The end result is WOW!

Wow nice.
Thats why I prefer to pasang sendiri if I buy new bike.
We dont know what thing that have been songlaped by the shop.

With that budget can look into Polygon brand. Polygon is very well established and global brand. Made in Indonesia.
Java, Camp, Comp, Alcott, Twitter all made in China and not a reputable brand.

Just go to any bicycle shop, pretty sure they have bike that under 1k.
But with that budget, you cannot be picky la.
That budget, the specs confirm not good.
Last time I bought my budget MTB for my father that checked all the bare minimum spec for me also around RM1.7k price.
Trinx Brand.
My bare minimum spec is

Shifter and derailur : must be Shimano Altus at least.
Brake : Must be hidraulic (Shimano or Tektro) and must be Disc Brake.
Fork : Must be from reputable brand like SR Suntour even it is coil. But If can get Air type that is a BONUS.

Not quite possible with that budget.
Cheapest I saw brand new is RM799+ on Izrimee Bike Store.
Even used bike, it is hard to get that price nowadays.
Since COVID, Bicycle price is sky rocketed.

Decathlon recently officially opens in Shopee..
Can get some nice MTB, tools from them..

Yeah.. They make it so easy. But in reality, it is pain in the a** especially if first time.
I broke my tyre lever, scratch my rim in the early days..
But I think I get better now.
It also depends on the tyre and the rim also.
Some tyres is very soft, so easy and effortless even dont need too much force.
Some is very hard like those more old non foldable tyre, they need extra force.

Can get MTB.
But the spec not quite nice la.
But if want to use for leisure on tarmac then no problem..

Hehe, I know the pain, the sweat and the stress.
MTB always give us hard lesson.
We always think it is easy until we actually doing it.

Is it specialized frame?
My stumpy use 34.9mm seat post but 38.6mm clamp.

I found 34.9mm seat post. But not the clamp.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32998216389...1ee9100631f5-57

This one 38.6mm clamp..
https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/product...=30746507411491

This post has been edited by coklatua: Aug 26 2021, 10:06 PM

This size post are not very common size.
I also have to buy dropper from CRC UK bcoz locals dont sell them here.

No problems, I always like to browse and cuci mata at bicycle accessories.
Always glad to racun pipul.

I have SLX 12 speed. If your ride is mainly consist of steep technical terrain it is worth the 50~52 tooth.
But if your ride is mainly flat, not so steep, I think it is useless.

In term of gear change speed, I feel no difference to be honest.
Just as quick as 11 speed.
But I feel the gear change is snapier. Maybe because the hyperglide+ effect as this time I use full shimano 12s groupset (RD,Shifter,Cassette,Crank, Chain).

If you want to save a couple of gram, you can opt for Deore M5100 11 speed with 11-51T. Still have pretty much the same range as 12 speed and still made in Japan.
Bonus is, you dont have to change freehub as this M5100 cassette still using the good old HG freehub.
12s shimano cassette use MicroSpline freehub.

Oh really? Maybe the early batch only made in Japan.
If you dont have the hub yet, just go 12s lah.
Yeah, for sure the sunrace cassette is lighter.
Shimano cassette all steel, heavier but more durable I guess.
I have SLX M7000 RD with sunrace 46T cassette on my XC bike. So far no problem.
Sunrace quality is good. Specialized use them on their bike.

Yup, Simple to maintain summore.
1x all the way!

Have you try 38Tx11T ?
Im waiting for my 38T chainring to arrrived.
Right now Im on 32oval and its definitely not enough when on road. Speed 28kmph leg spin like crazy already.
I hope the 38T can make me cruise atleast 30kmph average is enough for me.

This post has been edited by coklatua: Sep 7 2021, 03:13 PM

If youre upgrading from altus or alivio then the SLX 12s is worth it.
The range is not so much different so it doesnt effect your uphill experience so much.
But in term of shifting quality and the Rear Deraillure robustness, the upgrade certainly is worth it.

You basically need a new whole groupset minus the brakes.
Cassette, Chain, MicroSpline Hub, Shifter, Rear Deraillure and crank.

I think nice already.
Cheapest m6100 RD+SL I look at shopee RM315.

So you go for deore cassette?

Niceee.. Hyperglide+ optimised.