Normal neighborhood riding. MTB ?

Don't bother.

You better look at hybrids. Or foldies.

The end result is WOW!

If want DIY cheap Full suspension MTB I believe Kinesis brand seem not bad.

KSM636



naked frame RM1.6k
frame with RS monarch RC3 RM2.5k
frame with RS monarch RC3 + xfusion sweep rc 140mm / 150mm RM3.4k


even the AM model also not bad - TFM636


or 2020 model TUM636



Anybody got use kinesis frame before? Any comment?

Hello,

Recently I was offered a deal on used 2019 Trek X Caliber 7 with upgraded parts like below:

2019 Trek X-Caliber 7
Color: Matte Black
Frame Size: 15.5’’
Tire Size: 27.5’’
Fork: Rockhox 30 Silver (100mm travel)

The bike was upgraded to:
1) Shimano XT Drivetrain (2 X 11 speed)
- FD and RD shifters
- front and rear deraileur
- chain, chainring, sprocket casette
- bottom bracket, crankarm (170mm)

2) Shimano XT Brakes (hydraulic brake)
- brake lever
- brake piston (2 piston )

All other parts are original since purchased.
You can check the specs here:
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mo...iber-7/p/23147/

Anyone can advise if it is worth it? The selling price is RM3,900.

guys, it has been very long, more than 10 years since i ride bicycle, and recently i want to get a casual usage mountain bike for myself and my gf to go strolling near my house...
google around found one shop selling daytona brand mountain bike, i dont look for fancy feature like must be very light or folding or anything, simply a mountain bike that can withstand max 120kg of weight..

is this brand good?
or got any better suggestions for newbie on mountain bike?

last time i rode a mountain bike is 15 years ago...

This post has been edited by flyingturtle77: Jan 31 2021, 05:23 PM

I've never heard of Daytona brand mtb, but nowadays any MTB models is good enough for casual ride but the only differences the price hike for normal mtb bike is staggering. I still ride my 15 year old MTB, works great!

Btw sharing my urban MTB adventures with my Giant Trance mtb over places.

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This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Jan 31 2021, 11:15 PM

hi all siffoo's

i am currently riding a Trinx Cross country Hard tail (carbon body, 29 inch rims, 2X11 speed with Shimano XC derailuers)

my question is that i am a big guy (110kg weight) and my rims go out of shape and require constant trueing

if i were to change rims (Budget around Rm1500) - any recomendations?

Your handle bar is so narrow.

Comfy?

Its 26'er standard size handle bar width that match rider shoulder length. Ritchey WCS carbon. No need longer handle bar to push small 26er lightweight wheel for leverage. That's why 27er and 29er mtb need longer handle bar to pull the steering for leverage.
Yup super comfy on my shoulderand arm! the steering reach is perfect for small rider.

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This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Feb 24 2021, 09:44 PM

Lots of counterfeit bike products produce from china.



Some time very funny see this:


https://www.lazada.com.my/products/kmc-orig...Ut1kzb&search=1

Those people buy counterfeit product still give 5 stars review.



Really salute.

I just notice tons of Malaysian bike rider dono how to differential counterfeit / fake product.

Dono it is good news or bad news ?

Good news for counterfeiters and bad news for the buyers. I came across fake clipless road pedals as well.

heavy disaster counterfeit products found in entry and medium level of Shimano products. Some time saw those buyer who buy counterfeit / fake product still happy and give 5 stars product review. I really salute them.

When I was looking at the pedals, I noticed it was pretty cheap(not dirt cheap)... I also see ppl give like 5 star rating... unless I saw the last one posted 1 star... the comments were either deleted or edited by seller but the last picture had that buyer with a middle finger in front of the product... so I googled and found out everyone got duped... Lol

I guess those got tricked either fairly new or not a detail/technical people...

This post has been edited by aquilaTE: Mar 1 2021, 04:50 PM

That's true. They either fairly new or not a detail/technical people.

Example :




So obvious these products are fake but buyer's reviews are 5 stars. The price is not even cheaper than original OEM price. LOL

This post has been edited by pretty23: Mar 1 2021, 05:09 PM

One might be tipped off how badly made... but others, well... like I said... oblivious...

Online buyers rating are mostly for great shipment, good packing, responsive seller,etc

The 5 stars are not for product review.

pay the same price as original product but finally get fake products still willing to give 5 stars reviews. Something must be wrong somewhere.

You know, i've been thinking about just doing some casual riding since the road new my house has been remodeled to include a small bicycle path. But coming to all these bicycles forum kinda scare me, because most of the bikes you all use are like really expensive and not to mention the recommended shops are mostly for professionals or enthusiasts. Are there really no other decent selections for casual riders?