HOW WOULD I GET AND ENCOURAGE SOMEONE TO RIDE A MOUNTAIN BIKE?
I would provide them the benefits of MTB; it teaches them great enthusiasm, no matter how hard your life is, if you put your mind into it, determination, patience, and effort will bring you success, just like riding up a steep hill.
Besides, MTB has a large community that supports each other. Joining the community has its perks, you get to know more people from all societies practicing a healthy lifestyle.
Every riders have their own favorite trails that they visit frequently. There are a lot of trails can be found in Beaufort. My personal favorite trails are at Jalan Batu 65, a very challenging trail having 10% to 12% grade hills. His second favorite trail is at Jalan Muhibbah, Membakut; a very challenging rocky and muddy off-road trail with lots of obstacle.
I have taken part in numerous MTB events in Sabah:
- Jamboree friendship Sulaiman 2016 7th place Men Veteran
- Sipitang Jamboree 2016 10th place Men Veteran
- Kota Kinabalu Century Race 2016 9th place Men Veteran
- KGKS Kayuhan Sihat 2017 2nd place, KGKS member category & 11th place overall
- PSKPPS Sabah 2017 4th place Men Veteran
- Finisher in UCI Asia Mountain Bike Series Men Veteran
I own 2 MTB’s; the first one is:
Mosso Falcon III
Frame material: Alluminium
Frame size: 15.5
Frame type: Hardtail
Wheel size: 27.5″
Groupset: Shimano Deore XT M8000 2×11
Suspension: Suntour Epicon Air MTB suspension fork
Handlebar & seatpost: Aerozine Stem 90mm
Saddle: Fizik Antares 00 carbon
Wheels: ZTR Crest 27.5″ , Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.10 tubeless tires
Hub: Element Technium XC100
Second MTB:
Geometric
Frame material: Carbon fibre
Frame size: 15.5
Frame type: Hardtail
Wheel size: 27.5″
Groupset: Shimano Deore XT M8000 2×11
Suspension: DT Swiss Air MTB Suspension fork
Handle bar & seatpost: Toseek carbon fibre stem
Saddle: Toseek carbon
Wheels: ZTR Crest 27.5″
On-road tires: Innova pro tubeless; Hub : Kozzer
Off-road tire:s Maxxis Aspen tubeless; Hub : Hope Pro 2 Evo
I chose these MTBs because of the reasonable prices for each of the components, lightweight, and durabilities.
In terms of preparations for MTB, I always make sure I get enough energy by having my meals on time. Additionally, I make sure to wear proper attires and all my equipment and bike components are working well before going for a ride. Last but not least, drinking water, energy drink or isotonic drink is always prepared to keep me hydrated all the time.
