Could be lubrication issue , or it could be the cable itself isn’t good quality. Are you using Jagwire?

i don't know what type of wires i was supplied with. this is my first bike and i wanted to try it out before really splurging.

but to me, this feels like a tension issue.

(1) when the handlebar is straight then all is well;
(2) when the handlebar is turned right, the length of the cable becomes short and it pulls the cable causing the unwanted braking;
(3) when the handlebar is turned left, the length of the cable extends and looses all tension in between.



i'm so dumfounded right now.

why is assembling a bicycle break cable so difficult

What you are describing are symptoms of cable tension due to inside friction or bad cable quality. My advice is to spray some WD40 into the cable housing or perhaps change to better quality Jagwire cables.

spray the entire length of the cable or just a certain particular part?

Not the entire length of the cable, just the two ends of the housing will do. Take out the cable first and spray into the two ends.

has anyone heard of the brand CROSSMAC?

i went to a local shop nearby my house and asked for a recommendation for a beginner's MTB, leisurely use - nothing rigorous and would probably just use it to cycle around my neighborhood.

was recommended the CROSSMAC AX300 for RM750.00.

Where do you guys service rockshox front fork? Asked whole kota kinabalu and all said have to send to west malaysia to service. Kinda annoying since mine is low end fork. If too expensive might as well just use this till it breaks and change to another one

EDIT: nvm I found out there's 3rd party made service kits for forks, might check youtube how to service it and see see

This post has been edited by terradrive: Apr 9 2026, 08:03 PM

Where do you all normally do your MTB long ride or offroad/gravel in KL area?

I also want to know. Getting back into cycling after many years and want to ride some easy beginner trails. Hope to get some recommendations.

Last time I serviced RS Lyrik at chainlab. but they are in KL.
https://www.facebook.com/thechainlab/

When I'm back in KL, i'll go to Kemensah.
but nowadays have to beware of the rangers


if not will play at Bkt Dinding.

This post has been edited by skyblu3: May 6 2026, 03:19 PM

Mine is low end spring fork, i think i'll just use it till barai then just change it to sr suntour air fork.

I saw i can go to service at brunei but not cheap, worth for higher end forks but not mine...

or maybe i just aervice it myself in the future

spring fork is not that complex. you can try servicing DIY?

yours is straight head tube? quick release dropouts?

Same as this one but tapered



yeah rockshox do teach how to do it too.

I think spring fork easier to service. Look up on youtube on how to do for your particular model and then buy the parts and tools for your fork size from Shopee.

Kemensah macam still close for hiking, cycling activities

Cycling or hiking alone or small groups ok kot.
So far I have been cycling alone all the time. So far ok.

Those cases that attract the rangers were when they have events or go in very huge groups.