Thanks all,
Will be heading over tomorrow if all goes to plan.
cheers
shiny

rode from 10-12 with 3 people i had never met until today, they pumped up my tyres, forks and rear shock and then guided me around all the new stuff that has been built since i was last here 2 years ago.

Pi$$ed it down the entire ride but good to be out. Frozen at the end….

Good to be out though.

shiny

okay – actual price is approx. 1500 here in Malaysia…I know it is a good deal..but would like opinions too…the saving is just over 1000pounds…and they have all colours..my air 9 is licorice with white forks…

shiny

Wow! Are they really that rare?

Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?

shiny

Raleigh Budgie
Raleigh Boxer
Raleigh Burner
Raleigh Grifter
Viscount road bike
Trek 930 – stolen
Marin Mount Vision Pro
Marin Rift Zone
Kona Kula
Klein Attitude
Kona Jake the Snake Cyclocross – stolen
Kona Explosif
Nicolai Helius CC
Turner 5 spot (horst)
Yeti 575
Cervelo Soloist
# Trek 69er
Turner 5 Spot DW
# Cove Hummer
# BMC SLC01
# Nicolai Helius FR
Cove Handjob
# Nicolai Helius AC
# Niner Air9 Carbon

# = Current rides

Not a bad collection even if i say so myself – and i just have!

Shiny

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Great local riding near me but the UK trail centres are a hefty trip!

shiny

on the shock it just says – boost tune 175 – what i wany to know is what does the 175 mean and is there a different value for each bike/each shock/each rider etc.

i have seen some info about that being 175psi of nitrogen but still have no idea WTF that means…

AARRGGHH!

too true, that is all my googling seems to have turned up…will keep looking..
cheers
shiny

does anyone know where I can find out the boost valve numbers in relation to these shocks – cannot find anything on the fox site…

thanks
Shiny

What does the 175 mean in relation to the Boost Valve Tune?

Thanks Conan.

shiny

Do you live here in Malaysia as they call a ride around the block a ‘Jamboree’.

SS will be a struggle IMO and the website is in Bahasa Malayu and has not been updated since december so good luck.

It will be approx. 35deg C and humidity around 85-90% so be prepared to sweat…a lot!

It would be a good idea to check it is still on, they do attract lots of riders normally (1000+) but many here are more interested in the so called ‘goody bag’ than the actual ride….

cheers
Shiny

recoverite – made by Hammer Nutrition. A miracle in powder formula, seriously good…take within 30 minutes of finishing and again within 2 hrs if unable to eat.

It has really changed my experience considering the temp here in the jungles of malaysia and the terrain covered…

Look it up, not sure if available in the UK.

cheers
shiny

yes…I have had 2..the current is a litespeed built one. Currently about to try an Niner Air 9 Carbon so the frame is for sale. I would buy another one in a shot. I am 5′ 9″ and ride an 18″ with a 70mm stem and fit is perfect. Also had a HJ but sold as way too flexy for me.

Good luck and enjoy whatever you decide.

Cheers
Shiny

Ruscle – YGM
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Shiny

If you are in KL there is loads here, road biking is huge as well as MTB. I ride several times a week but it is 35 degress by 10am easily. The best place in KL is Kiara, near bangsar and sri Hartamas. I would recommend a full susser with 140mm up front at least.

Been here for 4 1/2 years and it is superb….mail me if want my number as may be around…

cheers
shiny

p.s not single speed for sure!

Nicolai Helius CC
Nicolai Helius FR
Trek 69’er
Cove Hummer
BMC SLC01

Maybe soon a Maverick Durance / Niner Air 9

ta
Shiny

A mate has had this for a few weeks, after 2 damp rides the finish on the both cranks has started to wear off….

Saying that my XTR ones did more or less the same…

Good luck!

Hi NickF,
Do you have a Nicolai Argon, can you get in touch as there is no e-mail in your profile, my addy is shine dot mark AT gmail.com

cheers
shiny

Please Nickf – you are always on here according to your profile – several times today already…

shiny

Stoner, I am with you, would like to find the i-dave diet in the first place….where can i get a copy?

Seems like a real winner!

cheers
shiny

best i have seen is around 230 or so, has anyone seen a good deal?
cheers
shiny

sounds like a good investment considering the amount bikes are worth…any good deals…

cheers
shiny

Hi James,
I have two Reverb and a good old gravity dropper, have also had joplins and a speedball and used a KS ones for a bit too. The Reverb is superb out the box, easy to fit and shorten hose, bleed kit is included, rebound speed dial is on the fly but not sure if much use, seals seem excellent, there is a very small amount of play if being picky but only when saddle is fully up, solution is to run it slightly further out of frame and therefore not use it fully extended, however it is not noticeable.

I have one on my Nicolai CC which is fully inserted into the frame which is a medium, but on my medium Nicolai FR there is more post out of the frame due to tube geommetry and standover differences.

Here in Malaysia I can get them for around 155 quid, which also makes it more appealing.

It is superb for the riding I do and sod all the skill compensation moaners – they are just jealous..

Cheers
Shiny

let me know if anymore details needed.

Make sure you have 180 mounts and a 180 rotor and not 180 mounts with a 183 rotor, sometimes this can click as the rotor collides with the spring and pin that hold the pads,
cheers
shiny

twentyniners,
Live in Bangsar, Kiara is my local ride with SMS and others, do you know it well. E-mail me and will give you my number as your profile is blank..cheers
shiny

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Been here four years and cannot see myself ever going back to the UK except to see friends and ride my bike there.

Came here with the wife, and 2 kids, just had a third.

Work hard but quality of life is much better, riding in the jungle and 35-40 degrees is just different but still fantastic. Travel ops are superb so far been to Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Singapore, Cambodia, Australia, Bali and this year am going to NZ skiing, Borneo, Laos, maybe Sri Lanka and probably the Phillippines.

Occassionally miss things and friends – but real friends come over!

Cheers
Shiny

Massive Attack – Blue Lines and Mezzanine
U2 – Achtung Baby

Def Leopard – Hysteria :lol:

shiny

not bad – could do better!
cheers Druid.

any others?

shiny

Yes, writing on outside as i had suspected. However, quizzed my local shop and they reckon the new XTR works more fluidly (less jumpy) if fitted with writing facing inwards but with 10 speed XT always facing out.

Will try both and see!

cheers
Shiny

Thanks for all the advice, went to Bull Bike and managed to get myself some superb Kashima Coated 15mm, Fox Talas FIT Terralogics for about 500 quid – after a good haggle!

Superb, well chauffed, STW awesome as ever!

Shiny

mine came direct from the factory and without packaging…thanks for checking…

shiny

I assume then that the writing should face outwards…crap!

Where is my chain tool?

cheers
shiny

thanks for suggestions so far, will give them a go. So annoying – it cannot be that difficult for Apple to sort can it?
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shiny

Buy my Medium in iron Glimmer, excellent condition as 1 of 4 bikes, 1 year old, running an rp23, lovely bike but just bought another Nicolai.

£1000 posted – only here until next Tuesday as returning to Malaysia.

Bit cheeky buy you never know!

cheers
shiny

It is most likely the pivot bolts, Turner – if you contact them will send you some new stainless steel ones. I think they refer to them as 'sex bolts' – not sure why but it stopped the creaking.

Also, try pumping grease into all the zirc grease ports – sometimes it is a bedding in issue.

Good luck
Shiny

chappeau! (sp)

Im 5'8" and could buy the indy fab….
The IBIS looks great but seems big to me…

Decisions decisions!

KL, Malaysia,
Just been for a 2hr ride round the local jungle trails and stacked it trying to ride skinny across a river. Cool though as it is 40 degrees and 90 humidity!

Cheers
Shiny

Thanks Khani,
Looks good but no description of what to do regarding grease etc.

Anyone else?

cheers
Shiny

:lol:
Superb, well done, see it doesn't hurt does it!

The experience is truly terryfying and amazing at the same time – now have 3 boys that are 6, 4 and 3 months – not slept properly for at least 6 months…

Best advice is to sleep at every opportunity..

Cheers
Shiny