Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:21:59 -0700
From: "chris" chris@thebicyclingguitarist.net
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
Subject: please update link

Hello. I found a link to my site at http://www.oocities.org/RainForest/Vines/6082/bikelinks.html.

I am proud and pleased. Bad news is that my long-established website url went belly-up recently when my host server company did the same. Good news is that I now have my own domain so this will NEVER happen again.

Please change the link for "The Bicycling Guitarist" from http://www.thegrid.net/thebicyclingguitarist to http://www.TheBicyclingGuitarist.net.

Hey, I sling a strat too! Cool e-mail moniker you have!

Peace, Chris Watson a.k.a. "The Bicycling Guitarist"

Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 10:45:36 +0200
From: Jonathan Levy
jonlev@iafrica.com
Subject: Chain-Suck link : up and running again

Link to Chain-suck article

I'm pleased to report that the chain-suck site is now up and running again. Its web address (http://www.fagan.co.za/Bikes/Csuck/) remains identical to what it was before, so your link should work as in the past.

Regards,
Jonathan Levy

Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 16:10:59 -0700
From: Kooka Components kooka@kooka.com
Subject: Full Speed Ahead at Kooka

Hi Gang,

Just a little note here to let you know that we are doing some great things at Kooka.

Let me first give you a little background info on myself. I have been working in the bicycle industry for well over a decade now. I started as a mechanic, worked retail, managed a store, managed a wholesale warehouse, and then handled the U.S. opperations for a small internet company. When this oppertunity at Kooka came up, I jumped at the chance.

Kooka's reputation was founded on our lightweight and colourfull XC components. Over the last few years we have also designed some top notch DH/FR bike parts that are sought after by the most extreme of riders. I am here to make sure that we keep going in that same direction. Bringing out new products, keeping up with current trends, and upgrading our current colours and sizes are my main goals for the upcoming months.

So keep your eyes peeled both to our website and here for some exciting updates on what's happening at Kooka Components.

Scott Laliberte
Sales Manager
"Kooka Components"
8850 River Road
Delta, B.C., Canada V4G 1B5
web: www.kooka.com
phone:(604)940-9364 or (800)40kooka
fax:(604)940-5552

Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:45:06 -0400
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
From: Les Luchter
Subject: Top 10 Bicycle Safety Tips - Online

Thought you might like to take a look at DIYnet.com's latest safety checklist - the 10 most important bicycling safety factors you should take into consideration before hitting the road. If so, here is a link: http://diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,3399,FF.html

FYI - DIYnet.com (www.diynet.com) is the Internet counterpart to cable's Do It Yourself (DIY) network, created by the folks behind Home & Garden Television (HGTV). Both the television network and the Web site are designed to assist beginners and do-it-yourself pros with a range of how-to projects, including home improvement, automotive repair, recreation and hobbies, gardening, and more.

Hope that DIYnet.com and the online bicycle safety checklist are of interest. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks.

Les Luchter
http://www.tryloncommunications.com/
lesl@tryloncommunications.com
Phone: 212-725-2295

From: Glenn Chambers
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
Subject: Your site
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 18:04:43 -0400

(Your site) is a terrific compendium of information. I'm sure it's a labor of love. Thanks for doing it!

Your 2001 archive is virtually unreadable, however, as the background image works against the black text.

Would you consider doing any of the following?

Turn down the brightness/contrast on the source image? Change the font color to something more easily read against the alternating light and dark portions of the photo? Change the image?

Way to go otherwise...

Glenn Chambers
ICF Consulting
9300 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 934-3853
Fax: (703) 934-3974
gchambers@icfconsulting.com
www.icfconsulting.com.

Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2001 23:13:27 +0200
From: Jonathan Levy
Subject: Link to articles on Chain-Suck
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com

To: R.S. Murthi, Mountain Bike Resource

I have read and enjoyed a number of articles on your website, and also followed various links from your site to find a number of very useful sites. It occured to me that it might be useful to make some of the technical investigations I've done into chain-suck more accessible to other bikers around the world.

Chain-suck is an odd problem which mainly affects mountain bikers, but can also affect road bikers. It causes the chain to bind solidly to the chain ring, and the cyclist then often falls off the bike.

I have researched chain-suck in some detail and written a set of linked articles about it. These articles form a long-term technical resource and reference on the subject matter.

You may be interested in adding a link from your website to the site where I publish the articles.

You can view my articles on chain-suck at http://www.fagan.co.za/Bikes/Csuck/.

Regards,

Jonathan Levy

Consulting Engineer
Water Engineering

Waterflow Systems Software (Pty) Ltd
31 Rocklands Ave
Highlands Estate
Cape Town 8001
SOUTH AFRICA

Tel: +27 21 461-2397
Fax: +27 21 462-1782
Email: jonlev@iafrica.com

From: Tan HaikKieng-CHT011
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
Subject: Handlebar for downhill
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:41:53 +0800

Hi came across your web page and it's great.The web page contains a lot of informations and great stuff.I'm a beginner in mountain biking and recently bought a bike with Rocky Mountain frame and RST fork.It's quite good as i'm a beginner. I'm thinking of changing my handle bar.Mine is a normal straight handle bar and i've to bend my body a lot when riding.It's quite comfortable during flat road. Since i like to go off road and doing downhill,i don't really feel comfortable doing downhill bending my body (usually i stand up doing downhill).So what i need to know is, what is the best handle bar for downhill ?What is the different between straight bar and the downhill bars or the uprise bar? Thanks.

Regards,
Andy Tan

RSM: Okay, basically a riser bar should offer a more comfortable and controllable ride than would a flat bar. Depending on your budget, you can get one that'll cost anything from RM20 (no-name Taiwanese-made bar) to RM280 (like the Easton Monkey Lite bar I have on my full-suspension GT). The more you spend, the lighter and more durable the bar.

Generally, you can't go wrong with names like Titec, Syncros, Easton and Bontrager. For an opinionated and cautionary take on the topic, here's Keith Bontrager. Also check out the selection of top-grade bars here.

From: Amir Shafiq Abdullah Amir@dbv.com.my
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
Subject: Biking Info
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 17:08:40 +0800

hi...came across your site on mountain biking...I used to enjoy riding my mountain bike, a Jeep brand bike..when I was a teenager i.e 10 years ago..and now I am settled down and I intend to start biking again..I would like if you could suggest some tips on buying a bike for me and my wife, I am staying in Ampang, Bukit Antarabangsa which is hilly and cool. Thanks again and hope to hear from you again...

RSM: Now's a great time to get into mountain biking as the bikes have gotten better and offer more bang for the buck as well. You'd have to spend at least about RM2,000 to get a durable hardtail, but you can still get a decent bike for half that amount through a bit of shrewd shopping.

There're three great retail outlets in KL -- Bike Pro in Taman Megah and KSH Bicycle in Taman Tun Dr Ismail and Taman Megah -- which not only offer an incredible range but also bikes that are competitively priced.

There's a shop near where you live run by ex-national cycling coach Ng Joo Ngan, but though he has some top-notch stuff, his prices are on the high side.

Some (subjective) pointers on getting the best deal:

1. Get the best frame, suspension fork and wheels for the money. That means, even if you settle for a stock machine from GT, Specialized, Trek or any of the other big names, make sure the frame is at least made of double-butted aluminium (7005 is common, 6061 is better, lighter and more expensive), the fork is at least a Rock Shox Judy C (it'll be worthwhile to upgrade from something like Rock Shox's low-end Jett or one of the Taiwan-made RST shocks if the bike you're considering comes with it), and the wheels are built on Shimano hubs with at least a 9-speed rear hub.

2. Sizing is crucial. While most experienced bikers will advise you to get the smallest frame that fits you, you have to bear in mind that small bikes can be inefficient for long-distance riding or hill-climbing. If you need modifications for the right fit -- a longer/shorter stem, riser bar instead of a flat bar and so on -- don't hesitate to tell the dealer.

3. Try to make sure the drivetrain has at least some Shimano Deore/LX 9-speed parts, including the shifters, rear derailleur and cassette.

4. Get a helmet, gloves, a jersey and biking shorts (total about RM300 to RM400) when you buy the bike. You will really appreciate the comfort and confidence they offer.

And check out this useful article: How to Buy a Bike
.

Happy Trails!

Date: 15 Sep 00 00:09:35 MDT
From: k h
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
CC: goh_h@yahoo.com

Dear Murthi:

Hello? How are you? I had visited to your home page just now nad i found it's really a great homepage. I learn a lot from your home page and aslo get a lot of info from your homepage! I'm a current collge student.I'm also interested in MTB since few years ago but i'm not really involve into MTB. But now i'm think is the time that i want to enjoy my ride. Recently i have no bycle in Subang and now i'm looking for a mountain bike. Do you have any suggestion for me? I'm looking for a 2nd hand MTB and my budget is around RM1000 so what's your comment about it? Can you give me some comment? I have visit to THe BIke shop and various bike shop in Penang. I founf that around Rm1000 i can get a Alluminium/Alloy frame and a rock shox with Shimano XT 98'group set. Did your think it's worth? Can you tell me more about the bike shop in KL? I wish to get more info b4 i'm make decision! ANy way thanks for your help. Your make a really great home page! I will introduce to my friends!

From:
Guava

From: whatt
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
Subject: Buying a new mountain bike
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 18:58:33 +0800

Hi Khabar,

I'd like to buy a new mountain bike. since I am from east malaysia there's a limited choices of bicycles here. can you advice me where to buy MT bicycles in west malaysia (Reliable shop) and good price. I hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks.

ps. Your website is so cool that I browse it everyday.

Cheers.

Michael Teo Whatt,
Labuan FT.

Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 14:07:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: josh lanning
Subject: mtb's in malaysia
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com

greetings from the U.S. I am moving to Malaysia in a month and am in the process of purchasing a Mountain Bike (mine was recently stolen) I came accross your web page and was wondering if you could advise me on whether it would be cheaper for me to wait and buy it after I arrive

thanks for the help

josh lanning

From: Kim Turley
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
Subject: I like your RainForest page on Geocities
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 9:51:23 -0700

Hi there,

I don't know your name but I like your site. I was looking at your page under the category RainForest on Geocities. I could not help noticing how unique it was. I have seen many other RainForest related pages, but none as compelling as yours.
Like you, I am also a person who is also very interested in the subject of the environment. I have been heavily interested in the environment all my life, but just recently got involved. I am 25 and live in California. I consider myself lucky because there are so many evironmental related activities that go on here.
I would appreciate an email back from you. Tell me a little about yourself and why you decided to build your great site. I have been thinking of building one of my own, but it's so intimidating. I don't claim to know a whole lot about computers. Since I have visited your site however, I have a lot more confidence to do it. Can you give me a few pointers?
Hey I got to run now, but I sincerely hope you take the time to reply back.

Sincerely,
Kim Turley

From: mlzmg
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
Subject: contacts in penang or perak
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 14:40:01 +0800

howdy,

i am a malaysian working in singapore and came upon your site, i was wondering if there is a club in penang for mtb'kers? or an email that i can contact? i travel in and out of penang a lot, was wondering if i should bring my santa cruz the next time.......

keep them wheels spinning.

jack lim.

From: Stein Ekstang
To: stratslinger@yahoo.com
Subject: From Norway - what should I do?
Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 22:59:11 +0200

Hello Khabar,

(If this mail did`t reach Khabar, would you please mail me back and tell me. thank you!!!)

my name is Stein Ekstang and I live in Norway. The reason that I am writing to you is:

I spend a lot of time on my bike, I have only one bike, not three like you, but I enjoy it. My bike is old and I would very much like to buy a new one. I am a student and do not have a lot of money to spent, but I try to get as much as I can for my money, if you know what I mean...bikes are very expensive in Norway.
That is why I am writing to you. I believe that a bike is cheaper in your country than in Norway and since you live there, you know where and what that is smart to buy so you get as much as possible for the money.
I have been searching a lot for bikeshops on the internet but the do not have very good internet pages.
Therefore I would like to ask you if you could give me some advice or maybe help me to get in touch with the right persons! Of course, if you do not have the time or if you are on your way out for a ride on the bike forget this mail!
If you are able, what I would like to buy is a bike that at least has front suspension with no lower than LX equipment, I do not know all the details you have mentioned a lot about your bikes. It has to be able to be driven both on trail-terrain and on the road, since I only have one.
I am quite tall, 192 cm, so I guess I need a large bike...
You mentioned about your bike, GT LTS-2000DS, that you built it up – I think I am able to do that to.
Sorry, I'll stop there...
Thank you for your time, and if you answer!
Enjoy your time with your bike there`s nothing like it !!!

All the best from Norway,

Stein Ekstang

Homepage: www.iu.hioslo.no/~ekstans

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