It's getting better!



Improved: the 2011 Jetstream EX

There is a three-month window for the Dahon Jetstream EX folding bike.
This full-suspension ride showcases some of the best components ever to be found on a folding bicycle and is said to be the most advanced ride of its kind.
For 2011, Dahon had streamlined the disc brakes on the EX, giving it a sleek and low-profile look.
Changes also include an lighter fork and since this bike is on the premium category, it has a mass appeal to folding bike riders in search of a better ride.
Two will make its way to Malaysia in the second quarter.

Dahon Malaysia FBC 2nd Meeting and Preview

Eagerly awaited: the Dahon Vector X20

I was asked to give a slide show presentation on Jan 22.
Its also a packed day as Michelle's cousin is hosting a wedding dinner.
The expected crowd is around 30 people, but I suspect that there will be more people as Le Run Marketing is throwing in some 'mystery gift' to the guests there.
Anyway, the most eagerly-awaited bike is the Vector X20 and one is already gone as it was pre-ordered.
This is 'the' road bike with some of the best high-end components utilised.
The SRAM RED drive train is said to be the best on the planet and with a price tag of RM10K, I'd say anyone who is gonna score this bike would be either a serious rider of some jerkoff who wants to show off..

Hulu Langat Training Ride Series 5

Reaching the summit area at checkpoint 01 - Kuala Kelawang - Semenyih junction

The steep and gradual climb proved to be too much for this rider

A group photo before heading back to the 18th-mile village

We've been following the Hulu Langat training ride for the fourth time and so far, there's five in a series.
Michelle and I had charted some progress in our average speed and timing along the 20km loop.
So far, we've been as far as the Dam entrance, but didn't make it all the way. Twice, we had to turn back because some riders have became ill during the ride.
Yesterday, I clocked 18.6km on the average and my top speed is 43km/h.
This was a slight improvement from 15.6km when I first started cycling at the location.
I guess the hardest part is to maintain a steady speed and cadence as some of the major sections along this route has a 15-30 degree gradient.
The entire road is not as flat as it seems.
I did the first-half with my high gear and climbed on the lowes to reach the Kuala Kelawang - Semenyih intersection.
And all four attempts, I managed to pedal my bike towards the junction without stopping.
Now, I can feel my thighs sore and pretty banged up.
But all this is for a purpose and that is to complete our tour of Betong in Thailand next month.