May 23, 2009 - Tour de Genting Accomplishment

koosh2 writing..

10 craziest of us from SPMTB is riding up Genting Highlands today! Here are the detail of our proud accomplishment!

Riders list:
1. William Ooi
2. Allan Chan
3. Teik - CT Cycle
4. Yiong - Sooi Hin / Refine
5. Ching Wei
6. Tat
7. Andy Low
8. Rick
9. Zhau
10. Koosh

and 2 riders from KL joined us.

11. Johnny
12. Beh

Total cycling time: 3hr 20mins
Total time taken: 5hr 30mins
Total distance: 31.11km (Uphill!)

Special thanks to the following member who given their contribution for the successful of this trip.

John Goh - Support Crew, Photographer
ZS Loh - Support Crew, Savior! (Food supply)
Regent Wong - Lending bike rack to crew car.



Photo by koosh2:


Photo by ZS:


Photo by Allan Chan:

Happy Birthday to koosh's Scott Scale 40, aka 小白!

koosh2 writing..

My bike has followed me the one whole year since May 2008. It accompany me conquer many many of tough mountains, many many of long distance travel, both painful and joyful. To celebrate it's 1 year old birthday, I have gave it a completely makeover, and here are some preliminary shots.




Specification at a glance:
- Frame set: Scott Scale 40 Frame (size L, 2008). Ritchey WCS Carbon Headset, Hope Seat Clamp.
- Group set: Shimano XTR Crankset, Shifter, FD, RD with KCNC pulley, Chain, Shimano XT Cassette.
- Brake: Hope Tech X2 with braided hose, 183mm rotor
- Front Suspension: RockShox SID Race with PushLoc, 2009, Black
- Rim set: Notubes ZTR Olympic 28H, DT Swiss Revolution Spoke, Hope Pro II Hub, Hope 2009 Skewer.
- Handle & Seat: Ritchey WCS Carbon Rizer Bar, Thomson Elite X4 Stem, KCNC Ti-Scandium Seatpost, Ritchey WCS Marathon Saddle.
- Misc: Ritchey WCS Carbon Bottle Cage

Current bike weight: 10.70kg