LOL... Mind to share which excellent shop recommended you that option? Selling ur current 7spd bike and get a brand new 10spd bike is an option. Might be cheaper than part by part upgrades too. I think there are Exitway brand bikes that comes with 10spd SLX group set for 2k plus?

At 600 price range hydros, I consider pretty good Dee.. Those brakes can easily do 1 finger endo liow...

Hie .. Can pm me ur contact no ^^ maybe we can meet up

yes, i do that route quite often as i consider it one of the safer place to cycle.

My route is start: bkt jalil -> usj summit -> bkt jalil.

We can only meet either one way

Anyway, will pm u my contact thx

i will do kesas 2 loops soon

nice ride with little beattle. they are fast....

Not just one shop, 3 shops give same recommendations.

1. Godzilla

2. Joo Ngan

3. Specialized

I gotta admit.. My current bike, Trek Tarpon is really basic...

No problem bro..

let's do more often and we can ride faster

Just googled your bike.

If you wanna save some money and get the perks of a 11T gear, can get this:
http://harriscyclery.net/product/shimano-h...fw4300-qc49.htm

You're running these wheels currently?
Formula FM21 front hub, Formula FM31 rear hub; Bontrager 550 36-hole rims

Ok, did some googling for ya and this is what I found: A 7speed hub will be able to accept 9speed or 10speed cassette with some mods done.

http://sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#bodycompat
http://sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#897

Wanna save money, gotta do homework and DIYs and risking chances that it might fail/won't work.

If you decide to try this and succeed, bring your bike back to those shops and show them the middle finggah!

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Added on April 25, 2011, 3:08 pmJust so we're on the same page, here's your previous question and details:

Your bike is 7speed and u wanna change to a 9speed or 10speed groupset. And you wanna do it cheap, right?

Your wheelset, which is a 7speed wheelset, can't fit 9 or 10speed cassette.

1. So you can try the DIY method I mentioned above

2. Get a new/used wheelset with 9 or 10speed capable hub. If you want to maintain your current vbrakes, just find a new/used wheelset that has vbrake rims.

3. You can just get a rear hub that's capable of 9 or 10speed cassette and relace your existing rear wheel at the bike shop of your choice.

4. Sell the bike and get a 10speed bike.


So 4 possible ways to achieve what you want. Choose your own poison.

This post has been edited by kaizer: Apr 25 2011, 03:08 PM

bro I can join u and meet with lb them .:>

Hi riders,

I have been loitering and shopping at the bicycle shops around Klang Valley for awhile. Getting to know different brands and products each carries, and expand my cycling networking too.

Just a summary on the bike shops I have been to...

1. KSH Cycles (TTDI)
First, don't get confuse with KSH SS2 near Taman Megah, as they are different bosses at all. A small but compact shops, more for XC and DH bikes. There are few frames (on different brands) options for roadies too. Most importantly, very friendly and customer-centered service.

2. KSH (SS2)
Very neat, and clean show room, you won't be missed on the shop as the BIG Merida signboard on top. There are plenty of roadie jerseys to choose, and easily get poisoned to spend more...

3. Joo Ngan's Son (I'm Cyclist, Damansara Uptown)
Very friendly boss, and plenty of bike accessories. Appropriate pricing, and helpful staffs. They are nice to lodgers, even you are just window shopping.

4. BikePro (Taman Megah)
A place where you can meet pro riders occasionally, like Anuar M, Haffis and L2a team too. Plenty of shoes choices like Sidi, DMT; and other accessories too. Fully air-conditioned show room with Scott bikes mainly. This is a place where I can shop "quietly", without disturbance.

5. Due Roda Extreme (Shah Alam)
It carries bike for Bianchi, shared with superbikes next door. Good thing is, you can try on different Super-duper Bikes (engine idle, of cause) if you get bored on self-powered "dua roda". One more thing, you will be served by a MTB champion... He can be your riding companion (or coach) too!

These are just my experience, my apology if anything sounded bias. Happy shopping, and "kayuh" always...

Hey there,

I need some opinion about road bike rims. I have a Shimano R500 wheelset that came with my Avanti. I'm a pretty heavy guy (95kg) about 180cm .. Every weekend (both sat and sun) I do a nice solo ride from Batu 18 Hulu Langat till the the border of Negeri Sembilan climb. First few times my rear wheelset didn't have any problem but recently it seems like everytime after a ride and check my wheels, they need truing ... Weekly RM 30 truing my wheels are pretty costly to me and already happened 3 times in a row. I'm not too sure isit my weight or the rough roads that causes it.

Any recommendation wheelset that cost less than RM 700. which are pretty tough that can handle my weight ?

Hi bro ... Do drop me ur contact but this week I can't make it .. Maybe next week ? ^^

can i join u guys too? i am using summit -> bukit jalil -> summit route

hi. newbie here.

can someone tell me where i can buy a cyclo cross (CX) bike in KL ?

is it worthy to buy CX or is it better to buy a roadie then convert to CX ? i think only difference is the tire.

Isk.. Sorry. I replied using IPhone earlier.

Thanks Kaizer. I'm thinking of getting the hub + 10 speed cassette + rims + disc brakes. The Deore XT can wait because want to see if the Deore XT really coming out in July.

This post has been edited by guilt79: Apr 27 2011, 01:53 PM

Hi bro ... Sure .. I'm new here . Need to learn skill frm u guys =>

no need skill lar bro, just need to cycle alot and plan how to use your stamina properly when climbing and going downhill

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Added on April 28, 2011, 1:30 pmNow Anuar Manan hangs alot at JBS Wangsa Maju.He meets his housemate Awie there.I cycle with him sometimes when he's free.

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Added on April 28, 2011, 1:32 pm3k nego.saw it at JW Cyclist In Sri Rampai.Comes with SLX 10 speed

This post has been edited by dinraxxx: Apr 28 2011, 01:32 PM

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Hi all,

Anyone got recommendation for handlebar grip?

Currently using the Bontrager stock grip. Very uncomfortable.

Got those that can absorb shock?