http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum Philippine Mountain Bike Community - PMTB : cycling / biking online forum. Covering bikes on race events, trails, reviews, trends, Funride, commuting and advocacy Rides. en Thu, 17 May 2012 07:42:20 GMT vBulletin 1440 http://PinoyMTBiker.org/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79217&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 06:58:59 GMT shimano rotor 6" centerlock type
slightly used

500 petot slightly neg..

pm me for the pic i will send it to ur email..

rfs: upgrade

meet up sm southmall and atc only
09272597601/09234587414 ]]> Bicycle Components markado http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79217 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79216&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:09 GMT selling my used 2" hitchpro mount which will fit a pajero fieldmaster. its newly painted and less than a year old. really designed for bike rack use only.

asking 1500

text or call 0917 529 8849 if interested ]]> manitou http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79216 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79206&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:44:39 GMT Shimano SLX Chainring Image: http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/4146/slx1.jpg - SG-X 44-32-22 - 4 bolt - 104 bcd - 9 speed - never used - no chainring bolt included Shimano SLX Chainring



- SG-X 44-32-22
- 4 bolt
- 104 bcd
- 9 speed
- never used
- no chainring bolt included



rfs: i'm using a ss specific chainring, no need for these.

1k only. firm. very. :)

first come first served
no reservation
no shipping

for pick up only
Shopwise, Pasong Tamo Makati
Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

if interested, just send me a pm :) ]]> Bicycle Components koi http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79206 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79203&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:54:11 GMT For Sale: Shimano m485 Hydraulic brakeset, 90% pad life, pre-bled ready to use, with free center-lock rotors Image: http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/patskii/c59fee47.jpg 2500 fixed! 09178202720 09320640974 711 Mindanao Ave cor TSora meetups only For Sale:

Shimano m485 Hydraulic brakeset, 90% pad life, pre-bled ready to use, with free center-lock rotors



2500 fixed!

09178202720 09320640974
711 Mindanao Ave cor TSora meetups only

tnx PMTB! ]]> Bicycle Components 3pax http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79203 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79191&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:19:52 GMT hi guys!

yes it's time to say goodbye to my beloved chumba XCL frame, 140mm travel, white, medium 19". frame is 2008 model, used but not abused. has its fair share of light scratches and bike rack stains (baka pwede i-rubbing compound). i really love the geometry and overall feel of this bike. it's nimble and agile and it's overbuilt. meaning it's kinda on the heavier end but you get a rock-solid frame that won't let you down when the terrain gets rough. (naks!)

the frame will come with a 2011 fox RP23 shock, seat collar and shimano XT e-type FD.

here's the pic for your reference:


(take note, i'm selling the frame only.)

to the buyer of this frame, please give me a couple of days to have the frame dissasembled (as the bike is still built.)

RFS: going back to hardtail (i'm really enjoying my foldie nowadays.)

selling the frame for 40k

you can contact me at 0916-4884576. meetups in ortigas, pasig area only. anytime of the day, everyday, okay!

thanks in advance! ]]> Bike Frames Only kulas http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79191 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79187&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:01:43 GMT built this bike last january 2012 lng for my wife kaso hindi na niya nagagamit. na-aalikabokan lng dito sa bahay.
This bike is best for your wife due to its geometry. Women specific geometry. okay din for petite men..

Specifications:
Frame: 2010 Specialized Myka Sport
Size: 13"
Groupset: 2011 Shimano ALivio (9 SPEED)
Brakes: Shimano Non-Series HYdro Brakes.(white)
Wheelset: Azonic hubs, generic stainless spokes, mavic 223 rims, Kenda Nevegal 2.1 Front and MAxxis crossmark 1.95 rear.
Stem and handlebar: BOntrager
Saddle and seatpost: Generic
Headset: Canecreek
Fork: Suntour XCR Preload adjuster (White)

Price is 19500 negotiable, huwag lang sobrang barat.. thanks
Happy viewing...

Bike is located in Alabang.
Can do meetups for nearby areas only.
Can do meetups at Makati area by schedule.
Text me if your interested and for faster transactions.. tnx

09206547468 / 09233673384
Check link for pictures



Read more: http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi.../mountain+bike ]]> Whole Bikes Only Leyoh http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79187 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79179&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:08:47 GMT FOR SALE : Used Epicon Fork 100 travel w/ remote lockout (white) Well taken cared of, rarely used No leaks / perfect working condition No scratches on stanchion / maintained with silicon spray 5000 pesos fixed FOR SALE : Used Epicon Fork 100 travel w/ remote lockout (white)

Well taken cared of, rarely used

No leaks / perfect working condition

No scratches on stanchion / maintained with silicon spray

5000 pesos fixed


UPDATED PHOTOS
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contact me at 0917 8280095 if interested

item is in project 8 quezon city ]]> Bicycle Components watusi http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79179 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79177&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:47:05 GMT Giant ATX Frame Small 17"
Complete XT Groupset including 2012 XT Disc Brakeset
XTR hubs on Syncros DS28 Wheelset with Geax Saguaro 2.2 Tires
Epicon Fork with Remote Lock-out
Truvativ Husselfelt Handlebar and AKA Stem
Pro Vulture Saddle

My Hardtail Bike for your Full Suspension Bike. I'm willing to add cash. Pics available on biketrades under AskLito - Giant ATX with XT Groupset

0932-8832884 / 0920-9032884

Let's meet up or you may e-mail me pics of your bike at asklito@yahoo.com. ]]> Whole Bikes Only asklito http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79177 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79175&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:19 GMT Travel Life Spare Tire Mount bike rack is made of lightweight aluminum with the ability to carry up to 2 bikes with a maximum load of 45kgs. Will fit most SUVs with rear spare tire. Customized the top holders for better stability. Image: http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/edge555/2011-10-23100643.jpg Image: http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/edge555/281387_10150238224677901_694762900_7344578_2736488_n.jpg Image:... Travel Life Spare Tire Mount bike rack is made of lightweight aluminum with the ability to carry up to 2 bikes with a maximum load of 45kgs. Will fit most SUVs with rear spare tire.

Customized the top holders for better stability.







Used and in good condition. selling for 7500.

Brandnew cost 12k++.

call or text me 09175522552 ]]> edge555 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79175 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79174&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:39 GMT Image: http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/3756/dsc03342ex.jpg ]]> Iron Bike chiang1980 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79174 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79173&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:28:56 GMT Image: http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9614/dsc03341a.jpg ]]> Iron Bike chiang1980 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79173 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79172&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:26:26 GMT Image: http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/9242/dsc03340n.jpg Size: S Color: White/orange

Size: S
Color: White/orange ]]> Iron Bike chiang1980 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79172 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79169&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:10:09 GMT Image: http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Final-Breezer-12-001-500x281.jpg (http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Final-Breezer-12-001.jpg) *Breezer Lightning Pro 29: Final Review- by Guitar Ted* The steel framed Breezer Lightning Pro is ready for a final verdict. But before we delve into that, here is the Mid-Term report (http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=77882), and the First Impressions can be found here...

Breezer Lightning Pro 29: Final Review- by Guitar Ted

The steel framed Breezer Lightning Pro is ready for a final verdict. But before we delve into that, here is the Mid-Term report, and the First Impressions can be found here. Now let’s take a final look at this classy blue and white hard tail.

Riding a Breezer is a mind-bender from the standpoint of history. Here you are on the marque that graced the first purpose built mountain bike, but all wrapped up in a modern package with 29 inch wheels. You are reminded of this every time you look at that sapphire blue and white darted paint scheme, and then check out the details it covers. I found that since the first Breezers, Joe Breeze, the man who lent his name to this company, has not been content to just crank out a steel hard tail 29 inch bike like anyone else’s. History notwithstanding- this Breezer is a bike that pushes the steel envelope forwards a bit in terms of frame design.



I was particularly impressed with what Joe Breeze designed into the chain stay/bottom bracket area. The asymmetrically sized tubes that make up the chain stays really seem to do what Joe Breeze claims- they are certainly stiff. This and the wider stance that they achieve at their attachment points due to the use of the BB-92 bottom bracket shell, which is as wide as it gets for standard chain lines- really works. Then the shorter chain stays and brake mount top it all off to form one of the snappiest, playful rear halves of a 29″er XC hard tail I have yet ridden.



It’s just too bad that all that innovation didn’t stiffen up the front triangle as well. Not that it is terrible, but the stiffness of the bottom bracket/chain stays is so outstanding, (for a steel bike), that the “average” front triangle comes off worse for it. That “waggle” I mentioned in my Mid-Term Report is something I would like to see designed out in a future edition of the Lightning Pro. When I passed this along to Breezer, they mentioned that they would consider that idea.
Conclusions: No doubt about it, this is probably one of the sweetest looking bikes I have ridden that was not a custom/small builder frame. The pedigree of the Lightning Pro is unquestioned. The final execution of the frame and spec though leaves me with mixed feelings. On one hand there are some outstanding design features in this frame that really work. The geometry, while not everyone’s cup-o-tea, is definitely hitting the designer’s intentions for a bicycle that goes through serpentine single track with ease and speed. However; the slight torsional flex in the front is something of a wet blanket here. Then we look at the spec, which also leaves me somewhat flat for a bike in this price range.

The spec is decent enough, yes, but in the marketplace, it seems to be a bit off compared to the competition. I had no real complaints on the parts bolted to the Lightning Pro, (With the exception of the rear tire. Tire spec is certainly forgivable though.), and the bike performed at a high level throughout the test. The geometry is great for going fast through tighter terrain, and climbing and descending were both top notch. Overall, besides the front end concern, the frame rode fantastically well. A definite steel feel for those that appreciate such things.

So what would I do? That’s tough. I want to totally fall in love with the Breezer for its heritage, steel frame, design highlights, and great, quick handling geometry. I have some hesitation though due to the things I mentioned above. I could live with this bike, get by the quirks, and certainly- I could upgrade as I went along. It would be great to see Breezer improve this bike with a stiffer front triangle, maybe incorporating a 44mm head tube to allow what is going on at the bottom bracket to happen for the front triangle, and obviously, to allow for tapered steer tube forks. But that’s just a “wish list”. For now it’s a bicycle that may work great for those with a penchant for a fast handling, smooth bike on buff, twisty-turny single track in their back yard.

Note: Breezer Bikes sent over the Lightning Pro for testing and review at no charge to Twenty Nine Inches. We are not being bribed, nor paid for this review and we will strive to give our honest thoughts and opinions throughout.


RSS Feed brought to you by Twenty Nine Inches ]]> Bicycling News Webot http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79169 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79168&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 06:54:05 GMT Titus Carbon X'09 purchased brand new late 2010:
SRAM XO '11 Groupset
Magura MD100 Forks
MAVIC SLR '09
FSA K-Force Handlebar, Stem and Seatpost
Crank Brother Egg Beater

Built Bike 180K (Firm)
Willing to sell parts Separarely.

my email: adrain168@yahoo.com
my mobile no. 0917-6311688 (pls. text only)
* i can also email you some more pics ]]> Whole Bikes Only AdrainCo http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79168 http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79163&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:30:04 GMT

Rotor is a company from Spain that manufacturers very high end components. They’ve been making waves with with their 3D+ crank system and Q-Rings and they sent us a set of of their 2×10 crank to try out.

I’ve been using the 2×10 crank for about a month and it has been a revelation. **First off, the cranks are incredibly stiff. They are able to fit a 30mm crank spindle on to my old Santa Cruz with standard bb shell. **This spindle with these crank arms is stiff and it is noticeable. The system is light too at 600 grams complete with BB so it’s about 100 grams lighter than the Shimano XTR 2×10 crank and BB.

The big revelation though is that these cranks actually make a difference. **I have ridden SLX, XX XTR and many carbon cranks and it’s pretty darn hard to tell the difference. **The difference is mostly in shifting and durability . None of the cranks make me faster, slower, or smoother. **The Rotor Q-Rings seem to do that. It makes my pedal stroke smoother and it seems to give more power, longer. The 2×10 chainrings I got were 40-27 teeth. That seems like an odd combination but it is very similar to a 39×26 double chainring. ** When I’m on the 40 ring, **I get the equivalent of a 42 tooth ring at my sweet spot, which is right under the 3 o’clock position. **At my weakest point, thich right at top at 12 o clock, I get about a 39 tooth ring. **This ring is ovalized and is constantly changing size on my as I go through my uneven stroke.

So instead of pedaling in squares where you struggle to get the pedals over the top, Rotor aims to smooth out your stroke and even out your power. This is most evident when you’re pooped or going for a Strava KOM and can’t turn your pedals over. It will help you stay at a heavier gear and help you deliver more consistent power. It can also help with back pain and knee pain where the rider is experiencing stress as we compensate for the dead/weak spots in our stroke

The cool thing for me is on my first ride, it felt good. It just felt smooth and it I could tell its effects when I was knackered and when I usually lose my spin. I thought it would take me weeks to adjust to it but it was pretty natural actually. **The reason for this is our body really has an uneven pedaling stroke. At the 12 o’clock position, we really have much less power than at the 3 o’clock position. **We’ve been trained over the years to smooth out this stroke but folks have varying degrees of pedal smoothness specially at full effort.



We’ve only used it for a month so we are still collecting data and haven’t tried to break our Strava PRs yet. But stay tuned.
Meanwhile, we saw this site called mtbr.com and it has a ton of user reviews on the Q-Rings. **We checked them out and it is a treasure chest of real-world experiences by people who have paid for the product and used them long-term. **The feedback is great and it confirms a lot of our observations. We’ve collected the strengths and weaknesses of reviewers below.

3D Cranks:**http://www.mtbr.com/cat/drivetrain/c...67_115crx.aspx
Q- Rings:**http://www.mtbr.com/cat/drivetrain/c...21_112crx.aspx

4.76/5 (33 Reviews) Strengths:
- works as intended
- reduces knee pain/discomfort
- free speed on the rides!
-**Awesome difference
-**riding bigger gears
-**less fatigued after a ride,
-**back pain after an epic ride is GONE …. just try them .
-**options available are designed specifically to replace major brands with minimum fuss
-**Better acceleration
- Don’t have to get used to it
- Good quality
- Light
- Possibility to finetune the chainring position
- can buy just the Q-Rings to start off

Weaknesses:
-**Pricey, Pricey
-**does not shift as well
-**does not fit all carbon cranks
-**you’ll probably have to upgrade all your other bikes as well.
- confusing terminology in manual – “regulation points”
- folks will think you have ‘biopace’ and you won’t hear the end of it.

Bottom Line:
At any price, it is worth trying out. Consider the Q-rings first to see the benefit and if it makes sense for you. Of course the risk always is you’ll like it so much that **you’ll feel compelled to upgrade all your bikes in the stable.

Price:
3D+ Cranks – $660
Double Q-Rings Set – $245

Website: http://www.rotorbikeusa.com/index.html


Brought to you by MTBR Reviews ]]> Bicycling News Webot http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79163