NXT MTB: 2009

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Berakhirnya Tahun 2009

Assalamualaikum dan Salam Satu Malaysia!

Tahun 2009 akan berakhir dan pelbagai peristiwa dan acara telah berlalu. Bagi pengayuh mountainbike tahun ini dimulakan dengan kayuhan Mesra 2009 dan diakhiri oleh Kayuhan Warisan Taiping beberapa hari yang lalu. Sesungguhnya setiap aktiviti yang dianjurkan ada kelemahan dan kekuatannya. Seperti yang kita ketahui komuniti pengayuh mountainbike semakin membesar dan banyak riding group muncul seperti cendawan dan kita berharap walaupun banyak pecahan kumpulan kita tetap bersatu hati dalam menyokong aktiviti yang sihat ini. Marilah kita memandang dari sudut yang positif atau seperti kata pepatah " ... Buang yang keruh, Ambil yang jernih....". Kepada penganjur yang mendapat banyak pujian - kekalkanlah kualiti dan pencapaian anda. Bagi yang menghadapi masalah dan kelemahan - baikilah dan buatlah muhasabah diri. Marilah kita bersatu dan sama-sama membantu bagi mewujudkan lebih kekuatan didalam arena ini.

" Together We Are Strong"

NXTeam ingin mengambil peluang ini untuk mengucapkan selamat maju jaya kepada semua pengayuh Mountainbike di Malaysia. Salah dan silap terkasar bahasa kami dahulukan dengan mohon kemaafan.

" Ride Safely and Intelligently"

Monday, December 28, 2009

KAWAT 2009 - What are they trying to prove !

Kayuhan Warisan Taiping 2009 !!!!

As early as 5.45 am riders from accross the nation arrived at the Rakan Muda Complex to ride the year end or I can say the closing MTB jamboree for the year 2009. From the previous KAWAT 2008, many good reviews to the event but 2009 has really showed the other side of it. To be honest, and sorry for K-RAITT MTB club, I have to say that this is the most HAYWIRED jamboree I have ever been. Well, some hiccups before the event is accepted but when there is no action taken to improve it ...... well I mean throughout the event !!!! What else can I say ...... " LEPAS TANGAN...". I feel pity to the injured riders who broke their bones, cut their flesh and dead thirsty. We believe what they wrote in the blog saying that there will be two (2) refill stations at KM16 and KM25. As for riders who dont like to bring their hydroback this is a good news because the can refill at least two times before finishing all the trail.

As I ride..... push ...... rest... the speedometer has indicated that KM 16 is just 800m away, I started to motivate myself to keep on pushing. BUT, my hope was blown to ashes as the is no such thing called water station exists. What the heck!!! ...... I nearly loss my rationale over that matter. Imagine riders who dont refill and they get themself stuck in the SO CALLED TOUGHEST MTB trail in malaysian jamboree history. Some of them fell, have no reserve energy even to step down the 45 degrees slope which means a big no for 80-100mm travel bike if they are to ride.

To K-RAITT or to whoever who organized this event, I would like to say a big thanks! because you guys make me realised that if you asked a hiker to built the trail then you would get to witness and event called :

"Tanggungan & Gelongsoran Warisan Taiping"

Mr. Wan from Besut. Its nice to meet you there bro!

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Nocturnal Ride from 1.3 megapixel Handphone camera

First of all, on behalf of NXTeam we would like to express our greatest gratitude to all the riders for making this inaugural night off road happened. Your presence is our satisfaction.

Well, from the title I guess everybody can expect the quality of the pics. My hope is not too high untill miracle is needed. But, there are many bloggers who turned up. Some of them are :

1. http://rushdonemtb.blogspot.com/

2. http://tedungmtb.blogspot.com/

3. http://saifuddin-mtb.blogspot.com/

The Ride starts at about 09.00 pm but before that a briefing session has been carried out. The area that we touched are :

1. Safety measures

2. Emergency action

Enough said , enjoy the sub-quality pictures from us

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Nocturnal Off road : Ladang Tebu 15 Dec. 2009

Nocturnal Ride : Sugar Cane Plantation

Trail Location : Sugar Cane Plantation, Chuping.

Date : 15 December 2009 ( Tuesday)

Time : 8.30 pm

Meeting Point : Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Ulu Pauh.

Distance : 25 km

Trail Info : 30 % Tarmac 70% Off road

Contact : Chan NXT @ Nizam - 012-665 3817

Important Reminder : Lighting , helmet, hydration, and spares

is compulsory.

p.s :- to get the idea on how the trail looks like plase click on this link http://www.tedungmtb.blogspot.com

:- Please call the contact person or leave your message at the comment

column for headcount.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Visit From Taratao Bikers - Thailand

Early in the morning at about 7.30am most riders are prepared to start the occassion. Thanks to Haji Yusof, Sham Custom, Doha for bringing along their their 4 wheeler to transport rider's bike to Wang Kelian. Today's guest will be Taratao Bikers from our neighbouring land of White Elephant - Thailand. Sawadikap!

Before reaching the meeting place, we stopped at the stall for light breakfast. Seen in the picture is Pak Non aka Aphicat and Pak Long.

Azhar of NXT is sharing some jokes with the ever happy Pak Non.

This is how to stuff 7 bikes on the pick up .

On the way to Beautiful View "Pemandangan Indah"

The riders from Taratao arrived earlier than they are supposed to. By the way, salute for being there on time.

Tiong and Edy of NXT and on the right is Abg. Bidi, the experience trail master and he is now using disc brakes and new frameset. Welcome to the world of Hydraulics!

Local Riders

Hmm.......

Darn! Closed eyes .......

Pemandangan Indah, the first pit stop.

Stopping by at Sam's Bike Shop at Kaki Bukit.

Regrouping before heading to Bukit Ayer.

Bintong Riders.

Thanks to YB Ismail Kassim for the food.

Bukit Ayer, Perlis.

Hmm ....... Two "Giant" makig their photo appearance.

In front of Dewan Warisan - Kangar

Dooha giving some money for his GF back in thailand . GF= Gary Fischer.

Somebody is coming with a new bike next week ....... better watch out all!

Thats A Wrap! Thanks for viewing folks!

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.