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Aiya..... EXPOSED   

On my way home, I saw  a green shirt foldies and a lady cyclist on Federal Highway heading to Subang,  who from the photo you posed, look kind of like you.

Hiya I'm new here, and very new to folding bikes (but tres excited to hopefully, be part of the foldie community!)
Been doing lots of research here and endlessly surfing bicyclebuysell for good deals on the bike.
I almost had my mind set on buying the Kalaq Q5 (rm750) or Q6 (RM9xx) based on it's awesome looks (looks a lot
like a Dahon Mu but obviously it's not lol).

After more reading and reading, I thought what the heck, might as splurge more and get something reputable and
reliable with the hope I won't ever have to upgrade (or at least, not in the near future anyway ..hehe)

Went to Vans Urban PJ branch today and bought a Tern Link P8 on a whim. They're having some promotion until 28 Sept 2013. Pretty good deal, for RM1890 they give you the bike, a free Nutcase helmet, bottle cage and a free Knog Blinker LED light.

Dealt with a guy there named YC, he was really nice and patient with me, being a noob and all. And even let me
test ride two bikes (Boardwalk D8 and the Tern P8) in their cute little track behind the store.

Gonna collect it tomorrow..can't wait! Hope I didn't make the wrong decision, but being a Tern, can't go wrong, right?

Wow, the tailou of Folding Bikes Msia Sam himself was the first to post after me. This is such an honour!
Oh he had lousy customer service ah? oops, I guess i must be lucky then
Next step, build up strength and stamina!
Ok will make sure they tune up the bike properly, anything I should know about tuning other than brakes,
derailleurs etc?

It was good to see you again Chief! 

Damn I should have gone down the sewers with my gang! Haha will definitely plan another ride around town + Ninja Turtle route! 

I'm in the photo... 

My new bike, which I am using to ride from PJ to KL.  Trying to use it on a daily basis to go to work, but the gearing leaves me pedalling "air" when I am on the level road, worse if it is downhill.

The Problem is:  the wheels are 16 inches, the crank is 48T and the smallest rear cog is 14T.

What are my upgrade options?  any suggestions?
If you see a guy with a red helmet pedalling furiously along the road to KL, its probably me... 

Ahh.. now that u mention my latest kinda technical offroad rides which I took recently. 
I might break my foldie one day in future.. 

Hey guys, I am looking for tern bikes.. where can I get them in KL? please let me know. Thank you.

Come, bring me your bike. I will do it for you for RM250 plus all the servicing and greasing. Choose any color you desire.  I need 3 days to finish it.

Klang valley very hard to start bike shop lah! Everyone prefers nice looking shops like FB and Vans or GW Cycle even knowing that they cost one more arm and leg for the same thing. Moreover, beginners tend to lean to these shops thinking they are better.    80 percent of the business depends on beginners anyway.  I also seen another customer who took back a bike because the headset is loose and the shop can only say, " we don't know how to repair!!!  ". But they still flock to the shop because it's air conditioned. Hahahaha.

After I got my XDS FA-16 foldable bike for less than RM750, I find that I can just leave it for hours parked anywhere decent, that is, with people walking around, place must be lighted up at night, but I will have to lock it up chained to a fixed metal structure.

With the Tern, a far more expensive bike at about RM5k , I don't dare to leave it out of my sight, heh heh.

Some more, the XdS with its small 16inch wheels allow it to be folded much smaller and this really make it easier to carry around public areas.  Usually I will push it on its wheels, much easier than the Tern because the handlebars are between the two wheels when folded and it makes it more stable.
Just enjoying the cheaper, smaller bike very much ...  and of course, I do enjoy the Tern equally a lot with its superior speed and build..

Haha, no worries bro.. If the trail get too technical, I will jes push the bike.
My offroad is kinda light one.

do you guys know where can get sram automatix 2 with coaster brake...
penang bike shops said they can't get it...

Thanks bro.. That's y I refrain from going too technical like those single trail (I have been to one and broke my bottle cage due to constant vibration:P).
Not those kota damansara, bkt kiara kind of thingie for sure. If the foldie didn't break, my balls might break. 
Of course I know the limitation of the foldies hence I really need to execute it carefully and I believe our foldie aint that fragile. 
A lil abuse here and there wont break the foldies.
Lastly, I always tell my mtb fren, if getting too technical,  then mah push or foldup and carry lah. 
Again, thanks for the encouragement.

The last pic is damn beautiful. 
Where on earth is that place?
Of course a full sus like your Jetstream will be a better choice but the price is killing. 
Hence my body, leg and hand became my shock asorbing.