Looking for not so expensive Mountain Bike

[ian_rex]

ianRex, miLes,

You may try this visit and join this site: http://pinoymtbiker.proboards7.com

This is a very good discussion board for all bikers (MTB, FR, DH, Single Speeds, Road Bikes, etc.) here in the Philippines. If you are really interested in MTB, you will learn a lot (I know I did) and really enjoy this site. C u!

this is what i'm looking for.

miles: thanks for the advice. still figuring out how to squeeze more $$$ to spend on my bike. i'm torn between my two-wheeler and my four-wheeler! :D
still newbie, i guess. been on and off riding e. used to ride bmx before.

my objective is to create a very versatile MTB, sans the rear suspension. but who knows? riding MTB is like being a motoring ethusiast, you simply sink deeper into it...

[kimpOy]

for beginners punta muna kayo sa cartimar, for strolling along hindi naman kailangan dual suspension, a hard tail will do, also they are different sizes ng frame in accr\ordance to your height, lenght of legs etc etc...

[AG4]

for beginners punta muna kayo sa cartimar, for strolling along hindi naman kailangan dual suspension, a hard tail will do, also they are different sizes ng frame in accr\ordance to your height, lenght of legs etc etc...

Full-suspension bikes are fun when going up and down side walks and elevated platforms.

last December I saw some branded mountain bikes(The ones that I could remember was the hardtail Schwinn, Kona and GT)at one of the sports shops in Robinsons Galleria, not sure if they still have them. I don't remember the exact prices but they were somewhere in the P17K-P30K range. They already came with disc brakes and some had mid-range Shimano parts.

[miLes]

*shuzzs im a member na also pcn (philippine cycling network) ;) di masyadong active sa pinoymtb eh

[miLes]

suntour forks are good naman and it can take a lot of punishment and can even stand higher drops than a regular person's heart can take but ive seen a newbie break his new suntour fork (as in new, he just installed it the night before) on the AFP racetrack, he hit a very steep incline without pulling up so the fork bent inward and off he went flying

you got 3 suntour forks right? 3 x 3000 can get you a very good marzocchi fork na

im not saying na dont get a suntour fork, if your play is xc/trail riding then go get one because its a bang for buck fork and will perform almost as great as those more expensive forks. im just pointing out na you have to buy the right equipment for the right job, if you're into FR and DH then its better to invest in a more expensive fork because it'll be safer and more economical in the long run since it can soak up more punishment thus will last longer, anyway this is just my 2 cents... its still up to you who'll be the buyer and user ;)

[MAXBUWAYA]

suntour forks are good naman and it can take a lot of punishment and can even stand higher drops than a regular person's heart can take but ive seen a newbie break his new suntour fork (as in new, he just installed it the night before) on the AFP racetrack, he hit a very steep incline without pulling up so the fork bent inward and off he went flying

you got 3 suntour forks right? 3 x 3000 can get you a very good marzocchi fork na

im not saying na dont get a suntour fork, if your play is xc/trail riding then go get one because its a bang for buck fork and will perform almost as great as those more expensive forks. im just pointing out na you have to buy the right equipment for the right job, if you're into FR and DH then its better to invest in a more expensive fork because it'll be safer and more economical in the long run since it can soak up more punishment thus will last longer, anyway this is just my 2 cents... its still up to you who'll be the buyer and user ;)

he is talking about a P2000 peso bike

me suggesting a suntour is already like asking him just go buy a fork and display it at his home

and yes I have a marzocchi

[BoEinG_747]

nabuhay pala uli ang thread

post na ng mga pics ng bike natin

[wren]

nabuhay pala uli ang thread

post na ng mga pics ng bike natin

here's my pride and joy. bought it dirt cheap sa e-bay. as you can see, tagpi-tagpi din sya, built with available parts from the ground up. it doesn't look much, but it weighs 24 pounds and climbs like a mountain goat.

[ian_rex]

boeing_747: when my project's done. pangit ng kulay na nakuha ko e... baby blue. hehehehehe.

[zensor13]

Pano po ba magpost d2??? Magtatanong kc ako, pano mag upgrade ng mtb ko... Cheap lng ung bike ko kaya gusto ko i-upgrade.. Sa quiapo ko nabili disc brake . Alloy frame . 8k lng bili ko gusto ko sana i-upgrade ...

[fourtheboys96]

Pano po ba magpost d2??? .

Paano nga ba???

[lancer5790]

Paano nga ba???

first you have to upload the picture sa photobucket.com.then punta ka sa dito sa post reply site ng tsikot.com then click yung add picture dito sa reply box (yung tapat ng forward arrow) then paste the IMG code you copied from photobucket...

[BoEinG_747]

Sir Ian_Rex: actually ganyan din case ko ngayon, papa make up ko muna pag natapos post na lang tayo mga tsikoteer na may MTB ..generic din mga parts ko dinaya ko na lang sa kulay or sticker.hehehe

[miLes]

*ian-rex no prob you can also look for second hand bike parts at those sites (pinoymtb and pcn) some are selling cheap bike parts, havent been riding that long din buti ka pa you started at bmx aku nill, wala went directly to mtb. you're right regarding sinking deeper into it, nakakaadict magupgrade kaya iniiwasan ku na mga bikeshops hehe

[ian_rex]

ang plan kong kulay is yung flat. army green or khaki. para rugged... hehehehehe. i still have a thing for those "fat tires" damn... the first time i saw my new-old bike its the tires that captivate me. but it has some drawbacks. read on.

yesterday, after having built my MTB from dilapidated to somewhat its present state (which is 85% working by the way), i decided to give it a try. i went to the rink, which about 2-3 Kms, going around. well, at first i built my momentum, but as i shift to higher gears, well, it could go fast but for a long time. mainly the tires, i guess. too much traction. then the hubs, i have to repack those hubs. and my bottom bracket/crankset is kinda wobbly... but then again, the restoration is still undergoing. i might buy a tire whose width isn't as wide as 2.7, perhaps 2.5, but might consider 2.3... still depends on the budget... :D

[shuzzs]

Ian, Miles,

The wider the tires, the higher the traction. That is why road bikes or "racer" bikes have thin tires. As for mountain bikes, if you plan to use it on roads, I suggest you get the 1.95... this is more faster in paved roads and can still be used on dirt roads or trails. Oh, other factors with the tires are the knobbies and the compounds (bike tires also have soft and hard compounds).

Prices of good but cheap tires are about 300+ and up.

Anyway, what the experienced biker would normally say to newbies... use what you have... replace what is broken... And in time, if you already know what discipline (cross-country , dirt jumping, Free Ride, etc.) is for you then save money and buy the appropriate bike.

Oh. yes. the upgrade virus will definitely get to you. It's just like with cars. although much cheaper kaya nakaka-enganyong mag-upgrade ng bike.

Oh... Quiapo is a cheaper that in Cartimar. I suggest buy at Cycle Art (look for Lyn) and King's (look for Jane). These bikeshops are beside each other and is located at the overpass (pedestrian) at the other side of the Quiapo Church.

Ride on...

BTW... if you happen to log into PMTB (PinoyMTBiker), don't hesitate to ask and indicate that you are a newbie. A lot of people will welcome you and your questions. Hope to see you there. I also use the same handle there: shuzzs.

[miLes]

*AG4 - dont buy those, never buy bikes sa malls unless kung sa loob lang ng subdivision mu gagamitin ;) a kona full susp frame costs around 30k na (frame only) i remember seeing a kona stinky sa toby's ang layo ng itsura sa orig na stinky pati price malayo haha a built kona stinky bike retails around 100k

*ian-rex - shuzzs is right, the reason why there's too much traction is because you're using wide tires, here are basically the tire sizes and disciplines
<1.95 - xc
2.1-2.3 - trail/light FR
>2.3 - DH/ extreme FR
the bigger the knobs the more traction on dirt, the wider the tires the more friction so greater roll resistance

there are actually a number of good bike shops out there here are some:powerbikes (rockwell), detour (visayas), full throttle (rob pioneer), john wilkie (marikina), gproject (sta lucia), all tera (club650 libis), endless (prque), dans bikeshop (mkati), sabak (sta rosa), joven (marikina), bikeroom(cartimar), velo city(cartimar), ross (cartimar), kings (quiapo), cycle art (quiapo), kamikaze (metroeast)

>2.3 tires look macho right haha but they're horrors on long rides especially on pavements, anyway im currently using 2.3 tires for long rides (95 to 120km) till i build my xc/trail bike

*shuzzs - i know some guys who've spent more than 200k on their mtb so it not relatively cheap. there will be a 24 hr race pala, kita kits if you plan to join ;)

[miLes]

*FXT - nice, 24 lbs? kaya pala you'll climb like a goat hehe
that manitou black is one hell of a fork, mine has survived 3 adventure racers, numerous epic rides, a couple of dh comps, jumps at UP, a 6ft and 7ft drop (although cant say the same for me) and numerous crashes, but im officially retiring it in DH less i retire myself, pinahinga ku muna siya till mabuo ku hardtail ku hehe there's a big diff sa susp and play ng manitou sa marzocchi, masgusto ku manitou talaga...

[wren]

*FXT - nice, 24 lbs? kaya pala you'll climb like a goat hehe
that manitou black is one hell of a fork, mine has survived 3 adventure racers, numerous epic rides, a couple of dh comps, jumps at UP, a 6ft and 7ft drop (although cant say the same for me) and numerous crashes, but im officially retiring it in DH less i retire myself, pinahinga ku muna siya till mabuo ku hardtail ku hehe there's a big diff sa susp and play ng manitou sa marzocchi, masgusto ku manitou talaga...

yeah, 24 lbs. the former owner was a XC/freeride racer so he put together some of the lightest materials he could gather (LX hollowtech cranks, weyless handlebars, etc.). my brother and i are still trying to figure out the brand of the frame cos he wants one (really light!), any ideas? i'm glad you were able to use the manitou forks to its full potential, sa akin strictly XC lang. i'm actually thinking about replacing it with a lighter fork cos i don't really need a fork with that much travel, kaya lang baka masira yung geometry ng bike. i really like the riding position. besides pwede naman i-lock yung fork. what do you think?

sir ian_rex, if you're thinking about doing XC riding someday, opt for lightweight parts over looks. you'd be amazed how a few pounds or ounces can make a difference when you're huffin' and puffin' out there. take out unnecessary parts such as reflectors, etc. (unless you ride in teh city as well). just my .02.

[shuzzs]

Hi miLes,

Yup... most of the Sabak boy's bikes are more than 150,000. hehehe

As for the 24 hr race... I guess not right now. Am still on the palakas stage.
Hopefully in the future. Just got into biking last year. I am still learning a thing or two.
But, I guess I'll concentrate more on the XC.

Hey... for a long ride with 2.3 tires... you are indeed a strong biker.

Maybe we can ride sometime. I'm from Sta. Rosa. I'm quite near the trails. This is one reason why k-in-areer ko na ang pag-b-bike. ;)