Pivot M6c getting some dirt and gravity in Bakam trail yesterday. Its been raining so much and part of the trail is just muddy!

Hahaha...just for blink blink LOL. The carbon rim is a Nextie. Not sure how tough they are. I bought it cheap from friend's bike which is ridden 3 times only. I guess carbon rims will break if you hit it hard enough. My friend crack his ori Enve rim at Kiara last week.

can check out Tropix bike. The brand is relaltively cheap and offer very good components. I saw my lbs selling them with XT groupset and price below RM3k.

Tropix bike

Below is a video from my sept MTB trip in Chiang Mai.

Chaing Mai 2016

Welcome back!

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

“When you ride hard on a mountain bike, sometimes you fall, otherwise you’re not riding hard.”

Former US president George Bush, July 2005, following a crash into a bike cop at the G8 summit, Gleneagles, Scotland

Helmet mount only capture view of the trail only and feels kind of "disconnected" from the MTB. Chest mount is the best as it capture the almost your full arm and the front cockpit of your bike and the trail so its gives a better feel of the mtb action.

That video is truely awesome. Part 2 is mind blowing!

I went there in Sept, the wettest month and rode Gee House and Bamboo. Miss Rock Garden because of rain. yeah...CM is awesome but not for beginner.

Hello Lyn Mountain Bikers!

I got a used 29er X-Fusion Trace RC HLR fork for sale. Selling because I switch to 27.5. Fork is in excellent condition and 100% working condition. You can see the details HEREhere

I also have a used Rockshox Reverb 380mm 125mm travel for sale. Size is 31.6. Selling because I bought the wrong size. Condition is excellent and 100% functional. Letting go cheap!

Whatsapp me at 0129938889

Hi. I got a used Rockshox Reverb to let go. Price is reduced to RM750

Excellent conditions. 99% working. Cosmetic 95%

Selling cheap because bought wrong size.

Price - whatsapp 0129938889

Size - 31.6
Travel - 150mm
Length - 430mm

Link

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 10 2017, 11:05 AM

Hello fellow MTBikers. I came across the Huck Norris anti pinch flat and rim protection foam for MTB. From the video below (which i obtain from the internet and shorten it) it looks like its a must for those who run tubeless. It was abit too late for me as I just discovered I have cracked my rear carbon rim on my Pivot M6 last week before I receive the foam I ordered. Anyway, I have managed to DIY the Huck Norris and this is how it looks.




The benefits of this:

1. Protect your rims from cracking as a result of direct hit.
2. Allow you to use lower pressure for better grip.
3. Prevent pinch flat

Its very lightweight so it doesn't really add much to your bike. The one I cut out for my front 40mm wide carbon rim is only 100g. So for narrower rim, you can expect the weight to be around 80g only.

See the video below:
DIY huck norris

I order a rll of this high density foam and have extra for a few more to be cut out which I want to get rid off. Price is Rm10 per piece.


Anyone interested can whatsapp me at 0129938889

This post has been edited by lightning69: May 4 2017, 11:11 AM

Should be ok. I read this is actually copied from rally car. But why on motor?

Here is a review of the Huck Norris rim protection

Huck Norris Tire Insert - Review

Yes. Its denser the those floors mats used for kids playground. Disadvantages is that its 20g heavier per piece than those floor mat material.

This acts as an extra layer of protection on your rim. Remember you have air in your tire that will provide the cushion for your rim. This foam stays in the rim doing nothing until you rim out, then this thing act as a cushion to absorb the energy. Off course nothing is 100% meaning you cannot go and slam your rim as hard and not break it. Even the hardest material when break when enough force is applied. It not only protect your rim but also prevent pinch flat on your expensive MTB tires. Pinch tires from heavy impact results in cuts on your tires which might not seal properly and resulting in costly replacement. Also prevent blurping.

My friend is using in his SC Nomad and he is very happy with it as he can really feel the difference sound and feel in hard landing where when the rim hit hard, and is very confidence inspiring.

I only have a few exra pieces left and after this and I don't think I will be ordering any more. I order 1m wide x 3m long roll and selling of the extra as I don't want to keep it.

You can make it yourself with those colorful floor mat but you end up having many connections. Mine is 1 piece cut out from a 3m long roll. And the process to cut out to shape to reduce weight is very time consuming. Took me 3 hrs to cut 1 piece.

No bro. I am from Miri.

You can read more here: Its got review by pinkbike.

Huck Norris Tire Insert - Review
More review

There are other system that does the same thing but cost a lot more.

Procore by schwalbe. Aarron Gwin is running on ProCore this season.
Procore

Cushcore. Jared Gaves - Pro Enduro Racer is using this.
Cushcore

Anyway, its only RM10 per piece for the raw material. Btw, this is for those who run tubeless and low pressure and ride hard.

Any local supermarket should have what you are looking for.

I made this video on how to fix a cut at the bead of tubeless MTB tires. Got the cut from a pinch tires from hard landing. Its very diificult to fix cut at the bead area as there is no place to apply the rubber patch.

How to fix tubeless MTB tires

This post has been edited by lightning69: May 8 2017, 10:32 AM

Tropix is a major manufacturer in China for many other brand Mtb and road bike. Due to drop in order from their clients, Tropix decided to manufacture their own brand of MTB and road bike. As a relatively new company, Tropix is selling their bike at a very very low price to get market share. Make no mistake because Tropix make high quality aluminum and carbon frame and their design and built quality is up their with the major brand. So I believe you won't go wrong with Tropix bike. For the price they are selling, you can close your eyes and purchase it without much worry. Now I am not a Tropix dealer or promoter but my lbs is and that is what the boss told me. You can get a Tropix aluminum hard tail with XT group set for RM2800 if I'm not wrong. How could you fault that!

Not familiar with Vaxa fork. But for XC riding, I think it's ok.