Beat My Time 2010 – Teluk Chempedak Downhill Challenge

Kuantan DH Race !

Beat My Time 2010 – Teluk Chempedak Downhill Challenge
Dates : 30-31 Oct 2010
Location : Teluk Cempedak

Categories
1) Elite
2) Open
3) Master A
4) Master B
5) Junior

Bolts Bolts Bolts - Especially Ti Bolts

Bits and bolts can make a difference.. a lot of difference if you add it all up.

Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. Sometimes called the "space age metal", it has a low density and is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant transition metal with a silver color.

The two most useful properties of the metal form are corrosion resistance and the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal.

Titanium have ultimate tensile strength of about 63,000 psi (434 MPa), equal to that of common, low-grade steel alloys, but is 45% lighter. Titanium is 60% more dense than aluminium, but its twice as strong as the most commonly used aluminium alloy.

How do you knopw what is the bolt type and size ? Below is a chart to assist you.

 

  

The different heads available for a typical bike bolt setup.











Element Cycles now carry Ti Bolts and below is the specs/types that we have

A-M6x20mm for brake caliper

B-M6x30mm for head lock ,seat clamp

C-M5x20mm for stem,brake lever,fd

D-M5x8mm for rotor , bottle cage

The bolts available are all original coloured and are machine from TI Grade 5. What is grade 5 ?

Grade 5, also known as Ti6Al4V, Ti-6Al-4V or Ti 6-4, is the most commonly used alloy. It has a chemical composition of 6% aluminium, 4% vanadium, 0.25% (maximum) iron, 0.2% (maximum) oxygen, and the remainder titanium.[3] Grade 5 is used extensively in Aerospace, Medical, Marine, and Chemical Processing. It is significantly stronger than commercially pure titanium while having the same stiffness and thermal properties. This grade is an excellent combination of strength, corrosion resistance, weld and fabricability. In consequence, its uses are numerous such as for military aircraft or turbines. It is also used in surgical implants.

Come and get em. Visit the shop for  info and discount prices :)

Cheers

Plentong Epic Ride - 28.11.2010

Yes its that time again. Time to test your mettle.. and to see what you are made of.

Plentong trail is well know to all the southern riders and its been the frequent ride locations for many local and foreigners for many years. Its has a combination of many choice routes to challenge the most seasoned riders and also routes to practice for the beginners.

You have a variety of wide palm oil plantation roads, rubber plantation single track, iskandar lake single track, jungle terrain and wide open dessert like routes. The route also includes several uphill and downhill options. Highest climbing would be a lung busting 100-150 meters

This is open to all level of riders and they have several routes 

One thing for sure, there is never ending challenges and fun await those that participate. Last we heard there is good prizes awaiting top finishers of the race.

Info from Cyclemotion2000 website

The details of the event as below:
Fee: RM45 / SGD20
Date: 28th Nov 2010 (Sunday)
Time: 7.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Plentong, JB
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Tips:-
GPS Coordinate: (Location Registration)
N1 31.420 E103 49.242

Google Map Direction: (Best route for you come to us)
http://maps.google.com.my/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=112761637535849959268.0004671a2c6f5...

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Registration:- Is now OPEN

For online registration:
- Go to this link below and fill up the detail
- Once the fee is transferred do email to us the transaction references or bank slip as payment
- http://www.cyclemotion2000.com/epic/main.php

For team registration:-
- Download the form from the link below
- Fill up all riders details and email back to us the complete form together with the bank slip or any online bank transaction references
- http://www.cyclemotion2000.com/document/2010_Epic_Team.xls

Registration will be close on 20 November 2010

If you have any inquiry please do not hesitate to contact us. We are just a finger away.

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Contact Details:-
Website : http://www.cyclemotion2000.com/
Email : jbcyclemotion2000@yahoo.com

Joseph Neo : 6012-711 1091
Norisham : 6012-757 1077
Mulyazam : 6013-778 3606

Bank-in Account;
Public Bank saving account (4724-1845-31) Azhar Bin Mohd Ehwan - Malaysia
POSB saving (039-69980-0) - Singapore

MDHSS #4 > Penang DH - Mt Erskine - 26th Sept 2010

 

Penang has always been known for its food and historic heritage. Tasty nasi kandar, laksa, fried kueh tiaw and so many others delicious palette satisfying food is served in a historic setting that combines east and west traditions.

Well known to be a cyclist friendly state and city where even the top politicians can be seen in bicycles around Penang. Due to the very nature of the island being hilly, it’s no doubt the IDEAL place for the Downhill Sport to flourish.

Sunday 26^th September 2010, participants from all over Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan came to battle to be crowned as the King of Erskine. Loads of goodies were given away with prize money to the winners. There were in total 6 categories raced for the event - Elite, Expert, Sports, Masters, Junior and Hard Tail. In total 80 riders participated in the event.

Hard Tail Category Winners

Junior Category Winners

Master Category Winners

Sports Category Winners

Expert Category Winners

Elite Category Winners

It was a grand and truly fitting finale to the much anticipated MDHSS fourth installment Penang Downhill 2010 Race > King of Mt Erskine. A "Penangkia" called Ian Chin (CCI Penang) was crowned the King at the end of the race, truly fitting and deserving. He clocked the fastest track time of 2 minutes and 35 sec.

King Of Erskine

All participants also took home lucky draw and some even got frames for free thanks to Da Bomb. Go Pro, Deity, Kona, KTM, Fox, Maxxis, CCI, Pink Bike and many others supported the event with their contributions.

 Winners of other categories, best dressed, wisest and the lucky draw prizes.

In overall the track was awesome(damp) with total eye candy riding from start to finish. Based on the organisers arrangement there is in total 22 jumps (table tops + gaps) in this 1.5 km track. Wide, and clean with berms and mini rock gardens to complement the A-Line of Malaysia (A line is a route in Whistler BC Canada). All the riders loved the track and there is nothing but praise. Overall organisation was good with great support from factory and top brands.

Great work guys ! All your hardwork and preparation was worthwhile.

Element Riders for this Race
2nd Position under the Expert Category - Ameer (RRD - Element) - Congrats.

5^th Edition of the MDHSS is currently in discussion.

Till next time, Ride Safe

  

The Beautiful month of Ramadhan

Hi Guys

Selamat berpuasa sempena bulan Ramadhan yang mulia ini from Element Cycle.
Have a great fasting month ahead with prayers and happiness.



Nor Azman, Azhman, Sharil, Ah Chai, Ramesh

Upcoming activities/events in MTB Scene

Just to give you guys an update of whats happening and scheduled for the rest of the year in the MTB Scene

DH Races
MDHSS #4
Date : 26 September 2010
Location : Penang
Website : TBA

Jamboree's

October 2010

Campaign For A Lane
Date : 17 Oct 2010
Location : Esplanade, Penang
Website : http://www.pbb.com.my/



Burung Hantu Ride #2
Date : 30/31 Oct 2010
Location : Ayer Keroh, Malacca
Website : http://burunghantu2010.blogspot.com/


November 2010

Kedah Jamboree
Date : 13th November 2010
Location : Kedah
Website : http://kedahjamboree.com/blog/


December 2010
Bernam Jaya Jamboree
Date : 5th December 2010
Location : Bernam Jaya, Selangor
Website : http://pknsmtb.blogspot.com/

Ride On !

Deity Decoy LT Pedals - A Class Above the rest

The pedals that every rider needs to use is here. Its sleek, its light weight and above all its sweet looking.

Decoy LT specs
- Lightweight forged & machined magnesium body
- Super thin 17mm profile
- Du Bushing with double micro sealed bearing system
- CNC Red Anodized aluminium pins
- 8 Aluminium sockets per side for maximum grip
- Black spindles with Laser Graphics on end caps
- Powder coated black with laser etched logos
- Weight - 357 grams



Eventhough the deity Decoy 2.0 is one of the lightest contenders on the market, the goal with the deity Decoy LT pedal was to delivery you an even lighter package that will allow you to shed even more weight off of your bike. Weight in at 357 grams for the pair and featuring a forged and machined magnesium body, the deity Decoy LT pedals also utilizecnc machined aluminiun socket pins to reduce every gram possible. whether you are a downhill racer, dedicated dirt jump, freerider or prefer platforms for all-mtns and train riding.,.. the deity Decoy LT's are a high end pedal that is impossible to beat in terms of weight, strenth and price.

It also features a fully rebuildable internal system that spins on a double micro sealed bearing design and DU bushing., so keep your pedals running at peak performance is truly simple. Without requiring removal from your bike in order to service the pedal, it is as easy as removing the two fron aluminium caps, removing a nut, and sliding the body off the spindle. With a stepped heat treated cr-mo spindle as the foundation for every deity pedal, the simplicity and ease of serviceability will allow you to keep your pedals running at top form from one season to the next.



At 17mm at the thcikest point and 14mm at the thinnest, the deity Decoy LT pedals are an incredibly light weight, reliable and stron pedal that will inevitably become one of your favorite parts on your bike. By positioning your foot close to the central spindle rotation and axis, the benfits of a thinner profiled pedal have made them become the top option for any rider looking to run flats. From additional pedal clearance , lowered center of gravity, weight savings, feel, increased efficiency in your pedal stroke, and much more, a properly designed thin pedal will make you want to throw away the clinky pedals of the past without thinking twice. Remember, you only have a few contact points with your bike, so make them count!



pictures courtesy of Deity & Sicklines :)

BlkMrkt - KillSwitch is In Town !

Presenting THE ELITE Dirt Jump BIKE in Town.




Designed from the ground up with the aspects of slope style and dirt jumping in mind as they effect the rider now. Its handmade to demanding specifications and standards providing 100 mm of smooth, stiff, progressive rear wheel travel when you need it most.



Blkmrkt Kill Switch Specifications

> Proprietary Hammer Link Design with 100mm of travel
> Handmade 6061 T6 custome tubeset with precision CNC'd linkages and yokes
> Replaceable Nylocks Nuts and Threaded Inserts at all Bolt Locations
> Custom Tuned X-Fusion 02 RCX Read Shock 6.5" x 1.5" Stroke
> 44mm Blkmrkt Cartridge Sealed bearing headset fits 1 1/8" Steerer tube
> 34.9mm Blkmrkt Collar seat clamp
> 69' HA 16"/406mm CS, 12.5" BB Height, 30.9mm Seat tube





Options
- Drop outs : Horizontal with intgrated hanger (standard), Maxle With integrated hanger(Optional), Vertical with integrated Hanger (Optional)
Top Tube Lengths : 21" , 22" , 23"
Available in Purple, Black and Grey (All Flat)

First customer to get surprise gifts and get the chance to own your very own DJ, Slopestyle and an all can do Bike !

Blkmrkt Killswitch at the Banshee Kiara Rage 2010

Come and test ride the bike.. where else - at the element bike shop in JB.

Banshee Kiara Rage 2010

25th july 2010 was a blast ! Great day, great track and excellent riders !

The track was a 1.7km parkinson inducing ride ! :) If you want to test ya handling skills or rather if you can hold on to the handlebars.. this track would be it.

Straight forward and simple (understatement).. no gaps, and eye candy in this track.. everything was totally nature.. berms, rock gardens.. never ending and some pedalling. Afterall this is an MTB event.



Practice day (24th July 2010) was awesome.. the track was dry and tacky excellent for the minions that the team used. We hoped that this would continue but every local guy was like.. its gonna rain.. walked through the track checking up the possible lines and also assist riders with uplifts.

Thanks to Nissan for lending us the 5 Nissan Terrano's for the event. Greatly assisted the uplifts.

Race Day -
With minimal hiccup's the race start at 9.30 with race boy timing tagging all the bikes. Hardtails, Junior, Women , Masters, Open, Expert and Elite went down the ideal track .. in blistering speeds ! The fastest time recorded was by Popo from indonesia at 3 mins 33 secs. A good 14 seconds a head of the rival at 3mins 51 - Adam.

Everyone was wondering , if there is a possibility that popo can be beaten in the form that he is in. Everyone was talking.. riders and spectators.. if the finals going to be close or already won !

Well as expected, in the finals the clouds came in.. after the masters went down.. its started raining cats and dogs.. the timing went from super fast to and ok speed. However, that didnt deter the experts and elites from battling out for the champions prize !

Malaysia's Aim and Adam came in first and second respectively in the elite category.



Some pics from the race
Element Cycle Booth at the race with NEW Deity Products


Master Category Riders getting ready to board the uplift vehicles & Azhman screaming through banshee


Killswitch ! Its Malaysia First !


Riders :
Herman Arsek (Elite)
Azhman Ismail (Master)