The rear derailleur was not a Neos but a Suntour which was shaped similarly. This plasticky rear derailleur is really lousy! I am not sure if this was the standard RD for the Tern Link D8. Suntour maybe good in suspension forks but they still need a lot of improvements on their RDs.

Luckily I still have the original Neos 8 speed from my Boardwalk. She switched to the Neos.  Those intending to buy Terns, especially the Link D8, check the RD.

Mind to share some images and also whre did you get the headlamp from? Many many thanks in advance! 

Hah,  now this forum is getting to be very hot... more and more foldables are being bought.  Pretty soon, we will be able to see more and more foldies riding in the city, parks, gardens,  ... going to work...  going to the shops...
Once you get your new bike, be sure to ride slow in the beginning, learn its various functions, change gears, learn the balancing part during stopping the bike and during cornering.

And if you ride at night, Lights are very, very important!    Don't ride unless you have a rear light.  The front lights can be a small torch light tied down to handlebars..  But the rear light should be red and this will be your life saver.
I finally bought a knog blinders rear... but expensive nya...      yup, I can go night riding with a clearer mind now!  The battery life is great!! 


I did buy the knog blinders front much earlier, but like you said, the battery life is a little short. 

but the saving point is that it is bright enough for really dark roads..

This evening a riding kaki brought her Tern Link D8 for me to tune the rear derailleurs as the chain was skipping between cogs. When the bike was here, I was suprised!   First the gear cables was frayed and the cable stub was just a mere inch left!    She said she never touch any adjustments. It's really shocking to see that a main dealer having their posh outlet in Sea Park can sell the bike without proper adjustments. They sell straight out of the box. The first ride she had after getting the bike, the mudguards fell off! I was a witness to that. Until today, there was more shock to come. The rear derailleur was not a Neos but a Suntour which was shaped similarly. This plasticky rear derailleur is really lousy! I am not sure if this was the standard RD for the Tern Link D8. Suntour maybe good in suspension forks but they still need a lot of improvements on their RDs.

Luckily I still have the original Neos 8 speed from my Boardwalk. She switched to the Neos.  Those intending to buy Terns, especially the Link D8, check the RD.

this is exactly what i got, as posted in of the post earlier

pretty solid, full brightness can go up to 2 hrs before it dims a little bit n finally goes off around the 3 hr mark

for the 50% brightness mode, it stays that way constantly for about 7 hrs half before the red warning sign appears n this goes on for about 45 mins before going off completely

not too sure how bright or wide it can shine cuz i only have this so far
i really think we shld have a 1st post info etc!

btw guys make sure ur headlight dsnt blind other road users

do a field test, get down from ur bike n put urself in front of it n the light, if it's blinding u then it's blinding other users n that is very dangerous for everyone

don't skimp on lights indeed if u ride at night, those can save our ass n lives
perhaps we shld really highlight this to Tern, those dealers r clearly very irresponsible n have lousy service

i agree wat u said.
i bought my folding bike from usj cycle.
they didn't service after i bought from them.
nvm, i went back for the service the gear n brake, after service the brake i just went home n try the bike. i notice that my front v brake is not responsive. i was like wtf, end up i fixed it myself.
their after sales service r very bad.

i agree wat u said.
i bought my folding bike from usj cycle.
they didn't service after i bought from them.
nvm, i went back for the service the gear n brake, after service the brake i just went home n try the bike. i notice that my front v brake is not responsive. i was like wtf, end up i fixed it myself.
their after sales service r very bad.

i got mine from chin aik, penang

not the friendliest around but what to do, it was the only authorized dealer for dahon at that time i believe

i think smaller shops r more friendly n cheaper too

i know some friends who buy bikes n parts from the big shops cuz it's not available anywhere else but will only go to their fav small lbs for tuning n service

yes...
must of the smaller ah pak shop will be more friendlier than the big ones...
but than again... lim bicycle is more friendlier compare to others...
most of them will be "friendlier" to you when you buy expansive bike or they know you are in the category of "modifier"... 

like chin aik...they are the sole agent for dahon and tern in penang...
what to do...the uncle there have an attitude...
wait till you asked him to install a mud guard...
when I install my uno...waahhh lllaauu...he just ketuk the fender without loosening the screws...
I told him to be more gentle...he reply me by asking me if the bike can feel pain or only human can... 

my reaction than...

       

Here is some of my comments. This is my first foldie and my experience may be differ from others and

- everything seem solid. a good ride
- it bouncy. i think the tyre is too slim and my weight (80kg) i feel it through my spine. my rim is little bend already
- the chain is noisy only when the back gear is on the end (either far left or far right). when in the middle, it didn't sound a bit.
- the handlebar is mis-align with the front tyre.
- seat post is loose.
- it seem the paddle also loose. i might too heavy for the paddle also.

everything seem fine.

This evening a riding kaki brought her Tern Link D8 for me to tune the rear derailleurs as the chain was skipping between cogs. When the bike was here, I was suprised!   First the gear cables was frayed and the cable stub was just a mere inch left!    She said she never touch any adjustments. It's really shocking to see that a main dealer having their posh outlet in Sea Park can sell the bike without proper adjustments. They sell straight out of the box. The first ride she had after getting the bike, the mudguards fell off! I was a witness to that. Until today, there was more shock to come. The rear derailleur was not a Neos but a Suntour which was shaped similarly. This plasticky rear derailleur is really lousy! I am not sure if this was the standard RD for the Tern Link D8. Suntour maybe good in suspension forks but they still need a lot of improvements on their RDs.

Luckily I still have the original Neos 8 speed from my Boardwalk. She switched to the Neos.  Those intending to buy Terns, especially the Link D8, check the RD.

Ahh.. Not surprising when the Sea Park shop's "tech" guy was merely a cycling enthusiast.

And yes, the RD used on the LD8 is a Suntour RD. Cost issue la..

By right, the bike shop should first, do a pre-delivery inspection and tune-up before selling the bike to your friend...

But all good things said and done, when you have a half-assed technician, that's what you get.

Anyway, good on you Wong Seefu, on addressing the problem.. 

Sam

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....

The one in dataran 32...but they moved edy rite

yes...
must of the smaller ah pak shop will be more friendlier than the big ones...
but than again... lim bicycle is more friendlier compare to others...
most of them will be "friendlier" to you when you buy expansive bike or they know you are in the category of "modifier"... 

like chin aik...they are the sole agent for dahon and tern in penang...
what to do...the uncle there have an attitude...
wait till you asked him to install a mud guard...
when I install my uno...waahhh lllaauu...he just ketuk the fender without loosening the screws...
I told him to be more gentle...he reply me by asking me if the bike can feel pain or only human can... 

my reaction than...

       

 

If he were doing that to my bike, I would straight away ask him to stop!  I will just take it out of the shop !

No way, will I allow such people to work on my bike.  If you don't like your job, change it lah,  don't take it out on customers.

Ahh.. Not surprising when the Sea Park shop's "tech" guy was merely a cycling enthusiast.

And yes, the RD used on the LD8 is a Suntour RD. Cost issue la..

By right, the bike shop should first, do a pre-delivery inspection and tune-up before selling the bike to your friend...

But all good things said and done, when you have a half-assed technician, that's what you get.

Anyway, good on you Wong Seefu, on addressing the problem.. 

Sam

tern website list neos wor...
ask her to complain in the tern forum..., mebe JoHon will reply...

Oh that one ah.... ya lah, the aksi tech guy.... only layan you if you have big bucks to spend....

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....

The one in dataran 32...but they moved edy rite

i think etig is talking about this tern boutique store in ss2?

Anyone wanna put up a beginners guide to foldies?

1) price range wise
    Price issue is the most important criteria in determining which bike to acquire. Price ranges from a mere RM350 for an Aloueca, RM500 for an Oscar Imagine and RM850 onwards for XDSes, RM950 for Louis Garneau Pop  and
    then RM1180 for Dahons and RM1280 for Terns. This are the base prices for the brands. While I am an ardent Dahon fan, even the better and newer Terns don't really interest me, I don't want to sound too bias. There are
    those who are not so technically inclined who buys a bike 'one time off'. Means that's it, no more upgrading!
  
    Then comes budget. The Trinx and XDS are good compromise for specifications in terms of price but don't expect it to last forever though. You can ride a few years on it but maintenance will be a bit more. Keep a look out for
    frame noises as the clamping and handle post systems are not as reliable as the Dahons and Terns. A 16 speed (dual chain ring) Trinx is less than RM1000 but if you want the same spec on a Dahon, be prepared to pay
    RM2400  and Tern cost even higher. So, buy according to your budget. At least it's a start! At least after gaining experience, you will know what you want from a folding bike and you will also appreciate the price that you pay.


2) brand wise
    It's never wrong to go with Terns and Dahons and off course there are those boutique bikes ( I call them that) like Oribikes, Birdy's, Bike Friday, Bromptons etc. They are good no denying that but they are never better in  
    handling or maintenance or in any other way. In fact some requires more maintenance which is costly! The bikes itself are costly. If you can afford, then by all means. Then those cheaper ones like Raleighs, Polygons, XDS are
    also from reliable manufacturers but they don't guarantee your bike. They are just mass produced. They can last provided you take good care of it.

3) what to look out for when buying your foldies
    01. The price off course, according to your budget.
    02. Look at the folding clamp. There should be no movement and looks solid. Ease of releasing the latch is also important. You don't want to clamp the tip of your skins as well when you fold!
    03. The wheelset. This is the most expensive upgrade. Try get with double layer rims and there are double layered ones but heavy! A light rim can change a ride drastically. Even the entry level Dahons comes with single
          layered rims but at least they are light. But they don't look nice and it can also last a life time if you don't bump around too hard. Falling off and accidents , any rims can 'bengkok', right?
    04. Gearing. Some managed to finish the CFAL with just a single crank and 8 speed and some have not enough even with 27 speed. So, research about it and find out about your requirements. Woman riders like my wife
          can't really pedal hard or rather they get tired fast when pedal hard, so the more gears the better. So, even in hill climbs the force needed is still the same at the same cadence.
   
   
4) mods recomended
    Usually original brakes are lousy! That's the first thing you should change, especially the newer Dr.Hons. You can then add gear ratios but this is an expensive upgrade. At times, after modding like mine, it actually cost more
    than I buy one that is the same spec BUT there will some components that you don't like. Eg. I don't like Neos RD even if they are 8 or 9 speed. I still prefer Shimanos. So, I prefer upgrading myself so I can choose and
    install my favourite components although sometimes getting it does not improve anything.    Lighter rims makes riding much much easier. But sadly choices for foldies are very limited here and those that do stock them will
    lead you into a pen and slaughter you! Hahaha.   Tyres wise, some like easier riding so they go for slicks like Duranos and Kojaks while I like Maxxis. It all depends on yourself.

5) accesories recomended - I would do this
    The usual lah! Water bottle cage and bottle, front and rear lights (some really spend money for this ) I instead go for the cheapest reliable ones I find. I mean the lights are actually for others road users to see you
    and not for you to see, primarily. Unless off course you go trail riding at night, like they do in Kiara, then a bright front light is recommended. Other than that a blinker will do. Note that, a guy can even see your lighted
    cigarette in the dark from 1 km away if it is dark. No need to go blinding others! Since riding, I have broke or lost 3 front lights already. Imagine if it cost RM200+ for each. I also bought twice the SR rear lights that goes
    cliking into the same branded seats. Both cracked open after a month! So, better to stick to cheapos!

6) places to ride your foldies from easy trails to hard trails
   Anywhere you wish to ride lah. But better if you have the power of the pack!

Cycling has also ascended to the level of many other sport! It's more of what you have rather than what you can achieve.  Hopefully you don't get into the same trap. That's why road bike components are so expensive. Hahahaha! They prey on such idiosyncrasies. If 10 grammes lighter is worth a thousand bucks for you, then go for it! In Formula 1, it's important because every driver is driving at the same level and every gram and every advantage counts. The gains are also in the milliseconds. SO does our foldies!   Hahaha. I don't think I can match Lance Armstrong or Roland Green. I think I ride like a cheapskate and stay at the back lah! 

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