QUOTE(Nightstalker1993 @ Feb 22 2009, 09:39 PM)
oh yea, didn't noticed the lack of direct cable routing 
the cable routing expose it all...the ones without are newer tech...efficient ratio...Mountain Biking Heaven V9, wtf?! V9 already?!
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Feb 22 2009, 11:15 PM
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QUOTE(iman_210 @ Feb 22 2009, 11:09 PM) the cable routing expose it all...the ones without are newer tech...efficient ratio... the direct cable routing does not changes the ratio of pull, else you'd need a new shifter which is made for it lol...like SRAM's 1:1 direct pull and the usual 2:1 pull ratio... the direct cable routing just removes the huge cable loop entering the rd and since Shadow is made to reduce the chance of getting damaged, the huge cable loop is also removed to reduce the chance of something snagging the cable lol... but the main reason of removing the loop is to reduce cable drag lol... |
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Feb 22 2009, 11:17 PM
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QUOTE(Nightstalker1993 @ Feb 22 2009, 11:15 PM) the direct cable routing does not changes the ratio of pull, else you'd need a new shifter which is made for it lol... ............but the number one practical reason for the shadow --> Easier to put on triangle bike stand without the damn excess cable like SRAM's 1:1 direct pull and the usual 2:1 pull ratio... the direct cable routing just removes the huge cable loop entering the rd and since Shadow is made to reduce the chance of getting damaged, the huge cable loop is also removed to reduce the chance of something snagging the cable lol... but the main reason of removing the loop is to reduce cable drag lol...  |
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Feb 22 2009, 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(Nightstalker1993 @ Feb 22 2009, 11:15 PM) the direct cable routing does not changes the ratio of pull, else you'd need a new shifter which is made for it lol... in a way when reduce cable drag better a bit ratio but not actuated till 1:1...like SRAM's 1:1 direct pull and the usual 2:1 pull ratio... the direct cable routing just removes the huge cable loop entering the rd and since Shadow is made to reduce the chance of getting damaged, the huge cable loop is also removed to reduce the chance of something snagging the cable lol... but the main reason of removing the loop is to reduce cable drag lol... |
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Feb 23 2009, 04:43 AM
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Feb 23 2009, 11:35 AM
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Any suggestion for crankset?
Stylo OCT or SLX?? Or any other suggestion within that price range? |
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Feb 23 2009, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Feb 23 2009, 11:35 AM) Any suggestion for crankset? hmn.. i'm eying at the slx... slx is just a little heavier than xt crank... but alot cheaper.Stylo OCT or SLX?? Or any other suggestion within that price range? stylo... i read a review on one of the mag.... the slx hav a more reliable bb bearing and lighter package |
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Feb 23 2009, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(Broadica @ Feb 23 2009, 11:49 AM) hmn.. i'm eying at the slx... slx is just a little heavier than xt crank... but alot cheaper. Logically, SLX is the best choice but just considering what other alternatives are there out there.... 2009 Stylo is now revised with OCT (hollow ler tu) and ceramic bearings wor.stylo... i read a review on one of the mag.... the slx hav a more reliable bb bearing and lighter package Also 2009 XT.. lighter by some grams. There's also a trekking version (48T but chainguard). They shud've changed the crankarm color  
This is 2008 XT... spot the difference? 
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Feb 23 2009, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Feb 23 2009, 12:09 PM) Logically, SLX is the best choice but just considering what other alternatives are there out there.... 2009 Stylo is now revised with OCT (hollow ler tu) and ceramic bearings wor. Din know about the stylo... hmn... wonder how much is that...Also 2009 XT.. lighter by some grams. There's also a trekking version (48T but chainguard). They shud've changed the crankarm color
This is 2008 XT... spot the difference?
can see the 2009 XT got shave off some metal.. less metal on the chain ring... hmn.. hmn.... no budget la.. slowly i getting the poison... |
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Feb 23 2009, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(Nightstalker1993 @ Feb 22 2009, 04:36 PM) who the hell would bring power tools to school and even if they did, where are they gonna plug it into? I don't mean the students. I meant those thieves who're eye-ing on your bike. They'll normally bring battery-powered power tools.QUOTE(kai5183 @ Feb 22 2009, 08:19 PM) as promised, here my pic spam Nice setup you got there bro, mind updating your siggy? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « new xt brake lever and shifter» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « new ALLIGATOR iLink Cable Set» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « new Cane Creek S-8 » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « new Mavic CrossRide and XT disk brake» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « new XT crank and FD» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « new XT RDNow still left frame and tire (kenda nevegal) to upgrade. any good recommendation? here is what i plan, buy a new trek fuel ex7 and move my existing xt group set to the new frame and end up with 1 hardtail and 1 all mountain.  Urm, may I know where'd you purchase the whole groupset or did you purchase them one-by-one individually/separately.QUOTE(latias93 @ Feb 22 2009, 09:13 PM) Ah.. my parents pay for everything too.. just ask and nego nego nego with them and later they nego nego nego with taukeh. I only pay for small small things myself Nope, I don't go offroad, usually tarmac and mild XC. Ah, I understand your situation = pressure from your other family member's academic achievements.. well they expect the best from a Sri Cempaka student and 5A3B is enough for me to move on into Science Stream.. plus I didn't even touch any of the reference books but let's cut the education crap for this is a MTB thread.. have you been cycling at Bukit Kiara before? |
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QUOTE(Broadica @ Feb 23 2009, 12:17 PM) Din know about the stylo... hmn... wonder how much is that... I'm more leaning towards either SLX or Stylo OCTcan see the 2009 XT got shave off some metal.. less metal on the chain ring... hmn.. hmn.... no budget la.. slowly i getting the poison... 2009 Stylo OCT + GXP ceramic BB --> 820grams --> ~NT5200 (roughly RM570 I think) 
Or the SLX which is around RM100+ cheaper. 2009 XT in Taiwan is around NT5800 - NT6200 depending on shop |
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Feb 23 2009, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Feb 23 2009, 01:09 PM) I'm more leaning towards either SLX or Stylo OCT hmn... if u can get the XT2009 at NT 5800.. then it would be better buy? no?2009 Stylo OCT + GXP ceramic BB --> 820grams --> ~NT5200 (roughly RM570 I think)
Or the SLX which is around RM100+ cheaper. 2009 XT in Taiwan is around NT5800 - NT6200 depending on shop the stylo with the glossy paint, will probably get ugly after some wear... SLX is about RM450 here... anyway, i saw ur siggy.. u using XT crank.. why the change ? |
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Feb 23 2009, 02:12 PM
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Hey guys, I've got an urgent question that needs to be answered ASAP. Is it possible for me to oil my RST Capa T4 fork with WD-40? Can I just spray the oil on the stanchion tube directly or must I disassemble the whole fork?
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Feb 23 2009, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(Broadica @ Feb 23 2009, 01:25 PM) hmn... if u can get the XT2009 at NT 5800.. then it would be better buy? no? My crank is Deore FC-M532 which is perfectly ok so there's no real reason to change except bling only the stylo with the glossy paint, will probably get ugly after some wear... SLX is about RM450 here... anyway, i saw ur siggy.. u using XT crank.. why the change ? Only b1tchin here.. XTR --> Best-est evaaaaa... but I'm not billionaire yet  Deore XT --> Don't like the silver crankarm. Although its got this easy wipe away coating on it... It's still silver. Stylo OCT --> Best lookin one.. just not too hot with Truvativ or FSA stuffs for that matter. SLX --> Best-est bang for buck except that I'm struggling to figure out what benefits do I get swapping the Deore with the SLX except for a ~60 odd gram weight reduction |
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Feb 23 2009, 02:23 PM
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wallau..all considering shaving off weight...stylo looks inviting...
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Feb 23 2009, 02:12 PM) Hey guys, I've got an urgent question that needs to be answered ASAP. Is it possible for me to oil my RST Capa T4 fork with WD-40? Can I just spray the oil on the stanchion tube directly or must I disassemble the whole fork? WD-40's function is to remove moisture.. it's NOT a lubricant. So keep your WD40 for creaking stuck keyholes and such.I just use teflon lube (finishline)... whack some around the stanchion... let it slip down.. lepak for a while... wipe excess off. Added on February 23, 2009, 2:29 pm QUOTE(iman_210 @ Feb 23 2009, 02:23 PM) wallau..all considering shaving off weight...stylo looks inviting... Nein, Nein... considering bling.This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Feb 23 2009, 02:29 PM |
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Feb 23 2009, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Feb 23 2009, 02:09 PM) I'm more leaning towards either SLX or Stylo OCT i bought my stylo last mth ard rm450...2009 Stylo OCT + GXP ceramic BB --> 820grams --> ~NT5200 (roughly RM570 I think)
Or the SLX which is around RM100+ cheaper. 2009 XT in Taiwan is around NT5800 - NT6200 depending on shop |
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Feb 23 2009, 01:28 PM) Nice setup you got there bro, mind updating your siggy? Urm, may I know where'd you purchase the whole groupset or did you purchase them one-by-one individually/separately.just go visit bike shop during lunch hour n see Trek fuel ex7, very nice rm7.9k...got a bit gatal already...but no budget currently  maybe can just change to giant xtc hardtail... |
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Feb 23 2009, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE(kai5183 @ Feb 23 2009, 03:51 PM) i bought it one by one. i upgrade my rd and fd first coz that time crank, shifter and disk brake no stock. buy individual and whole set almost the same price. last time my problem is no xt stock. Wah... kaya sial. You just got the 4300 not long ago right?just go visit bike shop during lunch hour n see Trek fuel ex7, very nice rm7.9k...got a bit gatal already...but no budget currently maybe can just change to giant xtc hardtail... You're doing mainly XC or what? |
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Feb 23 2009, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Feb 23 2009, 02:12 PM) Hey guys, I've got an urgent question that needs to be answered ASAP. Is it possible for me to oil my RST Capa T4 fork with WD-40? Can I just spray the oil on the stanchion tube directly or must I disassemble the whole fork? wd40 will eat off the seals like acid on flesh...wanna think twice about that? lol |
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