hi guys.

my first post in this thread (hopefully first of many!)

anyway, have been interested in getting a bike, but was put off as I stay in a condo with not much storage space...

but that was until i found out more about folding bikes, and how they can be just (or almost) as good as normal MTB and road bikes!

my main aims with getting a bike would be for visits to the gym/7-eleven (about 5km return), or riding around the park with my kids.. my condo is on top of a steep hill, so i guess i would be better off with a bike with more gears?

also, intend on getting a baby seat for my son to join me (< 2 yrs old).. anyone here have experience with baby seats on their foldies?

i stay in segambut dalam/mont kiara area.. so any good nearby bike shops? i know there's the rodalink in hartamas... but i dont mind driving a bit as long as the shop is well-stocked and has good advice/service.. reading here a lot go to MBS in bandar utama.. so i might give that a try...

thanks for the advice. would the removable rack be strong enough to carry weight of carrier + child? how heavy is your son? my son's about 15kg last time i checked. this would be a preferred option though as i only have to attach it for the times i need it

nice one.

if i understand correctly from what ive been reading here, the Big Apple tyres are a better all-rounder choice of tyres (road/off-road/etc)... i stay in segambut dalam, where there's a lot of construction going on, i.e. lots of bumps and holes..

say if i go buy a bike (looking at the tern link d8) would you know of any shop that can replace the stock tyres with the BA, (just top-up difference in price)?

was in Van's earlier today, and they quoted me RM2080 for the Tern Link D8 and RM1550 for the C7... apparently new 2014 prices, not sure how much they go for at other places though...

the prices above include rear light, saddle bag and helmet as a package

what is everyone's take on the 'skater' type helmets from Bern, Nutcase, etc. How comfortable are they compared to normal cycling helmets, and more importantly are they less safe? As currently i dont see myself cycling at high speeds or long distances on highways, i would prefer the skater helmets as (ironically) would make me look less like a cyclist, especially as i have NO intention whatsoever to wear a tight lycra shirt. Ever.

think i'll give this Jimmy a visit this weekend.. wanted to get a Tern Link D8 but so far Rodalink & Van's only have it in white and pink.. so if it's the same case with Kimbell, i can have a look at other Dahons/Terns that he has in stock

Mr etigge, what are his weekend opening times? Sunday open? and can i name-drop you to maybe get a nice discount?

Thanks! What do u think of the Vigor? Is it worth the price diff with a Link D8? May not mind splurging a bit if it means I wont have the urge to upgrade the parts. Well, probably just change to a dual front chainring if anything

you know what, if i can't get the Tern D8 in non-girly colours, then i might just go for the Tern C7. Cheaper too, which leaves more resources for other non-bike accessories (helmet, light, saddle bag, etc).

Again, can i add an extra chainring to the crank? and how much would it cost in total to upgrade? i presume that the resulting 14-speed would be better climbing hills to the stock Tern D8?