Banshee Pyre test out...

Sunday 10th May 2009.

Trail: Epic Hash Batang Kali
Distance: 55KM
Machine: Banshee Pyre
Specification:

Fork: Epicon RLD 100mm
Shifter:X-9
RD: X-9
FD: XT 09 top clamp
Crank: Race Face Ride DH
Pedal: Crankbrother Smarty
Wheelset: American Classic Mtb 26
Tyre: Panaracer FireXC pro 2.1 front and rear
Brakes: Avid Elixir CR
Headset: FSA Orbit
Stem: Truvativ 90mm
Handlebar: Bontranger X
Grips: Lizard Skin

The test...
This is my comment on riding Pyre Banshee, base on what I know and feel. I have no understanding in the engineering of a bicycle so my opinion is just base on my feelings.

The trail was 55kM, the first 20 KM was an easy trail. Most of it is flat with some small climbing. I notice that there in no pedal bob during the ride, even if i turn off the propedal function. This certainly make the trail feels like I am gliding on it. VF4B sure work well on flat terrain, responsive during a sudden sprint and sprinting away with the bike is not a problem at all. Nice!!

I try turning on both setting Propedal on and off while taking a hard corner. Using minimum braking power I can feel the bikes taking the corner without a problem. There is no flex, the swing arm is very rigid but it swallow all the bumps with an ease. Try a hard a corner with maximum braking power and swoosh the tail to make a turn. Again the bike handle it smoothly and respond very well to rider and trail condition. Good boy!!

There are lots of climbing for me to test the bike too. As you can see, my bikes is using a 100mm fork and reverse stem setting. So my bike look a bit lowered. For a long smooth climbs the bike is good and doing well.For technical climbs, since the rear arm is so rigid but active the technical part is a lot easier. Each time the rear hit a bump or obstacle the VF4B system brings the arm up and forward. What I am trying to say is, the bike actually pull it's rear arm by itself as we go on a bump. That actually have a different effect on my riding, making it much easier. Smiling Happily!!

River crossing, mean I have to carry my bike on my back. Since the frame of Pyre is much more solid and tough.Plus the VF4B system the bike is actually a bit heavy. Crossing the strong current river with the Pyre on my back...ughhhh...I am grinning here!!

Downhill is the most preferred part of cycling for everyone, Same goes to me. There is a steep downhill section in our ride today, a good place for a test. Without even stopping to check the downhill part I just bluntly go down. Again Pyre live up to its name. Handling is not a problem, easily clear the section in less than 2 minutes. Laughing like mad people!!

Overall the Banshee Pyre is a good bike, the VF4B work. Would i recommend this bike to my friend? Ooooo yes, yeah baby yeahh!! The bike was design to take all the things that can be thrown by XC to All Mountain rider...

Breath of Pyre

Friday, 8th of May 2009.

Finally got the bloody FD for my Pyre. XT top clamp for the price of RM115. I ask them to reserve the SLX but XT is also fine with me.

Now the cabling process can begin, sadly I do not have all the necessary tool so I had to resort to local bike shop. Took us around 1 hour to put the cable and set it up.

Shortly after that, the breath of Pyre is done...
Took the bike for a spin...Handle very well, can feel the solidness...The first impression is there already. Have to wait for the real test soon. Very soon.





Avid Elixir CR...Ensuring performance and breaking power.







Fox Rp23 with propedal function, smoothen the trail.








V4FB About to be tested.









V4FB hope you are as good as THEY claimed.

The Machine...

4th May 2009 - Monday 9.30PM.

The first time I saw the it, I can already felt the hot fury burning out my heart. Slowly melting away all the doubt, obstacle, and clearing out the path. The path to a new enlightenment and adventures. The Path of Banshee PYRE.

V4FB was the main poison and the mercury glint were the final blow.

Took the frame home and start assembling rite away. Just could not wait to see how hot this machine will look like. Took off all the part from Santacruz Superlight in less than 20 minutes. Than have to stop working as I do not have a headset press tool. Patience... I do not want to force my headset with a hammer. I can still wait.

Got my headset pressed in the next morning. FSA orbit, should do the trick. Rushed home, and begin assembling. Pyre was already standing up in 30 minutes. Encounter some problem as refered by Kelolo. The old FD just wont do it, need to change to Top Clamp FD. So damn hard to find. Make a call to a few shop. Ending with KSH who still have 1 SLX FD, ask them to reserve the bloody thing. Hope it will still be there tomorrow.

KIARA 2K

Date: 22nd of February 2009
Day : Sunday
Weather: Cloudy
Trail Condition: Wet

The cross junction near 2K.

There are lot trail in Kiara, in fact Mount Kiara are widely known among moutain biker, runner, hasher and even the horse rider. For a cyclist who live in KL, this is one of the spot that you do not want to miss. In fact some of the trail can be quite addicting to us cyclist.

2K entrance, near the shack.

2K mean or supposed to mean 2KM of trail. Twisting and whirling at the side of the hill. My advice on this trail, do not let the distance fool you. If you can ride this trail in and out under 10 minutes that should already categorize you under the good rider. If you manage to do it in less than 8.00 minutes than it is safe to call you the superultraultimatepowerrangerrider, if the word does not exist before then it does now.

Here is the small drop, but it is enough to send you flying.

This here is the hardest switch back for me to tackle.

I have been there for a few times, but I could never get enough of it. 2K is rather a good technical trail and a good skills is needed to complete it without crashing or kissing the trees. 2K is a stretch of single trail, going downhill at first and ending with much of a climbs. Within that range, lots of surprises awaits you in it. There are a drops, roots, rocks, and even fallen tree. The biggest challenge however would be the one that they call 'Triple terrace'. I have seen some and heard of many stories of the fallen. Hehehe, some rider are still not out of their last phobia of that place.

If you plan to have a quick challenging ride then 2K is one of the option you can choose. still 2K could be KNOCKOUT and KILLER trail if you underestimate it. So please enter with awareness and cares, it is always best to follow an experience rider and learn how to handle the trail at first. Bluntness is really not needed.

Anyway this is a great place to ride, needless to say every single rider should have a go at this place. I for instance would be more than glad to go there again and again. Till then...chow sin chow.

Distance: Less than 2k
Difficulty: 3/5
Climbs:3/5

Trek 6000

PRICE: RM 2890 nego

Trek 6000
sizes 15.5 inch (small)
Frame: Alpha Black Aluminum
Fork: SR Suntour XCR w/preload, lockout, 100mm
Shifter: Deore 9 speed
FD: Alivio
RD: Deore
Crank: Alivio
Cassette:SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
Brakeset: Shimano M486 disc; 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor

Brand New and ready stock..call me or email me. Can come and view the bicycle at my house.

Bike Park Putrajaya

Kali ini kalau aku cakap n cerita banyak pun xguna..tp it is damn fun..hahaha. So sesaper yang minat technical tue. Turun laa kesana.

Trail dia around 6-7km..1 loop. Tapi dengar kata ada banyak laluan. So maybe terpulang pada laluan anda. Anyway keadaan trail yang agak susah dan teknikal memerlukan konsentrasi yang tinggi dan kecergasan yang baik. Kalau hilang fokus, boleh mengakibatkan crashhhhh...kekeke. 

Kemahiran penting dalam trail ini, jadi untuk first loop take it slow. Study the trail and learn how to handle it. Second round baru blast all out.

Oraits pictures later will put.

Road bike??

Its been a while...bukan aku yang tidak mahu update. Tapi mood untuk aku mengarang tu langsung tidak ada..so aku simpankan dahulu...

Sekarang aku dah hampir siap...Sebuah T-Sprint R dan juga component second hand yang aku beli dari kenalan. Huh..pastinya aku tidak sabar nak mencubanya atas jalan raya. Sangat-sangat tidak sabar.

Lepas siap hal aku kat rumah, terus aku hadap roadbike aku... Hehehe. Aku pasang siap-siap, aku tinggalkan part gearing dan housing cable jer. Aku takde cable cutter, kalau tak memang malam nie jugak aku dah keluar test ride...

Proton T-Sprint...sure tidak secantik Cervello or mana-mana basikal yang berada dipasaran sekarang. Tapi yang aku tahu dan pasti, aku akan ride sepuas-puas hati aku.

Esok maybe aku letak gambor...