Guys,
Need your feedback on my setup.
Currently riding Merida MATT TFS 500 hard tail (Size 18 inch).
Recently I upgraded my fork to Rockshox SID RLT 120MM. (Original fork travel was 100mm)

Can the 20mm difference make significant difference in riding especially climbing. Another thins is the extra 20mm travel will it damage my head tube?

Appreciate your feedback.

Thanks

What does it mean by "STRONGER,POWERER" Can you clarify that?

I did a test run in Kiara on Saturday and notice that I need to lean my body in front in order to prevent the front wheel off from the ground when riding uphill.
However, downhill is sweet with the extra 20mm and doesn't feel it bottoms out.

The for can be adjusted to 80mm,100mm and 120mm. Thinking of running it for sometimes and see if it is good, else I'll reduce the travel to 100mm.

This post has been edited by cheewooi: Feb 19 2012, 11:28 PM

Why Giant instead of Merida? Kindly share your opinion as I am planning to get my second hardtail to setup mainly for trail. Currently using Merida. Might consider change brand...LOL

Anyway I plan to change my handlebar and stem.
Someone recommended me a Thomson Elite X4 stem 0 degree 80mm (Around RM270) with TITEC Pluto carbon fibre flat bar with little 5 degree backsweep (580mm) (Around RM245)



I am not sure what's the market price like for those two product. Any recommended bar and stem?

BTW which shop have a better pricing in Klang valley?
Those I frequented are:
1. Pedalspot SS2 and Sri Pretaling
2. TBFooksang
3. GH Speedbikes
4. Bike Corner in Cheras Mahkota
5. Pro Ride in Bandar Puteri Puchong.

I do frequent bike shop in Singapore like
1. Tay Junction
2. Hup Leong
3. Cannasia
4. Treknology3 (I found that the shop abit LCLY and doesn't layan you)

Can share your experience in shopping for bike component.

This post has been edited by cheewooi: Feb 22 2012, 07:02 AM

Agree with you, I have no comment on my Merida hard tail. It served me well for the past few years. What ever brand of bike it is, the most important is still your pairs of leg and your stamina. A good bike will bring you till certain extend, the rest is all depends on your mind and body.

Ride more and discover what's the best suit you

My 2 cent..

Bro what do you think about Fulcrum Red Power XL Wheelset?



Fulcrum Red Power XL

Retail less than 1K.

Plan to upgrade my wheelset

This post has been edited by cheewooi: Feb 23 2012, 07:33 PM

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