What MTB to get with a budget of RM1,500

[vr2turbo]

Get helmet then test bro. eohl79 bike first.....hahahahaha

 

[turbolover]

just get a helmet will do, like me..

Helmet=condom?

 

[vr2turbo]

Helmet=condom?

That one for different head.....hahahhahaha

 

[turbolover]

That one for different head.....hahahhahaha

Both if not worn will have serious consequences.

 

[vr2turbo]

true, true......

 

[eohl79]

I see some very nice brain buckets around. What brands are recommended?

There are many brands out there Scott, Bell, Giro, etc... Thing is each manufacturer produces different sizes and shapes. Just get one that suitable your budget, fits well, have sufficient vents for cooling. Don't straight buy, try and check fitting properly. Looks comes with a price...

I have problem finding a good fitting helmet. Both here and when I was in the states last year.

 

[turbolover]

Hmm yeah I think getting a right fit is the most important criteria. Can't wait to survey more shops. Don't know got any bike shops at Negeri Sembilan. Will be there for a few days.

 

[vr2turbo]

There are many brands out there Scott, Bell, Giro, etc... Thing is each manufacturer produces different sizes and shapes. Just get one that suitable your budget, fits well, have sufficient vents for cooling. Don't straight buy, try and check fitting properly. Looks comes with a price...

I have problem finding a good fitting helmet. Both here and when I was in the states last year.

You find until overseas also. But in overseas you have to find like kid size.....

 

[turbolover]

Just spotted a bike shop at senawang. Closed today. Want to check it out tomorrow.

 

[vr2turbo]

heh! heh! Serious now, Sunday also looking out.......

 

[eohl79]

You find until overseas also. But in overseas you have to find like kid size.....

No size difference between overseas and here. Between manufacturers yes even when there is a sizing S, M, L. Some manufacturers product longer helmets, some wider, some more head room, etc. Need to find the right fit. Can compensate a little with the sponge padding in the helmet.

Oh yeah, usually the helmet is rated to last a couple of years. If you ever knock the helmet somewhere (fall, etc) need to replace for safety.

 

[vr2turbo]

Wah! if fall and knock that hard, body also pretty badly bruise liao.......

 

[turbolover]

Eohl, I went to senawang bike shop just now. Go look see look see and the friendly owner said the mongoose salvo comp is not too bad. It's a full suspension. What is your take on that? Is it a good buy?

 

[vr2turbo]

My cheapo bike....

My daughter's bike

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Cheapo paddle that came with the bike. My kids actually broke quite a few.....

Then fitted Shimano ones, lasted quite a few years already, did not break even one....ha! ha!

My son's weight even broke the gear, so change to Shimano one also and use many years already.
If buy cheapo ones, don't know need to change how many??
He never take care, change also rusty liao.....

 

[turbolover]

Hehe. That saddle is really extended to the max.