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NEW ARRIVAL: Raleigh Lola 12"

Specifications

Model: LOLA
Size: 12" (2.5 to 5 year old kids)
Rim: Alloy Rim with bearing hub
Tyre: 12x2.25 (with inner tube)
Color: Blue, Green, Pink
Brake sys: v-brake (F), Coaster Brake (R)
Moving parts: Ball Bearing
Accessories: F/R fenders, Training Wheels, Full Chain Guard
Price: RRP RM 259
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KONA 2009 MODELS - SALE

KONA FIRE MOUNTAIN (24spd DISC)
usual: RM 1922

NOW: RM 1599 (FREE AXO gloves worth RM 129)

specifications

KONA LANA'i (24spd V-brake)
usual: RM 1315

NOW: RM 1099 (FREE AXO gloves worth RM 129)

specifications

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visit us:

USJ CYCLES : 24, jln USJ 4/9G, 47600 Uep Subang Jaya

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Offer while stock last
F.O.C item is not exhangable to money
size: FM (17"), Lanai (16")

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

USJ CYCLES wishes all the muslim customers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! Maaf Zahir & Batin. Hari Raya is a time to reconcile and renew relationships with others.

Friendly & Clear sound Bell - CatEye PB-1000 Bell

Bell is used for giving a warning when approaching pedestrians and other cyclists. A quality bell can be judged based on the design as well as the sound produced by it. CAT EYE WIND BELL(PB-1000) is a small size aluminum bell with a unique trigger to fit your forefinger Designed with two time percussion system which enables everyone to trigger with very little pressure. Friendly and clear sound.

For more detail, please visit store USJ Cycles in USJ4/9G, Uep Subang Jaya. Thank you

Monty EF38. World BEST Electronic Bike

EF-38 is a folding bike. It's allowing a user to fold the bike within few seconds. Normal folding bike just allow the rider to ride in short distance maybe in city. Addition of electric system to the bike allows the rider in long distances on the road.

The frame is alluminum and in geometry design allows comfortable riding position. Between, most of the parts and component are made by alloy material. Another important point of the bike is that is the electric system of the bike. It is provided by a Lithium battery (weight: 2Kg) and the weight of the whole bicycle: 17.3Kg. The engine is 250w brushless, thus it has more powerful and longer life. Battery is 36V, it provides a min effort to rider to increase the speed.

Braking system is similar to the mtb, V-brake. It is an accuracy and secure braking system. Lastly, this bicycle come with extra accesories to user, such as transport bag, safety head and tail light, carrier, fender and the ringing bell.

Extra protection gear needed:

Safety helmet, chain lock.


TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

- Electric engine: Brushless. 250W.
-Max Speed: 25 Km/h.
-Battery: Lithium. 36V-10Ah.
-Range: 35 Kms.
-Charging time: 4-6h.
-Frame: Monty design. Aluminium 7005-T6. Tig plus.
-Fork: Monty. Aluminium. Ahead. Oval blades 28.6x17.
-Head set: Ahead. 1-1/8”. Sealed mechanism.
-Stem: Monty design. Foldable.
-Handlebar: Aluminium L580mm. 80mm rise.
-Brakes: Aluminium. 101mm. Double spring. Adjustable.
-Cranks: Aluminium. L165 mm. Chain wheel: 46T, 1/2"x1/8".
-Freewheel: 16T
-Rims: Aluminium. 18”x1.75, Spokes13G x 36.
-Tires: 18”x1.75". A/V tubes.

RRP: RM 3599

NEW ARRIVAL: KONA - Clydesdale HOSS 27spd XT/Deore

Kona Clydesdale bike are designed for riders whose stature demands more from their bike. Built tough like an OB hardtail with cross country geometry. Kona’s Hoss is built around a sturdy aluminium frame and dirt-jumping forks, and most of its components come from the overbuilt end of the spectrum. -bike radar

SPECIFICATIONS:
Frame - tubing Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Fork - Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 100mm w/20mm Dropouts
Headset - TH
Crankarms - FSA Step Up
Chainrings - 44/32/22
B/B - RPM ISIS DH
Pedals - Kona Jackshit Deluxe
Chain - KMC HG53
Freewheel - Shimano Deore (11-32, 9spd)
F/D - Shimano Deore
R/D - Shimano XT Shadow
Shifters - Shimano Deore
Handlebar - Kona XC/BC Riser Stem Kona XC/BC
Grips - Kona LOG
Brakes - Shimano M575 Hydraulic Disc Brake
Levers - Shimano M575 Hydraulic
Front hub - Formula DH
Rear hub - Shimano M525 Disc
Spokes - Sandvik Stainless 14g
Tires - Maxxis Ignitor 26x2.35
Rims - Sun Black Eye
Saddle - WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost - Kona OB
Seat clamp - Kona QR
Color - Black
SIZE - 16"
PRICE: RRP Rm 3389 (SOLD)

coming up next post: KONA Kid - HULA for age >10

KHS jumping series - DJ50 (OUT OF STOCK)

Highlights:
AL 7005 DirtJump design, snake & square stays
Fork - Spinner Ammo 2 100mm Preload adj, Coil
Rims - Weinmann ZAC-X
Front: Alloy disc
Rear: Alloy disc, Cassette (compatible 9 spd)
Tires -Kenda Kenetics 26x2.35 F/R
Spokes - 14G Black 36°
Gear sets - SHIMANO ALIVIO 8spd
Crankset - Truvativ Ruktion 36/24 w/Rock Guard
Bottom Bracket - Truvativ Howitzer splined outboard cartridge bearing
Handlebar - Alloy oversize 31.8, 30mm Rise
Stem - Alloy Forged, 31.8, 50mm
Brakes - Bengal cable DISC BRAKE MB606, 6" rotors
Color - Creme/Matt Black
usage: dirt jumping. jump as high as you can!
MADE IN TAIWAN (CBU)

Normal price: RM1800
OFFER price: RM1400

Wear A Helmet, There Are No Excuse!

We found the slogan "Wear A Helmet, There Are No Excuse" from the Asia Injury Prevention(AIP) foundation. Purpose of this foundation is trying to encourage people to wear the bicycle-helmet and improve the road safety knowledge. Although wearing a bicycle-helmet is not in law in Malaysia, but public must be aware of the raod safety.

You have a beutiful ride. You fill your water bottle, lace up your shoes and head out. The thought of a head injury doesn't even cross your mind — but it should. Without a bicycle helmet, you're taking a chance that may cost you your life. Although collisions with cars or other vehicles are likely to be the most serious, even a low-speed fall on a bicycle path can be dangerous.

Don't assume wear helmet only for professional cyclist, helmet is used by every bike user. Helmet wouldn't make one person look "ugly" and ashamed. Wearing helmet could protect your head from accident and other road users would respect you as you care your safety. Wear A Helmet, There Are No Excuse!


How to select a proper helmet?
Comfortable, adjustable - must comfortable to wear for concentration riding
helmet is safe to use - must contain CE approval or safety approval
Fits your head - make sure helmet doesn't move front to back, side to side more than 1inch
Visibility - the helmet straps must not blocking you vision. Else change a new one.

Wear the helmet flat on the top of your head and it should cover the top of your forehead without tilting forward or backward. Then, fasten the chin strap just below your chin. If the bicycle helmet doesn't feel snug, use the foam pads that came with the helmet to get a better fit.

Now, you know bicycle helmet basic. Make sure that disctance of your riding doesn't determind the use of bicycle helmet. MUST WEAR HELMET!

NEW Arrival: Kona Dual Suspension bikes

Tough and light, the Kona Dawg full-suspension mountain bike is a sturdy rig built for epic, all-day backcountry rides.

Kona Back Country dual suspension bikes are suited for long, demanding endurance style riding. Basically for ALL MOUNTAIN. Frame is designed for high performance and durability and big drop capabilities. Not aluminum frame, it's Scandium frame. Soft enough squish of RockShock Recon in the suspension to keep you isolated from rough terrain.

The other model, Kona Out of Bounds - StinkSix are suited for extreme riding where steep sections predominate. for more FREE RIDE oriented riding. Meaning that free ride is involves large drops, jumps, and manmade stunts. Therefore, free-ride frame is designed for high strength and durability, using heavy-duty Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum tubing. Heavy-duty components and shocks are featured for maximum strength.

Don’t just know to , personal safety is very important. Protective equipments such as body armor, full face helmet, knee & elbow guards always needed for every riders. Those equipments can protect you from serious injury.

For more detail, please kindly visit our store at USJ4/9G. Thanks for visitng our blog. Have a good day!

More exciting images, pls click here.
specifications: DAWG STINKYsix

HOT from OVEN! LIMITED Kona AfricaBike, Hybrid, MTB

Previously, we introduced semi high-end KONA mtbs to you and thanks for those had purchased them. Now, we introduce few new bikes which are suitable for casual or daily exercise.

Hybrid bike, which is combination between Road and MTB. It suitable for long distance riding, maybe for commuter purpose, or treat it as a exercise machine, up to you.

Africabike, this bike outlook seems similar as old "rolex" city bike. But, it has been redesigned and modified as a result came out light & easy city bike for nearby cycling and shopping. For older age ppl may like thise kind of bike, easy to handle as well as the sweet memories in pass time.

Lastly, Firemountain. This not a simple mountain bike, its a great bike mtb. This bike is capable for every cycling parks, such as FRIM, Kiara, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya. Not too serious, but it's fun to ride.

As usual, new lunched KONA bikes, we would give you a DISCOUNT and FREE accesoories. Please visit our store at USJ4/9G for more detail.

Kona 2009 MTBs and specifications

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NEW PRODUCT : KONA Bicycles Model 2009 & Components

Starting Mid. March 2009, USJ CYCLES is please to bring in another established branded product : The KONA Bicycles Model 2009 and KONA Components to cycling enthusiats. USJ Cycles has been awarded as an authorized KONA Dealer in the USJ Subang Jaya area. KONA is originated from Hawaii,USA. Most of the bicycles and components are made in Taiwan - The world greastest quality bikes and components maker. You would see the wording "MADE IN TAIWAN" on the KONAs' frames. KONA's innovations, designs, materials and technologies have everything to do with putting a smile on your face. KONA is not just designing a quality bikes, they has owned KONA cycling parks, doing charity works in Africa and sponsoring major cross country cycling events. KONA cares everything that related to cycling. For more details, please visit KONAWORLD homepage.

Coming this week, you would see 3 models of KONA 2009 Models, namely Caldera (Shimano XT/Deore 27 Speed, Hydraulic Disc Brakes, RRP RM4250), Cinde Cone (Shimano SLX/Deore 27 Speed, Hydraulic Disc Brakes, RRP RM3450) , Blast (Shimano Deore/Alivio 24 Speed, Mechanical Disc Brakes RRP RM2550) being displayed in USJ CYCLES's showroom. Besides this, KONA unique design components such as Handlebars, Handle Stems, Handle Grips, Seat Posts etc. is available too. Please feel free to drop by USJ CYCLES at jalan USJ4/9G UEP Subang Jaya to see and find out more details.

Bicycle Brake Systems

USJ Cycles would like to share with you some knowledge about the bicycle brake systems. Certain people may complain that their bicycle brake does not work effectively and uneasy to press the brake levers to stop the bike, especially the kiddy bicycles, they may think that since their kids do not ride so fast and so well, brake systems may not be so important to them. NOoo! It could endanger their lives, if one day when they know to cycle but the bike does not equip with a "good" brake.

There are many reasons to cause an inefficient brake. In order in having a efficient brake system, first, to ensure having a smooth running brake cable. A smooth running brake cable always drive a smooth and efficient braking power. Second, to pay attention on the Brake Levers, brake levers made of soft material such as plastic may resulting soft brake contact on the rims. A good pair of brake levers is made of either alloy, steel or plastic with steel inserted.

Besides that, brake arms as shown in diagram above. Nowadys, V-break(5) is the most common use on every bicycles such as MTB, Kid bike, Bmx, etc. Good quality v-break always equiped with a good spring back in order to prevent the break shoes tocuhing the rims. It can be adjusted if lucky. Normally, v-brakes arms material is made by steel or alloy.

Cantilever arms(2) always not recommended by us. Why say so, the brake cable from the lever is not directly to the cantilever arms and its rely on the cross cable. Thus, v-brake always preferable. Some kid bicycles(nylon wheel) are using caliper brake (3). But the caliper brake can differentiate to 2 types, 1 for kid bicycles, 1 for racing bicycles. Normally, caliper brake for the kid bicycle not as good as v-brakes, even though pressed the brake, the bike takes a short time to stop.

Lastly, the rest of the brake systems such as coaster brakes and u-brakes are not so commonly used on every types of bike. The trend of MTB brake systems is disc brakes. Disc brakes always good for all weather, its like a car's break technology called ABS(anti locking system).

Improve you road safety by using effective brake systems!

Feel uncomfortable with your seating?

Diagram above shows the reasons behind of the uncomftable seating. First, don't abuse the saddle, it may caused by the untighten nuts on the saddle which will cause the angle of the saddle either facing upward or downward with certain angle. Adjust it to a parrallel possition, then try again.

Second, choose the correct size of saddle that suits you. The modern/trendy design of the saddles are always looked attractive. But very importment, you have to consider whether saddles size is broad enough to sopport your weight? In physics theory, pressure = human weight /area (saddle). So try to imagine, if the area very narrow, pressure act to your body is greater. Besides, narrow shape of saddle allows the cyclist to spin his/her legs at high rpm(revolution per minute).

Third, choose the higher density of the saddle. Heavy weight person should use the high density saddles. If the saddle's density too low, the inner foam will be softening in short period. Lastly, DONT wear jeans or ordinary cloth. Because clothing such as jeans and many types of shorts have seams in the crotch area. Sitting on top of these seams puts pressure and causing pain and numbness. The best is to wear cycling pant and jersey while cycling.

Lastly, chose the saddle which you sit comfortably.There are hundreds of saddlles available in the market place.

Japanese City Bike - Miyata

City bike is a simple bike designed to facillitate everyday normal ride on flat urban areas. Miyata city bike is comparable with 1spd bike with installed basket and rear carrier in terms of durability, weight and bike geometry. While riding on the City bike, it could able to recall back one person sweet old memories. Nowadays, city bike can be used for short distance shopping, school and wherever else you need to go. Let's see what are the features on Miyata city bike.


features:
Full fenders: Reducing road grime splashing up to a cyclist
Chain cover: Preventing oil stains on the cloth
Basket: Light weight things can be put in the basket
Carrier with strap: Carry heavy things or used to carry a passenger
Thin tires: Resistant reduction and smoother the journey on rough road
High rise handlebar: Enabling a fully upright posture in while cycling
Coaster brake: Providing a effective stopping efficiency
Springy saddle: Enabling the comfortability while cycling
Optional accesories: Head & Tail light, Child seat, lock, etc
Price: RM 499

Choose an appropriate bike for your children

Referring to the above diagram , a 12" wheel bicycle is the first bicycle which is recommended for the kids age between 2.5 -4. A 12" bike is usually installed a pair of training wheel which helps to guide and train the kid on cycling. You may consider a tricycle as an alternate choice under this age group.

Between age group 4-7, a 16" wheel bicycle is recommended. Most of the 16" bikes is also come with a pair of training wheel.

When the kid reaches 6 year old, you may consider to select a 20" bike for them. If the kid is still unable or lack of confidence to balance his/her body to cycle on 2 wheels, you may consider to install a pair of training wheel on the bike, but it is usually not so encouraged because kids at this stage are expected to cycle on 2 wheels.

The main difference between a normal 20" bikes and a 20"BMX is BMX is built of strong frame and fork, using tough components will is suitable for rough rider. BMX bikes have no age boundary so long the rider ages 8 and above because it possesses a hige-raised handle and longer fram. If the rider is skillful on doing stunt and performance, a BMX is the best choice.

Another alternative choice for age group 8-13 is 24"mountain bike (MTB). MTB comes with multiple gear with a total speed of 15-24 . A MTB is recommended for teenagers who prepare to travel for longer journey.

A 26" MTB is recommended for rider ages 13 and above.

If rider has interest on speed riding on road, a road bike or racing bike can be considered.

City bike is an utility bike is good for schooling or nearby shopping. Additional accessories such as basket, carrier and fenders are usually installed on this bike.

Right gear combination for right exercise.

Most bikes these days come with 18spd (front 3 x rear gear 6spd) or 21spd (front 3 x rear gear 7spd). However, this doesn’t mean you have an unusable gears. Most USJ Cycles' customers get confused by all of the gear combinations available. I myself didn’t understand it when I first started using a multiple-speed bike. So today you can click the diagram above to learn how to use the gears most effectively. When you know the usage of LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH gear, your cycling experience will much more enjoyable.

Gary Fisher - OPIE 24spd

This Opie has the talent of his more expensive brothers to stomp gnarly landings and gap big jumps. From the rugged freeride aluminum frame to the sweet 100mm-travel fork, the Opie is a confidence-inspiring ride. Plus, with the reliable Shimano drivetrain and the Bontrager rims and fat, Earl tires, you'll be tackling terrain you never thought possible. Stock already in the store. For more detail, click the Opie specifications or visit our store.

RRP: RM 1699 (stock available)

The 1st MONTY Trial bike in USJ

Bike trials is a form of mountain biking derived from motorcycle trials. The rider negotiates man-made and natural obstacles without their feet touching the ground. It originated in Spain.
At the most basic level, trials riding can be summed up as bicycle handling skills. It evolved from motorcycle trial riding (jumping up, over obstacles, man-made or natural) into an off-season bicycle pastime. It now has a strong — though small — following, and can be seen worldwide.

Skills taken from trials riding can be used practically on any bicycle for balance, for example controlled braking and track standing, or balancing on the bike without putting a foot down. Trial bike characteristics include, but are not limited to: powerful brakes, wide handlebars, light parts, low gearing, a thick rear tire that provides grip, a heavy emphasis on frame geometry, and no seat (depending on the make)