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 Folding Bicycles v2, Dahon, Tern, Java, Oribike, Bromptons

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post Aug 30 2013, 11:17 PM

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QUOTE(gataddhin @ Aug 30 2013, 05:03 PM)
Another good piece to pick up from the Rodalink is the Biologic Blast Airhorn. Now it is given 50% off from the normal price of RM120. After discount, RM60. Super cheap.

You can horn to alert your friends during the ride to indicate you need help. Statistic has shown that about 70% cyclists being hit from sides. Many times, I horned at the vehicles coming from left side as the vehicles parked at road side blocking the view of the drivers when rolled down the road.
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the horn very tempting ...
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post Sep 1 2013, 10:01 PM

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QUOTE(hanjo55 @ Sep 1 2013, 09:57 PM)
Confession: Malas mode <ON>

What pressure is ideal for tires? Should I pump up to the max capacity as imprinted on the side of the tire wall?
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use that as a guideline ...

on road - go max as recommended
if if bumpy then reduce a little bit

if off road or hard pack trail u let go even more ...

rite guys?
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post Sep 4 2013, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(theotheryun @ Sep 4 2013, 05:46 PM)
bought blinder road 2 rear today at spv subang
gotta ride litle more tonite after work tongue.gif
hehe
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cantikkk ... how much u got it?
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post Sep 4 2013, 11:50 PM

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QUOTE(theotheryun @ Sep 4 2013, 11:33 PM)
RRP said MYR 179.00
after discounts i paid MYR 160.00 tongue.gif
im planning to get one when i bought the front one
when i see urs on dat sunday morning
visible even when daylight thumbup.gif
hell i want it even more notworthy.gif
n some mor cuz i do cycle a bit more after work
wic is at night
so dis thing kinda essential to me
hehe

anyway
i kinda wanna go frim this sunday morning
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earl
last weekend i heard u go sekinchan
how was it?
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ok lah confirm i kena potong edy ...

joo ngan rrp price tag is 258 ... sold me 230 ... celaka

sekinchan ... tiring ... sun burnt ... tire puncture ... kampung ... nice view

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post Sep 4 2013, 11:58 PM

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QUOTE(budgee @ Sep 4 2013, 11:56 PM)
I bought the Blinder Headlight 2 at RM229 less 5%, but you said its cheaper there...  so i oso kena shark lah.
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i have asked around ... it appears like they might have got the price switched

vans - knogg front 230 something and blinder rear at 170

joongan - knogg front 170 and blinder rear 230

not sure la ...
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post Sep 5 2013, 12:38 AM

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QUOTE(theotheryun @ Sep 5 2013, 12:08 AM)
i bought the front last puasa month
dis morning i bought de rear
just now cycle aroun
feel somting wrong
i feel unsatisfied somewher
it turn out dat i wanna see de rearlight working blinking shining
but cant see since im the one whos cycling doh.gif
kahaha
wadehell tongue.gif
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put the lights on ... walk away from the rear ... admire the lights ... justify the 200 spent ... go back to the bike ... cycle away

QUOTE(budgee @ Sep 5 2013, 12:20 AM)
Kah kah kah !!
So if we all buy the rear lite and ride together, we can then see the blinking , dancing lights lah!!!

OK?
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yeah wei if we all ride at night using the blinder R ... syiok wei!
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post Sep 13 2013, 11:59 AM

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Anyone wanna put up a beginners guide to foldies?

1) price range wise
2) brand wise
3) wat to look out for when buying your foldies
4) mods recomended
5) accesories recomended - I would do this
6) places to ride your foldies from easy trails to hard trails

Write them up here and I will place on first post for every noob...

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post Sep 13 2013, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(budgee @ Sep 13 2013, 12:35 PM)
SEA Park shop?  Which one lah?
I know the Sea park area, bicycle shops not anywhere there, unless it is in SS1 or the one opposite LRT station....
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The one in dataran 32...but they moved edy rite
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post Sep 13 2013, 11:33 PM

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First post updated ... point all new starters there ...
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post Sep 18 2013, 05:42 AM

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QUOTE(budgee @ Sep 18 2013, 12:08 AM)
Took a Sunday morning ride around the city, small quiet roads, busy roads, but all good to explore.

A foldable bike allowed me to do this.  From PJ, put my bike in my car, drive and park in KL.  Get bike out and cycle on the roads at a pace that no car can match...  slow and steady, to take in the sights, sounds and smells of KL on a lazy Sunday morning.
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A White Tern meets a White Beetle
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Its a family outing day at the market
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Sungei Wang, river of money
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Taking time to pause and watch
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Quiet area,  Jalan Tong Shin
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Sunday marketing,  Jalan Pasar Baharu
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Eh tak ajak ... was talking to Robyn the other day wann plan a night ride ... any idea?
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post Sep 19 2013, 12:01 AM

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QUOTE(budgee @ Sep 18 2013, 11:06 PM)
Aiya, so sorry lah bro.  Thought you were quite sick with flu that weekend.  This coming Sunday morning also got another ride, this time, PJ ride to KL.
Night ride ah?   See whether I can slip out or not.   heh heh.
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Yeah wei sick like mad ... maybe next weekend?
This weekend missus booked full

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post Sep 19 2013, 12:01 AM

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- dupli -

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post Sep 19 2013, 03:22 AM

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QUOTE(Robyn @ Sep 19 2013, 01:33 AM)
earl, u lately very busy oh... ur bike must be rusty edi ...  tongue.gif
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Havent even washed it since the Sekinchan - Sg Besar ride ... hahaha
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post Sep 27 2013, 10:16 PM

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QUOTE(NiGht@HaWk @ Sep 27 2013, 02:00 PM)
Hi Guys..

I have been thinking of giving this a try but I have no knowledge at all..

Was hoping you guys can provide some advice on how should I get started?
a) What bike should I get? Cost? Where can I get it?
b) What should I learn and take note?
c) Do you guys have sessions regularly?

Thanks in advance and cheers!! :-)
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Its on the first 2nd post ...
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post Sep 27 2013, 10:20 PM

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QUOTE(etigge @ Sep 27 2013, 10:17 PM)
Size of a tire does not accomodate the weight of a rider but rather the pressure you pump into the tires! If you are heavier, you pump more. That's why slicks can go higher but you don't have to pump to the maximum. My Maxxis DTH can actually pump to 100 psi and I tried once and, MAN!  rclxub.gif  it was bumpy. I now pump only up to 60 psi. No worries about overweight using slicks.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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i think my tires are quite slick too ... i do 70psi ... recomended are 60 to 80 psi

and yes i am 95kg

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post Oct 1 2013, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(Robyn @ Sep 30 2013, 11:22 PM)
I'm totally understand the breaking-in for bearing, breaks and etc. But in my case it was too over, i really wish you were riding with me yesterday on the Fraser hill trip. We have around 10 people in the group with Dahon, KHS, Tern, Raleigh, Kalaq and "ayam" brand folding bike. Everyone also surprise on your so call "break-in" sound so loud and obvious non-stop all the way from KKB to Fraser Hill (40KM). The situation is just like riding my grand grand grand grand parents bike !!!  Everyone there did past through their so call break in period for but not like what i have so terrible !! Unless you tell me this is Tern's standard  blink.gif

Besides that, the 2 times chain drop really almost kill me. Can you imagine how dangerous it is ?? The chain also need break-in period ? blink.gif

For expectation wise, i wouldn't expect P9 can give me superb performance, if i really concern in spec then 2.8k i can get alot of choices. To be honest, what is expect is a good frame with good folding mechanism, that's why i willing to downgrade from Java 16 speed to 9 speed and PAY more, because i want something more solid and safer frame and folding mechanism in a long run,  but did i get that ??  Perhaps, yes but with chain drop killing experience and fantastic so call break-in sound  hmm.gif
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eh you ride with me - u never hear the creaking sound from mine ar ... hahaha quite bad on mine leh

but ur experience a little on the bad side la ...

maybe you shoul dhave done an easier route just to famiiarise urself with the bike and you would have likely know how the bike would react and perform ...
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post Oct 1 2013, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(Robyn @ Oct 1 2013, 12:31 AM)
bro.. ur case is different la. How old is ur bike ? tongue.gif

i think you are right, mayb i should learn some stunning action from Jackie Chan first b4 getting P9 so each time the chain drop i know how to react and perform the stun man action  biggrin.gif
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1.5 years ...

make sure u got helmet ... get knee guard ... elbow guard ... neck brace ... kekekeke

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post Oct 1 2013, 12:49 AM

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QUOTE(Robyn @ Oct 1 2013, 12:44 AM)
Basic Requirement of getting P9 ? tongue.gif  then it will be extra cost la ......  laugh.gif
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change to motorbike full face helmet also wei
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post Oct 1 2013, 12:50 AM

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QUOTE(Robyn @ Oct 1 2013, 12:42 AM)
Sir Etigge, it was my pressure to serve you "nasi kandar"  notworthy.gif .

I deeply appreciated for all the efforts and hard works from you to help in "troubleshooting" and fine tuning my P9. Really respect ur technical experience in folding bike and your passion in reviving the bike.  rclxms.gif
Guyz, i would recommend you to reach out Etigge if you encounter any biking issues or need technical advices. Perhaps, you can send ur bike to his "workshop" but be ready ur nasi kandar or some teh tarik money  tongue.gif

notworthy.gif  Thanks Again with with my greatest respect  notworthy.gif
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etigge you sau tou dai ...

robyn bring RM36 and call sifu ...
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post Oct 1 2013, 01:07 AM

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QUOTE(Robyn @ Oct 1 2013, 12:54 AM)
haha biggrin.gif  Earl Ku long time you never join us ride la... this Saturday Sekinchan day trip, mau mari ? drool.gif  drool.gif
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yeah missing out a lot of rides, this weekend got prayers session ...maybe sunday

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