QUOTE(silvy @ Jan 13 2012, 04:30 PM)
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.
Giant in branding terms i won't say is bigger than trek. Maybe in the MTB world but not in cycling in general. Trek is bigger due to wider brand consciousness as they do sponsor professional cycling team be it road or mountain.
Giant is as big if not bigger in the sense that it is a big corporation where they not only manufacture and sell bikes. They actually make frames for other bike brands. You might be surprised that a certain well known brand's frame can be made by Giant. Nowadays, they are even venturing into making bike parts like wheels and many other bike stuff.
They do have good and proper high end bikes however.
For me a bike shop is like a friend. There is no point getting a nearby bike shop if you cannot communicate with them and they don't understand or can advise you in proper ways. It is one thing to sweet talk you into getting stuff from them and the other to be your best bike buddy who offers you a tune up for no $ at all. Of course, treat your bike shop with respect also la and belanja them the usual drinks once in a while.
I would drive 50 KMs for my fav bike shop if it is that far away from where i live. I don't mind, maybe i won't visit them that often unless something is needed.
QUOTE(silvy @ Jan 13 2012, 05:16 PM)
Worth to throw so much money in r this hobby? How I wish i can rent a bike from the forumer and test ride it once in kiara and then decide how much i wan to throw in. Hahaha BTW tat is really a cool bike tho i cant identify the model.
Not being evil here.. but if you find yourself really interested in cycling... your RM4.5k rig is just the beginning of a small hole in your pocket. It will soon spiral out of control as you are surrounded by evil friends who will poison you at any chance you meetup... hell they can poison your through the net... you stand no chance face to face...
Having a willing friend that will loan you a bike for some full length rides is a plus to help decision making on your 1st bike. That is the truth. That way you will know which discipline of MTB you like and less chances of getting the wrong bike.
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