The Dahon Dash is actually a mini velo, albeit a folding one. So far, no complaints about it, maybe except the tire choice is limited as the later ones uses 451 rims and not the 406. Maybe the Neos and shifters are not so good but that's OK as one can upgrade to a better one later. The older Dash are better though but the later ones should be OK lah! Here's a picture to stimulate your desire.

Any other folding bike besides Dahon brand that I could get for less than RM1k?

Get Tyrell folder..

How much do they cost? and where could I get em?

Van's Urban Bicycle Co.
Tyrell FX from RM6,200

if you are interested with uno..
buy mu uno instated of speed as 2012 stock are selling at 1800 in kl..
or you can scout for less than a year tern uno in ipoh for like 1500 or less (depends on you negotiation skill)
do remember as uno comes in single speed and coaster brakes..
if you plans to go hilly terrain..go for geared..
I owned a mu uno and it's my daily chicken rice ride..

mu uno..
http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/item/218527/...folding-bicycle

tern uno..
http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/item/217723/uno-link

This post has been edited by myak9: Jan 16 2014, 07:56 PM

I was browsing Van's Urban and there's one Tyrell (only grey color left) selling for slightly less than 5K. It's the last one on offer, There's one hybrid, carbon fibre fork and rear triangle, selling for 8K plus, really nice components.

Many. It's getting so popular, there are many makes now. Oyama, Raleigh, Polygon, Geometric, Louis Garneau, Volcano, Cronus, Speedone, so many to name. Raleigh is only RM750 which offers quite a sturdy bike. LG is much worthy for RM900 with 8 speed and trigger shifters. You should visit Kimbell Jaya in Jalan Bandar Tun Husein Onn near Cheras.

Why folding?

For those like myself who used to mtb/road bike, transition to folding needs some 'self justification'. Most common reason, IMHO is getting old where folding is more forgiving (comfortable etc). Folding also riders also kind of unique as in one hand you hv a total casual minded, then you hv those like kancil car owners who like to modified kaw-kaw as if no kancil anymore.

The most convincing reason to go for folding is you hv plenty of time to spare, and you finally realized life is not about destination, but the journey

i have a dash p18, don't expect it to have road bike feel cos it is still a small wheel...

road bike wheel 700C, the handling n ride quality is different...

if u r a heavyweight, mebe u will feel it is more 'solid' compared to normal folding bikes with long seat post n handle post..

folded size is big, so not for everyone....

Folded size should be ok. As long as it can be folded. But let wait first. I think more model will come in as folding bike getting popular now.

folding bicycle with traditional diamond frame ... very few n rare...
very unlikely they will invent something new...

the dahon lockjaw hinge is very unique...

old model dahon matrix.. 26 inch wheel....




Dahon Cadenza... same frame.. big wheels...



due to ppl said 'mafan' ? ( the joint ).. dahon dun produce these anymore....

instead they made ' expresso '...

another reason might be a lot of ppl complained about the lockjaw.. on the cadenza n matrix..
guess they trash it too hard n also heavy rider...


Doppelganger Squalo 806
full size 700c folding bike...
can the joint compare to the lockjaw??

close-up of the squalo hinge here ... https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...20&p=57709014&#




Change Bike
they are producing a 700c road bike frame....



This post has been edited by H2D: Jan 17 2014, 12:42 AM

they say steel won't break like this....

wow. what happened?

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/broken-da...n-ankle.112112/

can always get a china hummer n convert like this..



copied from another forum...

" Borrowed zipp 303 wheelset from one of my friends to take this picture. There are still some clearance between frame and rear wheel, so I think I can use up to ~42c tires without problem.
Used FMF BMX brakes for 26" to 700c conversion, and Speen's toppull converter to use road front derailleurs for toppull cabling. I also machined 2.2mm thick aluminium spacer to fit rear wheelset to MTB frame.

Current weight is 8.38kg or 18.5lbs. I can shave ~200g by switching to carbon steerered MTB fork (Ritchey / Trigon makes one) and further by switching to 700c carbon fork, so it is theoretically possible to build a 7.7kg folding road bike if you really need one. But I won't go that far. "

This post has been edited by H2D: Jan 17 2014, 01:01 AM

so the seat post length is important right? must obey the warning level then.

this should be pointed out for all cyclist.

heavyweights have to be more careful .....

if i can stretch up my budget to rm2000, which folding bike can u recommend?
thanks

with that budget, can get a decent model already. dahon mu p8, tern link d8. both model is 8speed i believe. and both is big names in folding bike, so the quality is there. it is still kinda entry level but it will suffice for beginners.

just my 2 cents.