Newbie here. Looking for folding bike. My budget is RM1k plus. I see most people recommend Dahon here. Which model should i go for? I saw some model is flexi adjust. any shops recommended? I'm from Setapak. Any sifu? Sifu Etigge.

This post has been edited by jenli_84: Jan 20 2014, 11:14 AM

From your username, I can only assume you are a female. I think for that budget, the BEST is the Dahon Boardwalk D8. It's priced around RM1399 for the 8 speed but if you hunt around in places like Kimbell Jaya in Bdr. Tun Hussein Onn or Sew Leong in Dengkil. you can get one at RM1100, maybe less!

Ghost riders is always the better way if you are not into ride memorabilia. Saves money also. Imagine the thousands of riders and imagine the money passing through, sponsors, fees, jerseys kick back etc etc. That's why I am not really into jamborees and community rides. To me, this kind of rides is " to be seen " kind of ride. That's just me. Doesn't matter as long as you enjoyed the ride. I have many friends who did the Penang CFAL round island ride and while many were rushing and racing to be in the first pack, they forgot to enjoy, while my friends just cycle around, stopping for pictures here and there. They even stopped in Sungai Pinang to enjoy 'assam laksa' and finish the ride a little over 4 hours. The average of the rest is about 3 hours plus. I think my friends burned their calories and also enjoyed to the fullest while many felt miserable with wounds after crashing after Titi Kerawang. It's was raining on the ride day.

Lesson here is , " Just Enjoy The Ride ", be your own master.

Yeah you are right. Female but tall figure =P hopefully can support me!!! Dengkil is too far for me.

No worries. The seat post of a folding bike is long and it can take 105kg. If you are nearby Cheras, then go Kimbell Jaya opposite the Petron station in Jalan Bdr. Tun Hussein Onn.

well, i am still new in cycling. (cycling during my school years doesnt count) so OCBC's was my first ride event. let it sink in for a while before i find what my real cycling interests are. heck i dont even know if this will be a long time thing or not

just like my motorcycling hobby, when i first picked up big biking, i always loved to join in big rides, big convoys and big events. now fast forward a few years later i found that all these are not my interest and i ride mostly alone or with only a few close friends, sometimes a weekend hooligan and sometimes a foodie.

memorabilia, yeah i really dont know what i want to do with that medal thing. keep, it becomes another rubbish in the house. throw, is like wasting resources and adding up to the dumpster. at least i can wear the t-shirt though. hahah

only broadway for dahon for my budget

Many others actually. The Dahon Vybe is within reach and so is the Tern Link C7. If you are looking for better climbing ability with the same budget, maybe a Java Fit 16 speed but the wheel base is short so, the bike is fast but not stable. I don't usually recommend cheaper bikes as their frames don't last and it gets quite irritating to ride a bike that squeks and creaks. That's why frame quality is important. Component wise, you can later upgrade it. If you drive to Rodalink opposite the Aeon Jusco in Bandar Botanic, Klang, you should be able to see one that you like. Most probably see one that is over your budget, hahaha.

Another good bike to buy is KHS. The range starts from 1.3K for an 8 speed but for that I rather go for the Boardwalk but who knows, you might like the design. There's another way to go though. Raleigh makes strong frames but their marketing strategy is to sell it cheap so their component is lower grade and it's only 7 speed. It's selling for RM750 but if you add in another RM600 to upgrade to 10 speed, it's enough for some hill rides. But I think you should go around and just check out the bikes first, pin point the models that you like and then ask for opinions here.

PS/ Actually there are many riders who gives up after a while and they sell their bikes after getting bored with riding. Check out the site. For this I advise to stick to Dahons, Terns and KHS.
http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/

This post has been edited by etigge: Jan 20 2014, 01:53 PM

okay...maybe i go have a look first.

This post has been edited by jenli_84: Jan 20 2014, 03:25 PM

my p18 is 2013 ver come with disk brake

oh ya i forgot disc brake,... then u will need travel agent....

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/travel-agent

KHS is good bike as I riding it almost everyday for 4 month. But 8 speed is not enough if you go uphill. You only can climb up slowly and you need strong legs for that.

just want to change brake lever and dropbar, so far i only found tiagra 9speed

dahon falco selling at S$899 in s'pore, sigh... anyone know where in jb i can get this model?

think microshift is cheaper... can get cheap frm taobao....

http://www.microshift.com.tw/product_road.html

ok you got my attention. How do we go about it?

A set of SRAM X5 shifters, X5 cassette (11T/36T super big), X5 RD and 1031 chain , I can get for RM550 here nearby my place. For RM50 I install it for you. Done! I know the long cage RD can be used because Vector P20 uses the same and my Vigor is also modded withe the same. Maybe, your rear hubs needs to be changed and I have the exact suitable one, for that minimal RM60. But before that, you can try out my Vigor using the 10 speed and see if there's a difference.

Will a bigger cassette fits into the rear tyre space?

***********update 8.47am*****************

i am tempted, told my wife abt this, she said i'm crazy to do that, she'd rather have me buy a cheapo MTB as 2nd bike if i wanted more gears to pedal on.

This post has been edited by andrewhtf: Jan 22 2014, 08:46 AM

nooooooooo.. stick to 7 speed... feel the sourness on the muscle while riding uphill.. after that you will feel awesome! calories burned kaw kaw

agreed with your wife statement

but depending how much u love on a foldie.. lol..