I don't know where is beach st. but I was at the fort cornwallis around that time doing my test ride (I was lost actually) bahaha..
fat dude, wearing white t-shirt..is it?

bro etigge,
Awesome!!! U r genius la bro..
one more thing..what is the best RD for speed p8..let say I like touring n a bit of hills climbing. road RD or MTB RD?

Hill climbing is a bit tough with 8 speed lorr! Slight gradient should be OK but when you say fat dude, like me also, better to have more gears. Easiest and cheapest way for you is to add front chain rings. As the front crank can accommodate another chain ring (no need to change the crank) just buy another 39 cog chain ring (RM60) and screw it on. Since you already wanted to change the RD, then get the Sora RD and FD (RM200) . Get a microshift 8 speed shifters (RM100) and an adapter (RM70) and Voila! you get 16 speed. Enough to go round Penang island. Even the Jalan Tun Sardon is possible. Sadly, I don't think any shop will do it in Penang.

When you come back to KL, message me. I will do it for you.

Much more cheaper than folding bike. For same spec on folding we need to pay very much higher price. Maybe I will get one later, only when my budget is allowable. One folding for mobility one mini velo for multipurpose.

This post has been edited by kcwo: Jan 28 2014, 08:50 AM

hi guys..
what the cheapest way to have more gears for my ugo?

thanks

PM me if you are interested. I have a lot of 9 speed parts.

Hi, glad I found this forum.

I'm planning to buy a foldable bike for my son. Saw a Hummer replica online. Just wanna know, what's the diff between the ori and replica? Sorry for the noob Question.

After so loooooonggg it was done at last... cr16 to cr24...

can broadwalk D8 upgrade to higher speed like 16 speed?

no issue just change crank, add shifter, add fr hanger and fd..

roughly how much or is better to just get higher speeed?

This is my wife's Dahon Boardwalk. Modded to 27 speed. Minimum components needed are, 1. 8 speed shifters (RM100) , 2. dual chainring crank (RM180), 3. FD and adapter (RM200) 4. RD and adapter (RM220) 5. cable and housing (RM40) 6. labour charges (RM??)

The above is for a 16 speed upgrade using the existing cassette and wheelset, too bad the Neos won't be able to take the chain slack when the smaller chainring is engaged.





PS/ A useful tip! You buy a Trinx 16 speed folding bike for RM900 which comes with most of the components needed. Take the needed components and install it onto the Boardwalk. Then re-assemble the Trinx and sell it off for 75% of the price OR keep it as a spare bike so when friends want to ride together, you have a spare.

This post has been edited by etigge: Jan 28 2014, 02:56 PM

wow is equivalent to getting a new bike with that upgrade...cause i see see all mention 8 speed hard to climb hill...thinking if i happen to go uphill i scared i end up pushing the bike instead of cycling it....hahahhaaa

Hi there lp. I had that same thought a while back but based on a bit of research and inspection, learned that the replica uses a lower grade of aluminium for the frame (6061 instead of 7005 I believe) and the joints and folding locks are quite rough and not as well worked. In general, parts are of lower quality. I have a friend who owns one and bikes regularly and unless you are doing some intense offroad biking, it's still pretty adequate. Just my 2 cents. I didn't get one purely because it's not compact enough for my needs.

Actually, "NO". If you were to buy a Dahon or Tern with the specs required, you have to pay a lot more! Just that, if you decide that it will be for long term (means you will ride it for long) and invest in one suitable, you save rather than discovering later that you need a better one, then the old one is wasted.

how s dahon horize compared to dahon falco?

cannot get old version of speed P8 in singapore.
is anyone knows where can get it in jb or kl areas?

Really ah bro...thank2..pm me ur contact numb. will ring u when I balk kampung nnt. yesterday, touring alone and yes, hill climbing with P8 is a tough job. and I just pre-registered for the OCBC 2015..haha..anyone participate?



I took this during my off-road outing on Tuesday

Very nice photo! Could almost be a poster shot for adventure!

Does the amount of air in the tyre affect the energy required to cycle? What is the optimum air pressure for least tiring cycling?

There's so many brands and models to make your head spin! Can sifus tell me the difference between Boardwalk d8 and Speed 8? Same as Tern? What are the usual prices? Where is it cheapest?
Thanks!!