NXT MTB: February 2008

Monday, February 18, 2008

NXT welcomed Taman Utama Bikers.

Today (Saturday 16.02.08) The Taman Utama Bikers paid a visit to NXT Ulu Pauh trail. Four of them came well prepared with their artillery. We started at 8.15am due to some technical problems with Bang Mat's bike. The trail was dry and dusty. The speed was slightly faster due to no friction from the soil.

Rider : 7

Time : 8.15am - 10.15am

Trail : NXT Playground, Ulu Pauh

Team : NXT & Taman Utama Bikers

Above: Cikgu Mawardi pumping some air to the tyre assisted by Abg. Fadhil EPF. Looking is

abg Mat.

Zaki also checking and adding some air pressure to the tyre

Abg. Kamil, thank you for making this ride happened.

Mari Tolak Basikal = MTB

Climbing ni setahu Nxt belum ada yang successful lagi.

Mari kita lihat siapa yang kena!

Abg. Kamil pun MTB jugak.....

Tempat ni dinamakan bamboo RnR.

Lajunya Abg. Mat downhill....

Abg Fadhil terpaksa menggunakan jurus klasik utk turun

ke denai air.

Jie mcm biasa, diam aje...tup..tup dah ada kat bawah dah!

Steady Abg mat, boleh tahan skill org lama nih...

Berehat kat denai selepas turun dari bukit.

Abg fadhil and Jie.... dok rancang strategi ka?

Kenangan atas bukit

Cikgu Mawardi

Kenangan atas bukit, lokasi ini memang menjadi favourite

rider utk bergambar.

Top of the world.... Ye ke!

Downhill....layannn!!!!

Wah! ini Combo tiga serangkai downhill nih!

Rubber Estate at Felda Laka Selatan

Pintu Gerbang sempadan .... on the way back to Poly.

Summary :

The ride was fun and relaxing. Thanks to Taman Utama riders for coming and Enjoy the trail. Maybe next time we'll organise another longer ride.

Ride Safely And Intelligently!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Bukit Kaci UUM - 07.02.08

Hari ini rakyat Malaysia berbangsa Cina menyambut Hari Raya dan NXT pulak keluar kayuh. Thanks and congratulation to Eddy for making this ride possible. 11 riders joined the ride led by Eddy and cikgu Anuar.

Cikgu Shidi and Cikgu On dok tgh get ready lepas pekena breakfast.

Riders are doing the last check up before the ride starts.
Eddy and his new BMC Virus 01 frame, XT All Mountain Wheelset
and 2007 hydraulic Shimano XT DCL. The yellow spinner shines Bro!

Let's go .......... O, On, On!!

First stream, habih basah kasut but that's the thrill.

It was a bit sandy and challenging track.

Wet and sandy.

First breath catch stop while waiting for others.

On the way up to the peak, we stopped for 5-10 mins to clean the wheels.

Once u stopped, to start again will be a bit hard.

While climbing what i mean.

Listening to the sound of nature.

Cikgu Shidi dok mandikan Spesh. dia

God's perfect creation of nature but man tend to destroy it.

Lepak jap...check apa yang patut. Takut putuih rantai lagi kaa...!!!!

WAhh.... kat dlm kamera tak nampak sgt steepness dia.

Cikgu Shafrizal and his Mountain Cycle.

The track

At the peak, mesyuarat meja bulan separuh bulat.

Semua dok ambik napas lepas climbing yang agak extreme.

Nasib baik takdak unggun api, kalau tak boleh nyanyi2.

KHS Alite 2000, my ride!

Waktu turun balik ke spot air terjun, basikal anak

Bang Lan Uitm pancit. So, kenalah assist anak utk change the tube.

Zan Unimap dgn batang berasap hikmat jenama

Turun Bukit ( Downhill aka Dunhill)

Merida Sub 60 pun join sekaki jugak ye!

Cikgu On dok ngusik apa tuh!

NXT dengan KHS Alite 2000. Many rise and falls

witnessed our companionship.

On the way back to the hillfoot.

Berenti kejap sbb ada breakdown lagi....guess who?

Snap of logging site.

Ini dia breakdownnya, tuannya basikal adalah org yang sama. Memang sejara rasanya, tadi tayar depan, skrg tayar belakang pulak.

Zan Unimap dok tgk aje.......

Cikgu Anuar and his JBC Pro

Jie, bakal jadi Polis tahun depan nih! Muda and energetic.

Summary:

It was a fun and enjoyable ride eventhough it not a loop track. Happy due to managed to get up to the top. Downhill agak mencabar because its quite steep and full of sharp rocks. Manage to cross the stream without pedalling the bike due to the momentum i carried before the cross.

Riders : 11

Time : 2.5 Hours

Ride Safely & Intelligently!

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.