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

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post Dec 3 2013, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(angelgemini @ Dec 3 2013, 12:33 PM)
arr, i still can't make up my mind to buy which foldie.
Please give some recommendation.
which is the best for value?
below 3k is the best.
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Check this out : http://mybikeshopsg.com/what-does-one-look...-steps-to-take/

Looking for compactness?
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Looking for lightweight?

Looking for one-time upgrade or frequent upgrade?

Looking for many speeds or single speed?

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post Dec 4 2013, 08:41 AM

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QUOTE(ecneret @ Dec 3 2013, 11:27 PM)
Didn't notice the bolt was actually not centered  sweat.gif 
btw, even after twisted it nearest to magnet, it improved slightly... around 10% now
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After few trial-n-error, noticed when the handle post is upright (as attached), bolt & magnet manage to snap closely around 95%.... but once handle post is folded, it's again far apart  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif
still trying to figure out what exactly the prob is...  hmm.gif
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Perhaps this one of the reasons why i didnt get this bike.. lol..
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post Dec 6 2013, 08:38 AM

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QUOTE(danielcmugen @ Dec 6 2013, 12:43 AM)
It's a used bike, that's why I'm afraid. Well it feels normal, but I never open it up yet. I heard if it's rusty, it can break and cause brake failure?
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Well, if you worry that much, why dont just change it?
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post Dec 7 2013, 02:31 PM

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QUOTE(ecneret @ Dec 6 2013, 11:23 PM)
in fact, the bike is nice
in this case, user in-experiences (my 1st foldie  tongue.gif ) has to take some blame
also the shop that doesn't able to advise me the optimum position during fold mode + handle bar is not fully aligned when setting up the bikes
shop even trying to justify the magnet issue "it's like that one... normally it's only about 10% snap, nothing much can be done....bla bla..."
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C7 indeed nice to ride. Actually almost all the foldie are nice to ride.. It is an individual preference..


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post Dec 19 2013, 02:37 PM

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question: any brompton user here?

i was checking the rack thing. is there any alternative rack to replace it?
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post Dec 30 2013, 10:12 AM

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post Jan 16 2014, 08:17 AM

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QUOTE(akioen @ Jan 16 2014, 12:46 AM)
and im thinking between dahon broadwalk and vybe c7a. any sifu out there has a better suggestion?
the Speed Uno folding bike also interested me.
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speed uno is single speed right? either one of the dahon above is good
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post Jan 16 2014, 08:18 AM

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QUOTE(desastar @ Jan 16 2014, 07:11 AM)
Hi all,
I'm interested to know why you own a folding bike? Lack of storage space? Cute to look at or be looked at? Fun to ride?
Some of you have plans to ride big distances or tackle big hills, so I'm curious why you would want a foldie? For the same price of a high end foldie, I can get a carbon framed racer that would eat distances and climb hills, so why a foldie?

For me, it is portability and practicality. Distances and hills, the foldie stays home.

What about you?
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can hide foldie inside the car boot, no need to show off to people by hooking it at the back of the car or on the car roof whistling.gif
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post Jan 16 2014, 05:58 PM

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Get Tyrell folder..
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post Jan 16 2014, 06:20 PM

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QUOTE(youze @ Jan 16 2014, 06:00 PM)
How much do they cost? and where could I get em?
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Van's Urban Bicycle Co.
Tyrell FX from RM6,200

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post Jan 22 2014, 09:17 AM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Jan 21 2014, 11:16 PM)
ok you got my attention. How do we go about it?
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nooooooooo.. stick to 7 speed... feel the sourness on the muscle while riding uphill.. after that you will feel awesome! thumbup.gif calories burned kaw kaw cool2.gif rclxms.gif rclxm9.gif
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post Jan 22 2014, 09:20 AM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Jan 22 2014, 07:11 AM)
i am tempted, told my wife abt this, she said i'm crazy to do that, laugh.gif  she'd rather have me buy a cheapo MTB as 2nd bike if i wanted more gears to pedal on.  sweat.gif
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agreed with your wife statement

but depending how much u love on a foldie.. lol..
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post Jan 22 2014, 09:31 AM

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QUOTE(jenli_84 @ Jan 20 2014, 01:34 PM)
only broadway for dahon for my budget  sad.gif
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It doesnt matter which bike as long as within your budget.

Started of with < Rm1k bike is always the best option. Join the cycling community, make friends, then test their bike from various brand.

Then u will know what is the best for you (next upgrade if you wan or stick to what you have) cool2.gif
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post Jan 22 2014, 09:44 AM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Jan 22 2014, 09:32 AM)
heh... u dono how i felt last nite when i cycled about 4km with her... on a flat road, i am at max 7th gear and pedalling furiously. she easily overtakes me on her 16th gear while on less than half cadence of what i was doing and then left me about a hundred metres before stopping to wait for me at the traffic light... so relaxed yet faster!

this morning she pijak kaw me saying "it's not the gearing dear, it's your leg power..." aiyak kena one tight slap liao... hahah.
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let her win la.. when is the time u will let her win if not this time.. lol..
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post Jan 22 2014, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(Klpegaso @ Jan 22 2014, 11:40 AM)
As someone here said earlier..."Upgrade your legs first"......
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cycle more at hilly terrains to upgrade tongue.gif
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post Jan 22 2014, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(jenli_84 @ Jan 22 2014, 01:26 PM)
im staying at setapak...maybe i can join if i got my bike d...but will be after cny =(
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Im in sentul, always ride to titiwangsa by cutting cross jalan pahang tongue.gif
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post Jan 22 2014, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(jenli_84 @ Jan 22 2014, 02:34 PM)
i'm at danau kota. But to cycle to titiwangsa I scared. So many cars.
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cycling alone to titiwangsa to danau kota, it is dangerous.

we have some foldie veterans who are from setapak.. they either cycle down to kl via Pangsapuri Air Panas into Jalan Semarak to Kampung Baru then into KL town. Or jalan pahang to jalan chowkit via bulatan pahang.

if you are alone, you can pack the foldie into the car, then drive to titiwangsa and park there. Usually there is a meet up point so no worries..
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post Jan 22 2014, 04:38 PM

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QUOTE(jenli_84 @ Jan 22 2014, 04:27 PM)
yeah better to drive. Where setapak ppl get their bikes? Where got good deal?
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Those veterans got their bike from Folding Bike Trading shop in Damansara Perdana.

there is a bicycle shop same row with Kenny Rogers in Jalan Genting Kelang. You can pick up XDS bicycle which comes with very nice Velo Plush saddle. Price also below 1k.

If you want dahon/tern/tyrell, you can try Vans Urban in Wangsa Maju which is nearer to you but the price is more than Rm1k la. You can find their shop in FB page.
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post Jan 22 2014, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Jan 22 2014, 04:46 PM)
dono about you, but sometimes i do wish that my foldie comes with at least suspended fork. whenever we ride on the road sides or kerbs, they're literally strewn with plenty of rubbish and stones and the roads are uneven or cracked. damn i hate riding on that kind of surface.
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post Jan 23 2014, 03:46 PM

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QUOTE(jenli_84 @ Jan 23 2014, 03:39 PM)
I just got quoted by Bike Malaysia - Kimbell Jaya. Dahon Boardwalk D8 RM1300. Is it expensive? or I can get better deal somewhere or another Dahon model?
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not bad.. price of 2 Raleigh Ugo.. lol

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