Wow! Version 9 already!


ouch! Kesian...but you'll be a better rider after a few falls. You gotta scan 20-30 feet ahead and shift body as u approach obstacles. Better hardware doesn't mean you wont fall. I had a fellow friend who quit mtb because he got too many injuries. His leg full of scars until his wife banned him from riding. He has converted to roadie since. What to do...his wife love him too much and everytime he comes back with a wound, her heart hurts...ekekeke.

He he...we are very hardcore here. Most of our riders here are very "close friends" with jagged rocky trails. I too have made friends with the rocks...LOL. I am already a very careful rider & finding it hard to catch up with them when going downhill on these dangerous trail sections...it's so darn dangerous. Cycling only mar...no need to risk it all. Some of them tackle such trails with a hardtail bike .

Of course for roadie, also has it's dangers...but mtb still more risk of falling because riding offroad...rocky trails, slippery rooty trails, muddy trails...to sum up, environmental triggered. For roadie, do avoid those heavy traffic areas la...and ride with caution especially at junction. My fren almost kena sandwich between a trailer and curb during cornering because the trailer driver didn't see him . That's why on road, we shud ride with caution and dont expect drivers or motorcyclist to "see" us .

Both are dangerous but we still ride coz we love to ride! Ride with care .

Where to buy diesel besides pertrol station. Any specific grade of diesel that is recommended? Sorry ya...I want to get too.

I heard sifus say never use wd-40 la. Not good for the chain. I dont like the idea of getting that stuff seeping into the rollers between the chain. Currently, I just use a rag to wipe the chain until clean (but cannot get between the rollers), then re-lube it. Thinking of getting diesel and give it a good scrub.

Nak poison dia lagi ka? ehehehe. Looks like Lord Darkslide has no chance to recover from poison. He better go visit klinik "LBS" and get the "SLX/XT/XTR" treatment.

Agree with leinnz. You should keep it for a while la. Maybe you can regain your passion after riding it a little more. Give it some time and dont quit so sudden.

Since we are in the topic on wheelsets. I too am shopping around for 1 set. Currently already shortlisted the components. I do have 1 question though regarding choosing the right rim. They've got 32 hole & 36 hole options. Base on what criteria should I choose? Does it mean if you buy 36h rim, you'll need to buy hub with 36 holes? May seem straight forward but I'm a dummy when it comes to these components.

So moorish, what components have you narrowed down for your new wheelset? There's a brand new XT wheelset at BBS.

I dont have quick link yet. Is the quick link same as SRAM power link? One more thing, is RM170 for a Ritchey WCS Carbon headset a good bargain? How much did you get urs for?

Ok, thanks for the info.

Hi Ooikl, you posted this at BBS rite? Do you still have blue Pro2's Front QR & Rear QR?

This post has been edited by DataWraith: Feb 12 2009, 10:43 AM

Going for Fox, bro? Ur manitou failing ka or not light enough?

Not really mtb but something to smile about.

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This post has been edited by DataWraith: Feb 13 2009, 02:24 PM

That's what I thought...hehe. Mine too. I think all giant bikes use integrated headset. Rules CK out.

This post has been edited by DataWraith: Feb 18 2009, 12:31 PM

Bro, your ritchey headset karat so fast ke? Can take out and apply grease or not? No need to buy new headset la.

Need advise...go for Thomson Elite seatpost or Ritchey WCS carbon seatpost?
Is Fizik Tundra saddle comfy on a full susp bike?

This post has been edited by DataWraith: Feb 18 2009, 02:21 PM

Bro iman,
Which rear shock has lockout? Propedal on Fox RP23 is something like lockout but not completely rite? Considering the size of the RP23, it cost RM1300! So mahal .

No lar....that is non-shadow. Don't doubt sniper as he knows best LOL!
This is what a shadow RD looks like:

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This post has been edited by DataWraith: Feb 22 2009, 09:35 PM

No need la. Just get RM30 cap ayam sport shoe enuf. Wear for 1 month offroad can throw already. You dont use clipless pedals rite...so no need el moro. Can't even get here. If riding in style is ur thang, then call Bike Pro for those el moro.....or maybe visit KT in Penang le....ekekeke. Save money...no need expensive el moro.

Heya ppl,

It's been a while ya. How is everybody? So many new ppl and so many new hardware. I'm back to cycling again with my new toy...hehe.


Fren, RM450 can get K:ium railed top of the line Tundra already. :-) You definitely kena rompak.

I've read some thread versions back (or maybe not this forum) that there is a bike shop in KL which specializes in pro tuning suspension forks & rear shox. Does anyone here knows what is the name of the shop and address pls? I think they will take apart and change/replace something in the shox/fork rite? This will void warranty rite?

The RP23 come with 3 preset configs out of the factory (stiff/medium and soft). Not referring to the Propedal. Bike/frame manufacturers choose which they want to fit on their frames. Is this true?

Thanks, Voivod.

Total weight only 12.3kg? Thats mighty impressive light for a full sus bike. Nice.
My YETI already 28.3kg.

This post has been edited by DataWraith: Apr 17 2009, 06:36 PM

Hahaha! Ya! My mistake. Kai's bike aint that lite after all. Tersilap tengok measurement. I oso garu kepala just now...LOL! Must be the lack of sleep. Been on a late nite movie marathon for the past 4 nights. My YETI IS 28.3lbs...NOT 28.3kg LOL!!! My apologies.

BTW sniper, few pages back saying you are coming to Malaysia? Can tumpang purchase Knog Beetle ke? Want to buy 2 units to mount on handlebar...hehe.

This post has been edited by DataWraith: Apr 17 2009, 08:13 PM

Don't say rojak....say "custom" wheelset, lol. I'm getting quotation for EX5.1 on Hope Pro II's. What hubs did u get?

Hi Guys,

Any shop in KL selling Salsa QR skewers?