From most expensive to cheapest IIRC

SRAM 1x:
Eagle XX1
Eagle X01
XX1
X01
X1
GX
NX

SRAM 2x/3x:
XX
X0
X9
X7
X5
X4/X3

There is nothing really wrong with 26" Mtb just that it's really out of date. Rim and tires are hard to find. Due to the smaller wheel, it don't roll over rough terrain that well as bigger wheel bike. And it don't look cool at the trail anymore. LolBut then again, a lot of downhill bike still sports 26" wheel. But since you are getting a bike now, just go for the bigger wheel size. If you get a 26" MTB and love mtbiking, it won't be long before you decide you need to buy another more modern MTB.

Btw, you don't really get to know mtbiking on a single ride. MTBiking are categorize into 4 types ie XC, trail, all mountain, and downhill. Most people start from XC, but the fun is really in the downhill.

AM / Trail fs frame that is able to switch between 29 & 27.5 wheel. eyeing sc hightower. got any other suggestion?

This post has been edited by bocky: May 25 2017, 10:52 PM

hmmm... guess i'll stay with polygon..

Thats another reason i want to rent a bike..to get the feeling of riding mtb again and did i still have the skills to face some pacey manoeuvre while downhill in... Where do u ride usually?

XC maybe too demanding.. Epic ride to me.. Trail and downhill is what i want to explore... 😜

27.5" frame different than 26" isnt it? Apart of riding characteristic is there any other major differences between them? For example how about the hubs? Rear cassette etc?

For frames
Aluminium frame complete bike is cheap isnt it?

if u aren't into xc, then 1x is the way to go. i have 3x10 setup on my xc ht, and 1x11 on my trail fs. save the left side handlebar real estate for dropper remote.

i own X01 and i've ridden shimano XT 1x11. personally, i dislike 1x11 XT. mainly two reasons, the biggest two cogs, the ratio is just wrong. ready this quote from one of the pinkbike reviews. i felt the same way when i tried 1x11 XT. second reason, the crankset can go 30T smallest ring and cannot use direct mount. i normally ride 28T, direct mount.

i saw 2 bicycle shop and one is renting a bike..wanted to check them soon

just get an update from cycleism

rent a bike rm150 a day / complete with riding gear
deposit rm150

Do not rent a bike. take the guilt to buy one. Set off a budget

hye leinnz...how r u? havent talk to u for quite sometimes...still driving the mazda 2

i got the budget...but i wanted to rent a bike just to convince myself "should i need to revive" my MTB interest

back in 2008-2009 i do MTB alot...in kemensah cause im living there...and due to i explore another hobby i abandoned my MTB...used to own cheap KHS before selling them through BBS dot com

Happy riding.

Honestly, I do think that you'll end up buying yourself a bike. Where do you plan to cycle?

yeap still is driving M2. havent replace the airbag yet.

you should not rent as it would be an excuse to not continue riding for a long period.

I too was active back in the days (when i am single and have no commitment) and am still cycling whenever i had the time.
recently bought another bike just to convinced myself to cycle more.

Sold off my wife bike as she is not into cycling and get me a new one.

thats what i want to trigger...actually im abit familiar with kemensah trail...because my parent lived there and i used to lived there before...

my wife advice me to rent 1st cos 2 years ago i bought a motorcycle but end up collecting dust
nice to see but not that nice experience to own kinda thing...

another reason is because i do not run anymore on sunday morning so wanted to get subs activity

Don't expect too much from fork that comes with budget MTB below RM5k. A good fork is almost the price of a budget Mtb.

I converted my 2x Shimano SLX to 1x with a Kore 30T chainring. For the cassette, I put a Sunrace 10 speed 11/42. Spend less than RM300 for the conversion and I am really happy with it. Don't see the need for 11x speed so I keep my SLX shifter and dérailleur. The Sunrace cassette offer smooth ratio from 11t up to 42t.

a bicycle will last a lifetime. u might even pass it down to ur kids if you are not using it

but not technology n standards.

yo joms tomolo kiara

finally.. got myself polygon siskiu29 7 as my first MTB @ 3.5k..
Hopefully I will enjoy my riding..