Malaysia has limited units only allocated. I think it's 7 units only. Sam took 2 already. Johnny has got one coming but he hasn't decided to sell or keep. Maybe you can 'gecek' him to sell. Tell you a secret. I found a used unit of Dahon IOS P8 which shares the same frame. I have decided ti stick to 20 inch wheels so I won't be taking it. It is listed in Mudah.my and it's selling quite cheap and according to the seller, it's quite unused. Go ahead! It has 8 speed but you can always upgrade the gearings though.

http://www.mudah.my/DaHon+folding+bicycle-23225739.htm

Good Luck if you are taking it. It's on public forum now.

Is it worth it to upgrade my ride from 20" to 24" folding bike? Planning to get Eclipse P9 (currently using Link D8).

2 trinx in the group//////

wana check out which bike suits u or compare bike...
this is better than any bike shop in town.....



This post has been edited by H2D: Sep 16 2013, 11:59 PM

oscar imagine..
less than RM 500...



added by RObyn..

Kalaq Q3 RM 680..



This post has been edited by H2D: Sep 17 2013, 12:27 AM

or you may consider Kalaq as well. i got a fren riding fast with kalaq and even dash p18 also lose to him.. haha

Thank you so much for the sharing. I must confessed, as I read Samosaurus reply, I lost count the number of bikes he owned. Way to go! It seems both Etigge and Samoaurus and alike have lived a foldies lifestyle and have tons of fun. I do hope one day I can joint you and alike, to cari-cari and Jalan-jalan, and between cranking, learn some 'philosophy of cycling.' Keep up the ride

This post has been edited by Halia: Sep 17 2013, 01:28 AM

Thanks for the opinion, i understand that and i do apply that in buying computer parts tho

but since im new to this, I dont know where to start looking for the used unit tho, search around mudah and lelong doesn't give me much clear answer/choice as well.

thanks!

I do found brand new kalaq Q3 for RM650 on FB, is it good for entry level like me?

thanks all for the opinion ^^

This post has been edited by CheaTeRz: Sep 17 2013, 05:17 AM

My light offroad adventure from Setia Alam - Bkt Bandaraya - Tmn Cahaya yesterday morning.




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During our trip to Ipoh, there was 2 Kalaqs and they have no problem riding the bikes even on the 60 km ride we had. It's never the bike (that is if you take care of it). It all depends on yourself, you are the engine of any bikes. No point having 10K bike but can't cycle even 20km. I have seen many. I have seen also a guy who owns 3 bikes and ferries them on rooftop racks and drives to Gap with all three but rides only one. Once on the peak ( a mere 8km from Gap) and then carries his bike over his shoulders at the clock tower for a victory snapshot. As I say again, it our legs! Here's a shot of the 2 Kalaqs. Even a SYT can ride 60 km on a Kalaq!

For Kalaq, you just have to dry and clean your bike more carefully and it's a bit heavier as it is a steel frame foldie.

I am also looking for a cheap foldable... saw some XDS, very good value too.

thanks for the detailed concern, but what i more concern is the build. If it only need more proper cleaning then it should be good for me

and I saw kalaq Q3 and Q5. what's the different?

Kalaq Q5 has disc brakes while Q3 has V brakes.

but weight is like 14 kg! I think its a bit heavy to carry up stairs and around the LRT / train stations.


Anyone knows where I can get a good price for a new XDS 16 inch foldable? XDS FA16 . Last price I got was RM750

This post has been edited by budgee: Sep 17 2013, 10:13 AM

between v brake and and disc brake which is better?

anyway, thanks for the detail.

that XDS is good? where to get one? got any link

Of course disc brake is better.

but v-brake easy for maintenance... haha .... infact both have pros and cons, it depends on what wan

disc vs V brakes...

tooo lazy to think... just cut and paste from internet...

"Nobody makes a bike with really good v-brakes anymore. By the time you get to the good quality bikes, they all have disc brakes. This leads to the mistaken impression that v-brakes don't have as much stopping power as disc brakes. Actually, your stopping power is only as good as the amount of traction your tire can generate, and any top level v-brake can generate enough stopping power to lock up the wheel, as can any decent disc brake. However, entry level cable operated disc brakes are no better, perhaps not even as good as high end v-brakes. Disc brakes do have an advantage in the wet, but a good set of v-brakes will be quite a bit lighter than entry level disc brakes. Usually when a bike comes in versions with and without disc brakes, the upgrade is well worth the money spent. It could cost 3-4 times as much to upgrade at a later date. Often the disc brake package includes other component upgrades as well. I would spend the extra money for the disc brakes, the v-brakes on the cheaper model are probably not all that good, and you might regret not buying the disc brake model later"

than again...foldie with 20" wheels...hardly any difference...unless you used hydraulic disc brake...
know your bike...as a coaster brake foldie rider...I crash my bike 3 times since I got it 3 weeks ago...until recent days I manage to learn how to stop...
now I dun crash anymore...

This post has been edited by myak9: Sep 17 2013, 11:39 AM

You got your facts wrong...

The 24" Terns made its debut in KL back in 2011.

A few sample bikes were shown here: Eclipse S11i, P24h (now, with a proud owner in Ipoh, Perak) and a P7i (going around RM3.3K at the Rodalink sale - ex sample bike, pretty thrashed up).

As for the Eclipse X20 (Pirate-Ninja), production was delayed after it was announced in July 2012. It only went into full production sometime in May this year and the priority was Europe and North America. The first EX20 came to Malaysia sometime in early June. Subsequent batches (5 in one shipment) went to two owners in Taiping, three more private owners in KL. Another 9 units are expected to arrive here anytime now.

On the latest shipment for the Eclipse P9, only one came through. And that one belonged to Mrs Samo.

One issue that plagued the importer was the fact that demand for 24" bikes is low. They are only interested in cashing-in on the 20" Terns..

Speaking of the Dahon IOS, there were two models: IOS XL (11-speed Alfine IHG) and the P8. There's still one new bike in Chin Aik, Penang.

The design is similar to the eclipse, but if you look closely, there are stark differences.



The Eclipse P9



This is one bike that is compact and handles like a large bike..



The Eclipse S11i, I tested this bike and rode it to work... Very elegant, graceful and efficient with the Shimano Alfine 11 drivetrain...



Eclipse P7i, this is the last one at Rodalink Botanic..

Sam

This post has been edited by samosaurus: Sep 17 2013, 11:35 AM

Any one can recommend a fun, inner city cycling route where the aim is to explore lorong-lorong, jalan-jalan kecil, or areas hard to reach by car? Of course, I have no intention to compete the road with the City Liner, taxi, truck, SUV alike like Chow Keat. If there a light traffic route in the inner city for exploration away from the hustler and bustler of traffic? Would like to hear from you all. Keep up the ride

Tern Link Uno. Nuff said.

suggest some comfortable saddle for folding bike plz.... or show your saddle....