This one is personal preferences. I'd choose SRAM over Shimano because of 1:1 actuation. I kinda like it.

hmm okayy.. well i've been riding my friend's bike n kinda get used to the shimano index finger trigger n the sram x5 uses the thumb push/push shifter

i'm contemplating getting this

budget up to 2.5k n too bad in pg there aint many choices

Hey guys, I've been following the thread for quite some times,
and finally I'm getting myself a new bike.

So far I've only got:
- 2013 Santa Cruz Chameleon
- Chris King headset
- Thomson Elite X4 50mm stem (not shown)
- Thomson Elite 30.9mm seatpost

Will post more photos when more parts are coming.





This post has been edited by tkh89: Dec 9 2012, 05:30 PM

Finally someone with pics. kudos!

Hi, newbie here dropping by

Helo.. Newbie visiting here..

hey guys, anyone here know how to determine the suitable lenght for our handle bar? please advise ^^

thanks.

Hi, MTB newbie here, looking for a new entry-level bike.
I want to ask, how important is frame size? I've decided to buy a 29er, and after looking through the net, it seems that size L is the best fit for me (my height is 183 cm).

But most shops here don't carry L size, only S and M. I went to a shop in tmn melawati and the seller said that M should be enough for me, but I have a feeling that he just doesn't want to order L size just for me... So, should I just take his words and buy M, or should I force him to order L size?

FYI, this is the bike I'm planning to buy now http://www.apollobikes.com/bikes13/29er/xpert29t for RM 1469. I don't have a big budget. Do you guys have any other recommendation? (budget less than RM 2000)

i believe you test the bike yourseld to justify does it suits you or not. correct me if i'm wrong, for other bikes, your height able to fit M size too. go back to the shop, test ride the ride, you will know. as long its comfort to ride, that is yours.

Cheers~

Here the calculation
Mountain Bike calculator

Minimum is wide of ur shoulder.
XC (shortest)-AM-Freeride (Longest)

When u stand with top tube between ur leg. Both feet flat on ground with ~8 inch apart, the top tube should have 1-2 inch clearance from touching ur private part..

[quote=chamelion,Dec 10 2012, 05:10 PM]Minimum is wide of ur shoulder.
XC (shortest)-AM-Freeride (Longest)

u mean use the minimum wide of our shoulder, then the lenght of the handle bar will depands how long we prefer?
i see 660mm, 700mm, how to justify? or more to personal preferences? i measurement my shoulder, only 500mm++, haha...


This post has been edited by levilau: Dec 10 2012, 06:02 PM

there is hacksaw and there is parktool hacksaw..

New chameleon look young & energetic. Nice!!!:thumbs:

XC racers use 680mm and below.
AM riders usually around 700mm - 750mm.
DH people will ride more than 750mm.

So, choose your pick.

This post has been edited by Cyphereza: Dec 10 2012, 06:39 PM

Go KSH TTDI or BikrPro as they carry size L.
Should not listen to the salesman. After all... their job is to close deal and get commission.
Try it out.

Calculation is bullocks.

I Japanese. Got short legs long body... how?

most bikes will touch balls.

Summarized suggestion, I like it ! This could be my guide line while shopping.

Thanks !

Thanks everyone. I've looked around today and found out that CT size 18" is enough for me. Most brands label 18" as M size, except for the bike in the link I gave before (18" is L size for that brand). Anyway, I'll go to KSH tomorrow to test out other bikes. Thanks

The hacksaw not for bike.

This post has been edited by chamelion: Dec 10 2012, 10:55 PM