i find it quite hard to do. cuz bike weight quite heavy.
haha, cuz tyres never pok before. so didn't know anything about tubes.
i just went to get my tyres fixed, it costs 10 bucks for one tyre. is the price quite steep? but he also help me put in... am i paying for the manpower? how to bring the tubes along with me sia, so thick -____-
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get a saddle bag or something and put 1 tube in, tgt with ur tire levers and tool set..
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Giant Anthem X.1 won What Mountain Bike mag's Bike of The Year award!
Maybe I got my bike one year too early.
i find it quite hard to do. cuz bike weight quite heavy.
haha, cuz tyres never pok before. so didn't know anything about tubes.
i just went to get my tyres fixed, it costs 10 bucks for one tyre. is the price quite steep? but he also help me put in... am i paying for the manpower? how to bring the tubes along with me sia, so thick -____-
will consider.. Thanks
it came with a bracket to secure to the frame.. but i got use additional velcro to secure it also.. in case it jump off the bike..My saddle bag content.
How you secure your portable air pump? velcro?
ii just went to get my tyres fixed, it costs 10 bucks for one tyre. is the price quite steep? but he also help me put in... am i paying for the manpower?
Chief, I check with you. Where do you usually ride your Anthem huh ? PCN or trail ? How's the climb ? Whats the weight ? You feel full sus viable for long distance or not ?
Hello,
I just ordered below SAFRA event bicycle:
- S$320 for front suspension Polygon mountain bike
- Paya Lebar Air Base Runway for cycling & roller blading on 21 Jun (Sun)
Look see spec & picture:
http://www.safra.sg/page.aspx?pageid=448
Guess I'll need to spare some $ for lock, side stand, mud flap or mayb even thinking of a "uncle" type basket
Looking @ day to day leisure cycling zero off road... shld I change the tyres?
Any comments on "must have" accessories/ "good to upgrade" spare parts & pricing info much appreciated.
tube cost 6 bux each.
When u mounting kerb, lean back, let the front wheel clear keeping ur weight to the rear, once the front wheel clear, lean forward and let the rear wheel roll up.
Hey guys woodlander here.. Not sure if i introduced myself before.. hehe..
Anywaiz here's my humble ride.. Left with a few more upgrades...
Nice bike!!Hey guys woodlander here.. Not sure if i introduced myself before.. hehe..
Anywaiz here's my humble ride.. Left with a few more upgrades...
ZTR rims good meh ?
what saddle and stems are those!, looking good mate
Yoz I usually ride it to east coast or trails like Ubin or BT/T15. Climb is actually addictive as I swear I can feel the bike squirt its way up with each pedal stroke. (No innuendoes intended )
Current weight of my '08 Anthem is 26lbs without the saddlepack and loaded water bottle.
Below are its specs:
- Large sized frame with Fox Pro Pedal RP20 shock.
- "Stock" Fox F100RLC fork. (upgraded on shop floor from F100RL)
- Stock Race Face Evolve XC stem.
- Stock Race Face Evolve XC low riser bar.
- Stock full XT drivetrain and hydraulic brakes + rotors.
- Crank Bros Eggbeaters SL (stainless steel) pedals.
- Stock Michelin XCR Dry[2] tubeless tyres.
- XTR hubs + Stan's Olympic ZTR + doublebutted spokes wheelset.
- Thomson Elite setback seatpost, uncut at 440mm.
- Fizik Gobi XM saddle.
Long distance will be especially viable and comfortable since a full susp bike will transmit lesser shocks to you as compared to a unsuspended bike, therefore the rider feels less fatique.
Pogo-ing effect is negligible or non-existent, haha, pew can testify to that as he's tried my bike before. I leave the shock's lockout feature on "off" at all times.
If you're planning to get an Anthem, test ride one and see if you like its quick handling, since not everyone may like it.
To compare the '08 and '09 Anthem:
- '08 has slightly more aggressive geometry and therefore slightly faster handling than the '09 Anthem.
- '09 Anthem is even lighter than the '08 one, on top of that, even longer rear travel at 4". The '08 one has 3.5" of travel.
I guesstimate that an '09 Anthem with my bike's specs could probably squeeze the weight down to 25lbs or less.
Its probably noteworthy to say that my '04 NRS with roughly the same parts spec comes in at 28lbs, and also that the alu '09 Anthem already weighs less than the carbon frame Anthem Advanced.
Thanks alot for the comprehensive coverage. Actually I dig the Maestro technology but dont really like the idea of buying from Tay. Am also contemplating dwlinks at the same time. My discipline involves XC.