shop visit. And after some online research it is quite a respectable brand as well. Giant apparently is one class higher than Trek and their bikes are generally more expensive than Trek. But for RM 4500 i tot Trek X-Caliber is a pretty good deal (doubt if any Giant model can rival it at the same price). And also dont know which shop offer real Giant 29er for viewing.
Put it this way, since i live pretty nearby to trekanology, buying a bike from them would make pretty good sense. As i can go there for maintenance and component upgrades in case i need them. PROVIDED rm4500 cannot get me anything better than Trek X-Caliber (regardless of brand of course), since i m pretty tight on budget.

Thanks all the sifus here. U all are quite friendly and really helpful. browsing through the web 10 hours cannot beat surfing through lowyat forums. CHEERS.

Nope, not me. The guy in question is a forumner here. Not sure if his surname is Tan.

If you don't spend on your hobby, then you save money to spend on handbags ah?



Rich or not rich, none will say he is rich except our Legend here who declares his property and assets on yearly basis to us.

Kok...

He! He! He!

I used to think that way too, asking myself whether its worth throwing so much money into this hobby.

So I got myself an entry level bike (Raleigh Diablo Pro), a cheap helmet and a small entry level headlight.

2 days later I came back looking for gloves, cause my hands were slippery when I start sweating.

2 weeks later, I came back for cycling shorts. Butt damn pain ler...

Next, I came back for a camelbak (kinda annoying having to reach down for the water bottle all the time) and a bike computer (cause its cool!)

Next, its time for a new helmet. The cheap ones dun last. Straps coming out dy. So got myself a Fox Flux

Next thing I know, its a new bike Splurged on a Trek 6000 Lucky for me, I managed to sell off my old Diablo on BBS within a few days too.

Then its a pair of Bontrager gloves (the old ones starting to have holes in the palms)

Then its a second pair of cycling shorts and a cycling jersey.

Now eyeing carbon seat posts and handlebars

And bloody hell, the Trek X-caliber damn poison ler...
So.. am I scaring you yet on how much you can potentially spend? 

Cyphereza is the ambassador

Looks like this is a more active thread than what i thought. Right, let me throw in sth here to make it more volcanic hahaha.

I just came back frm KHS TTDI. Was offered Rm 2.8k for norco nitro 6.3. (Hardtail 26er)

Test rode it. 1st time on a hardtail. Feels pretty good. I rode up the bump separating sidewalk and tarmac on a bike for the 1st time! Overall the bike is okay, but sumhow not have much confidence on the bike like not so stable? I dunno...maybe my riding skills and preconception based on the price. Now will a Trek x-caliber fare much better? A 29er though.

Specs for norco nitro 6.3
Frame  Norco double-butted aluminum
Fork  RockShox Recon Silver TK, 100mm-travel w/tapered steerer
Rims/Wheels  WTB SX-17
Hubs  Formula aluminum
Spokes  Stainless-steel
Tires  Continental X-King, 26 x 2.2
Crankset  FSA Gamma Drive
Chainwheel  42/32/24
Front Derailleur  SRAM X5
Rear Derailleur  SRAM X5
Rear Cogs  SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed: 11-36
Shifters  SRAM X5
Handlebars  Norco riser
Tape/Grips  Norco Gradient
Stem  Norco
Brake Levers  Avid Elixir 1
Brakes  Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc
Pedals  Platform
Saddle  WTB Silverado Comp
Seat Post  Norco aluminum
Specs for Trek X-caliber

Trek X Caliber Specs:-

Frame ---- Alpha Gold Aluminum, butted & hydroformed tubing, cold-forged dropouts & bottom bracket, G2 Geometry

Front suspension ---- RockShox Reba RL 29 w/Dual Air spring, Motion Control lockout, rebound, custom G2 Geometry, 51mm offset crown, 100mm travel

Sizes ----- 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23"

Wheels ------ Shimano M525 alloy hubs; Bontrager Mustang Disc 29 32-hole rims, Tubeless Ready

Tires ----- Bontrager 29-1 Expert, 29x2.2"

Shifters ----- SRAM X7, 10 speed

Front derailleur ---- Shimano Deore

Rear derailleur ---- SRAM X7

Crank ----- SRAM S1000, 44/33/22

Cassette ---- Shimano HG62-10 11-36, 10 speed

Pedals ---- n/a

Saddle ---- Bontrager Evoke 1

Seatpost ---- Bontrager SSR, 27.2mm, 20mm offset

Handlebar ---- Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 9 degree sweep

Stem ---- Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm

Headset ---- 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings

Brakeset ---- Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brakes

Grips ----- Bontrager Race Lite
I need to make a decision fast. I cant wait to start riding! X caliber (29er) rm4500...  norco nitro 6.3 (26er) 2800... Help...going crazy!

Drink only? Thought u wanna give angpow...
make sure got unker Gary fisher siggy on it too