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Hi guys...
When u step into a bike shop... whether u are buying or just updating your product knowledge...
What do you expect from the shop?

For a week of bikes shopping, have short listed 2 bikes
(1) scott scale 650 (26' wheel)
http://www.scott-sports.com/ca/en/products...CB214E489C07E49

(2) merida big seven xt-edition (27.5' wheel)
latest 2014 model with full xt group set, rockshox air rebound 100mm with remote, 11.8kg. unfortunately no link from official site due to unlaunch model

merida priced 300 more compare to scott due to latest 27.5 latest model (should I go for 27.5'?). scott has stop production for 26' wheel in their performance scale category, therefore they give 15% on this model. it seems some big player has keeping their eye on 27.5' trend, if in such case we would able to see some big discount in 26' model?  appreciate if sifu could provide some points that will be helpful for decision making (money down) especially for a completly newbie getting his 1st mountain bike    Thank you.

not more than 4.5k, your sharing is much welcome !

Thanks for the recommendation.
Merida have the range like Talon 2 spec as well ? With cheaper price ?
Using Shimano XT and Deore.
Sorry. I'm very new here. please pardon if i asking something stupid.

Wow..thanks for such helpful feedings    going to kick-off my home work again

Talon 2 no size for me. Should I settle with Talon 3 at 2.7k ?

suggestion ?

Carbon I'm no expert but should be somewhat durable.  But if cracked then buang already. Anybody can confirm?

Guys, need help in choosing my first MTB. Currently I ride road bike, cycle ard 100km during weekend; been to Sempah & Fraser Hill no problem. So now looking to try MTB.

Should I go for 26? 27.5? 29er?
Budget is <5k; but just plan to get what is enough; not building a DREAM bike!!
Plan to use the MTB in FRIM, like the trail to Canopy Walkway.

I have looked at the local brand - Exitway, it looks like they have good components like Epicon fork, Sram X0 for <4k; Is this brand a value buy?

Just got my Fox 36mm SKF seals + Fox float seal kit from Jenson USA. Will try to bring the samples and go source for crush washer. There are a bunch of specialized seals and bearing shops in Klang. Will go see. I know they do sell phenolic, aluminum and copper crush washers used for oil sealing. Not sure on the plastic ones. Don't know if can substitute with the soft copper ones.

There is no alternative if you use your bike shock/fork aggressively. Fox green and red are for different purpose. One s for oil bath which requires more lubrication, the other specially for damper to prevent foaming and operate over a wider temperature range. Fox fluid if not mistaken has additional anti friction properties. Of course some people like me substitute the fluid for ATF fully syn oil which still works... But if given a chance will stick to Fox stuff. Problem is the oil from diff manufacturers varies quite a bit and there is no tight controlled standard meant for forks/shocks.

Yes khcycle don't sell parts and don't really disclose all their service fee pricing... Just got the ball park for full service: 400 fork, 300 shock... With Fox service interval... 

XFusion service is cheaper and easier...

Not using fox oil at the moment. I'm using Silkolene and Motul fork oil. Buy from superbike service centre. Fox fluid using fully syn gear oil. Bit hard importing the fox fluid. Know the fox green and red are different with its own properties like anti foaming or more lubrication. Still trying to get the Fox stuff... Just need to wait a little bit. And yes service myself. Torque bolts and nuts to spec with torque wrench too.