lol no, how do you come to conclusion D7 has better components?

D7 has 11 speed 5100 Deore, not 12 speed 6100. (means the cassette highest sprocket is 11t not 10t)
D7 has M200 budget brake.

That's true.... I overlooked some parts.
Was briefly looking at the pic. D7 got a deore crank and t7 using 510 crank. Didn't check out other parts.

T7 trail vs D7 XC

Marin bike also not bad. Can get a Pike upfront and ZTR rims.

sifu bike

after doing some research found this Polygon Cascade 2 2021 within my budget range with decent spec

any comment from sifus?

for beginner and leasure ride ( non fabio wibmer style )

https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2021-poly...in-bike~4905656

https://shopee.com.my/Polygon-Cascade-2-MTB...6930.5556228231

buy your bike already? Majority entry level bike only got 1 size. If you are not too tall or not too short then it is suitable. Else you will feel uncomfortable if ride long time.

Some time it can be adjust by seatpost, stem, handle bar or crankset.

Shimano release new square cartridge BB to replace UN55 UN26

BB-UN100


This one only 1 size. Hard to tackle the chainline.

BB-UN300


This one housing had change from resin to aluminum.

Shimano claim that UN-300 had Better chainline stability with chain line stabilizer. Just add 1 rubber washer only to get this feature? The UN-100 also got add 1 more rubber washer.

Anyhow, cartridge BB extreme durable and have very good dust and water resistant too. People if wish to replace this type Shimano BB better alert on this news.

Last time still finding some bike tools, after some time seem already gather those I need.

Time to sharing



BikeHand Tools:
YC-26BB Square / octalink BB tool
TC-29BB Shimano hollowtech II BB tool
YC-503 Chain wear indicator
YC-617-2S torque wrench
YC-502A Freewheel turner multifunction fool
YC-271 crank tool

Toopre tools:
TP-211 chain cutter (not in the photo because borrow friend)
TP-202 squre / octalink type crank tool
TP-211 freewheel / free hub tool

BOA tools:
Tire tool 3 pieces carbon steel
chain tool
stainless steel hook
spoke tool 2 type

fixman tools:
torx extra long 9pcs
allen extra long 9pcs

others:
deckas BB tools
2 pcs extra long tire tool

Total damage less than RM200. Most expensive is the YC-617-2S torque wrench, which cost me RM99 per set.

I think you need to add other essential tools like rear gear Casette removal tools to your list.

You mean this one ?

Yup, oh i see you have it already. Sorry i viewed from tiny phone screen, lol.
How bout chain and casette cleaner/brushed?

haha.. this one I don't have.

Usually I take off the chain and put into 300ml petrol by using the half cut engine oil bottle. The cassette I use old tooth brush mix with petrol to rub it.

The used petrol I will mix it with used engine oil and give to foreman by throw into used oil collector tank.

Last time heard you change from outer BB to square type BB, what brand BB you use? got affected the original chain line or not ? How the feel ? I really lack of this knowledge.

Wow... Just saw it V-brake Deore T610 front and rear RM39.xx per set.

If you want you better act fast.

I changed to SHIMANO UN-55 BB square taper with 110mm length fits my original chain line nicely.

your new crankset is listed 110mm to fit the chainline? Else how to know the BB length if convert from 2 pieces crankset to 3 pieces crankset?

This post has been edited by pretty23: Nov 2 2020, 12:30 PM

Wahahaha...omg...this thread still alive.

HI GUYS!!! been MIA over 4-5 years i think...cos i stopped visiting LYN Forum

Great to see this thread still alive and well....awesome time to be riding MTB, so many new trails

just wanted to share some places that are open during CMCO
Bukit Pilah
Kemensah
BBDH
Sg Long
Kiara

Kiara is amazing atm, cos bikewash area is closed. so no hikers coming up from that direction, flintstones, ATM all clear