Hi there, thanks for replying. So minimum to spend on this sport to start is rm 4k? Ya i don't think i be upgrading the bike bcs of budget.. No most of the ppl we know don't believe in outdoor activities. The rather spend the money on those fancy gyms... Would like to know can join cycling group? Bcs i sometimes see group of boys & girls cycling around with their own uniforms are these groups of are they just friends??? Any bro or sis here part of any cycling group???

StepDragon

I'm not really sure about the price of a road bike, as I'm more into MTBs, but this' how I started:

First bike is a below 1k bike. Pretty decent bike actually, just that its only a 21 gear and a bit on the heavy side. But overall great for a beginner. Reason for getting a cheaper bike is cause I'm not sure if I'll like this as a hobby or not.

Then when I decided to get serious about biking, I switched to a Trek 6000. Retail price is at RM3,8xx or so. Although there's other models that are also available for below RM3k. The Trek Skye WSD that I'm looking at for my GF is about RM2,5xx or so.

But if you're going to get serious, then its not just the price of the bike to consider, but also other stuff such as good helmets, gloves, cycle computers, lights, cycling shorts, jerseys and so forth.

You'll need minimum a helmet and gloves to start off in addition to the bike. But I do recommend getting good quality ones. I'm currently on my second set of helmet + gloves cause the cheaper first ones I got had the strap coming off the helmet, and holes getting worn on palms of the gloves.

I used to scoff at the need for bike shorts, till I started getting numb butt during longer rides. But these are all things that you'll collect up slowly, instead of just whacking it all at once.

The question between bike or gym really depends too. I know for sure I'll get bored with indoor gyms, then never go back again. But cycling outside is at least something interesting, and you can always look out for new routes or places to go.

My Giant OCR3 was RM1800 and it is a thoroughly enjoyable bike. I rode 5000km on it last year and raced it too against people with RM10000+ bikes. I think there is nothing wrong with most entry-level Shimano Sora equipped bikes.

Also don't forget helmet, bib/jersey, shoes, clipless pedal etc...

If you know any clubs nearby, you MUST join one. Group rides are much more fun than riding alone.

Kesas is a popular spot, they've got a motorcycle lane there.

I stay in Puchong Jaya, so its easy for me to get access to the Kesas, where I normally take the route up to the Summit, U turn then all the way down to Bukit Jalil then U-turn back up to Puchong again. roughly 27km or so.

If you're in Sunway, you can probably enter the Kesas at the Summit flyover.

yup, I even started by buying cheap bikes.But since he's not looking for upgrading, it is suggested to get a 4k start.At least he has the motivation to cycle.And cycling in groups is the best way to compete healthy and compare performance amongst others.

Yes bro.. I'm trying to find out how do i find these kind of groups that i see cycling around???

some u can find here --> http://www.baikbike.com/cycling-kaki/

there are many more outside... once you join the cycling circle, join any cycling event, then you will meet more groups.

Actually, an alternative to getting a 4k bike right off as a start is to look for a second hand one that's more affordable. Changing bikes later is a different thing than to upgrade the components on an existing bike.

I am interested to get a bike at 2k budget because I still don't know what to get next. 4k is a steep price to pay for a person which knows nothing in the biking world. Sometimes is easy to say you cant go wrong with this and that but sometimes it's just really not for you.

Can anyone listed down a shop or two for good bike?
Google search brings me to

KSHbike, bikepro.

1Utama Oasis business park - myBicycleShop (Johnny 0166322599)
Ampang Taman Nirvana - H2Cycle
Sungai Way - Fook Sang

Which you can bargain.
Hope to see you get ur bike soon sky

This post has been edited by littlebeettle: Dec 27 2011, 04:59 PM

Hope I will find my place there, having 2 days off starting tmr

Polygon Helios 200 with Sora groupo perhaps?

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=142560

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Added on December 28, 2011, 12:06 pmor this? sora tiagra combination

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=139746

sorry i only can think of Polygon which offer decent setup which within your budget...

This post has been edited by hianboy: Dec 28 2011, 12:06 PM

seems not fitting my size.. 50, I'm 5 feet 11, the chart seems to recommend size 56

Well being honest. To enjoy biking is not to have the most expensive bike or the fastest bike. Its about enjoying the most efficient machine in the world. I only ride a sub500 GTA mountain bike that is swapped with road tires. I ride it to work everyday. Its not a long commute, about 10km perday but i also ride in the rain. And i enjoy it everyday. My schedule hasnt allowed me to participate in any races or jamborees. my bike isnt fast. its not light. but i enjoy every moment when i am on it. and in Shah Alam, i think im the only commuter. And i am sure im having fun for every turn of the peddle. just my two cents.

Just ride with what we have, you'll get stronger. And once u saved up for that bike you dream for, u'll be super fast!!!

This post has been edited by ahmeduk88: Dec 28 2011, 02:32 PM

That's why I prefer MTB compared to road bikes. Just swap the tires to the slim slick tires, and you'll be fine on the road. You may not be as fast as the roadies, but you can sure handle the uneven roads and bumps better than they can.

Plus you can go off road after swapping the tires back to the knobby ones too

This is my commuter setup.

been riding this bad boy for 1.5 years after my steel 90s raleigh got stolen. Its way faster compared to when it was on knobby tyres. Does well in the rain (very important) but right now im looking for fenders... any good suggestion guys?

just a question, how many people commute here in Malaysia? And how far usually?

any mtb wheel are interchangeable ?

tires, not the wheels, if that's what you mean.

I use 1.5' slicks for road, and 2.2' knobby for off road. just make sure that they're both the same diameter size.

I wanted to use bike to commute to work occasionally too, it starts at Kajang Silk High way turn into Lekas and ends at Pajam Toll, if I do that everyday I would be a strong cycling in no time haha..

But thinking of cycling 40x2km everyday makes me sick