my bike with normal shimano hydro disk brake, it brand new brake pad n disk. hearing from you guy soon

maybe havent break in completely hence the loud noise
or maybe the pads over heated..were u using it for a very long time when the sound came out?

maybe you are right, i never have bike with disk brake before. it happen every time when heavy braking no matter long time or short time. i will observe in longer period

thanks for your response, cheers

hmmm.. I do have the same problem before I took my ride for the first time.. It was making some squeking sound, but after running down Bkt Cermin, no more sound could be heared... Maybe it was not run thru...

thanks for your reply, i will wait till the brake really run in. will keep you guys posted

great to have you guys here!

anybody interested with this bike?

Scott High Octane

This bike belongs to my fren... who bought the bike from a DH champion.. FYI, he just bought the 888 for few weeks only...

share with us your bike specs.....any photos ??

enclosed here is my bike specification extracted from merida site, bought it from ksh in pj ss2

FORK SR XCM-H-D-LO, 80 mm Lockout
DERAILLEURS F/R Shimano Deore, 34.9 mm / XT
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore, 34.9 mm Top
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore XT Top Normal
SHIFTER F/R Shimano Deore Rapidfire
BRAKE LEVERS attached
BRAKES F/R Shimano M485, 180/160 mm Hydr.
CHAINWHEEL Shimano M442 Octa, 44/32/22T
HUBS F/R Shimano M495 Centerlock
SPOKES Stainless black
RIMS Alex DP-17 Disc, black
FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG50-9, 11-32T
TIRE F/R Merida Race, 2.1
STEM X-Mission Comp OS, 7°
SADDLE TFS
SEATPOST X-Mission Speed SB20, Ø31.

http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_INT/Bikes.Detail.25

who is using what pedals? SPDs or platforms?
i am looking for some new platforms as my bearings seem to squealing!
the pedals are ok but maybe i can change the axles?

maxguy: after a few rounds of cycling ard the brakes shud be a lot more stronger and quieter

its currently in the breaking in process which makes the brakes noisy and uneffective but after some time of riding it will gradually go away and the brakes will be much more effective

Seems like a decent setup. Should be around 2k+?

yeah man....another merida owner ......what colour??.....my guess you pay between 2.5-3K...maybe canjoin us next time

very much appreciate your advice, cheers

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Added on March 12, 2008, 10:14 pmi got it RM2.6k from ben tan and was matt grey in colour, still learn how to balance myself. not into offroad so soon

This post has been edited by maxguy: Mar 12 2008, 10:14 PM

Wats your budget? Below RM100, there are odyssey and da bomb.. Below RM200 there are Shimano DX and Da bomb (can't remember wat model).

For below RM300, atomlab aricorp and crankbrothers 5050.. there are other models but cant remember the name now..

Using Truvativ Holzfeller pedals..

i only like those normal pedals..i dono wat u all called them but its clipless type..

Erm, normal pedals are called platforms while shoes which clip to your pedals are called clipless.. Don't ask me why..

ooo..terbalik pulak..i wont ask u y cos u dun even knw who s da genius to give tis nice definition..

DX pedals ....really grips esp with the longer stud .....

yo guys..how much can i get this to tahan my addiction for a while??
http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_sell.php?id=19205

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Added on March 13, 2008, 10:07 amonly need to upgrade fork n saddle..

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Added on March 13, 2008, 10:08 amlater can giv dad cos he like to cycle oso..hehe..

This post has been edited by andy511: Mar 13 2008, 10:08 AM