this baby cost around USD 2750~~about RM9,000~~
looks superb if u ask me~~just dunno hows the riding feel~~

Based on some comments from the video itself, looks like the quality is abysmal. Not worth the price. But the folding style is definitely impressive.

Ermm this is an interesting video clip~~

it explains "WHY WE SHOULD NOT BIKE WITH HELMETS"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07o-TASvIxY&feature=kp

hmmm i think he dont relly focus much on the helmet..

yeap, his main ideas is how fear control human behavior imo.

yea~~

Anyway...i just went through a one hour ride around my apartment and outside roads...

and while using a piece of cloth to clean the bike when home...i was wondering a few questions:-

1) if i am able to get the original parts easily when they are spoil or worn out...for example...the Schwalbe Citizen tyre...the RD set, the Shimano gears..etc

2) how often these needs to be replaced?

3) how often do we need to lub the chains and the gears?

4) any good place to recommend for servicing the bike in KL / Selangor with good skills and reasonable price (perhaps TS can put this up in the first page)

5) any good local cycling site to recommend? i assume there is none that focus solely on foldies in Malaysia...


Well...lastly...i thanks the responses from all fellow riders here...i am gaining more confidence and passion to cycle...was thinking if there are any events we should organise~~

this few model damn nice ! only in china model ?

FAA094 RAPID P9


FAA083


FA083

This is indeed handsome~~

1) if i am able to get the original parts easily when they are spoil or worn out...for example...the Schwalbe Citizen tyre...the RD set, the Shimano gears..etc
- Rarely spoil unless your bike involved in heavy incident. mostly just loose part and you just have to either tighten up or adjust it

2) how often these needs to be replaced?
- if you considering upgrade. Most of the time no. Just like car. You dont replace your engine, gear box or shaft that often right? pay attention on brake pads, tire grip, and brake cable maybe.

3) how often do we need to lub the chains and the gears?
- the screeching metal sound usually come from chain, not gear. so you just need to lube the chain when you hear the chain rubbing sound

4) any good place to recommend for servicing the bike in KL / Selangor with good skills and reasonable price (perhaps TS can put this up in the first page)
First, where do you stay before anyone can suggest any shop. i can suggest one shop far away like Ulu Yam (still in Selangor) for good skills and reasonable price.

5) any good local cycling site to recommend? i assume there is none that focus solely on foldies in Malaysia...
Try Tasik Perdana. Safe. Else go to the road and cycles along with cars and busses which i do most of the time.

Hey all, I got a really noobie question, hope you bear with me

Is it okay to leave my foldie in the car boot for extended periods of time, like a couple of days? Will the heat in the boot cause any potential damage to the bike?

nop. nothing will happen.

we have jetstream p8 here.. and limited number of of jetstream ex....

Something interesting to share regarding bicycle culture

hi..
xds afb 630 or java fit, which 1 will b your choice?
iinm, the xds is cheaper, but is it worth it to go for the more xpensiv java?
do dahon has any model in the same price bracket?
or.. are there better bike for that price?

thanks.

both looks 98% identical in form, if you can live with the XDS sticker then go ahead.
anyway im a java fit user.

you can try in GW Cycle shop in kota kemuning.. You will feel one side heavier due to the fork..

In Malaysia, is it okay to ride a bicycle on a pedestrian walk? I see this is common in Singapore but in Malaysia, I am looked one kind when I do so.

The reason I choose to ride on a pedestrian walk sometimes is because of safety. The road traffic condition is bad and all the motorcyclists who are going on the most left of the road will not be happy to see me riding a bicycle and blocking their way.

lately, I put on a mindset telling that I'm on a vehicle too. Like a motorist too, if the motorist was riding slow, they had to evade or slow down no matter what as it's part of the rule.

So as for me, cyclist is in the same category just they are riding motorcycle without engine.

Used to ride on pedestrian walk until I found out that I bother the pedestrian more than I bother motorist on the road.

Read this as you will get the idea to get around the road with bicycle;
http://bicyclesafe.com

I am new to folding bicycle and about to buy my first one. Small budget tho. Is this model good?



Specification:
1 Size: 20", 2 x 6, 12 Speed.
2 Special light weight design Total Bicycle
weight: 11Kg alloy / 14kg hi ten steel (approximate)
3 Bicycle body Frame: Hi Ten Steel or T-6 Heat Treated 6061 Aluminum.
4 Bicycle Components: Aluminum Rims, Aluminum V-brake and Aluminum Handle Bar
5 With Original Japan Shimano transmission gears
7 Derailleur: Shimano RD-FT30, index system
8 Shifter: Shimano SL-TX30-6R Grip-shifter
9 Free wheel (Shimano MF-TZ20),
10 Chaining: 52T Index system Shifter: Shimano RS-35, 12-speed

RM499 Hi Ten Steel body frame (about 14kg)
RM599 Alloy body frame (about 11kg)

Hi all,

Recently I was able to buy a new Dahon Vitesse frame at a reasonable price and decided that I will build my own bike rather than buying a new one. The initial plan was to use good quality secondhand parts so that I'll end up with a bike that is reasonably priced with better than stock components. Found suitable parts but most sellers want a bit much, plus by the time I pay for postage, I might as well get brand new ones, as a few overseas vendors will include free shipping after buying certain $ value. Please note that I am building this bike in Australia, so what I can get shipped for free may not be the case in M'sia. This bike may end up in KL if I decide to bring it over.

So over the last month or so, parts started arriving from all over, mainly UK (via CRC and Wiggle) and TaoBao agent (Agreetao). Delivery has been amazingly quick from UK, order Friday parts delivered to me Monday!!! Bought many standard Dahon parts via Taobao and shipping via EMS was not shabby too, took 5 days all up. I have tried keeping most stuff standard Dahon and where it counts (cranks, cassette, RD, shifters, they were upgraded to mostly Shimano 105s)

I compiled the list of parts without any knowledge of their weight, didn't really care so long as the final whole bike would weigh no heavier than an equivalent new Dahon. I decided upfront that I would build the bike as a 9 speed as I wasn't planning on climbing hills. In the end I decided that a 53t front and a 11-30 rear would give me ample gears. However when I ordered, I made the mistake of ticking the 52t (doh!!), but I think it would still be ok....

Now that most of the parts are here, I have decided to weigh each component just for the fun of it, and because I can. You may or may not be surprised.....that the final total is just under 11kgs. So it is only marginally lighter that an equivalent fully built up 8-9 speed Dahon (11.5-12.5kg) Bear in mind though, this is fully equipped, with fenders and rack.

If you are interested....

Litepro Monster handlebar 204g
Dahon rack 401g
Chain 10pd Shimano 295g
Schwalbe tubes (2) 180g
Shimano 105 Hollowtech BB 120g
Shimano 105 RD Short 225g
Shimano Tiagra 10sd trigger shifter 107g
Shimano 105 crank (52-39t) 761g
Schwalbe Durano tyres (2) 490g
Dahon alloy fork 804g
Velo Plush saddle 438g
Dahon handlebar stem 875g
Avid brake levers 178g
Giant grips 110g
Jagwire Brake/gear cables 300g
Ashima Brake pads 150g
WTB Dahon rear wheel with Shimano Tiagra HG50 cassette 1226g
WTB Dahon front wheel 524g
Dahon mudguards 210g
Skewers 108g
Avid Single Digit 3 V brakes 420g
Dahon seat post (no pump) 649g (heavy!!!)
Dahon Vitesse frame 2224g
Litepro Headset ???
Pedals ???

Have not yet added up the cost, but I don't think it will exceed the price of a 9speed Dahon. This will have far better components, and I can still add a FD if I need it later. This is the wife's bike, so it should be more than adequate.

I can start building soon, but can't install the fork and handlebar as the Litepro headset has not arrived. Will try and post some pics later. Can't wait to see how it rides. May change the seat post over as the standard one is too heavy! Also the saddle!!

Hope the above info may be useful to some of you. Certainly, upgrading parts does not necessarily mean saving lots of weight!

This post has been edited by desastar: May 29 2014, 09:52 PM