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The secret to getting better at mtb is a secret.

tongyam will prove otherwise.

Tongyam in action.

This is how Tongyam spoilt the nature with his falls...

Remember the spec guy hehehe

Just now?

Ya.

new bike

How to danny hart ?

Hey guys, I've read around the thread and as the page 1 states that the fork is the most important part to see in buying a bike. After surveying around bike shops and bikes ranging from 2k - 3.2k, lot of the bikes have similar forks i.e suntour xcm/xcr rock shox xc 3 (can't find tora) with the price difference mainly due to groupset (9/10 speed) but similar/higher frame specs.

Is the best alternatives to buy the cheapest yet best looking for me and upgrading the fork later on or buy the more expensive ones with 10 speed groupset? Which cost/importance is the best?

Thanks to anyone who can help answering this.

This post has been edited by snowfire64: Mar 17 2012, 08:05 PM

fork and colour.

I'd go for a better frame and groupset. Fork all about the same at that price range. Giant may give you a better value at this price range.If you get a tora its a steal.....

This post has been edited by snapshots: Mar 17 2012, 08:50 PM

Its like this...
If all fork the same... then choose the color you want.

The expensive complete bikes are the best bet for your buck.
Meaning, if your target is all highest end stuff, then, straight got to a bike at highest end. But of course, it will cost you around 10-20k.

Best way to do is....
Go look see in bike shops.
See which brand/color you like best. Short list them.
Then, prepare your budget.
Buy the one you fancy most.

e.g.
Higher end bike

Giant Reign 0 vs Trek Remedy 9.9

Both have all the high end stuff including best of the best fork.
Both claim can climb like a goat and downhill like Danny Hart/Aaron Gwin.
Price?
RM10-12k vs RM30k.

buy la buy la what is nice. Frame also choose what is nice and you feel comfortable. Apa geometry bla bla, at the end of the day you still look at your bike by its look.

Fork later can upgrade if not satisfied, no big deal.

Great feedback guys. I'm at ease in choosing which bike I'll buy then. Thanks a bunch!

this is like most.

Oh yea, between stylo and aka which crank arm would you choose?
Are there other options as my budget is nothing above 600 bucks. triple or double i dun mind. wanting to build a 1x9.

How about SLX or XT?

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This post has been edited by chamelion: Mar 18 2012, 12:58 AM