NXT MTB

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Deepavali Ride 2008

It is Deepavali and what else to do other than off roading.

The rest of the NXTeam have gone to Wang Perah UUM and

only Chan and Cik Own are available for the ride at Ulu Pauh. Both of us are constraint

with the timing, anyway it was a good ride eventhough the original plan was to recce the bukit Kodiang trail.

At the M&M restaurant. (L-R) angah, Mat Piah, Veyrone, Zul and No. 7 is Cik Own.

Zuha @ Duha : Selamat Pengantin baru !

Chan and Veyrone at the first peak.

Cik Own, Zul and Chan

Waiting for turn to downhill.

First breakdown : Mat Piah's flat tire.

Veyrone with the original approach.

This is the new owner of my previous KHS frame.

Zul, a future teacher based in Perak. God! I miss the

Alite 2000. Many memories shared .

Balqis

Second pit before the second climb.

Get ready to push the muscle.....

Nice View.

The climb......

Taking a rest before the descend...

After the descend , another breakdown. This time it's Veyrone's

and Zul's bike.

Balqis and Fazli.

On the way back to Ulu Pauh. On road from laka Selatan.]

Pintu Gerbang Kayangan.

Bikewash........

Summary

Riders : 9

Distance : +- 16 km

Top speed : 46.3 km/h

the rest of the details will be updated soon.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Kayuhan Ulu Pauh (Sunday Ride)

Pictures courtesy of Abg. Ron and Nazri PNB.

As usual the meeting location is M&M Restaurant.

Happy faces!! NXT, Beseri Bikers, Cikgu Fikri

Trail confirmation.

Are we ready to roll?

As a remembrance.

Nazri (far left) Tiung and Edy of NXT.

Is it gonna be a mudfest?!?

singletrack with medium difficulty.

First pit.

Rubber plantation.

Waiting for the rest to check.

The ride continues!

Second climb low steepness but long range of distance.

Secon pit, from here we can witness the Polytech compound.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic.

Long downhill ..... layannn...!!

Before the Ayaq Katoq.

Ayaq katoq, the water level is tempting, due to heavy downpour the day before.

Balqis of Beseri Bikers.

Riders :

NXTeam, Beseri Bikers, Abg Ron & Son, Cikgu Fikri, Abg Jamal & Son.

Distance : Approximately 19+- km

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Sintok a.k.a Yasmeen Nite Ride

While waiting for the rest, Giant's picture was taken.

So do Balqis' Merida

At the crossroad to changloon we met Zankx and the rest of TRM.

Seen here is cik Own and Veyrone

Balqis

Abg Jamal and Zankx

At Yasmeen Restaurant

Bird .... Birdie ..... birdie ...!!!!

Cikgu Ikhwan on the right. Heard that he is upgrading to Manitou R7.

At the "Pintu Gerbang" for few shots.

Both are figuring out where is Loso.....

....and then came a patrol car. Police....... !!!!

Everybody seems to be happy.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Next MTB on Road appointment

KAYUHAN KANGAR KE PADANG BESAR,KWAN CHU, KE WANG KELIAN DAN BALIK KE KANGAR
SEMUA PEMILIK MTB DIJEMPUT HADIR KE PROGRAM KAYUHAN SABTU INI (11 OCT 2008).

MAKLUMAT KAYUHAN TERSEBUT.

(1) Trek Kayuhan : Kgr -Kwan Chu - Wang Kelian - Kangar.

(2) Tempat memulakan kayuhan : Titi Raja Muda, Padang Katong, Perlis.

(3) Tarikh: Sabtu 11/10/08.

(4) Format kayuhan: MTB on road/tarmac/endurance.

(5) Contact : 019 4185095 - Loso

(6) Masa : 7.30 am

Reference/Source : www.nesamgerek.blogspot.com

For those interested can call the contact number given.

HAPPY RIDING!

Friday, September 26, 2008

It has been nearly a month and Ramadhan is reaching the end. During this fasting month NXT has organized few get together rides and it turned to be quite successful. Thanks and greatest gratitude to those who joined. It was indeed a pleasure to have such a sporting crowd where some event ride from kangar and meet up at Changloon. A salute to them! NXT would like to take this opportunity to ask for forgiveness if our actions, words and etc have caused anger or frustration. We are mere mortals and we do make mistakes. Hopefully after Eid-ul Fitri our activity will continue to run as usual. A Happy hari raya wish to: NXTeam, TRM, Loso, M.Kedah,Redflag Team, GTG Cycling Team, Langkawi 99Bikes, Adi Harriman, Abg Ramly SP, Zieman , Wan XXXtremesport, Canopus, Kelolo and other MTB comrades that I forgot to mention here.

Selamat Hari Raya! Maaf Zahir dan Batin!

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.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Deepavali Ride 2008

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Kayuhan Ulu Pauh (Sunday Ride)

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Sintok a.k.a Yasmeen Nite Ride

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Next MTB on Road appointment

Friday, September 26, 2008

Happy Eid-ul Fitri