Welcome to the Mountain Bike thread

Riding Habits for All Times

* Never take shortcuts or cut corners on tight turns or switch backs.
* Ride only on existing trails, don't make new ones, including "turn-outs" around fallen logs.
* Respect private property. Treat the trail like the valuable treasure that it is.
* It's all about respect. Same goes for other trail users - respect them and they'll return the favor.
* Never litter. Try to pack out more than you bring in.
* Learn to fix a flat, repair a chain, etc. and carry tools that you will need to get yourself out of the woods.
* Wear a helmet.
* Ride softly. Dirt holds a special place in the heart of mountain bikers, so be kind to it. Don't skid; adjust your braking to the soil and terrain.

LINKS

Friends Of Bukit Kiara
https://www.facebook.com/BukitKiaraFriends/

Kota Damansara Community Forest Society
https://www.facebook.com/KDCFSociety/

Kuala Lumpur Mountain Bike Hash (KLMBH)
https://www.facebook.com/KLMBH/

Pinkbike: Mountain bike news, photos, videos and events
https://www.pinkbike.com/

BikeRadar: Bikes, Bike Reviews, Cycling Routes, Race News
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/

MTBR is a site run by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, bringing you user reviews and editorial reviews on mountain bikes
http://www.mtbr.com/

Bike Maintenance:
Articles For New Cyclists by Sheldon "Been There" Brown
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/beginners.html

Bike Repair Help by Park Tool
https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help

UCI Mountain Bike Calendar
http://www.uci.ch/mountain-bike/calendar/

Seems quiet here since the last thread closed.

2018 Blur

*crickets*

anyone bought anything recently?

Ummm... a new set of budget flats

does anyone here knows which mtb have a gearbox available in Malaysia like pinion gearbox?

What brand? good or not?

Don't think any shop is selling one. Haven't seen before.

Dragonback... so far so good... light and cheap... dunno abt durability or strength until I hit a tree or something...

Saturday Bukit Kiara MTB Ride

Time: 7.30am
Location: Bikewash https://goo.gl/maps/cEDvPXTKjPM2
Pace: easy
Route: 2k, Twin Peaks, Snakes and Ladders, Bar-a-Kuda

BH 2018 might comeback

tq for reply, i've been searching for it but never found one too

"traffic jam in the jungle" 2018?

What is the best bike for beginner in kiara?
Prefer with rear suspension.

Depends on your budget really. New or 2nd hand? How much you want to spend?

Rm4k ok?

4k is quite tough to get a new full-sus, but maybe possible for 2nd hand. Search www.bicyclebuysell.com to look look for deals. Can also join FB groups like MTB Malaysia to search too.

For around 4k to 6k, you can look for brands like KHS, Lapierre, Polygon, Marin, Commencal, norco, etc for new or old bikes.

Ok because i saw decathlon bike is around rm1700.

Not challenging enough.

2k, snake n ladders, twinpeaks, tnt, sidewinder, bar a kuda, pondok sungai

Then, snake n ladders, twinpeak, kampung, kiaramas, get a drink, reverse kiaramas, flintstone

Errmmm, even without seeing the bike, its gonna be shit at that price. Stay away. Better you top up a bit for a good hardtail. A hardtail is actually better if you are new to MTB. Buy it and go try different trails apart from Kiara. Not everyone will like Kiara.

If you find out that you prefer more chill, flat trail then a good lightweight XC bike is better. If you like technical, rock gardens, steep stuff like Kiara then buy a full sus.