Mountain Biking...freespirited, and not-so-complicated fun

**boybi** · April 10th, 2007 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by swordsman

i don't know... they just look darn good

may tsismis na mas makapit daw yong disc brakes(pag wet) when going over wet or muddy terrain.

Sana hindi lang tsismis yan, para naman mas ma-justify ang pag upgrade to disc brakes

Btw, I just installed mud guards in my bike, they are so effective in minimizing dirt on my legs and on my water bottle.

**Isuzoom** · April 11th, 2007 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by boybi

Aside from the weight, anong difference or advantage ng mga higher end components? Naka Altus lang kasi ako now, ano bang mapapala ko kung mag upgrade ako to Deore, Deore LX, or Deore XT?

I think altus is just 24 speed lang? aside from weight, maybe the durability of materials and performance and price. Deore 12k, LX 18K, XT 26k I'm not sure with the price. I go for XT

**Isuzoom** · April 11th, 2007 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by boybi

What's the advantage of disc brakes over v-brakes? I also would like to upgrade to disc brakes because of the bling factor

, but it would be better if it brakes better than v-brakes :bwahaha:

I'm not sure it will add bling to your bike...but I am sure that it will add weight and gastos

If I have a hardtail bike i will use Vbrake if full suspension Disc brake. Mechanical disc brake cost from 4k to 8k, Hydraulic 7k to 15k.

**boybi** · April 12th, 2007 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Isuzoom

I think altus is just 24 speed lang? aside from weight, maybe the durability of materials and performance and price. Deore 12k, LX 18K, XT 26k I'm not sure with the price. I go for XT

Saang shop yang mga prices na yan? And kasama na ba disc brakes dyan? Dual control na rin ba yung shifters nyan?

**Isuzoom** · April 12th, 2007 12:39 PM

yes, just ask for a group set. I think all high end bike shop carries. It also includes hub set.

**boybi** · April 12th, 2007 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Isuzoom

yes, just ask for a group set. I think all high end bike shop carries. It also includes hub set.

Saan shop yan? I was quoted here around 32K for the XT and 22K for the LX.

**Isuzoom** · April 12th, 2007 01:31 PM

not sure with the price please try powerbikes or sa bikeshop beside contis GH. Sa quiapo daw mas cheaper but di pa ako nakapunta doon...all terra sa libis.

**sherwintommy** · April 12th, 2007 03:23 PM

i frequently pass by from rockwell to makati ave,,and i notice this bike shop near pci-equitable atm ,,,mukhang high-end ang mga bikes nila eh..kakahiya tuloy pumasok,,,any inputs mga fellow tsikoteers....??..tnx ha

**boybi** · April 12th, 2007 08:27 PM

That must be Power Bikes. Never been there, buy heard a lot of good comments about that shop.

**yaj** · April 12th, 2007 08:39 PM

Isuzoom: Thanks po sa reply, tignan ko po yung tire na yan pag napadaan ako sa bike shop. Mahirap mavisualize yung size niya pag nasa internet. Gusto ko makita ng actual. May nakita rin akong parang slick Maxxis Zenith parang ok din kaso nag-aalala ako mukhang madaling maflat.

Isang tanong pa po, saan po nakakabili ng "size n" na battery. Para po ito sa cateye na tail light. yung "size n" parang kalahati ng "aa" na battery.

thanks po ulit.

Originally Posted by Isuzoom

Yes 26x2.1 is a wide tire good only for loose packed road and mud trail. Shifting to 26x1.95 will lessen the tire rolling resistance and grip but it will increase speed. If you bike 80% on road or hard packed trail size 26x1.95 is ok for you.

Kenda Karma good cross country tires dry or wet surface.