Sometimes we have many other commitments and cannot prioritize our funds just for a bike. Like myself when I started, I can't spend my money just on a bike and sacrifice other needs. I do know however I like to get a good bike. At least a branded and reliable brand. Dahon was the brand I choose and I can only afford the entry level which was the Eco C7. I managed to get it for RM1080 then and the Dahon Vybe is also priced similar. Even the Dahon Boardwalk 8 speed can be acquired for the same price. My wish list was off course the Vector but the price at over 6K was prohibitive.

What we can do is however, progress slowly. I started to buy a set of shifters first, either 8 sp or 9 sp. They come in a set so I kept the left shifter for the meantime. I ordered a set of wheelset to accomodate a 9 speed cassette the next month. Then it becomes a 9 speeder. Then the brake sets and so on and so on. After 6 months or so, adding a little each month, it became this. A 27 speed , sealed bearing hubs and a lighter Weinmann DA16 wheelsets, LX shifters and RD, 2300 FD and Sora octal link cranks. In the end I still have a bike which I am happy with! Easier on the pocket too.

You have 2 choices for entry level bikes of good repute, namely Terns and Dahons. Off course there are other good brands but I am talking about affordability. For Tern, you can get the Link C7 which is about RM1200 and for Dahons there's Dahon Vbye which is the same frame as my previous pix, The Dr.Hon Boardwalk 8 speed where both are similarly priced. My wife rides the Boardwalk now and I can dare say the ride on the Boardwalk is better than the Eco or the Vybe except that the Boardwalk frame is thin looking. It's a matter of taste here. The Boardwalk is 9 speed ready ( 8 speeds comes with cassette type cogs) since it is already 8 speed and for that matter don't bother with the rear first. Start with the brakes system. Then if you want change to dual crank or triple crank depending on your needs. After that you end up with 16 or 24 speed already.

After that it's a matter of enthusiasm, like me can go a bit overboard. Hey! I love it. Nothings beats satisfaction right!

Come, bring me your bike. I will do it for you for RM250 plus all the servicing and greasing. Choose any color you desire.  I need 3 days to finish it.

Klang valley very hard to start bike shop lah! Everyone prefers nice looking shops like FB and Vans or GW Cycle even knowing that they cost one more arm and leg for the same thing. Moreover, beginners tend to lean to these shops thinking they are better.    80 percent of the business depends on beginners anyway.  I also seen another customer who took back a bike because the headset is loose and the shop can only say, " we don't know how to repair!!!  ". But they still flock to the shop because it's air conditioned. Hahahaha.

great 
y do u choose this bike??

how much for this bike?

this is after discount right.. not bad...

the latch does it have a safety lock?
can't see any from pics...

can't really tell..

anyway, if the latch can't be pulled easily, it is ok,

a safety pin is like this, and u need to first release it, then only u can
pull the latch.
khs maybe use other mechanism ... ? if any...

the handle post, khs type don't need a safety, its smthing like a brompton's...

if the valve like ur car tyre valve, yes can.
on the bike tyre got max pressure stated..
dun try to pam more than that...
u slowly adjust by releasing the pressure til u feel right... not too hard not too soft..
if u don't have a pressure gauge a bit susah to check the pressure...
petrol pam there the meter always lari wan.... 

Yes, the KHS is chromoly steel which is more flexy than the more rigid aluminium. It absorbs bumps better, yes! Drawback is it will rust if not taken care well. Well, rust also it will last many years.

Thanks for the advise.
I been to Kimbell, it was red. Not favor. My fren bot a hummer fold there, not bad. Cheap also.

So in the end, I order a KHS F20-T3 from a new shop in puchong. Next week can take.

Hope to ride with u all one day.

2.5 white color.

The correct seat height will determine whether you are cycling efficiently or not.  Too low or too high and there is a loss of potential energy that can be translated into forward motion.  End up, you exert more energy than is required to travel a particular distance.

Here is a tip on the correct seat height.

And this optimal height this could mean that your feet may not be easily touch the ground when you are going to stop the bike.

For me, I will sort of jump off the bike when I stop, or get off my seat and put two feet on the ground

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U12rBydlxeI

Ebay free shippin wit tracking frm taiwan, lbs I'm not sure ada jual ke tarak most prob no....

Duno bout cateye, I think the most expensive cateye rear u can frm lbs is not as bright as this, ppl hv been raving bout this n radbot for long time dy...