Apa jadi to mountain bike thread? I see v34 dah kolos?
Gua nubis kubis want to ask question but tak boleh...
Hope orang revive that thread..

sudah kolos? long time edy no one update there...lots of rider going to skin tight roadies

Salah beli beskal lah cam ni... all berhijrah ke rb

Yo guys, can someone hook me up to a trail that has a river to mandi-manda?

Frim ada.. Rovers track then mandi kat air terjun

Time to buy and buy.

Any cheap spare parts recommended ?

Tak salah.
Many ppl have 3 , rb, mtb, fb.
Sometime they ride according to their schedules or fancy.
I baru pun nak try, hills trail
That day just my first time on minor a hill trail. Because all this while I ride my mtb on flats 😂
I cycled successfully up but push bike on the way down. I scared to descend. To much loose sand, rocks on the trail. Lol I do not wish to break my bones again. Lol

thats why I bought my MTB with larger 38T chainring.
because 38t +11t still can pedal some at flats at decent speed.

I will go again on the hill trails,
Ascending I'm ok
Only descending part I'm still not confident.
I will try to go higher and further, the last hill I climbed only max at 165m elevation

Besides FRIM? I did some googling and the news reported that this trail is closed.

Hill mana ni? kasi share share.

should be weak or old people only play xc, real man play DH.

china carbon frame or entry level alux frame?

if you pick carbon you better have a good torque wrench first.

Deore M4100, M5100 and M6100 bila sampai Malaysia..

sudah sampai.

Wow 12 speed Deore GS at the highest tier

The hill a small one only. For a weak legs old fag and noob like me is ok, lesser challenging. Just nice for me to accustom and build confidence while down hill as starters.

not so reliable. all 12s come single chainring. some more cheapo no hollowtech.

Can ask you something ah....

When to use the hare & turtle while climbing or dh or just one setting for all?

what you mean 1 setting for all ?

Sorry. To confuse you.
Wait I re google again about the hare & turtle 😅

i thought deore crankset is hollowtech?
Hyperglide je takda kot.

Kedai mana ada jual?
Wonder whats the price.

M6000 hollowtech II but not the M61XX series.

You buy box set err?

V. Syok juga mtb Hill trail cycling 🐢🐇
Last week was second attempt, now looking forward to another next session.
1st- ascent ✅, descent ❌, 〽️elevation 165m
2nd - ascent ✅, descent ✅, 〽️elevation 184m.
3rd- hope to go further, deeper, higher a bit 😅

Old fag need fresh ⭕2

good for you, noawadys I just ride my hardtail tackle my taman bumps & stairs lel

Same. I cycle & still ride my MTB on taman, tepi longkang, road tarmac. Etc only.
Just recent got time & seeking a little adventure , heading to the hill trails (entry level, low one) with my son.
I Got one mtb donut by BIL and another mtb (too big for me - L size, won from lucky draw). But still can manage to ride although over size for both of us.

So, me & son venture to the hills as noobies. Lol. Imagine all these years I never ridden the mtb up hill or trails before.

Enjoy the greens & air, and found new recreation activities as well. my legs & stamina not that strong for high step ascend to follow my son. I needed many stops and rest to catch breaths. Still coping. But I enjoy the rides. The rest of my family can hike up the hills while son & myself on mtb.

I'm looking for a full suspension MTB, with budget of around Rm5k-6k.

Looking for members suggestion between these 2 options:

Merida 99 CF
or
Alcott Denon

The Merida is 29" while the Alcott is 27.5"
The Merida is available on discount as it is an old model already while the Alcott is quite new, but not much info/review

Mainly for santai ride near my place in Kemensah/Melawati during the weekend and also for ride on gravel track at my kampung in Sekinchan maybe once a month

that Merida is used right? because totally diff price range. $5500 pound is not RM5500.

btw, Alcott dont need RM6K. RM5.2K already for sale at Turbomad KL, may be you can try your luck if you visit there for further discount. That bike shop got a lot of people these days, not sure they got time entertain you or not lol

https://turbomad.com/bicycles/mountain-bikes/denon-full-sus

This post has been edited by Boldnut: Jul 16 2020, 11:31 AM

Thanks for your reply.
The Merida is brand new, with listed is price of RM11k, but PedalSpot is willing to give big discount as it is a discontinued model.
They can also offer 0% interest-free installment if pay using Maybank CC

The Alcott is Rm5.3k in KL, but I've not visited them yet for discount.

this 2 models really not in same class..

Be careful of what you need actually. 1 is aim for XC another 1 is AM

so you want XC or AM ?

This post has been edited by pretty23: Jul 17 2020, 08:52 AM

Thanks for your valuable advice.
If I want for cross country rather than all mountain, which is the better option?

Thanks

This post has been edited by widget: Jul 17 2020, 11:11 AM

Merida. That model pure for XC.

Thanks very much

since Merida is new at around same price, I second this choice

Thanks again for your suggestion
Now just need to convince the missus that I do need full sus MTB as we have 2 under-used Apollos hardtails at home

This post has been edited by widget: Jul 17 2020, 04:40 PM

This merida handle bar really full. Front and rear suspension got remote L/O and FD + RD shifter + 1 pair brake. If later you upgrade to remote seat post.... LOL

You are right.
The Apollo's handle bar looks so empty

not yet count in the front LED light and optional garmin / GPS mounting device. Too complex already.

Do you guys/girls mind of buying those shimano spare parts which country origin made in indonesia / china instead of made in japan / malaysia?

This happen a lot entry / mid level groupset. Those highend groupset still made in japan.

Especially those old bike which use 9 speeds SLX XT XTR people.

guys, possible to recommend mtb below rm2k? looking at the CAMP mdoels. are those good brands?

I haven't seen shimano parts made in indonesia or china yet. So far my old shimano XT and XTR parts still stamped made in Japan...except my SPD paddle thats says made in Malaysia. However if it was made in indonesia or china i would still buy it. Heck my high end SPD shoes is made in China, lol.

So far its a good intermediate bike, they have improve a lot. I recommend you save up extra +$500 and get a good grade CAMP models like this one: https://www.bicyclebuysell.com/item/518140/...ed-hubs-airfork

Oh btw this one fits nicely with your budget and it has great components on CAMP brand under rm$2000!...has Shimano SLX components
https://www.bicyclebuysell.com/item/516733/...-disc-brake27-5


This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Jul 21 2020, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the reply. I see you mention the slx components. I can see CAMP has the Hydes 9.2 with Shimano SLX M7100 which is better right?. How does this compare to the Giant ATX Elite 1?

Just curious because I already saw people sell it. Like RT20 RT30 RT54 RT56 and some tourney TZ /sis, altus, acera and alivio groupset.

normally complete bike they will cut cost on brake set and crankset. You wont get full groupset for that.

Some will use sunrace cassettle and KMC chain too.

But those brand is ok.

This is the first MTB you want to buy?

Thanks for the reply too. I see the spec by their distributor mentioning full SLX groupset for this model.

Yeah my first bike.

The photo so blur can not see clearly. But when you go to see the real bike in shop you need to check clearly.

Example cut cost parts:
1. Brakeset => brake level + caliper + rotor
2. crankset
3. chain
4. cassettle

For the first bike I think buy 1 which budget below Rm1k alloy bike so later you think you really enjoy the MTB feeling then sell it and buy full suspension either => XC/trail/AM/DH.

So you can minimize the lost.

This post has been edited by pretty23: Jul 22 2020, 10:20 AM

Haha sorry will reupload as below.

Thanks for the suggestion. Will be visiting the shop to maybe test their lower range first before i purchase.

Sifus....


As a rider need to wear skin tight ke?

Thanks god I only like MTB.

if u ride roadbikes, must wear coz loose cloth can later injure u like blister, chaffing etc

and not to mention wind resistance

if u ride MTB, got pipu wear tight too, but mostly XC riders

if u do all mountain, get some baggy shorts and any drifit tshirt also can already, but wear some knee or elbow protector

can check camp Alpha 9.2 too
https://turbomad.com/bicycles/mountain-bike...ha-92-slx24-red

Not sure what other different vs hydes, biggest I see is crankset they use SLX.

lower range can try Camp Whizz. I think is RM1600 for 2x10 deore gear set.

This post has been edited by Boldnut: Jul 22 2020, 04:26 PM

Giant ATX Elite 1 looks very low end since it uses lower tier non-performance parts. Geometry doesn't looks aggressive for serious MTB....looks commuter style. Plus you're paying a lot for branded label.


Used to own Altus, Acera and Alivio groupset, they are actually really perform well too regardless where it was made.

This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Jul 23 2020, 07:40 AM

No need bro, just wear casual. I ride my road bike with button redneck office shirt and mountain bike loose baggy pants everyday to commute to work. Felt casual enough to tour around town and many places and blend nicely with common town peoples. Still manage to cut-off few roadies along the road while speeding. Casual with slightly loose fitting like freerider MTB is nice because malaysian hot weather allow air to flow through our clothing and cool us down. After decades of riding and racing with my national team i felt stupid riding on lycras and thighs because of skin tightness and sticky stuff, i've donated my tight clothings to my road buddies. Here's how i looked like now.

Photos:


This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Jul 22 2020, 09:04 PM

Last weekend my adventure in Mountain biking was climbing at 〽️ 215m of elevation. Had to stop and push a couple of times upwards . Some stretch with steep ascent. Old fag, weak legs. Very exhausting. Glad the legs and stamina are there to provide me the push. Next trip, Will go easy and less challenging route.

Good that you wear mask even riding. Last May 2020, MCO lifted I come out from my cave, I ride without mask because I use to think I cannot breath.

Nowadays I insaf already, wear mask already. It is actually not so bad with the right mask.

What gearing combination range you use to climb?



Thanks, glad i did wear because i notice some motorist keep constantly spitting out of the car windows and even motorcycle rider. Last week another motor dude keep spitting saliva all over places down the road as if he was having flu or something, i was at the back cycling and have to change lane to avoid any of those flying particles. Thanks to my mask and full protected glasses...quickly go home taking bath and clean my bike.
Its actually easy to breath when using dedicated mask for cycling, find a PITE Mask with side port vented hole which allow a good air circulation going in.

My chainrings are 42t-32t-24t
cassettes 11t-40t

For the steepest ascend i used Front 24t/Rear 40t to climb (pedaling cadence are the highest, and to maintain climbing & forward)
If the gradient was decreasing a little i would shift down to 36t Rear maintaining at triple chainring to gain some speed.

Me just a noobie on mountain biking.
My MTB tyres are slick type. (because all the while I just cycle on flat tarmac/asphalt)
Just recently, I got cat-curiosity to try hill biking for a change.
I think I m the only person going up/down hill using slick tyres.

Do you think its dangerous or hazardous for downhill using slick tyres?
The hills trails which I'm on by the way is mostly concrete cement type but some parts the cemented road are cracked/broken/ chip away. (by nature & motorbikes, etc)
Nevertheless, I can say some section are well maintained or newly paved concrete cement.
And Some areas only exposed soil or unpaved.
Do you think could skid when travelling down? ( i'm worried if rains or wet after rain)
Do you think by saddle down and lower the tyre pressure when down hill be lot safer?

These are Only my 3rd trip.
On the 1st trip (est.160m elevation), I rode RB (yes, on RB I can go up, with gearing of 52/36 with 11t-34t) & my son rode the MTB, but we didnt go as far & high as the 3rd trip.
I scared to descend (bola kecut) on 1st trip which I push bike all way downhill.
2nd trip (est.185m elevation) I went solo.
3rd trip,I went solo. I made two big climbs, firstly I climbed to 217m which left me breathless, panting & feet down to push bike then I descended a bit and climb another part of the hill at 185m which I was able to cope)

Hope to do more rides up hill and safely.
Welcome to give me useful heads-up pointers & advises.

I also dislike spitters on the road. Can you point me what & where to get that mask?

This post has been edited by vhs1: Jul 24 2020, 11:07 AM

mine is a 2x11 Shimano XT gear.
38t-28t, cassettes 11-42t
I never really need lower gear ratio. Anything go below 0.65 is kinda overkill, I usually use up to 28t front 32t rear only. MTB these days going 1by or 2by chainring setup, they usually lacking on flat speed gear ratio. I tried speed flat tarmac at 38t front 11t rear, it is still not enough lol.

Tyre is the one play a major role if you try to ride on mud road. For slick, Steep tarmac road is fine, they will grip it. It is the mud road you need better tyre.

This post has been edited by Boldnut: Jul 24 2020, 06:02 PM

mine is an older version of Deore XT, 3X10 with hydraulic disc brakes & solo air shock
when first it was on maxxis cross mark tyre 27.5 X 1.95 and i switched to maxxis detonator silkworm 27.5 X 1.50 slick tyre because I just ride mainly on tarmac/ paved road.
Despite that, i still keep the former tyres just in case.
just of a recent i developed an interest to ride up hills.
Cycling up hills do need lots of energy & determination & sharp maneuvering the trails.
But i still [prefer to ride on flat tarmac roads.
For me,Cycling on flats 30km-40km is less tiring than hills ascent of 4km-5km. LOL
Thanks for your assuring on the tyres aspect.

The hill trails which I m cycling indeed not muddy or loose soil type.
It is composed mostly of man-made concrete cement paved for farmers commute.

I m the chicken type, not those daredevil thrill seekers , speedsters when engaging a downhill descent.
Had the experience to feel how painful broken bones were in the past.
I dont have much experience for now and i ll just stick to slow & steady descent. moderately squeezing my fingers on the brakes (esp the rear) keeping the bike at a controllable speed when travel down.

Your 38t/28t chainrings, of course not enough on flats. Not only yours but I feel mine also. Just slightly perform better. Ok lah, it will do for old fag like me to just cruise.

Nice! 40t x 24t has a good climbing gearing range. My Giant trance has only at 11-36t rear and 40-23-22t front. Depends on the slick tire threads and compound type, yes saddle down works to lower the center gravity. Like Schwable tire brand are grippy on slicks but i would reduce the air in the tube for more grip but my friend very daring on slicks during downhills but definitely will skids during rain or mossy surface. If you're intended to ride downhills on slick make sure reduce the air on the tire to get extra grip surface or make sure the suspension pressure are put to soft supple enough to avoid to much rebound on the tires when it hit the rocks or rough terrains which results of loosing grip. But definitely do not lock up the brakes.

I am having a deore M6000 mix groupset. The cassette is sunshine and crankset is Prowheel Zephr.

Do you think it is better if i change to deore crankset? Not too sure if it is consider upgrade as Prowheel i believe utilised hollow bb too.

Thanks for the advice & tips 😀👍😀
I'll change the shocks setting from rabbit 🐇 to tortoise🐢
My MTB is on maxxis detonator silkworm 27.5 x1.50 tyre.
And my RB is on Schwalbe tyre.

This post has been edited by vhs1: Jul 25 2020, 09:42 PM

Well it depends if you like it and trying to save weight. However changing crank because of the chainring tooth count and also crank arm length contribute the most factor in overall performance. Like in my case i realized my expensive SHIMANO XT FC-M770 crankset doesn't suit best for my pedalling perfomance because the marketted default 'standard' crank length 170mm is too long for my leg. So i changed it with heavy classic square tappered BB crankset imported imported from UK 'THORN' crankset that has shorter crank length of 155mm. The result my pedalling went super smooth, effortless and no more tiring. I can finally spin faster. I used back my XT FC-770 chainring bolt back to my new yet classic crank arm. Hence said sometimes news tech component doesn't mean it will improve riding comfort and performance.

Photos:






Wow thats nice beautiful view vhs1! That was worthy hill to climb! Oh yes make sure to tune/pump your suspension according to your weight. To soft or too slow will cause your ride to be bouncy and wasted pedalling energy.

This post has been edited by SupermotoXL: Jul 26 2020, 11:08 AM

Didn't know you are into mountain biking.

Thanks 👍😀👍 for your valuable tips! 😊

I went another round of mountain biking this morning.
Yes you are right.😀
There are mosses growth on some parts of the road especially shady areas with less direct sunlight. Also last night was raining and all roads are wet with many puddles of water. Some are muddy as well.

I tried slamming the rear brakes to simulate skidding to test and yes the rear wheel skidded while downhill.

After that, all down hill I was very cautious. Controlled the speed. Applying rear brake more than the front. Lowered the seat post. And Both my feet can touched the ground. Much assurance with both feet on the ground helped in balancing in case skidding. Safe and back home. Looking forward to more enjoyable ride.

About the air pressure of the shocks, thanks for the heads up. I forgotten to emphasise to the bike mechanic that when I sent to service last month.

Thanks mate 😊

Hehe. Yeah, Just recent only bru... 😊
Trying new adventure 〽️during the weekend.
Inhale some mountain〽️ fresh air.

Where u go off-road ?

Can I join?

Where u go off-road ?

Can I join?

Can
Pm me when you free & place to meat up 😊

New bike day



This post has been edited by lightonokira: Jul 27 2020, 08:15 PM

bro can intro below 1k bike? just doing simple riding around my house. light excercise

This one




Below RM800 some more. You wont lost much money even if next time you resell it.

wow..hard tail 130mm travel setting...

Custom specs , bought the frame only

You must be very love hardtail.

House design not bad.

Very beefy rear triangle. AM ?

What do you think of Marin alpine trail 7?
Very tempted to get one.

Frim rover is opened for MTB ?

Mtb was banned from this trail many years ago thanks to some idiots rode recklessly and speeding on this trail.

This used to be my warm up trail before I hit other trails in frim.

PM where u usually go ride.

Not sure about Alcott but Merida is a more established brand. I trust Merida frame design more.

Apolo bought from Nathan ? Lol

For kemansah ride better you opt for xc

Thanks for your suggestion.
In the household we used to have 3 Apollo MTBs bought Bicycle World in Taman Melawati

This post has been edited by widget: Jul 28 2020, 12:51 PM

Yes.
They carry this brand.

Apollo is Aussie brand. Correct?

Hardtail lo, easier to learn

This post has been edited by pretty23: Sep 15 2021, 12:17 PM

820mm width, 25 degrees riser, 35mm clamp. Exactly like shown in this picture:

Yes, AM/Enduro. It's an aggressive hardtail with a slack headtube angle.

Looks decently specced, I think best for you to wait it out for abit. I got an insider info that they will be rolling out the 2021 version soon.

This post has been edited by lightonokira: Jul 29 2020, 01:53 PM

Guys, may I ask which websites do you guys visit for cycling news?