http://mtbegypt.com/forums/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:33:11 +0000 MyBB http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2397 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:26:52 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2397 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2396 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:20:52 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2396 I studied MTBegypt nice article about how to choose a bike and found it very useful, here is the link for other riders. http://mtbegypt.com/begginers/buying-a-m...n-in-egyp/
So I decided to go to one of the famous chain of bicycle shops, the Heliopolis branch . I asked for prices and found out there is a branch in Rehab city, closer to my home. So on Saturday, 10.12.2011 I visited the shop in Rehab. What I liked there the most , is that in front of the shop, ( despite it is relatively small) there is a large area where you can try out the bike. while discussing the price I informed the branch manager I will need an invoice for my company. I chose 2 pcs Carraro Daytona 436 for EGP6900,- each. The next day I checked their website and found they have their prices listed on line. In the evening I visited the shop again, chose an additional one namely Gitane Rock for EGP6300,-, paid the EGP20.100,- in cash and asked for the invoice for the 3 bicycles. I was told , the bike will be delivered to my home the next day together with the invoice. As agreed , the bicycles were delivered , but together with a simple receipt, and not with an invoice. I have been trying with them for over a week, and they refuse to hand me over any invoice for the sum I paid. In case I need an official invoice, they ask for an extra 10%. I see this a clear rip off!! And Tax Fraud!!
All proper companies have invoices, simple mobile phone invoices include a sales tax, same with hotel, car, and motorcycle invoices,..etc. no one asks for an extra 10%.
I don’t know if anybody can help me on this, but I thought I should share this unacceptable business behavior with fellow riders.
Amoun]]> I studied MTBegypt nice article about how to choose a bike and found it very useful, here is the link for other riders. http://mtbegypt.com/begginers/buying-a-m...n-in-egyp/
So I decided to go to one of the famous chain of bicycle shops, the Heliopolis branch . I asked for prices and found out there is a branch in Rehab city, closer to my home. So on Saturday, 10.12.2011 I visited the shop in Rehab. What I liked there the most , is that in front of the shop, ( despite it is relatively small) there is a large area where you can try out the bike. while discussing the price I informed the branch manager I will need an invoice for my company. I chose 2 pcs Carraro Daytona 436 for EGP6900,- each. The next day I checked their website and found they have their prices listed on line. In the evening I visited the shop again, chose an additional one namely Gitane Rock for EGP6300,-, paid the EGP20.100,- in cash and asked for the invoice for the 3 bicycles. I was told , the bike will be delivered to my home the next day together with the invoice. As agreed , the bicycles were delivered , but together with a simple receipt, and not with an invoice. I have been trying with them for over a week, and they refuse to hand me over any invoice for the sum I paid. In case I need an official invoice, they ask for an extra 10%. I see this a clear rip off!! And Tax Fraud!!
All proper companies have invoices, simple mobile phone invoices include a sales tax, same with hotel, car, and motorcycle invoices,..etc. no one asks for an extra 10%.
I don’t know if anybody can help me on this, but I thought I should share this unacceptable business behavior with fellow riders.
Amoun]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2395 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:08:26 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2395
I am wondering if anyone is driving out to the Wadi Degla ride tomorrow from Down Town?

I would like to join someone as I have not been out to the Wadi as of yet.

If you can please send me an email or give me a call.

I live over at Dokkii, near the Shooting Club.

Thanks very much

Cheers
Robert
011-500-29393]]>
I am wondering if anyone is driving out to the Wadi Degla ride tomorrow from Down Town?

I would like to join someone as I have not been out to the Wadi as of yet.

If you can please send me an email or give me a call.

I live over at Dokkii, near the Shooting Club.

Thanks very much

Cheers
Robert
011-500-29393]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2367 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:26:03 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2367 We have just received a new shipment of Bianchi bikes and accessories. We have KUMA 4600,4900,5500 & bikemotard in differnet sizes.
We also have a few models from Bianchi's sport bike Camlaeonte.
Also some city bikes.
The accessroies include mini pumps ,locks ,front and rear fender ,Kickstands,helmets,multi tools,bottle cages and bottles.
Pricing is very interesting , we are trying to match European prices as much as we can.
You can contact me on mohyi@yahoo.com]]> We have just received a new shipment of Bianchi bikes and accessories. We have KUMA 4600,4900,5500 & bikemotard in differnet sizes.
We also have a few models from Bianchi's sport bike Camlaeonte.
Also some city bikes.
The accessroies include mini pumps ,locks ,front and rear fender ,Kickstands,helmets,multi tools,bottle cages and bottles.
Pricing is very interesting , we are trying to match European prices as much as we can.
You can contact me on mohyi@yahoo.com]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1668 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:35:32 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1668
I'm a beginner to the sport, but I think from what I saw till now that I'm gonna go all the way in it.

I'm currenlty looking into buying my first MTB, looked into the market and on the internet and over whelmed with the details.

My budget is around LE 5,000 plus or minus, and I'd like some professional advice on what to buy especially that I think I'll be frequent off roader.

The brands I've seen in the Egyptian market so far are:
- Gitane
- Bianchi
- Carraro
- Orbea

There's one particular bike that grabbed my attention, Orbea Cool Flow (http://www.orbea.com/int-en/bicis/modelos/cool_flow/).

I'm seeking your advice on the above particular bike and any other you think can suit me.

Cheers

Ahmed]]>
I'm a beginner to the sport, but I think from what I saw till now that I'm gonna go all the way in it.

I'm currenlty looking into buying my first MTB, looked into the market and on the internet and over whelmed with the details.

My budget is around LE 5,000 plus or minus, and I'd like some professional advice on what to buy especially that I think I'll be frequent off roader.

The brands I've seen in the Egyptian market so far are:
- Gitane
- Bianchi
- Carraro
- Orbea

There's one particular bike that grabbed my attention, Orbea Cool Flow (http://www.orbea.com/int-en/bicis/modelos/cool_flow/).

I'm seeking your advice on the above particular bike and any other you think can suit me.

Cheers

Ahmed]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1121 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:01:08 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1121

I am selling those clipless pedals. The one on the left is Shimano PD-M505 and on the right is Wellgo WPD-823 (there is a pair of each, of course).

Asking L.E. 180 for the Wellgo and L.E. 230 for the Shimano. Both brand new in original packaging and include cleats. The Wellgo is Shimano SPD compatible and also has adjustable tension like the Shimano, so both are great if you're new to clipless. If interested please send me a message or email.

SOLD!]]>

I am selling those clipless pedals. The one on the left is Shimano PD-M505 and on the right is Wellgo WPD-823 (there is a pair of each, of course).

Asking L.E. 180 for the Wellgo and L.E. 230 for the Shimano. Both brand new in original packaging and include cleats. The Wellgo is Shimano SPD compatible and also has adjustable tension like the Shimano, so both are great if you're new to clipless. If interested please send me a message or email.

SOLD!]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1082 Tue, 10 May 2011 10:43:15 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1082 Condition: brand new, no packaging.
Reason to sell: too small for my hands
The glove specs are very close to the one in the following link but slightly different design:
http://shop.foxhead.com/store/browse/pro...d=cat20156
]]> Condition: brand new, no packaging.
Reason to sell: too small for my hands
The glove specs are very close to the one in the following link but slightly different design:
http://shop.foxhead.com/store/browse/pro...d=cat20156
]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=623 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:06:29 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=623 preferably in the range of 3000-4000 L.E ..
any recommendations guy ..? can it be found in egypt? if NOT from where to oder it ..?
thank you in advance ..]]> preferably in the range of 3000-4000 L.E ..
any recommendations guy ..? can it be found in egypt? if NOT from where to oder it ..?
thank you in advance ..]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=111 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:59:44 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=111
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Model...delID=4779

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Model...delID=4761

I still have never written them off in my mind though and wondered what your thoughts are on whether they are a reasonable idea in a sandy, dusty and incredibly dry environment or just a waste of money and that the forks are designed to work as they are?

I always saw value in the idea of having at least something to protect the exposed bit of the internal sliding shafts of air forks and rear air shocks from rocks and/or falls; one scratch or ding on them and you're in trouble.]]>
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Model...delID=4779

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Model...delID=4761

I still have never written them off in my mind though and wondered what your thoughts are on whether they are a reasonable idea in a sandy, dusty and incredibly dry environment or just a waste of money and that the forks are designed to work as they are?

I always saw value in the idea of having at least something to protect the exposed bit of the internal sliding shafts of air forks and rear air shocks from rocks and/or falls; one scratch or ding on them and you're in trouble.]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=110 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:20:18 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=110
my name is Ahmed Helmy, and i just joind the MTB group in Egypt today , i lived in Oman for a couple of years and before that in the UK, and has been cycling for few years now, i have a mountain hardtail bike Trek3900 of course with lots of scratches that i am proud of

i guess my next first ride with you guys should be next friday in degla, if not changed by the group.

Thanks]]>
my name is Ahmed Helmy, and i just joind the MTB group in Egypt today , i lived in Oman for a couple of years and before that in the UK, and has been cycling for few years now, i have a mountain hardtail bike Trek3900 of course with lots of scratches that i am proud of

i guess my next first ride with you guys should be next friday in degla, if not changed by the group.

Thanks]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=104 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:23:37 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=104
L.E. 500 for the whole set.



SOLD!]]>
L.E. 500 for the whole set.



SOLD!]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=98 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:00:55 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=98 hi everyone

I was planning to buy a new bike for normal rides in city
but then i saw these rides & fell in love with them

anyway i want to buy a bike which is for street use but could handle MTB rides ( may go twice a month )

range : 1500-2000
i don't know what to buy or from where as i have no expirence in buying a bike
i found a lot of chinese bikes these was the cheapest price 1350

specification
MODEL:1001
FRAME:26"ALLOY
FORK:MODE
DERAILLEUR:SHIMANO TOURNRY 21SP
BRAKE:V-BRAKE ALLOY
TIRE&TUBE:KENDA 26"
RIM:ALLOY TOTEM
SPEED:21 SPEED SHIMANO

will it handle a ride in wadi degla rides or not ?

most of the other bikes were chinese !

finally i don't want to exceed the price limit mentioned above

another Q :
how long does the wadi degla rides take ?

plz help as i want to join these rides

thanks in advance]]> hi everyone

I was planning to buy a new bike for normal rides in city
but then i saw these rides & fell in love with them

anyway i want to buy a bike which is for street use but could handle MTB rides ( may go twice a month )

range : 1500-2000
i don't know what to buy or from where as i have no expirence in buying a bike
i found a lot of chinese bikes these was the cheapest price 1350

specification
MODEL:1001
FRAME:26"ALLOY
FORK:MODE
DERAILLEUR:SHIMANO TOURNRY 21SP
BRAKE:V-BRAKE ALLOY
TIRE&TUBE:KENDA 26"
RIM:ALLOY TOTEM
SPEED:21 SPEED SHIMANO

will it handle a ride in wadi degla rides or not ?

most of the other bikes were chinese !

finally i don't want to exceed the price limit mentioned above

another Q :
how long does the wadi degla rides take ?

plz help as i want to join these rides

thanks in advance]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=97 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:19:35 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=97 I am new to this forum but I'm not that novice with bikes. I'd appreciate it very much if anyone could provide me with information on the RodeoBike (made in Taiwan) sold by Sports Mall. I've tried searching for it on the net but in vain. Also, Sports Mall Management are pretty secretive about its importer which is in 6th of October city. Thank you all and best of luck.]]> I am new to this forum but I'm not that novice with bikes. I'd appreciate it very much if anyone could provide me with information on the RodeoBike (made in Taiwan) sold by Sports Mall. I've tried searching for it on the net but in vain. Also, Sports Mall Management are pretty secretive about its importer which is in 6th of October city. Thank you all and best of luck.]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=95 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 18:08:41 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=95 http://www.abouelgoukh.com/dakar.html]]> http://www.abouelgoukh.com/dakar.html]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=91 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:57:59 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=91

  06Enduro_Char_l.jpg (Size: 77.99 KB / Downloads: 21)

This is one of the best trail/all-mountain bikes. Very highly rated and gets great reviews. Check out the owner reviews on MTBR http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/allmtn-ful...47crx.aspx

For more information please email mtbegypt AT gmail DOT com

Specs as follows:

FRAME
A1 Premium Aluminum, ORE TT and DT, low center of gravity Enduro FSR frame, forged HT, pierced seattube, sealed cartridge bearings, ISCG mount, two forward shock mounts for geometry adjustment, replaceable derailleur hanger, derailleur guard, 140mm travel
REAR SHOCK
Fox DHX Air 3.0, external rebound adjustment, twin sleeve, 8.5"x2.25"
FORK
Marzocchi All Mountain SL, coil spring, air assist, external rebound adjustment, 130mm travel, alloy steerer
HEADSET
1 1/8 threadless, 13mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing
STEM
3D forged CNC machined, 4-bolt face plate, 31.8mm OS clamp, 8 degree rise
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Enduro Mid Rise, 6066 alloy, 31.8 OS bar, 640mm width
GRIPS
Specialized MTB grip, black/grey
FRONT BRAKE
Hayes Sole hydraulic disc, 8" V-cut rotor
REAR BRAKE
Hayes Sole hydraulic disc, 7" V-cut rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Hayes Sole with BFL lever
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano M-580 LX, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X-9, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X-7 Trigger, 9-speed
CASSETTE
Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
SRAM PC-971 with Power Link
CRANKSET
Custom Truvativ Stylo with Black Spire Stinger shift guide
CHAINRINGS
24S/36S/alloy guard
BOTTOM BRACKET
Truvativ GXP, sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell
RIMS
Custom Sun SOS, 26", with eyelets
FRONT HUB
Specialized Stout disc, sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange, 32 hole
REAR HUB
Shimano M-525 disc, 32 hole, alloy QR with RD protecter
SPOKES
2.0 stainless, black, brass nipples
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Enduro, 26x2.3", aramid bead, dual compound, 120 TPI
REAR TIRE
Specialized Enduro, 26x2.3", aramid bead, dual compound, 120 TPI
TUBES
Specialized presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Enduro, hollow Cro-Mo rails, super light foam
SEAT POST
2014 butted Alloy, black, 30.9x350/400mm
SEAT BINDER
7050 hard annodized alloy collar with QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black]]>

  06Enduro_Char_l.jpg (Size: 77.99 KB / Downloads: 21)

This is one of the best trail/all-mountain bikes. Very highly rated and gets great reviews. Check out the owner reviews on MTBR http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/allmtn-ful...47crx.aspx

For more information please email mtbegypt AT gmail DOT com

Specs as follows:

FRAME
A1 Premium Aluminum, ORE TT and DT, low center of gravity Enduro FSR frame, forged HT, pierced seattube, sealed cartridge bearings, ISCG mount, two forward shock mounts for geometry adjustment, replaceable derailleur hanger, derailleur guard, 140mm travel
REAR SHOCK
Fox DHX Air 3.0, external rebound adjustment, twin sleeve, 8.5"x2.25"
FORK
Marzocchi All Mountain SL, coil spring, air assist, external rebound adjustment, 130mm travel, alloy steerer
HEADSET
1 1/8 threadless, 13mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing
STEM
3D forged CNC machined, 4-bolt face plate, 31.8mm OS clamp, 8 degree rise
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Enduro Mid Rise, 6066 alloy, 31.8 OS bar, 640mm width
GRIPS
Specialized MTB grip, black/grey
FRONT BRAKE
Hayes Sole hydraulic disc, 8" V-cut rotor
REAR BRAKE
Hayes Sole hydraulic disc, 7" V-cut rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Hayes Sole with BFL lever
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano M-580 LX, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X-9, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X-7 Trigger, 9-speed
CASSETTE
Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
SRAM PC-971 with Power Link
CRANKSET
Custom Truvativ Stylo with Black Spire Stinger shift guide
CHAINRINGS
24S/36S/alloy guard
BOTTOM BRACKET
Truvativ GXP, sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell
RIMS
Custom Sun SOS, 26", with eyelets
FRONT HUB
Specialized Stout disc, sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange, 32 hole
REAR HUB
Shimano M-525 disc, 32 hole, alloy QR with RD protecter
SPOKES
2.0 stainless, black, brass nipples
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Enduro, 26x2.3", aramid bead, dual compound, 120 TPI
REAR TIRE
Specialized Enduro, 26x2.3", aramid bead, dual compound, 120 TPI
TUBES
Specialized presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Enduro, hollow Cro-Mo rails, super light foam
SEAT POST
2014 butted Alloy, black, 30.9x350/400mm
SEAT BINDER
7050 hard annodized alloy collar with QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=90 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:11:11 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=90 if i order one from internet what is the best choice?
I do not need full suspension.
I want a good site have been dealt with it before I just know Amazone.com]]> if i order one from internet what is the best choice?
I do not need full suspension.
I want a good site have been dealt with it before I just know Amazone.com]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=89 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:13:22 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=89
thanks in advance]]>
thanks in advance]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=88 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:48:15 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=88
I am planning to put in an order for more of our custom jerseys for delivery in May/June 2011. This time we will be also getting long sleeve jerseys, so please post here if you are interested in getting yours.

The design is the same original custom design seen here with a few new design and color tweaks.


All items will use our custom design, colors and logos.
Pricing will be posted as soon as I get the final quote from the manufacturer. Long sleeve jerseys will be slightly more expensive than short sleeve.]]>
I am planning to put in an order for more of our custom jerseys for delivery in May/June 2011. This time we will be also getting long sleeve jerseys, so please post here if you are interested in getting yours.

The design is the same original custom design seen here with a few new design and color tweaks.


All items will use our custom design, colors and logos.
Pricing will be posted as soon as I get the final quote from the manufacturer. Long sleeve jerseys will be slightly more expensive than short sleeve.]]> http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=87 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:49:12 +0000 http://mtbegypt.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=87
I am going home for the holidays and coming back in February. I have a Cannondale Prophet mountain bike back home, which I am planning to sell. There is a chance I could bring it with me in February to sell here in Egypt. I know it is hard to get bikes here, so this would be my way of helping at least one person out. Before I decide to bring it or not, I just want to know if someone would actually buy it. I don't have photos of mine. This is the original information for the model: Prophet 1000

There are some differences, but very minor (like different grips, tires, pedals). The Lefty fork looks odd at first, but it is very strong and reliable. You can check reviews.

This bike sells used startign at $1,000 in the U.S. I would want to get a little more because of the cost and effort to get it to Egypt. Maybe $1,200. I could even include a nice XC helmet!

Anyway, let me know if anyone out there is interested so I can make plans.

Aden]]>
I am going home for the holidays and coming back in February. I have a Cannondale Prophet mountain bike back home, which I am planning to sell. There is a chance I could bring it with me in February to sell here in Egypt. I know it is hard to get bikes here, so this would be my way of helping at least one person out. Before I decide to bring it or not, I just want to know if someone would actually buy it. I don't have photos of mine. This is the original information for the model: Prophet 1000

There are some differences, but very minor (like different grips, tires, pedals). The Lefty fork looks odd at first, but it is very strong and reliable. You can check reviews.

This bike sells used startign at $1,000 in the U.S. I would want to get a little more because of the cost and effort to get it to Egypt. Maybe $1,200. I could even include a nice XC helmet!

Anyway, let me know if anyone out there is interested so I can make plans.

Aden]]>