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kayleigh · Newbie Joined: 26 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

Hi,

I'm new in KL and am interested in giving mountain biking a try. Would anyone have advice to share over where I could start out, what sort of bike and gear to get, where to get it, how much I am looking at and any other general tips?

Thanks :-)

CeNseSeNce · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:51 pm Post subject:

http://hardtailersresort.blogspot.com/2006/09/spend-budget-wisely.html

hopefully the article helps.

or you can spot some good deal @ bicyclebuysell.com

Getting a frame that suit you the best. i would suggest you try the bike before you buy. mind to tell us your height? so we can help you better.

Joshie · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 11:17 pm Post subject:

welcome to the forum kayleigh. u've come to the right place. plenty of people here to help. hope u'll enjoy your stay =)

fishbrain · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 11:48 pm Post subject:

welcome to the forum

but one thing... what does getting started on mountainbike got to do with 'Girls only'?

sorry, i ain't trying to be rude or bomb you.. just curious.. hehehe, i was a bit exicited when there's some girls only topic... sort of hoping to read some girlish talk, muahahaha

btw, kayleigh you can always get one of us to bring you to a bike shop and help you choose the bike you desire... just give us a 'PM'

CeNseSeNce · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:56 am Post subject:

maybe Kayleigh a she, so she looking for a girl to help a girl, how to get a suitable bike.

victor · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 6:43 am Post subject:

kayleigh, you should join the faks for a ride at FRIM and i am sure you will be hooked to mtb after that. Dont ride at kiara the first time or not we may never see you in the forum or mountain biking again.

NK · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:50 am Post subject:

hello hello.. and WELCOME !

Everyone here will definately be willing to help u out, regardless for gender. What is ur budget like ?

kayleigh · Newbie Joined: 26 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

Hi,

Thanks for all the help!

*lol... yes I put the topic up in Girls Only because I didn't think guys would have the patience with or be able to fully comprehend female limitations.

I've only tried biking once and it was up Kiara. Only made it up to the intersection though but that was good considering I haven't been on a bike since I was in elementary school. Walked off track there before though and that looks pretty scary for a biker.

Would it be more prudent to rent a bike and have a go for a few months before investing heavily in the sport?

Thanks!

CeNseSeNce · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:08 pm Post subject:

rent a bike is not command in Malaysia. You got friend that got extra bike? you can borrow for them, and get the feel first.

For me, no matter newbie or experience rider, kiara also suitable for you to ride there. you can choose to be technical and choose to be not. Various of trail there. No worries. If you need help, Fakawian[s] are ready to help u.

fishbrain · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:16 am Post subject:

well, kayleigh... if you are really interested, i got an extra bike which I borrow from Boon Foo (a local bike shop owner), you can take it and use, of course with the permission from Boon Foo first... but you got to promise that you will buy a bike from him, LOL!!! :)

ScottUSA · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:02 am Post subject:

[quote="kayleigh"]
*lol... yes I put the topic up in Girls Only because I didn't think guys would have the patience with or be able to fully comprehend female limitations.
[/quote]

Trust me, these guys here WILL find the patience... :-D Right u guys??

Go with a 2nd hand bike for starters, else borrow one from a friend if you can. Get a feel for it, not just whether you like it offroad or not, but also for the fit of the bike, whether its too small, too big, too stretched out, etc.. Then you'll have a better idea what kind of a bike will suit you. As for going offroad, as many here have mentioned (and volunteered I might add), FRIM might be a better choice to start as compared to Kiara.

Happy biking!

fakawichief · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:12 am Post subject:

hi kayleigh,
welcome to the forum!

you should try renting a good bike to try out the trails first..

Nathan's shop in Melawati rents out good bikes at very reasonable prices...

heres the link to his shop location:
http://www.fakawitribe.com/tribaltalk/viewtopic.php?t=210

just tell him the tribe sent you....

CeNseSeNce · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:47 pm Post subject:

*ahem* i want to do some boonfoo style here..

kayleigh...i got one bike "maybe" suit you best. http://www.fakawitribe.com/tribaltalk/viewtopic.php?t=1072

interested? very small size frame. a S size, but i feel it smaller than S while i sit on it. off road twice only. mostly on road. let me know if you interested

NK · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject:

where is the famous phrase ???

"Take only.. take take take"

em97y · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject: take it or leave it .

take it or leave it :-D