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 Mountain Biking Heaven V25, Tribute to xandman, our Urban Legend!

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ahchat
post Dec 27 2011, 04:04 PM

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strictly a newbies asking sifu...

Frame Material: Exitway 6067 Aluminium
Sizes: 16.5
Fork : Suntour SF-XCT 100mm
Crankarms: Suntour XCT
Chainrings : 42/32/22
B/B: Neco
Pedals: VP-872N
Chain: KMC Z72
Freewheel: Shimano HG50 11-32 8spd
F/D: Shimano TOURNEY
R/D: Shimano ALTUS
Shifters: Shimano ACERA
Brake Calipers: Tektro Draco
Brake Levers : Tektro Draco
Headset: Neco
Handlebar: Exitway Aluminum Riser
Stem: Exitway XC Forged
Seatpost: Exitway XC Forged
Seat Clamp: Exitway XC Forged
Grips: Kraton XH-G62B
Saddle: Exitway VD1112
Front Hub: KT Disc
Rear Hub : KT Disc
Spokes: 14G #45
Rims: Exitway EDGE XBM
Front Tire: Kenda K-908 26 x 1.95
Rear Tire: Kenda K-908 26 x 1.95

wanna know bout (b/b), (chainrings), spokes n crankarms....thanks..
im new in mtb world, n btw, dis is my bike
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ahchat
post Dec 28 2011, 01:48 AM

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any advice on wat to upgrade my bike???
so dat d bike can withstand offroad tracks??
ahchat
post Dec 28 2011, 03:24 PM

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since my bike cnnot go for dh or any more xtreme xtivities, ill try to go for xc, dirt roads or any offroads(strictly no tarmac)
mine i tried cycling offroad but d tires i think not suitable la...mine size 1.95, can i just change it to 2.10??
any cheap tires for offroads?? my budget rm100 n probably going offroads during weekend only...
please advise, rclxms.gif

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post Dec 29 2011, 02:37 AM

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QUOTE(chyu89 @ Dec 28 2011, 09:58 PM)
XC riding yo
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can my exitway xcr ex do this???
if cant, what i must upgrade or change to my bike so dat i can do this?? (instead of buying new bike)
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ahchat
post Dec 29 2011, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(tongyam @ Dec 29 2011, 06:58 AM)
wah, u got exitway? i wan to test  thumbup.gif
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test for dirt road ok la...for dh, sifus here says cannot lor, coz my bike will gg...haha
btw, i really2 wanna try cross country...macambest.jpg

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post Dec 29 2011, 09:18 AM

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QUOTE(chamelion @ Dec 29 2011, 09:15 AM)
U go ride in kebun getah or kelapa sawit; its consider xc...
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in kl, where got xc location like d 1 shown in post before dis??
looks very intresting drool.gif
xcept ttdi n kiara?? im in sg besi btw..

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post Dec 29 2011, 01:42 PM

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okay, dis 1 been bugging my mind...on my bike fork, suntour xct 100mm v3 there is a knob on d right of d fork with 'preload' (+ , - ) sign..
wats d function eh?? got sumthing to do with riders weight but i just cant find any info on how to adjust it...
my weight is 65kg...how to adjust?? increase d preload or decrease it?
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ahchat
post Jan 3 2012, 04:06 PM

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wanna ask, did the size of brake disc affect braking power??
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post Jan 3 2012, 04:38 PM

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again, from ur opinion, im thinkin of changin my forks from suntour xct v3 to xcr v3...is it ok??
gonna do major mod to my bike in d near future
ahchat
post Jan 3 2012, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(chamelion @ Jan 3 2012, 04:39 PM)
the is no dif. better save up n go for fox n rs.
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roger dat...gonna start savin moneyh... drool.gif
ahchat
post Jan 5 2012, 07:50 PM

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help..my bike using tektro draco hydraulic brake, but d prob is dat d rear brake...when braking (riding slow n fast), d brake sounds weird like got sumthin stuck..not smooth compared to front brake...wat is d prob eh?? icon_question.gif
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post Jan 6 2012, 03:29 AM

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QUOTE(butthead @ Jan 5 2012, 08:30 PM)
cheapest check is to see if you are dealing with a warped rotor first.. minor warp the bike shops can try to straighten it back... it could also be oil had landed on your rotor...

are you getting brake juddering or just plain noise?
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juddering also...feel not smooth... cry.gif
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post Jan 6 2012, 01:46 PM

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im thinkin of changing my fork..gonna buy 2nd hand, is it ok??
this is my list of possible targets..which 1 is more ok?? (budget <rm400)
1.rock shox tk 28 2012
2.rock shox dart 3 2012
3.rst gila
4.rock shox tora sl
hmm.gif
ahchat
post Jan 6 2012, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(timothyy @ Jan 6 2012, 02:10 PM)
We won't know...
Too cheap we donno one...
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cheap iz for newbies like me...later advance, will go for more gooding fork... brows.gif
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post Jan 6 2012, 02:23 PM

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QUOTE(Broadica @ Jan 6 2012, 02:14 PM)
what u upgrade from?

why not save more get a suntour epicon... works better
else no need change better... no different
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upgrade from sr suntour xct v3...
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post Jan 6 2012, 02:37 PM

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QUOTE(anthony_nch82 @ Jan 6 2012, 02:31 PM)
The cheapest Air fork in the market.. Suntour Epicon (Below 600).. no?  sweat.gif
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i thougt air fork is not good compare to coil 1?? hmm.gif
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post Jan 7 2012, 10:47 AM

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QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Jan 7 2012, 10:40 AM)
That's an all-mountain bike right? hmm.gif unsure.gif
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need help...wanna find bicycle shop in cheras area...any1 care to sggest? beside usj n ttdi... icon_question.gif
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post Jan 7 2012, 10:55 AM

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im planning to go using lrt...which 1 is accessable by lrt??..dun mind walking bot 500m...
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post Jan 7 2012, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Jan 7 2012, 10:57 AM)
I don't think there is any near LRT if in Cheras sweat.gif
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really?..too bad..its a pain when u dun hav a motorcycle when u really need it... cry.gif
if wanna cycle, aiyoo, very tiring (all shop far away liao)....
ampang i think i can go since got lrt just dunno it is near lrt station o not... hmm.gif
ahchat
post Jan 7 2012, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(xandman @ Jan 7 2012, 11:06 AM)
the nearest to LRT would be KSH SS2 and bikepro....
Taman Bahagia station...

what r u looking for?
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a helmet price <rm150 n a cheapo hydration bagpack...dats all nod.gif

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