First post updated ... point all new starters there ...

bro, i have created a FB page, probably u may add this as well so that we can share our activities photo easily over there

https://www.facebook.com/lowyat.folding.bike


this topic is getting more and more interesting

This post has been edited by Robyn: Sep 14 2013, 12:25 AM

yikes, wouldn't dare to imagine having a broken pedal when i'm at balik pulau or smthg

awesome! btw perhaps u could edit the thread description a little..

add something like 'etc, all bikes r welcome!'

is that you going to ipoh bikepacking?? damnnnn

2kia yes, with Sam, etigee and others :-)

whatttttt

i wanna join!!!!

haha... but not sure u still can get ticket or not

u mean ktm ticket?

well actually i can just drive from penang to ipoh

trying to kill forum with FB kar.... LOL

FB have killed many forums... since most ppl wan easy... lazy .....

forum can be very organised if done properly...

the 1st page there apart from guide for starters...

many ppl like to ask about which bike which bike...recommend...
if members here can do some review n post close up detail shots
of the bike parts like folding hinge etc... that will be useful as well....

it all depends on the TS now...

This post has been edited by H2D: Sep 14 2013, 01:54 AM

I am actually driving from KL to Ipoh. Meeting them at the Ipoh Railway Station at 8.00am. See me there if you are interested.

etigge - wait for me ya.. haha becoz our train only arrival at Ipoh station 8.25am...

H2D - the reason i creating the FB page is for photo or activity sharing coz i think those photo we shared in forum is not so organize.... jz my 2 cents

This post has been edited by Robyn: Sep 14 2013, 09:50 AM

can u all pm me ur number?

I might be able to join tmrw! can only confirm tonight though

Project completed! My frame arrived last week and I started building up the bike. Added a headset first, It didn't even come with headset and the V-brake stubs are also not given! Anyway found them at Johnny's. Siapa interested let me know. Letting go cheaply!



Alivio 8 speed shifters (better shifting than twisters) with metal brake levers from Dahon Eco C7.



Kinetix V-brake set. More solid braking than many other brands. Taken from Speed 8. Brake cable and housing changed to new!



Slightly heavier handle post but very strong. No movement at all from it.



The folding clamp! My only grouse is plastic. Other than that ir grips strong. Should have made it metal.



I put in a Tiagra RD together with the 8 speed cog. A spare unit after taking out from my wife's Boardwalk as the cage is too short for triple chainring. Expensive when buying but no point leaving it around.



Bike in folded state. Suprisingly quite light. Lighter than a Dahon Eco C7!



This post has been edited by etigge: Sep 14 2013, 03:19 PM

looks good! how much r u letting it go for?

btw thx for the number, though i'm 90% sure i can't make it

anyway, i have some old parts lying around which i plan to fix on my boardwalk d7

a triple chain crankset, the fd, as well the shimano 8 speed shifter/brake level combo

they're all cheap components from an old cheap "mtb", do u think i can just transfer em over to my boardwalk?

not planning to spend a single cent other than a fd adaptor, IF it's feasible laa

can 8 speed shifter work with 7 speed freewheel?

This post has been edited by 2kia: Sep 14 2013, 04:30 PM

Letting go for RM850. MTB cranks will be 44T max! Will that be enough for flats? I mean it can be used but the lesser number of cogs will not be able to move you fast unless you don't mind being slow. On the plus side though, it will be easy going uphill. Air Itam Dam will not be a problem as the your low gears are more than enough. Go get a 8 speed freewheel, works better. It can be used but shifting will not be accurate at certain stages. I hear the bike shop beside the Bayan Lepas police station still has Shimano Megarange freewheel and I heard it's cheap too.

hmm okayy, just asking ni bout the price

well i hardly use gear 7 or even 6 at all during my ride as i ride really slow, enjoying the breeze exploring places

so i think okay kot!

n nah, not planning to spend anything more cuz it's either i'll upgrade the wheelset in future or get a better bike altogether

the reason i wanna change is because my original brake level sucks compared to the one i have lying around but the shifter is 8 speed though..

is it fairly easy to change it myself?

n will my Neos RD work with triple chain rings?

thx in advance!

Ipoh Bike Packing 15092013




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so niceeeee!!

next time kasi tau awal sikit laa..

Guys, ive been surveying numbers of folding bike since my friend jokingly said that I should get a folding bike since Im going to travel Shah Alam - Kelantan every now and then. When I take a look, suddenly Im really interested with getting a folding bike for real :3

Im looking on something with budget below RM700, going to use it for going back and forth my class in Uni. So I guess a budget reliable one should be enough.

Please recommend me which model/brand/shop that i can buy off that could provide delivery to Kelantan, thanks!

Something below RM700 is a bit tough unless it's a second hand one. With that budget, you can get Trinx or XDS 7 speed. You won't get an 8 speed for less than RM700. You can get an Aloeca or Oscar Imagine but don't expect much from it. I suggest you try to find a second hand unit. A good second hand one is better than a lousy new one. Know my meaning?

Now I know why this bike gone so fast. Sam angkat sampai dua biji. I've been eyeing this model ever since I saw it on US site. But since I'm staying in ulu place, I can' t wait for it.