Limpeh Bio
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First Name: |
Alan |
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Last Name: |
Tan |
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MTB Callsign: |
Turbo Snail the "Scram Maniac" |
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Why Turbo Snail: |
Because I am slow! |
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Sex: |
Anytime! |
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Race: |
No specific preference |
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Age: |
One year older than last year |
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Height: |
Taller than the shorter |
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Weight: |
Heavy enough |
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Status: |
MBA |
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Current profession: |
Self Employed |
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Things that I do other than mountain biking: |
day dreaming, talk rubbish, flirting, busybody... |
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How to contact: |
Email me lar! |
My Prides and Joys
Roadies
Alan Carbonio
This is my first road bike. Got it as a birthday present in 1983. It was stiff and very good in sprinting. The bike was lost after an accident. I laid unconscious and somebody picked up the bike. Since then, I have never seen this beauty again! It was one of the only two Carbonio in Malaysia during that time. I just realized that Alan still makes Alan Carbonio.
Check it out!Spec:
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Frame: |
51cm Alan 303 Carbon aka Carbonio |
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Drivetrain: |
Shimano Dura Ace AX Crank 52-42, Dura Ace AX 6 speed F/R derailuer, Campagnolo shifter, Shimano Dura Ace toe clip aerodynamic pedals, Shimano Dura Ace AX 6 speed cassette. |
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Wheel: |
Shimano Dura Ace AX hub set, Wolber Super Champion rims(bloack annodized). Hutchinson tubular tires(which I had to put in fridge when not in use. Don't ask. I also don't know why. I just followed what others told me!). |
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Control: |
Shimano Dura Ace AX stem, Selle Italia leather seat, Cinelli drop bar(If I were not mistaken), Campag Ti seat post, Shimano Dura Ace AX brake set. |
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Suspension: |
Rigid original Alan Alu road fork. |
Giant TCR ONCE
Ah my new pride and joy. This is my second road bike since the first one many years ago. Bought it sometime in July 2002. A very fast bike. Of course what, Team ONCE uses it to compete in Le Tour De France, what am I talking? It climbs well too, better than my once owned stiff carbon frame Alan Carbonio. Too bad the engine that drives it no longer as fit as it was 20 years ago, or it would be the best combo in the world!
Spec:
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Frame: |
Y2K Giant TCR ONCE compact frame size S(46cm) |
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Drivetrain: |
Shimano Dura Ace 9 speed Shimano 535 MTB SPD pedals |
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Wheel: |
Mavic Cosmic on Challenge Elite 20x700c |
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Control: |
Shimano Dura Ace brakes, Giant OEM Stem, Ventura SDG MTB saddle, Ritchey saddle post, Deda handlebar |
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Suspension: |
Giant Aero carbon fork |
MTB
Claud Butler Zagato
My first machine. Bought in 1998. My greatest regret is to sell her off! This is the machine that gives me the fastest DH time on Batu Kawan(4 minutes!). Due to long cockpit, it is very suitable for fast downhill. If I have a chance to buy the bike again, I would!
Spec:
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Frame: |
Alu 6001 |
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Drivetrain: |
Shimano Alivio 42-34-24, Seven speed Altus 13-28. Altus front and rear derailuers, Tioga PG-Comp SF-BT platform pedals(it hurts like hell if the pedal hits!!!). |
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Wheel: |
Mavic Mach 1 with 36 spoke Altus hubs, Mitsuboshi Hill Top 5100 DH tires. |
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Control: |
Altus cantilever brakes, Tioga Stem, Trek saddle, OEM seat post, EXT 6061 T6 handlebar |
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Suspension: |
SR Suntuor 8300 |
Diamondback Vectra SE
My second bike. Bought in 1999. Couldn't find it in the Diamondback homepage. It makes me wonder a while whether she is a real Diamandback bike or just a sticker stick-on until I read about her on UK MTB mag. This is a race machine. It takes me some time to get used to its shorter cockpit. I think it's probably the shorter stem. Anyway, a stiff bike. It climbs well but quite bumpy when play hard on downhill. Recently, I just spent big bucks on components to make it a sub 24lb race machine. Is the money well spent? Well, it rides better, that's for sure!
Spec:
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Frame: |
Alu 7005 |
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Drivetrain: |
Truvativ Stylo ISIS 44-34-22 crank, Eight speed XTR 12-32. Deore front derailuer, LX Deore rear derailuer. Odyssey platform SPD pedals. |
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Wheel: |
Mavic 517 rims with Shimano XTR hubs, WTB Velociraptor 2.1 kevlar tires. |
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Control: |
Avid 1.0 brakes, Rithchey Stem, WTB saddle, Thomson seat post, EXT 6061 T6 handlebar |
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Suspension: |
Rock Shocks Judy XC four inch long travel |
VooDoo Erzulie
My third bike. Bought in May 2001. Got it from Gary shop at clearance price. VooDoo is not popular in Penang. I don't think it is popular in Malaysia as well! It weighs 28 lbs but feel lighter on both off and on roads. This bike flexes and the geometry fits me very well. I am so happy with it that I decide to buy another VooDoo few weeks later!
Spec:
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Frame: |
VooDoo Erzulie Cromoly |
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Drivetrain: |
Shimano Alivio 8 speed drive train. Odyssey Magic Clik platform SPD pedals. |
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Wheel: |
WTB Single wall rims with Haro hubs, WTB Velociraptor 2.1 kevlar tires. |
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Control: |
Alivio brakes, Rithchey Stem, WTB saddle, Rithchey seat post, EXT 6061 T6 handlebar |
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Suspension: |
Cromoly rigid fork |
VooDoo Zobop
My fourth bike. Bought it a month after I bought the Erzulie. Gary must have cast a spell on me. Since I ride the Erzulie, I am hooked to VooDoo. This is a URT bike. The rear suspension is active all the time when seated. But when I stand up to pedal, it feels like a hardtail. The rear comes with RS Deluxe. It absorbs whatever stuff I give it but it bottoms up with annoying clunk. I am planning to change it to Cane Creek AD10, which according to the stuffs I have read on the Net, it improves the ride. Very eagle to go down fast. So it is a little bit psychotic. But once you get used to it, it really flies!
Spec:
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Frame: |
VooDoo Zobop Alu frame with floating back triangle |
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Drivetrain: |
Shimano Deore 9 speed drive train, Deore LX Mega 9 44-38-22 crank, Eight speed XTR 12-32. Odyssey Magic Clik platform SPD pedals. |
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Wheel: |
Ritchey Valiant rims with Shimano XT hubs, WTB Velociraptor 2.1 kevlar tires. |
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Control: |
Tekro brakes, Rithchey Stem, Specialized Body Geometry saddle, Rithchey seat post, Titec 1410 handlebar |
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Suspension: |
Front: Manitou Xvert four inch fork Rear: Rock Shox Deluxe |