https://shopee.com.my/-POLYGON-SISKIU-T7-TA...d0-3b0d6fc126f9

1) It is priced quite high over what retail prices are
2) Not many ppl opt for L size

Here..


I dont becoz I got the fork three month later as I stuck at kampong due to MCO.

I bought this fork too for me hardtail, but I paid close to rm900 for it if I remember correctly.

I'm planning to open it to "convert " to 120mm.
I shall see the internals by then.

You do know this fork can convert between 80mm to 120mm.?

Yeah, the normal price is 800-900~.
When I see the price so cheap, I think I just get a jackpot price.


Yeah, I know it can convert travel.
This is what I meant when I say my air spring side is not the same with original.
Mine air spring side dont have the notch/hole to adjust the travel. It is fixed.
When I see that, I can confirm that is not original.
So fake lol..

Try out the oval ring for 2 days straight.....and im loving it....I believe it might not make a different for strong rider but for weak rider like me....definitely can feel the difference, i getting less tired going uphill compare to my 28T round chainring and the pedalling stroke feel so much difference...usually on 28T i would crank all the way up to highest gear but on the oval i would only stick to 2nd or 3rd last high gear on the same road.....

Look at the bright side. At least you didn't buy a fake with the original price. Lol.

Back in the 90s, I once used an oval chainring crankset by Shimano, 200gs.
they call it the biopace

I hated it.

Wow. Didnt know this exist.
I wonder why they dont make this anymore?
Is it bcoz it doesn't work?

I find it "tiring".
Don't quite like it.

You should factor in also that you're getting fitter/stronger. There's a hill I go to every weekend, 3km with 8% gradient. My first solo non-stop attempt was 25:56. My 5th try was 19:42. Same 34t chainring. I'm now contemplating of getting a 36t for my xc hardtail before I get a proper road bike.

I used to owned a SHIMANO EXAGE - BIOPACE crank too in 1995 put on LERUN MOUNTI mtb bike. Its only works efficient on granny gear during hill climb but weird feeling like 'peaky' during cadence on pedal stroke since the chainring shapes more like 'bashed' oval than perfect oval shape. That silver Shimano crank arm was made from soft magnesium.



This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Nov 13 2021, 06:38 PM

I tried both round 28T and oval 38T.... somehow i feel much better on the oval coz my legs are more relax...not sure if oval 30T give me more cadence on the climb with weird feeling like 'peaky' during cadence on pedal stroke ....

Yeah. I read somewhere that an oval chainring has the equivalent of a smaller round one when it comes to effort. Non-scientific observation of course but really helpful during climbs.

Hi all,

is it illegal to carry two mtb like this?

I've seen a bunch of riders huck their bike around like this, seems to be safe . I assume it's in a grey area, besides only JPJ inspects things like these. Just make sure to have your number plate visible and not blocked.

It's illegal according to JPJ guidelines as the bike cannot extend beyond the width of the car. Only roof rack is allowed. A lot of people use it but use at your own risk. Polis don't really care but they may kacau if number plate is not visible.

Edit: For some weird reason, I didn't see that it was a pic of a pick up truck. lol. Anyways, don't remember if JPJ has a proper guideline for carrying in the bed of the pickup truck. Probably a grey area for now.

This post has been edited by thurtin: Dec 7 2021, 12:43 PM

Me and my friends with bikes on his Ford Ranger has passed JPJ roadblocks with bikes on the bed (number plate still clearly visible). So far no issues.

As long as the bikes are properly tied down or you use a tailgate pad to ensure that the bikes are secured down.
https://www.gearhacker.com/best-mountain-bi...ate-pad-review/

After watching too many bike restoration and upgrade videos on Youtube, I have decided to upgrade my 27 years TREK 850.

Original specs:
Frame: TREK Oversize Cro-Moly
Fork: TREK Cro-Moly
Headset: Tange-Seiki OV-850
Handlebar: Alloy
Stem: Cro-Moly
Shifters: Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Brake Levers: Shimano Alivio
Grips: Trek Kraton
Brake: Shimano Acera-X
Crankset: Shimano Alivio
Pedals: Wellgo LU945
Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio Top Swing
Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX GS
Freewheel: Shimano IG50
Chain: Shimano IG30
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-LP25
Hubs: Shimano Acera-X
Rims: Araya GP710
Tires: Trek Big Kahuna
Tubes: Shchraeder valve
Spokes: Stainless
Saddle: Trek Hi-Density Foam
Seat Post: SP242 Alloy Quick Release
Seat Binder: Cro-Moly Quick Release


New specs:
Frame: TREK Oversize Cro-Moly
Fork: TREK Cro-Moly
Headset: Tange-Seiki Falcon FL270C
Handlebar: UNO Alloy Handlebar
Stem: UNO Alloy STEM
Shifters: Shimano Shifter ST-EF500-7R4A
Brake: Levers Shimano Shifter ST-EF500-7R4A
Grips :ODI Elite Pro Handle Grip v2.1
Converter: Thread to Threadless Stem Converter
Brake: Tektro V-Brake
Cable and Housing: Jagwire Cable Housing
Crankset: Shimano FC-TY301
Pedals: Promend
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tourney FD-TY500-TS6
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio M3100
Freewheel: Shimano MF-TZ31
Chain: KMC HVC
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN101K
Hubs:Some China Brand Hubs
Rims: Foxster
Tires :Chaoyang
Tubes: Chaoyang
Spokes: Stainless
Rim Tape: Kenda
Saddle Velmia MB Seat
Seat Post: EVO Kalloy Seat Post
Seat Binder: No Brand




I regret most ditching the original wheelset too early.



This post has been edited by Xefron: Dec 12 2021, 08:58 AM

why choose TY-301 crankset? how much you buy this ?