QUOTE(whateva2k @ Jul 14 2014, 09:23 AM)
I want to avoid first getting a sub RM1k folding bike, and then a fast RM3-4k Dahon/Tern, and then still not satisfied, finally only a B can satisfy my needs.
Why don't I just jump into a B straight away...

ah hah... that is the normal progression.
Start from a newbie, buy a RM500 bike... after gain experience, upgrade to RM1k bike. old bike donate to relatives, because if sell only can get RM200.
With more experience with the RM1K bike join cycling excursions and groups, now can then distinguish what is good bike parts and what is not. with budget constraints now upgrade to RM3k bike, sell off old bike for RM500.
After some time, find out still not satisfied, sell of RM3k bike for RM1.5k, buy a RM10k bike... aaahhhh... now satisfied.
End up with a bike can do 100km, body structure changes to more athletic, wife takes active interest in this new hobby, becomes family pastime, buys more bikes. Takes entire family on cycling trips abroad, Japan, Europe, Singapore... etc..
now very very satisfied.