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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-23-05, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By kttan2

Definitely Kona!

Definitely Kona!
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-05, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,143
Posted By kttan2

Wonder if the web link helps. ...

Wonder if the web link helps. http://www.hoovers.com/free/co/factsheet.xhtml?&ID=55179&abforward=true

One thing to highlight, do not be surprised that with the exaggeratingly low cost of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-05, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,168
Posted By kttan2

Cool, thanks Khuon. If I have the spare cash, I...

Cool, thanks Khuon. If I have the spare cash, I would like to visit places like this on a holiday, really relaxing the fun.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-05, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 780
Posted By kttan2

oic, thanks....gee, apologies for my stupidity.

oic, thanks....gee, apologies for my stupidity.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,560
Posted By kttan2

Thanks mate, so I can say, if I use normal track...

Thanks mate, so I can say, if I use normal track shoes, the eggbeaters will be a better bet?

In fact, I saw the recent post on Kona Stuff pics, and am beginning to like the paint works - matte...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-05, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 780
Posted By kttan2

?? care to explain more?

?? care to explain more?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-05, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,560
Posted By kttan2

Thanks matey, will get the Crank Brothers pedal. ...

Thanks matey, will get the Crank Brothers pedal. btw, why would you feel that you should get the plain eggbeaters instead?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,560
Posted By kttan2

Thanks everyone, just one last question for this...

Thanks everyone, just one last question for this thread, what do you guys think of the Shimano Shimano PD-M424 pedals besides Crank Brothers Candy SL version? The Shimano one looks cheap, but wonder...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-05, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,168
Posted By kttan2

Loovely forest, which country is this, may I...

Loovely forest, which country is this, may I know? Envied you guys with such nice places to ride. Just out of curiousity, does XC bikes without any suspension, handle such trails well?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-05, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 780
Posted By kttan2

Agree, Kona is good in terms of customer service....

Agree, Kona is good in terms of customer service. I sent them an email couple of days ago, asking for advice, since the LBS over at my side sucked on that big time.

They replied to me readily,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-14-05, 11:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,560
Posted By kttan2

Hi Santiago, thanks for your wonderful and...

Hi Santiago, thanks for your wonderful and helpful advice. You are very right, I reckon Cinder Cone will still be my best bet. I will be getting the 2005 version, as I read about the 2006 version...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-14-05, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,560
Posted By kttan2

Thanks pal, will be getting that. Good...

Thanks pal, will be getting that. Good suggestion, I will keep the original pair and see if I can sell at a better price.




Any brand recommendations for the above? Apologies as I am pretty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-05, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,560
Posted By kttan2

Thanks all, and Santiago, I reckon I'll go for...

Thanks all, and Santiago, I reckon I'll go for the Cinder Cone 2005.

3 final queries:

1. The bike by default comes with the pedal that requires a biking shoe. Should I change the pedal that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-05, 04:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,560
Posted By kttan2

Hi, thanks for your input, however, I am new...

Hi,

thanks for your input, however, I am new to hydraulic brakes and wonder if I should change it to mechanical. Also, unfortunately, the LBS is located at the opposite pole of where I live. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-05, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,560
Posted By kttan2

Kona Cinder Cone 2005 Review

Dear all,

I recently came across the Kona Cinder Cone, and wonder if it would be worth to get it at @S$1000?

The colour coincidentally fits my bill (including the seat). However, I am...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-05, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By kttan2

Try this ...

Try this

http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=5638
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-05, 07:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,659
Posted By kttan2

HT suggestors are precise and accurate. It is...

HT suggestors are precise and accurate. It is frustrating to realize the fact that your budget and reliability concerns can't deviate away from practically looking at a HT. Just like laptops, for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-05, 07:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,268
Posted By kttan2

Hi Kritter, thanks and apologies for not...

Hi Kritter,

thanks and apologies for not being clear, I actually suffer from hypertension - high blood pressure. However, your advice has provided me with an extended insight on the cautions to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-05, 07:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,268
Posted By kttan2

Thanks Expat, I was putting up at Kingsford...

Thanks Expat, I was putting up at Kingsford previously. Well, I will be down trying out the various bikes - Kona, Giant, Haro (and cannondale just for fun) :P

I will update you guys once my bikey...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-05-05, 11:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,982
Posted By kttan2

Agree, many LBS are directly or indirectly...

Agree, many LBS are directly or indirectly persuading customers to buy other brands, from their initial query on GT bikes. I fully agree that GT, Mongoose, Haro, Gary are some of the major players...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-05-05, 11:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,268
Posted By kttan2

Hi Expat, thanks for your advice, in Singapore,...

Hi Expat, thanks for your advice, in Singapore, there are Scott, and the much condemned GT (wonder why), Giant, Kona, Haro, Trek, Klein, Cannondale, KHS (limited), Gary Fisher.

According to Doc, I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-05, 07:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,113
Posted By kttan2

Phew, lucky me to read this thread before going a...

Phew, lucky me to read this thread before going a further step to look at the Cannondale mtb in my area.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-05, 07:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,268
Posted By kttan2

Thanks all for the advice, I really appreciate...

Thanks all for the advice, I really appreciate the useful information. i reckon the mark up is really too high, let alone the import tariffs and the currency adjustments (which is lower than 1.7...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-05, 09:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,268
Posted By kttan2

"sigh" guess I will make a trip today and look...

"sigh" guess I will make a trip today and look around for other brands.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-05, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,268
Posted By kttan2

Thanks Free Pizza, I wonder what would be the...

Thanks Free Pizza, I wonder what would be the cost to buy directly online. Apparently, Cannondale has only 1 distributor here, who is quoting S$2600 (with a little discount so to speak)
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-05, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,268
Posted By kttan2

Thanks all, I am from Singapore. Paul Bravey is...

Thanks all, I am from Singapore. Paul Bravey is right, even with the currency exchange of US $1 for S$1.67, I reckon it should not be so expensive.

Maybe I should go there and try and buy online?...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-05, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 869
Posted By kttan2

Over at my area, the LBS just behaves like a...

Over at my area, the LBS just behaves like a proprietary professor that bull dozes customers to accept their recommendations. Worst, some even tell me Shimano never manufacture rims, and keep...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-05, 10:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,268
Posted By kttan2

Is Cannondale F600 (2005) too luxurious?

Hi all,

I had a BMX during my childhood days, and am a motorcyclist. Due to knee deteoriation, passion and opportunity to exercise, I intend to re-enter the cycling hobby.

While affordability...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-05, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By kttan2

Thanks Vertigo, very helpful advice. In fact, my...

Thanks Vertigo, very helpful advice. In fact, my cycling norms include commuting, occasionally cycling on train tracks only. Will your advice still remain unchanged? Cause Harov3 has raised some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-05, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By kttan2

Hi Vertigo, cool bike and the colour is nice. ...

Hi Vertigo, cool bike and the colour is nice.

may I know what makes you swap the fork? Also, do you reckon it is a value for money investment to change the gear, brake levers, crank, derail, hubs...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-05, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By kttan2

Haro, I'm back. Checked out the Haro Zero, mmmm,...

Haro, I'm back. Checked out the Haro Zero, mmmm, not my type though...sorry...

Still considering the Haro V3 or Kona cross country series.... As for Scott, don't think I liked them anyway due to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-05, 07:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By kttan2

Guys, I am reading the Kona webpage, the colour...

Guys, I am reading the Kona webpage, the colour looks cool, however, I wonder why they use different disc brakes, front using KK and rear using Shimano. Are they cutting costs? btw, I am referring...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-05, 07:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By kttan2

Hi, do you mean the seat pole and handle bar? ...

Hi, do you mean the seat pole and handle bar? May I know what actually caused you to change them?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-05, 04:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By kttan2

Dear all, thanks for the advice, for Haro, I...

Dear all,

thanks for the advice, for Haro, I am looking at the V3, which the colour and overall style meets my minimal expectations. I will be looking at Kona also. Once I get the bike, I will...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-05, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,576
Posted By kttan2

Thanks Mate, I'm a guy. I like the paint after a...

Thanks Mate, I'm a guy. I like the paint after a few more looks though. However, I realized that European countries will normally have varied colour schemes, just like Nokia phones. I would not...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-05, 06:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,576
Posted By kttan2

Hi, are you from Singapore? btw, I am...

Hi,

are you from Singapore? btw, I am considering Scott after much lobbying by LBS here. May I know how much you bought yours? And if you are in Singapore, which shop did you buy it from? I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-05, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By kttan2

Scott or Gary or Haro

Hi there,

I am new to this forum. Used to ride a normal BMX back in my childhood. Tempting to get an MTB at a budget not more than $1000.

I went around the LBS and realized that some of them...
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