buy a gauge... RM35-RM45 at ace hardware. but i only use it because i ride a motorcycle too.

It was such a bargain! It is actually marked as higher spec-ed than the Speed P8 and yet Kimbell sold it at a price almost similar to it. Congrats!

PS/ if you calculate back the added components or better ones, it's worth more than that.

WTB Kinetix rims (not a standard issue now) - RM800
Biologic seat post pump - RM160
Avid levers + Kinetix brakes - no idea of the price
Schwalbe tires - RM160
Shimano HG cassette (not Sunrace used now)
Biologic rear luggage rack - RM190

Also the high quality lock jaw grip of the folding mechanism!

This post has been edited by etigge: Feb 28 2014, 06:44 PM

ok anyway pedalspot told me 80 psi

How come malaysia foldie bike forum is not so active?

Only here quite active

I would love to read about reviews, issues or problems encounters by other.

I saw in term forum, one dahon cracked at folding area

sold the bike got myself a jetstream

This post has been edited by skidd: Mar 2 2014, 07:00 PM

bcos FB lor...

FB killed a lot of forums...

had a chance to baby sit this.....

this is older model...

current one have some changes...

looks nice, but not without flaws....

rare cos new one cost $$$$, also ppl won't wana spend $$$ on this kinda bike....



Changebike change bike DF-5

This post has been edited by H2D: May 22 2014, 11:50 PM

When I first saw it, I liked too!Then when I was riding with earlku who was riding it, all my fascination is gone!

well....

first of all, of course it is not a fast folder.....

the creaking sound, well hopefully i will help to make it gone soon....

if this bike is affordable... it is good for those who wana big wheel foldie, other than a montague...

for me,,, i always like the ride quality of a big wheeler....

Hi Sifu Etigge, thanks for advice. Didn't know that it is higher spec-ed. The ride is solid. The other parts other than the pedal that I really like to change is the RD and shifter. The level 1 and 2 not shifting smoothly. Took it back to Kimbell to tune the RD. But after a few rides, the problem came back again. Worry once I change the RD and shifter, I need to change the cassette, chainset and grip too. Don't know what else must change together bcos of the compatibility issue. Any recommendation and how much would it cost? Kimbell have a pair of Shimano Tiagra shifter. Trying not to spend too much on upgrading bcos I might as well get another bike. BTW saw the Birdy Disc at GW. Very tempted to buy. Also considering Tern Verge X-10 but don't like the white colored saddle and grip.

This post has been edited by hsiman: Mar 1 2014, 09:19 AM

I terbeli one MARNn Four Corners Touring bike. Anyone here have one?

Performance will be better if you change the rear derailleurs though and also trigger shifters shifts better than grip shifts. Tiagra shifters are 10 speed road bike shifters and unless you are prepared to change the whole set up, it won't work on the existing set up. Yours are only 8 speed now. I have a set of old 8 speed triggers (one side ), RD and adapter. If you want to upgrade, let me know. Just message me.

i ternampak birdy LX9 n giant halfway when i follow my fren looking for bike..

birdy can pay installment lagi

i ternampak birdy LX9 n giant halfway when i follow my fren looking for bike..

birdy can pay installment lagi

FRIM under highway threat

KUALA LUMPUR: The largest and oldest man-made tropical forest in the world is under threat by a proposal to build an elevated highway across it, said Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) director-general, Datuk Dr Abd Latif Mohmod on Saturday.

“We will fight to the end against such a move, which is detrimental for the many endangered plant species within the grounds.

“If this buffer zone for endangered plant species is damaged, where else can we keep them? FRIM is a national and natural heritage and any threat to it must be fought,” he told reporters after a media appreciation ceremony on Saturday.

Dr Abd Latif said the issue first arose when he was approached by a group, whom he declined to name, in February last year, suggesting that FRIM be “split in half” for the highway construction.

He said that this could be because FRIM, which spans 544.3ha, was under single ownership after receiving its freehold land title from the Selangor government in 2007, making it easier for negotiations.

“But they forget that FRIM is now under Selangor and not Kuala Lumpur. Selangor is a state that does not allow logging because it depends on business and commercial activities (for income),” he said.

Dr Abd Latif said they had assumed the proposal was set aside after FRIM handed the group a petition which showed 99% of its personnel were against the plan.

However, he said he was informed earlier this week that the proposal had now been taken to “higher authorities”.

Dr Abd Latif also thanked the media for constantly providing public awareness on environmental issues as well as highlighting FRIM’s work.

“Many of the awards we have received is mainly due to the media exposure given to us. The value and impact of your reports have helped FRIM maintain our position as a tropical forest research institute that is known worldwide,” he said.

Among the media recognised by FRIM were The Star journalists Tan Cheng Li and Isabelle Lai for their respective reports last year on Merapoh, Pahang and Gunung Kanthan, Perak, as well as StarMetro section for its support for FRIM activities.

FRIM’s Kepong campus, renowned for being a model of successful reforestation, was established in the 1920s and recognised as a natural heritage in 2009 and national heritage in 2011.

It is working to attain Unesco World Heritage Status by 2017.

Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014...M-Under-threat/

2kia here's a link for you.

http://ktwongoutdoors.blogspot.com/2014/03...-ng-put-up.html

Hi all,

What is your preferable choices for front light?
Over 500 lumen or below?
Some suggested if too high, it will blindes other road user.
Some suggested use mini torclight with bracket. Way cheaper than branded bike light

IMHO I won't spend too much on front lighting unless you are going into trekking. I guess most of us are leisure cyclist and would prefer to cycle in a bright area. Thus, lighting are the extra precautions that we take for others to see us. Therefore, it is something that we must have though. Cheaper ones will do but prefer those that have blinking function.

This post has been edited by hsiman: Mar 3 2014, 08:54 AM

Even those RM5 ones from Daiso have blinking functions. If you are near Pasar Road, KL, there are many sellers there. The holders are only RM3 to RM5 and the torchlights as low as RM10. There some nice rechargeble ones too. It is also good to have a blinking small light on the front handle bar.

The budget depends on your needs. I sometimes ride in the dark, very dark so I need something bright. Mine and wife's are 780 lumens but usually we set at quarter power only for longer use. Only in certain dark stretches we hit the full power. I used to use the ones with external batteries but has since changed to internal one as it is bothersome to have another bag on the handlebar.

At least use a cat eye. Saves the trouble of buying again and again if using the cheap ones.

Any one change stock tires immediately after buying?
Ppl are raving about big apple but they different size.
It could against the fenders.

Where to buy online (malaysia shops)?