How many of u here own go pro unit and have tested your ride recording with it? Care share the video?

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Added on October 31, 2012, 11:05 pmBtw, which shop in KL sell Castelli bib? I don't want to order from wiggle..no time to wait.

This post has been edited by mrjgx: Oct 31 2012, 11:05 PM

You could get Merida carbon bike for ~5k for 2012 model and below I think. Go carbon dude. Save your money from frame upgrading in the future..

The only alloy bike that is worth looking for is from specialized..I read that somewhere in bike magazine reviews..

This post has been edited by mrjgx: Nov 1 2012, 05:34 PM

Haha. No commission for sure. But I'm recommending based on my own experience as someone who started cycling very recently.

No doubt carbon is preferable and for usual beginners's budget, I think only Merida brand is available. Well to each his own

Plus, the after sales service with the lbs is very good. That is one thing you have to look for as well.

IMO..get a good frame first. components can be upgraded later..

No point you are having a top of the range dura ace or SRAM but your frame is the super flexy XDS for example.

105 is good enough for a start. Tiagra and sora is not really recommended though if you do want to enjoy your beginnin of cycling hobby.

This post has been edited by mrjgx: Nov 2 2012, 01:37 AM

I'm not questioning on brands, I guess I should not quote XDS in the first place (saying cheap bikes will do).

But do you agree with my point that having a good frame first is more important than componentry? A good lower end Scott and the likes with a mix of cheap components is much better than a complete set of bike with cheap frame and cheap components.

A lower end carbon frame for a specific entry model is better if not equivalent to the top level of an alloy bike..is that correct?

And there are plenty of examples for that. I know Polygon and Merida has their cheap carbon bikes but are very well made in term of its technology stuffs. Again it's not about brands as you say but we can't escape from reality where brand name will always be associated with certain bikes, be it cheap or expensive

Specialized entry level alloy bike will of course be very much a better options compare to an entry level alloy bike from Exitway..it goes on and on.

This post has been edited by mrjgx: Nov 2 2012, 08:25 AM

You are absolutely Correct! hence I'm not saying ALL brands comparison, I mentioned spesific brands

In my reply above I would say my range of brands cater for the budget entry level, Exitway, XDS, polygon, Merida, and such.

Hehe tomorrow going to Fraser Hill. Yeay! With my cheapo brand bike the joy of riding..enjoying scenery and the fresh air. Can't wait!

I'm being sceptical but I guess you are a man in disguise. Ahaha. You wanna group ride go ask butthead the president

Talking about group ride, heard a lot of times about p2k but couldn't find any info on it on Google. Is it some private group dedicated to a hardcore cyclists or what?

That was awesome! I should've ask long time ago.now regret ler cos this is my last week in Malaysia. When I'm back again I'll ask you to invite me for sure!!

Btw is the road from Gap to Fraser is still having its schedule for going up and down or there already has two roads now? One road up and one road down? Thx

Do not imitate the Lion King! I wonder who is the greatest descender in cycling..is it Cancellara?

http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/11/cipo...ind-the-scenes/

Imcyclist shop sell those Cippollinis bike and frame..quite a plenty of frames I saw there recently

Fraser Hill conquered! I'm a happy man

Last minute plan..decided not to bring my bike to oversea..will buy a new one there. Hence I'm left with a newly purchased never used semi-hard bike case bought a week ago. Would like to sell if anyone would like to buy.

Bought at RM1050 at Imcyclist shop from Edwin. Will sell to whoever willing to buy at RM950...brand NEW. interested pls Pm me ASAP..I'll upload picture tonight.

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Added on November 4, 2012, 12:36 pmSpez fans..can view all the galleries here.

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/vi...56236&start=360

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Added on November 4, 2012, 12:49 pmAs much as I love black on black colors, this red black combination really caught my intention!



This post has been edited by mrjgx: Nov 4 2012, 12:49 PM

Indeed...Cantek! All contrasting colors on bike frame are making them a beauty. All black is too stealthy maa..not a head turner. How to score chicks? Haha

Vinokurov accused of fixing a race. Another blow to cycling fans. Hopefully the new generation of cyclists on the tour will be a lot cleaner!

Congratulations bro!! tell us more about your experience

Anyone here climbed Fraser Hill alone to and fro? Just wanna share my experience..the climb on the 1 way route up to Fraser was so far the most extreme I've tried. Well I've tried Genting before but that was a very short one (from Goh Tong to Awana). It's a mind battle throughout the 8km uphill, I think the gradient is kinda like when you go from RNR Sempah towards HOA (the short climb at the RNR there), only that it was a solid 8km. My 32T is well utilized anyway and my heart rate was in a comfortable range thanks to the cassette.

The descend route however is very very technical compared to Sempah, and consists of a couple of short climbs, rough pavements and slippery at certain places thanks to a landslide debris. I couldn't help but to smile and sped down real fast..among other thing is because I'm afraid as I'm the only one descending with no other people around.

One lesson learnt I've had is not to descend it alone, and don't ever tried to push hard when you are a first timer on any route you unfamiliar with. I Nearly end up in a very deep gutter when I overshoot a sweeping left corner (For those familiar, it's the left hand corner after a steep climb just before the end of the descend at the T junction)

My rear tire skidded towards the right and front tires to the right side while my body is going left, kinda like drifting) and I'm an inch away from getting into the gutter...Huhu..

So I spent the 30km descend to KKB with a very slow ride...recovering from a what could be a near death accident...pheww

But I'll conquer tHat hill again one day! It was my last ride here, will be migrating oversea very soon...1000km on my months old Merida..it has made me a better and fitter person..brought me to so many places.....it will be my training bike.

SL4 here i comeeee

This post has been edited by mrjgx: Nov 6 2012, 08:54 AM

So true bro. I learnt my lesson the hard way. No wonder my buddy who is very strong climber just let it roll when descending..OTH I'm the only want speeding like a pro with no brain..should've value life more....

Ahahaha the Babi hutan part really made my day! Since I'm not working today..prolly gonna hop on a trainer. Or should I hop from bike shop to shop. Lol

Owh and you should try the 8km climb from Gap to clock tower. It is steep. Like really steep. Making me wonder are those top 5 in Strava leader board really riding a bike and not a motorbike. So fast and strong. Like Babi hutan...

*my experience I told above is for the 8km gap-top of Fraser...the KKB-gap is similar like Sempah..but with more distances

This post has been edited by mrjgx: Nov 6 2012, 10:01 AM