i think the rigid fork should be slightly taller than the suspension one
the shop u buy hte fork should know this
the length of the rigid fork should be the length of locked (non travel) fork

Oh that's good to know. Actually I'm trying to order online. My lbs doesn't have much selection and price is a little steep. That's why I lack of exposure on it. Good to know the length is at lock position. I try msg the seller to ask for the length to confirm again. Thanks

where are u staying?

u can try ask in mtb group in fb or local bike shop nearby

Carefull while changing forks, make sure the headset is properly placed later. Been there, done that. Pening putting back the headset.

and headset got tapered and straight, right?

yupp. tapered & non tapered.

I'm staying in bukit mertajam, mainland penang...

Backpedalling chain drop issue.

I have this weird feeling that one of the tooth is slightly dent or something like that.. Everytime i backpedal very2 slow (bike on the stand), the chain will drop at the same tooth.. am using Sram X01, Sram PCX1 chain.. I remember when i got the bike, no backpedal issue on the lowest gear.. hurmm..

My other Shimano SLX suffer backpedal on any possible tooth at the lowest gear (thats maybe because of the chain line of the bike itself)

Anyone of you having this issue or it is just me, that made me think that maybe somehow my assumption is about right?

Or, i think maybe i need to cuci the chain and relube again? Well, kinda weird because if chain is the issue, why only that particular teeth.. hurmm..

Hi guy,
Hopefully to get more info from expert bro n sis here.
Have some experience on folding bike but never modify/fixing bicycle.
I had claimed one unwanted bicycle from junkyard, i will show the picture below.
Rasa sakit hati when see the condition still good, but not sure whether this type of bike can be repair, and whether it is worth to repair.
Because i had experience with my foldie which is cheap bike that all other bike component actually not compatible.
BTW what is this type of MTB? I only know hardtail.
Please advice. And also recommend me a shop near PJ/KL that can repair or DIY bicycle cheaper.
A million thanks.



This post has been edited by Zelmel: Jul 30 2017, 10:26 AM

Full suspension, this one not mtb more like taman bike

Do you think the component can be repair easily? The frame still good. Very sayang la I feel. Won't be cycling it for MTB trail. Just extra bike for me.
My physical condition won't be able to go to tackle those trail. But this bike might be more comfortable because folding bike a bit small for me.

I check the whole bike again.
Component I need
Left side crank arm (gone)
Handle bar (bengkok) on the right
V brake (all being stolen)
Inner tube (may need a new one, old one look harden)
Seat post (hardened)
V brake and derailer wire (some being stolen)

This post has been edited by Zelmel: Jul 30 2017, 08:09 PM

Don't waste money fixing it. Just scrap it. Better save the money and use it on a new bike.

Hi,

It is just not worth for an upgrade. It is best to leave it as it is and proceed to buy a new bike with better specs & technologies, with lesser amount of money spent..

the refurbished will cost about rm 200 to rm 300.

sell the steel. you will get about rm 50.
then buy a cheap bike from your LBS for about rm 500 to rm600

You can try to check out this shop called Virolasak Enterprise on FB. They may have some old parts for sale there. But like most have said here, don't think its worth the money to repair the bike. It will be cheaper to just get a decent 2nd hand bike.

where to sell the steel oh?

Thanks for the feedback. Maybe wont looking for second hand bike yet. Initially just think of kutip and repair maybe can become cheap bike to ride.

This post has been edited by Zelmel: Jul 31 2017, 08:37 PM

kedai barang lusuh. those van or lorries selling old newspaper/alu tin cans. ask them if they take ur steel

i just wear shimano M089
oklah for me
xc, but more for weekend warrior ride. haha

Hi, sry new here, wanna ask

I just want casual ride, so any foldable mountain bike can introduce? below 1K, i want rim around 26" folding bike, so convenience for me to keep and bring along.

thanks

- http://www.asogo.com/catalog_category/88/Foldable-Bike/
but not much 26er. one of it is this, but i have no experience riding these:



This post has been edited by freddy manson: Aug 7 2017, 09:33 AM