basically, i use 1.5 slicks. easily changeable to to knobby 2.2s. no alteration on the rims needed. tp if 29ers i dunno if ada road slicks.

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Added on December 28, 2011, 4:08 pmthat sounds like a mighty commute man. Try slowly first. And never give up. 4 years back, my daily commute is a mammoth. i was unfit and my commute is uphill all the way. now its a breeze. the more you cycle, the faster you will get. and the more bang for buck u will have for your bike. now i dont drive if im going around shah alam. i only drive if ime balik kampung. you'll have a good feeling too. save money + environment.

make sure ur office has a locker or somewhere u can dry urself. so u can be comfy. i wish you good luck!

This post has been edited by ahmeduk88: Dec 28 2011, 04:08 PM

Ic .. so it must be mtb type to able do so .. ?

mtb type??? i'm sorry. can u explain?

i was on MTB as well after that change to slick... then bought a road bike coz got special offer and the main reason is... my only bike kaki is roadie...

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Added on December 28, 2011, 5:11 pmma bike b4 became hybrid...



then with 1.5 slick and SPD...changed some UNO stuff & teflon cabling...


This post has been edited by hianboy: Dec 28 2011, 05:11 PM

Have you tried a road bike though? In the narrowed sense of riding on the road, there is a big difference between an MTB and a road bike, but not as much difference between a RM2000 road bike and a RM4000 road bike. I was talking about the law of diminishing returns you usually see when buying expensive high end stuff.

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Added on December 28, 2011, 5:26 pmIt's just that when I was a beginner, it was difficult for me to justify spending RM1500+ on a bicycle. One year and a couple thousand km later, I was thinking of getting RM6000 bikes. I think starting with a cheap bike can give you a better idea of what to look for in a higher end bike when it's time to upgrade. This is however my experience as a poor student though. Can't say I wouldn't buy a RM4000 bike as a beginner if I had the money.

This post has been edited by Eokboy: Dec 28 2011, 05:26 PM

yes i have. cant forget the feeling. i love it. a lot. the posture, looks freakishly awesome and the speed you can get from it is astronomical. but i cant afford it. the best i can have is an alloy mtb, costs a lil less than rm500, weighs a tonne but that gets me to work, rain or shine and allows me to get my groceries. I think in a way, i get more bang per buck. im not trying to be rude or anything. but if someone wants to start cycling (and stick to it) its best to start from the ground. get a bike that is decent. start to love the sport and the machine. I envy those who can afford to ride very expensive bianchis but only ride it on weekends. If only i can afford it. but i cant......yet. unfortunately. So for now, i will stick to my low end, murah bike and give it the love it deserves.

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Added on December 28, 2011, 5:34 pmthat loooks sick!!! do u have a meter??? how fast can u go???

This post has been edited by ahmeduk88: Dec 28 2011, 05:34 PM

arh...meter got... er...never try to achieve fastest speed but over 60kmh i think ...when going down the steep at Carrefour wangsa maju...

hohoho. on a bike, that feels lightspeed!!!

Wow, 60 is real fast on a MTB. Fastest I've managed is about 52kmh on a steep downhill tarmac. But my pedals will already spin out at around 43-44kmh or so, and the rest of the speed gain is from momentum from the downhill.

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Added on December 28, 2011, 8:43 pmJust need to watch out for the valve type that the tube uses when switching between knobby and slicks.

For the 29ers, you should be able to use the 700c tires for road slicks. But you won't be able to use the slimmer ones though.

This post has been edited by malleus: Dec 28 2011, 08:43 PM

those 2 shops are more upmarket....
if u r looking for budget bike sub 2k or 1k,
go to the lerun website, they have a list of bike shops all over malaysia.

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Added on December 28, 2011, 10:58 pmfor beginner, if u don't mind traveling to putrajaya,
u can try the putrajaya interpark ride, it is like a community ride, for everyone,
just need a helmet, light for night riding... cukup,,,



This post has been edited by H2D: Dec 28 2011, 10:58 PM

This post has been edited by noprob: Dec 31 2011, 12:05 AM

I shud be expecting price around 2k right? if I were to aim Polygon 200 / 300.. actually those spec means nothing to me haha.. cannot translate them into meaningful data in my brain

around 2k can hv a few choices, the built quality n parts will be different of course, u can see it with your eyes,
just walk into a bike shop and compare.
the shifters will be different, when u ride u can feel the difference when it works.

dude, 2 cents advice.. Garmin Edge 500.All in one package same as CS500.Only with added gps and touchscreen

I din travelled to PJ, i just realised there's handful of bicycle shop near my area, never realise they are there.

Polygon Helios 300 is out of stock everywhere, I got a quote RM2050 which is quite good I think.
Lerun will not be able to stock until after CNY which is damn freaking far.. Walked into a shop which sell Merida Bikes the shopkeeper try to ask me buy mtb instead lol

headache now.. do i really have to wait that long? the Helios 300 seems to be the best option at that price range, the shop people also recommend another bike with immediate stock available, Chronos, with Shimano Sora but only RM50 cheaper, it's a China Brand

i think there are merida,giant, trek bikes tht's below 2k?
n also xds, hasa, exitway.

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Added on December 29, 2011, 3:25 pmthere is a helios 300 in mudah, but size 48.

This post has been edited by H2D: Dec 29 2011, 03:25 PM

Bicycle items for sale. I'm clearing my store. Everything Must Go!

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2135792&hl=

Saw 1 Helious 300 Model 2011, shop quote me RM2000.
Pass by KSH today by accident coming out from Tropicana City Mall but no parking, just drove back.

I wonder worth to get the 2011 Model?
Differences:
ALX 6XXX HYDROFORMED -> (Alloy) RACING
and the gear got 1 more suffix behind the model number not sure..

check this review out~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g_EeXG_I-k

at first im suppose go for Helios 300 coz budget... then i get an offer for 500...

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Added on December 29, 2011, 9:49 pmu can compare here~
http://id.polygoncycle.com/index.php?pgid=compare

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Added on December 29, 2011, 9:50 pmseems like 2012 model offered alil better wheelset...

This post has been edited by hianboy: Dec 29 2011, 09:50 PM

coz of the shimano 105? many ppl actually recommended it