I tested both original and replica, and decided on the original, as I didnt feel that the replica is solid enough for any off-roading, but should be ok for spins around neighbourhoods (if that's the purpose, I suggest more compact folables like tern or dahon). The parts on the replica are really cheap stuff, and you might be looking to upgrade parts very soon. Notwithstanding that, the part on the montague is not great in any sense, but at least decent enough for a comfortable.

btw, montague frames comes with lifetime warranty if you are the 1st owner (for assured warranty on this, you might need to buy from authorised distributors).

take a pinch of salt on the above commenrts, as I'm also a noobie on cycling

hi guys, looking to get a folding bike less than 10kg

any model can i look into it?

Yes it does! Also it depends on your weight. Look at the tire walls. It's mentioned there the minimum to the maximum pressure. Use the setting in between the 2 figures and also where you find it more comfortable to ride. Too hard, ithe ride is bumpy and harsh but easier to pedal. Too low the ride becomes harder but more comfy but grips the road better. There's no fix rule, only rule is pump within the mention pressure.

you can try searching the web for brands like Tyrell and Tern and Dahon. Tyrells are hand made, while the high end Terns will meet your specs of < 10 kg, but comes at a price.

I have a cheaper china made foldie around 8kg plus, but its 16 inch wheels.. about RM2.8k

This post has been edited by budgee: Jan 30 2014, 08:35 PM

i search and found Dahon Jifo for 9.7kg and 7 sec for folding... but no one selling this model here, anyone know how much does it cost?

anyway, can u send me the link for ur china folding bike? how long does it takes for folding?

I have a fellow rider who toured China who bought the Jifo and rode the bike around Beijing. He brought it back and got it over tax free! According to him after conversion it is approximately RM1700. His is the single geared one but there's another blus colored model which is multi speed! Check Dahon website. It's available in Thailand and Singapore. Like I said, our distributors here for Tern and Dahon is hopeless! Can order from Taobao but the transportation should be about RM350 to RM400. Let me know if you want to order, I also want to tumpang, hehehehe.

Happy Chinese new year to all foldie owners..

Wow that Jifo looks like a little kid's bike......don't think I'll be keen to ride that, haha

Unless you are using your bike to take trains and buses, I can't see how a couple more kilos will make any difference. If you want speed, you won't buy a foldie anyway.

Looking to get a jifo because of fast folding... lightweight because of easy to carry... any1 mod their foldie to less than 10kg? Might share around d exp?

Tern/dahon has lightweight model but cost 8k above.

To make it lightweight below 10k, you got to remake the part using titanium. There is not much titanium ready made part, so u got to cnc yourself.

Someone modded a Tern P9 to less than 10kg before. Just slightly less! Original weight was approx. 12 kg. Components upgrades are, (01.) Lite Pro seatpost, (02.) lighter seat, (03.) litepro wheelset, (04.) carbon fibre handlebar (05.) Schwalbe Durano tires (06.) Ultegra crank and bottom bracket (07.) Ultegra FD and RD (08.) Ultegra chain and for the Ultegra upgrade, you need a 10 speed road bike flat bar shifter. Approximately another 3.5K modifications. That's for 2 kg less on the weight. Worthy or not, that's up to you.

tat is expensive!!! Dont know foldie can be so costly... if budget for 2k, wat is the closer deal can I look into it?
Mayb upgrade to carbon bar, seatpost, saddle in future...

if you want a light weight foldie.. take out the gearing system...
go single gear...
I am using dahon mu uno.. single speed.. below 10kg..

mu uno is selling at rm1800 in kl..

http://dahon.com/mainnav/foldingbikes/sing...e/mu_uno-5.html

http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/item/218527/...folding-bicycle
http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/item/217723/uno-link

This post has been edited by myak9: Feb 1 2014, 08:36 AM

Componentry in bicycles are not just about weight. Better to get good components for a price rather than to lessen weight. When components gets lighter, there's a trade off! Usually lighter components do not last as long as their heavier counterparts, unless off course alternative expensive materials are used. Components like Dura Ace are light but they are not as robust as the 105s. Also professional cyclist use it because they need to win and off course they are sponsored as well. Just like me, I wanted to lighten my seat post, as Dahon uses seat post pump which is heavy and I don't need pump in all my Dahon's. So I choose a lighter one and it cost me 200 bucks and you know what? It's creaking because they are light, they are not as tough as the other heavier ones. There's alway pros and cons. Choose wisely because a 2 kg improvement in weight will cost a bundle and it's not really that advantageous anyway. Your breakfast loading before ride will sometimes amount to the same weight, hahahahaa.

My suggestion, if you want lighter bikes, just go for road bikes.!

I got the bike back from Penang already. Meet myak9 too. The bike is still not ready as it will be transformed into a 2 X 10 speed Ultegra groupset. The original 3 X 8 speed will be taken out. Anyone wants to upgrade their foldie to24 speed? I can mod it from the parts taken out from the velo.

etigge, your new bike very nice. Do share with us the performance as in stock condition as well as modified. Then how it perform as compare to foldies. Looking forward to get one.

etigge venture to mini velo now?

I am looking for a 20" tyre, Schwalbe Durano, 28-406 ( i think its 20 x 1.10 )

Anyone knows where i can get a new one?


thanks

Kimbell Jaya in Jalan Bdr Tun Hussein Onn still have stock!

The mini velo before modding.



AFTER MODDING!









This post has been edited by etigge: Feb 4 2014, 08:21 PM