[Official cycling thread]

[Andy0601a]

My friend is looking to buy a MTB.

Budget : Up to $3,500 (if full XT parts). (of course, the cheaper the better). If possible, not more than $2,500.

Requirement : as light as possible. At least full SLX parts (if got some XT parts, better). Non-carbon frame.

He is 45 but reasonably fit, thinking of starting to ride casually on East Coast Park and sometimes can go Pulau Ubin off road. Not going to jump and land hard.

So I guess a Cross Country MTB is more suitable for him than a All Mountain MTB.

For the last week, went around to Khian Hong @Vertex, Tay Cycle, Rodalink (Tradehub) and L&T to take a look at the bikes.

The following bikes are in consideration :

1) Polygon Collosus SX3.0 ($3100) (XT parts) - X-Country full suspension.

2) Polygon Collosus SX2.0 ($1,900) (only some SLX parts) - X-country full susp.

3) Polygon Collosus AX3.0 ($3,500) (some SLX and Deore parts = not favoured) - All mountain full susp.

4) Polygon Cozmic CX5.0 ($1,700) (only some SLX parts = not favoured).- X-Country Hardtail

Saw some KTM bikes at L&T, many Giant bikes at Tay Cycle and many Scotts bikes at Khian Hong but didn't take note of which specific bikes to consider.

Any specific models recommendation for us to consider? KTM? Giant? Scotts? and other brands?

If you're looking at polygon might as well go for Giant.

Anthem, Trance series should fit your friend's need and budget.

 

[pew]

If die die want to get full sus, go for anthem, maestro suspension bob less on the road.

Go to Tay Junction, see they got any past year models on clearence.


And, whats wrong with Deore?

 

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[BHills]

If you're looking at polygon might as well go for Giant.

Anthem, Trance series should fit your friend's need and budget.

I think Polygon with similar parts is probably a few hundred $ cheaper than Giant.

However, quite hard to compare because no 2 bikes are mostly similar.

ok thanks.

 

[BHills]

If die die want to get full sus, go for anthem, maestro suspension bob less on the road.

Go to Tay Junction, see they got any past year models on clearence.


And, whats wrong with Deore?

Today, my friend called me that he is probably going for hardtail already because cheaper and the money saved may be used for XT parts.


What's wrong with Deore parts? Well, the same as nothing wrong with Toyota but he wants a Lexus. So he is looking for at least SLX parts and if possible XT parts.

 

[Wryer]

Hmm, thoughts on this bike?

http://www.ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/site_media/uploads/bike_specs.pdf

349$.

 

[BHills]

Hmm, thoughts on this bike?

http://www.ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/site_media/uploads/bike_specs.pdf

349$.

It's a low budget MTB lor with all the low end parts of Shimano and fork of SR Suntour.

So you get what you pay for lor.

People usually prefer disc brakes and this one comes with V-brakes which low budget bikes typically come with.

 

[spec116]

any1 cycle to seletar north link via punggol b4?
is it open?
which part is open? can show me map?

 

[genocideX]

Bro.. whats the brand & price of the bike?

new toy

 

[kopite11]

are there any shops that offer cleaning of bicycle in sengkang area?
im not confident of dismantling my bicycle myself

 

[speedknight]

 

[pew]

Bro.. whats the brand & price of the bike?

list price 3499, i got past yr model, do slightly cheaper

 

[pew]

hmmm...xtr vee brake calipers

 

[eddie75]

Me from Jurong East , seldom ride liao , no stamina already also no kaki . Used to ride to and around city , even til ecp with campmate when i still in ns . Now chiong from my house to chinese garden jogging track one round and back i pant like hell liao lol . I using an obsolete Raleigh hardtail .

Can pm me for ride if you don't mind a plump guy cycling leisurely lol . Don't mind getting back my stamina if got cycling kaki .

 

[ahwei85]

need some advice...

btwn gt avalanche 3.0 (disc) and polygon xtrada 5.0, which is a better bike?

 

[jfelix85]

Hi Bro,

any recommended bike around $150-250

 

[blazin]

Raleigh mini velo is swee... fit your price~ XD

 

[noelnoel]

Hi guys
any comments on this scott speedster I'm eyeing?

http://www.khcycle.com.sg/scott07_speedster_s50.htm

 

[KeyboardWarriorxD]

Hi guys
any comments on this scott speedster I'm eyeing?

http://www.khcycle.com.sg/scott07_speedster_s50.htm

dont really like the groupset :/

 

[Randius]

Hi guys, firstly, I must say that I rarely cycle and do not own a bike. After coming back from a night cycling trip, I am kinda interested in getting my own bike and had decided on getting a foldie mainly for easy storage. After looking around online for some candidates, I am more or less decided on the Dahon Vitesse P18 and I am wondering if it is available in Singapore and if so, where can I buy it and how much will it cost? Sorry but I am not familiar with the stores. TIA.

Also, what are some of the more popular local cyclist forums that I can visit?