guys, just want to ask for recommendation, for <>1k what bike is good to have besides tbolt. thanks.

haha. i thought so. How about marin?

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_sell.php?id=40599

Sifus,

care to comment with personal experience and views on these models:
1) 2008 Fuji Nevada 3.0
2) Jamis Trail X2.0
3) KHS Alite 1000
4) Proton T-Bolt

thanks.

Basically for normal cycling and a bit of downhill.

hi all gurus, need your advice on 2 bike model. KHS alite500 and Jamis XC3.0. which one should i get and what are the pros and cons. i try to google here and there to read all the review, but nothing concrete yet. any experience from LYN member on this 2 bikes?

the price for this 2 is more or less the same

thanks a lot!! last week i climb steroid hill using cap ayam lerun MTB without any suspension and disc brake. damn scary man. but manage to survive that's why i need to buy a new one but due to recession, am a bit tight on budget.

KHS Alite 500 - 2008
Frame Alloy 7005 Hydro formed Double butted tubing w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork Spinner Point 286LC, 100mm, Preload adjust, hydraulic lockout
Headset Cane Creek Ahead 1-1/8, Zero Stack
Rims Weinmann Taurus 2000 Disc Double wall, disc specific
Hubs Alloy disc QR, Cassette
Tires KHS 26x2.0
Spokes 14G Black 32°
Front Derailleur Shimano FD-C050
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Shifters Shimano Alivio
Chain KMC Z72NP
Crankset Truvativ Isoflow 42/32/22
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Power Spline cartridge
Cassette Shimano CS-HG30 11-32, 8-Speed
Pedals VP resin w/steel cage w/boron axle
Seatpost Alloy micro-adjust
Saddle KHS Sport Dual Density
Handlebar Alloy 30mm rise, 625mm wide
Stem Alloy 4-bolt
Grips PowerTools dual density
Brake Levers Alloy linear pull, 2.5 finger
Brakes Bengal cable disc MB606, 6" rotors
Color Flat Gray, Dark Blue
Size 17"

Jamis Trail X3
Frame Enduro II frame design, 7005 aluminum main tubes, replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork RST Gila T9, coil spring with MCU, external preload adjustor, 80mm travel
Headset VP threadless, 1 1/8”
Rims Weinmann ZAC19 double-wall rims, eyeletted, 32H, alloy disc hubs with QR, 14g stainless steel spokes
Hubs
Tires CST XC knobbie, 26” x 1.95”
Spokes
Front Derailleur Shimano C051 31.8mm top swing/dual pull front
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore rear
Shifters Shimano Acera ST-EF50 EZ-Fire Plus, 24-speed
Chain Shimano HG-40
Crankset SR XCC-T202, alloy crank arms, 42/32/22 rings, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Cassette Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Pedals ATB platform, hi-impact resin cage & body
Seatpost Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 300mm, with alloy QR clamp
Saddle Jamis ATB, SL cover, protective front and rear guards
Handlebar Jamis XC riser, 6˚ sweep x 13mm rise x 620mm wide
Stem Jamis XC alloy threadless, 10˚ rise, 90mm (12-14”), 100mm (15.5-17”), 120mm (19-21”)
Grips Kraton for trigger-shift
Brake Levers Shimano levers
Brakes Tektro Io mechanical disc brakes and
Color
Frame Size 17" and 15"

need advice and recomendation. thanks guys.

haha.. thanks for all advice. actually am 175cm and according to the chart i'll suit to use 17". but as u guys said it, i need to test both bike first.

and i prefer hardtail setup and my current one is no tail at all. besides those 2, what are the rest that i might consider looking?

where i can get venzo helmet? BTW, any suggestion for good helmet <RM150. i saw giro indicator in amazon cost only USD29. but the shipment cost me USD30.

any suggestion. thanks.

guys, found it in life hackers, apprently MAS is bicycle frenly but not european nor american airline

http://lifehacker.com/5128886/check-airlin...ing-your-flight

http://www.ibike.org/encouragement/travel/bagregs.htm

hope this help. hehe. last time thinking of packing my bike to korea, but cancel due to strong objection from significant other.

khs alite 1000 at tbfooksang sg way sell for 1800 if am not mistaken. left only one. but he advice me getting jamis durango 1.0 better. the price is 17++ last time. durango 8 speed and khs alite1000 is 9 speed.

my opinion its good.

Frame: 7005 triple-butted frame, oversized seat tube
Fork: RST Gila Pro
Front Derailleur: Suntour SR XCR-202
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano Acera EZ-Fire Plus ST-EF50
Crankset: Shimano Acera M361 42/32/22
Brakeset: Tektro IO Mechanical disc brakes
Wheelset: Weinmann ZAC19
Hubs: Formula hubs
Freewheel: Shimano HG40 8-speed
Chain: KMC Z82
Tires: Kenda Komodo 26x2.1
Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport SE
Handlebar: Jamis XC Alloy Riser
Pedals: Alloy platform
Weight: 31.00lbs

hehe.. i agree. just giving the options

This post has been edited by bllizard19: Apr 21 2009, 03:04 PM

sifoo,

please help between this 2

Merida Matt TFS XC 100-D
COLOR WhiteAnthracite (w. flames)
FRAME Matts TFS-Comp-D
FORK SR XCM-H-D-LO 80 Lockout
BB SET Cartridge Bearing
BRAKE LEVERS Tektro Auriga Comp
BRAKES F/R Tektro Auriga Comp 180/160 mm
CHAIN Shimano CN-HG50
CHAINGUARD attached
CHAINWHEEL Shimano M311 42-32-22 CG
DERAILLEURS F/R Shimano M310/Shimano Deore Top Normal
FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG40-8 11-32
BAR END XM Speed
GRIP XM Speed
HANDLEBAR XM Speed CEN 31.8 Flat
STEM XM Speed CEN 31.8
HEADSET M10 Neck
HUBS F/R Disc Alloy
PEDALS XC Steel
RIMS Alex DP17 Disc Black
SADDLE TFS mat
SEAT CLAMP Merida Aero 35 QR ST
SEATPOST XM Speed CEN SB20 31.6
SHIFTER F/R Shimano SL-M360 rapidfire
TIRE F/R Merida Race 2.1
BELL YWS-Alloy

or this one (2009 jamis durango 1.0)
Frame: 7005 triple-butted frame, oversized seat tube
Fork: RST Gila Pro
Front Derailleur: Suntour SR XCR-202
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano Acera EZ-Fire Plus ST-EF50
Crankset: Shimano Acera M361 42/32/22
Brakeset: Tektro IO Mechanical disc brakes
Wheelset: Weinmann ZAC19
Hubs: Formula hubs
Freewheel: Shimano HG40 8-speed
Chain: KMC Z82
Tires: Kenda Komodo 26x2.1
Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport SE
Handlebar: Jamis XC Alloy Riser
Pedals: Alloy platform
Weight: 31.00lbs

where can find original scott? more interested on this one:



This post has been edited by bllizard19: Apr 28 2009, 04:22 PM

thanks TD. am asking on behalf of my fren. now he's hesitate between merida 100-d and canonndale f8 pulak.

btw this is my rig after PCP.



This post has been edited by bllizard19: Apr 29 2009, 12:06 PM

haha. when i go there, its very hot and the track is very dry. that's y not that dirty. but very susah. haha. that's my first time there.

BTW this is canonndale f8 specs
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/09/cusa/model-9FS8.html

later i will buy the hydrapack. hehe

i want it also!! hehe

guys, who have uncle samy shop no? thanks.