Folding Bicycles v2, Dahon, Tern, Java, Oribike, Bromptons
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 Aug 19 2013, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(Frostlord @ Aug 19 2013, 03:30 PM) im getting 2 of them. so roughly 1.5k for 2? i reckon the raleigh ugo or louis garneau would be a good choice, costing between 800 - 900 respectively n those r interested with the full size folding ChangeBike, this shop here in penang does stock em link |
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Aug 19 2013, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(earl-ku @ Aug 19 2013, 03:44 PM) Anything less than 1k each...go bike shop just choose color... for a moment i thought we're in the Mountain Biking thread  btw there r differences for folding bike below rm1k, unless mtb which they claim all r the same for below rm2k for less than 1k, pretty sure dahons don't come with quick release wheelset, let alone double wall rim but the raleigh ugo has both, n i think they make a lot of difference in terms of convenience n durability |
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Aug 19 2013, 04:05 PM
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samosaurus, do u happen to know anything bout flexible stem on dahon boardwalk d7?
i have one n the stem is adjustable n while it was stiff at first, it's become way to flexy to ride confidently atm is it a design problem or a qc issue? |
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Aug 19 2013, 11:21 PM
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QUOTE(earl-ku @ Aug 19 2013, 07:33 PM) Hmmm not many would recomend change... u riding one? nah, but def thought of getting one in future hahaBut this definitely out of the price range... the cheapest is less than 3k i think, with components worth only half the price compared to if u get a regular HT MTB.. 27sp acera groupset with XCR 80mm fork but i reckon the folding mechanism is better than montague.. |
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Aug 19 2013, 11:51 PM
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pretty sure i was quoted around 3k only for the DF-509D when i enquired last year, hmmm..
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Aug 19 2013, 11:55 PM
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QUOTE(samosaurus @ Aug 19 2013, 05:40 PM) If I read you correctly, your headset's stem connector may be loose. All you need to do, is to tighten the bolt connecting your stem to the headset. When the stem is loose, it tends to wobble and flex, this is caused by wear and tear.. maybe stem isn't the right term.. nvm, i'll post a pic soon This picture shows how the headset and stem is connected. Sam as for now i'll just have to really tighten then QR level for adjusting the height of the handle bar/post n see if it still flexes |
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Aug 19 2013, 11:58 PM
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QUOTE(earl-ku @ Aug 19 2013, 11:54 PM) serious ar then the guy whom i got it 2nd hand must have lied to me then lol hmm nvm la, already bought machange to some decent fork n u can go offroad with it! i believe the frame is the same, just as good |
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Aug 20 2013, 12:30 AM
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do u guys know any good photo upload site besides imgur, photobucket n imageshack?
been trying to upload two photos from my comp for at least 30 mins n still pending >< |
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Aug 20 2013, 12:43 AM
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 this is my adjustable handle post with QR level it could turn right n left slightly even though the wheel isn't turning i could really tighten the level to prevent it from turning at all, but i'm worried bout the wear n tear at the bottom of the post this pic below is snapped when i took out the entire post  |
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Aug 20 2013, 12:45 AM
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n the issue regarding replacing it is that i need to adjust it to the maximum height each time i wanna fold my bike, otherwise it'd interfere with the wheel area
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Aug 21 2013, 12:41 AM
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QUOTE(etigge @ Aug 20 2013, 08:36 AM) Just tighten the QR until it doesn't move. It tend s to move a bit after much usaga and makes the handlebar alignment go off. Another rider can't get the handlebar lower and he has to cut off an inch off even. guess i'll just have to do exactly that.. thx brah  QUOTE(samosaurus @ Aug 20 2013, 09:29 AM) Ahhhh... Okay, your telescopic stem's clamp.. I get it.. Well, this is a pain when it comes to older Dahon bikes with telescopic stems. You will have to to adjust the nut on the "turtleneck" clamp to get a good grip. Do not overtighten it as you may damage the collar used to fasten the turtleneck clamp. Also, there is a "red dot" to indicate the telescopic stem's maximum height, do not fasten the stem beyond the recommended height as it will twist. With stems using this adjustable height system, the handlebar tends to sway from left to right due to loosening. One way to overcome this is to have a fixed stem. Handling is also much better with it.. I've been using my Dahon Speed P8 for five years, and the clamp tension on the handlebar's telescopic stem is something I check from time-to-time.. Sam  |
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Aug 21 2013, 12:42 AM
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btw u guys seem to have found a home for all the foldie lovie huh
esp sam i think, seen him posted at a few other forums with not much responses |
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Aug 24 2013, 12:34 AM
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guys, will our bicycle wear our faster if we push it beyond its limit?
i think my bike's stem being flexy has smthg to do with me cycling up air itam dam n half the time i have to stand up n mash the pedal to get going.. n most of the time i cant keep it straight while pedaling.. any idea..?  |
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Aug 24 2013, 03:12 AM
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QUOTE(H2D @ Aug 24 2013, 12:53 AM) u mentioned that ur stem is set to the lowest while cycling? it's flexing regardless of the height setting.. unless i really tighten the clamp till it's way too uncomfortable to operate by handand at that position it is flexing? try raise it up, set at different positions.... just wondering if this could further damage anything, otherwise i don't mind having to really tighten it each time also, if i switch to BA tire, can i then go up n down pavement/curb without worrying too much about my single wall rims? |
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Aug 26 2013, 01:19 AM
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QUOTE(theotheryun @ Aug 25 2013, 08:17 PM) shud be urs r the maxxis dth right?provided dat de tire not pumped to max so it shud be absorbing most of the shock of up n down de curb mine is not ba but dth but shud be omos de same ah cant join  nice event anyway huhu nice!   anyway dis morning i didnt go to frim too tired another sunday i guess haizz how much per pair? needa decide carefully cuz it's almost zero chance to test before ordering btw so envy you guys la, got so many nice places n events around kl! |
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Aug 26 2013, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(H2D @ Aug 26 2013, 01:31 AM) i saw even more rides by G Club penang, furthermore... less highway in penang, n less drivers ' rushing to reincarnate ' compared to KL...  but i wanna try travelling with bike + ktm etc la, sounds very adventurous QUOTE(mbax @ Aug 26 2013, 02:26 PM) penang oso got what.. try balik pulau.. when is ur next ride bro?if balik pulau, where do i start?  |
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Sep 1 2013, 06:50 AM
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anybody riding today?? been raining all night at penang but thank God it has stopped when I woke up so here's to car-free mrng ride at the heart of Georgetown!
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Sep 1 2013, 02:26 PM
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QUOTE(anti@ @ Aug 31 2013, 02:54 AM) hey everyone. at 172cm a foldie shld be alright, wouldnt feel too crampyi wannat ask, is it foldie kinda uncomfortable compare to mtb? my weight around 95 ~ 97 around 172cm, is foldie suit me ? cuz i planning to get a foldie which is convenience to me perhaps u can get one with adjustable stem QUOTE(Robyn @ Sep 1 2013, 10:12 AM) today everyone rest..... coz yesterday everyone had a great ride i'm nvr ever gonna ride around town on a sunday mrng again, it's soooo hot n crowded!me n my friends didnt even stop at 1 artistic painting etc, let alone to take picture guess the fun factor isnt there when u're not a tourist |
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Sep 3 2013, 12:46 AM
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QUOTE(samosaurus @ Sep 1 2013, 04:16 PM) My wife & I will be shooting up to Penang next Friday to join the CFAL5. eh, what event is that? cycle for a lane?Looking forward to cycling around town.. Sam google didn't yield enough results for me QUOTE(mbax @ Sep 2 2013, 09:58 PM) yeaat more reason to ride bike to work nowww.. 20cents increased.. sooo, when r we gonna have our own pg ride instead? 2kia, mbax, myak from pg island, gilbert form mainland who else from pg? QUOTE(myak9 @ Sep 2 2013, 10:50 PM) guys... what make n models r those?would you guys buy... 8 speed 20" cromo foldie at 2k or... 3 speed 16" alu limited edition foldie at 2k... |
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Sep 3 2013, 02:49 AM
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QUOTE(mbax @ Sep 3 2013, 01:39 AM) Correct lah bro, master Samo come for gclub cycle for a lane. hmm r u planning to join or anything? can we even still join? 3spd 16' should b kukuxumusu dahon limited ed. 20' dahon spd p8 maybe. well perhaps he shld get one which suits him most, or maybe the one that is getting harder n harder to acquire in future |
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