Can climb frim Helipad?

Haha.. You need to figure out on how to cover the rear shock from mud bro.

And cleaning the bike especially at the shock part will consume you a little more time.

Have a nice ride. Let's mudfest at Kiara this Sat. Gonna roll my 3 weeks old Giant Reign there. 

How do I choose?

Because riding styles and equipment have evolved to suit different terrain, deciding which bicycle is right for you will be easier if you know what type of terrain you intend to ride.

A common misconception is that a new rider needs more suspension because of the added control. While the added suspension may instill confidence in some technical sections, often time the relaxed geometry is not suited to less experienced riders.

On the other hand, it is just as hard to avoid the temptation of the ultra-light bike. The benefits of light weight are undeniable, but a novice rider will find XC racing bikes can be difficult to control when the trail gets rough.

XC Racing Bikes

Often called Cross Country bikes, XC Racing bikes are designed to tackle a mountain from the bottom. Lightweight and efficient, XC bikes often sacrifice comfort and control as luxuries you can’t afford when racing to the top.

XC bike frames are either hardtail or short travel, semi-active suspension designs. Long and low, XC bikes put the rider in a stretched out position. Best suited to gradual terrain, XC racing bikes are popular in areas without a lot of rocks and roots and among competitive riders.

If your idea of mountain biking is fitness and endurance you may want to consider a XC Racing bike. If you consider the best rider the one who made it to the top first, then your choice is made.

XC Trail Bikes

Often called all-purpose, XC Trail bikes are what most people think of when they hear the term “mountain bike”.

XC Trail bikes are designed to climb with control and comfort and descend with speed. With active suspension, knobby tires and low gearing the XC trail bike is slightly less efficient than an XC Racing bike but can be more enjoyable to ride downhill. As terrain gets steeper, trails tend to get rockier and the ultra-light XC Racing bike may ride roughly, but the XC Trail bike is right at home.

If you like the idea of challenging yourself on a rocky climb, enjoy extended singletrack descents and want to battle it out with your friends going uphill or down, an XC Trail bike may be for you.

All-Mountain Bikes

Some riders just need more. As adventures get longer and trails more remote, many riders see increased value in reliability and downhill control.

The bigger tires, plush suspension and powerful brakes of the All-Mountain bike are an insurance policy against accidents and mishaps and can be just plain fun to ride. With geometry suited to steep terrain and small drop-offs All-Mountain bikes can inspire confidence, however, on more mild terrain they can feel sluggish.

If you are an all-day adventurer or ride harsh trails you may be an All-Mountain rider.

Freeride Bikes

Freeride bikes are designed to ride the most extreme types of terrain. Steep chutes, large rocks and roots, big jumps and drop-offs, and just about anything else, natural or man-made, that you can imagine.

With only the occasional concession made for even the thought of riding uphill, freeride bikes are mountain biking’s version of monster trucks. Blurring the line between bicycle and motorcycle, bikes with eight inches of rear wheel travel, three inch wide tires, and eight inch diameter brake rotors are commonplace.

If you are attracted to the challenge of going big and see mountain biking as a source of individual expression, Freeriding will appeal to you. And what does any extreme athlete need? Well, a Saint to watch over him, of course

Haha, yahor...  do theymean the design of the rear shock?

If you ever need to bring a point n shoot camera, which camera you will get for biking?

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Added on March 29, 2012, 9:25 amI like this one

Thanks for the photo man ....hehehe....
Malu la 
But really excited having a first look at it...almost like watching your kid in the mums tummy for the first time ...

Get size M if you wanna to tail whip like Danny Hart. 

I think Yeti frame design is a little in the bigger side. Even I was asked to take the S size previously.

Well different people different taste maaa ....

For those doing jumps ok la use 36 ....for me 32 more than enough ...even if I wanted to ...they dont have a 34 for 140mm anyway

150mm wouldn't mess the geo.. Because of the 25-30% sag. and 150mm is way better. For me at least. 
Tukar bro Tukar.. ^^v
Tukar bro Tukar.. ^^v
Tukar bro Tukar.. ^^v

I want to tukar to marzocchi 38mm.

Ok... Cut the chase. Who is riding where tomorrow? I try to join

totem a little overkill. 40mm for a single crown. hehehe

ampat puluh lah unker!

senaik ada x-fusion 27.2! and he even rekomen to take 30.9 and help cnc it to 30.0 lol.

Wah. Didn't know someone was taking pictures of us. lol. sorry old post, just saw it.

haha that's my friend. what to do he love the helmet so much. hahaha. as long as he's happy~

Stem Recommendation

Guys ...anyone can recommend a good 50mm or stem? Im looking for either a 50mm or 60mm...if 60mm Id go for a Raceface Turbine ...but for 50mm am not so sure apart from Thomson ...looking for something in the range of 150gm-180gm

Im planning to use longer handle bars ...about 700mm ...with shorter stem