2nd hand 3k +- for anthem x 2011 is reasonable. ok or not? never offroad... 3M shield since day one.. super mint. if ok contact me...

After keeping a set of CK which i have bought a year back, i decided to slapped it into my SX trail after replacing the 9mm axle with a 12mm axle. I was using a MVR which is a rebadged Chosen hubs before changing to the CK's. First impression, the sound is a real turn on if you happened to hear how a CK hub sounds like. It has 72 engagement compared to the MVR 36 engagement. Verdict, the 72 engagement hub is really draggy. I repeat draggy as though you are pulling a sandpaper on a smooth floor. The hubs doesn't coast very well on a flat trail. It will come to halt if you do not keep pedalling especially if you are looking for a breather to recover from a hard climb. One thing it does really well with 72 engagements is that it does engaged much quicker than a normal 24 or 36 hubs. Very good for steep and quick climbs but not so good for long extended climbs i.e twin peaks or lung buster. For downhill it is quite good if you are trying to spin out from a low gear as it engaged quickly but it does wear you out due to its resistance from the extra engagements. In terms of build, it is solid and precise and requires minimal maintenance. On a personal note, for trails like Kiara, 24 engagements is best or 36 engagements if you can find these hubs. CK's ie really suitable for XC rides in non technical terrain or flat fireroads with mild steep climbs. As for Kiara stick with Hope or other 24 engagements hubs. AS for me, i am now contemplating on returning to my trusty MVR hubs.

Thanx for the advice. As Cyphereza said and some of the guys here can testify, Giant bikes are proven so I'm sticking to my decision to get one. 

The pawls are non serviceable parts especially for budget hubs. So i guess you have to replace the whole hubs. ouch...

Picture taken at Cameron kah?

haha i scared my bike koyak if i follow your routes 
how is the offroad track? never been there before.

Guys
I am looking for Hydrapak bladder system. Anyone using them? Wanna know the feedback from the user? BTW, I saw the distributor from Tanjung Sepat Gravity Bikes something. Where can I get it?

Thanks

If scare koyak then don't do mtb la... Do taman ride confirm wont  unless jatuh bodoh like me. Ps I do taman ride only.

16k bike also koyak la..

After you climbed Jim Thomson Trail in Cameron. FRIM is only Kacang Kulit matters. *True Story*

Hahaha... I can't climb for sheetz.  U ask me go Jim Thomson mean u wan me die jek?
I heard it's a damn hardcore trail wo? With climbs like Everest and descends like volcano? You must be a super pawa rider to do it. I got no guts.
Scary lah Kiara.

anyone has any idea what mtb hardtails are good for long distance road riding? geometry and posture wise? im looking at a 29er, but there arent any semi-slick wheels for the 29ers. im also looking at a chameleon.

ive got a touring machine but running on a 700 road tyres gila dude tukar tayar tepi jalan wanna die already.

cheerss

Hehe! This bike can climb well. It's 14KG. Train your legs muscle and it will be good to go. 

wahhh see you guys latest album make me jelly