NXT MTB: December 2007

Monday, December 31, 2007

Puncak Janing Saturday Ride 29.12.07

Assalamualaikum & Salam sejahtera, kepada Zankx (TRM) saya write this report on your behalf and nanti boleh buat penambahan mana yang patut. Malam Jumaat haritu Zankx called me and i was on the way back to Perlis from Ipoh. I confirmed at first to join the ride but unfortunately that saturday morning all my muscles and joints felt a tremendous pain due to excessive muscular movements. Tapi that morning i went to the meeting point and took few pictures of the team and few guests. The pictures are taken before they started the ride. Can't wait to ride with u guys later in the future bro!

Monday, December 17, 2007

Sunday Ride - Ulu Pauh (16-12-2007)

Hello, today i'm gonna write in malay.... nak cepat!!!

Hari sabtu, saya confirmkan dgn Zaki & Cik On and diorang kata ..."ON" so saya pun buat setting basikal malam and ada sikit bunyi kat rantai but I ignore it. Early In the morning the weather was quite cloudy and gloomy....dlm hati kata "...kalau hujan renyai-renyai pun hari ni aku tetap nak kayuh..." ntah kenapa i was so excited to ride today. Zaki came at around 8am, waktu tu me & Syafirol were at Bang Said's Makan Place. Later, CIk On pun sampai and we had some refreshments before the ride. Trail harini adalah trail routine kami sejak start meneroka bukit Ulu Pauh.

Well, tangkap gambar dulu sblm start kayuh.....

Waktu kat atas bukit, this is Cik On's bike.
He was the first to reach the peak...Org kuat nih!

The last to reach the top.....Mr. Syafirol

(..ed: Its okay Bro! Next time)

Mcm biasa...say ..." ..cheeeseee...!!!"

Waktu downhill, I set my camera wrongly...so yang

dpt snap hanyalah baju Cik On..... sepantas kilat woooo..!!!

My chain snap while struggling to climb.....

Thank God, nothing serious happened

Trying to figure out how to solve the

obstacle.........

Hmmm....trial & Error is the best choice....

the trail........

Sedihnyerrrr............

Posing.....

Hmmm.... tersengih Mat Kie nih!

tanggung basikal ?...... bukan kayuh ke!

Tolak lagi....!!!!

Lompat pagar and angkat basikal........

As a conclusion, the ride was fun and challenging today...my chain snapped, i had to wlak the bike back to quarters and luckily the trail is full of slopes...so blh curi speed and time. We had to use the alternative escape route to get to Poly that's why ada yang panjat pagar tuh!

Distance : 10km

Time : 1 hour 15min

Later that afternoon i brought my family to Alor Star, and before heading back to Perlis i stopped at Soo Beng's shop and met Mat Kedah there.... had a little chat and I bought the new chain and chain cutter.... dak kena baru gelabah!!!!! hehehehe...... Sebelum gerak balik jumpa dgm Mr. Man and family, dia ni ahli TRM (Zankx) dan kerja kat MPK. Maybe boleh ride suatu hari nanti. Sekian utk minggu ini.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Sunday Ride - Jitra (09.12.2007)

To be frank, i got an sms from mat kedah on saturday night and was a bit unsure whether to join or not. Early in the morning i decided to join and called Mat to wait for me at the meeting point. Actually Mat Kedah (Nick used in BBS) is my junior at the university, we stayed at the same residential college. I was a bit late because i had to buy breakfast for my wife and daughter ( pujuk ler tuh..... hehe!!!) first before heading to jitra. Mat called me few times just to make sure i didn't lost my way......heheheh!!!! when i reached DGCC area i saw both of them waiting at the junction. I then assembled my bike and the journey began...... by the way today's route is only 10% offroad and the rest is tarmac.

making sure nothing is left while Bang Man Jitra looking

Wah...!!! we used the same brand but different model

Merida HFS X-Edition...Nice!

Oh my.....!!!! am i gonna be in trouble

Let's climb bro........!!

Hah... when there's a time there's a photo.....

the road was taken .... -Robert Frost

Hmm..... it's still a long way to go

this is the sequels of the previous photo taken by Mat Kedah

Wow! .... is that sexy or WHAT!

Bang Man leading the race... of course... hehehe!!!!

Taken at the top of hill, nice view.

That's me again with bang man, ..... thanks Mat for

being the photographer of the ride.

The road will be tested.....

Here we go, according to Bang Man, we reached the top speed of 69.8 km/h

Well!!! that's fast.

Peace..!!!!

That's my junior, Mat Kedah and Bang Man

(-ed : thanks Bang man for the tips, and to mat Kedah

it's nice to meet up with you.

Dulu kat Fourth College kita jarang tegur, hang kata hang segan! ye ke!)

Concentrating on the the tips given by Bang Man

-ed : thanks a lot)

SUMMARY :

Distance : 40++ km

Duration : 2 hours

Start : 8.00am

Finish : 10.00am ++

* actually the cycling duration is less than 2 hours but

due to under certain circumctances we had to stop for 1f minutes.

( "... yang tau, tau lah!.... hehehe!")

NXT MTB

We welcome any suggestions from all of you in objective to improve mountainbiking scene here in Malaysia generally and Perlis specifically. As we can see nowadays the public has started to realize the importance of exercising and one of the way is cycling. It doesn't matter if it is road cycling or off road cycling as long as we give a hard time to our heart and let the sweat flows from our body. So, don't stop cycling and let us make this scene as big as ever. Cheers!

"NXT WELCOMES EVERYBODY "

RIDE SAFELY AND INTELLIGENTLY.

Setting Your MTB for Race!

Setting/Preparing you MTB for race.

Let's Try This At Home.

Step 1
Remove any additional accessories from your bike including racks, reflectors, mirrors, bells or lights (leave lights on if you'll be racing at night).

Step2
Inspect the frame, fork and all components on the bike for cracks or other signs of trouble. Repair or replace any obvious problems.

Step3
Set your saddle height by placing your heel on your pedal (in your riding shoes) and raising the seat up so that your leg is straight on the bottom of the pedal stroke (6 o'clock position). Your seat should never be so high that your hips rock when you pedal. You may want to lower your seat if the course is very technical and has many steep downhill slopes, but you may pay for that on the uphill portions. When your seat is at the optimum height it allows you to get full leg extension and full use of your leg muscles.

Step4
Set your saddle position - start by having it level with the ground and try it that way for a little while. If you are putting too much weight on your hands, raise the saddle's nose by a degree or two. If the nose is uncomfortable and you experience any numbness, lower the nose a degree or two. It may take a while to find the perfect saddle position for you.

Step5
Set your saddle's fore/aft position by adjusting it so that when your are seated and have your pedals in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, your forward pedal spindle is in line with the small bump just below your kneecap.

Step6
Position your handlebars so that they are between an inch and 2 1/2 inches below the seat. The lower they are, the more control you'll have when climbing, and higher bars give more control when descending. Look for the perfect balance of the two to find the best handlebar position for you. You can adjust your handlebar height with riser or flat bars, different stem heights, and spacers under the stem.

Step7
Be sure that the ends of your handlebars are covered by the ends of the grips or are filled with plugs.

Step8
Position bar ends anywhere between parallel to the ground and a 45-degree angle from this parallel. Go to the lower end of the spectrum for more performance-oriented positioning.

Step9
Inflate your tires to a tire pressure that works with your weight, the tires that you are using and the course conditions.

Step10
Choose clipless pedals over platform pedals with toe straps. Although clipless pedals are a bit intimidating at first, you get a better connection with the bike, and they are much easier to get in and out of than toe straps.

Step11
Check to make sure that the chain is clean, lubed and not stretched. Chains stretch over time, and this will lead to bad shifting and gear slippage.

Step12
Check the front and rear derailleurs to make sure that they are shifting properly and cables are in good condition. Bad shifting is not only very frustrating but can also blow the race for you.

Step13
Be sure that your brake cables, pads and levers are in good condition and working well.

Step14
Turn your handlebars from side to side and see whether there is any play in the headset or whether you hear any grinding noises. Disassemble, clean, grease and adjust if necessary.

Step15
Check your suspension fork for smooth performance and no play in the fork legs. If your fork isn't sliding easily, refer to your owner's manual or check with a local shop for maintenance.

Step16
Ride your bike after doing any adjustments or repairs. You'll want to feel comfortable and confident at the start line.

Tips & Warnings

i.) The best upgrade that you can make for better performance is lighter tires and wheels. The rotational weight has a huge impact on how a bike accelerates and climbs. Start with kevlar-beaded tires and then go with a nice light wheel set. You'll notice the difference on your first ride.

ii·) When selecting a tire for racing, choose a tread design that works with your riding style and the course conditions. Semislick tires are great for racing, but they do take some getting used to, and they aren't for all riders and courses.

iii·) Higher tire pressure gives less rolling resistance and reduces the chance of pinch flats. Lower tire pressure gives better traction.

iv·) Many full-suspension bikes have different settings for the rear suspension, ranging from firm to soft. The firmest setting is usually best for cross-country racing.

v·) If you're unsure of how to check or adjust anything on your bike, such as the shifting or the suspension, bring your bike to a local shop.

vi·) Mountain bike racing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.