if u're not particular about brands, why not consider the Speedgear bike with 16 speed? Got Altus RD somemore, I think it's about 799 bucks.

I experienced this with my friend's Raleigh Ugo as well, maybe need KY Lube lol

import bicycle will kena tax meh? I'm not too sure but shouldn't be taxable.

for parts sure no problem, bought a sh*tload of bicycle stuffs from taobao before and didn't kena anything. But i didn't buy in big numbers la, buy also for myself or a few friends only

just saw a new series of Trinx folding bike on BBS yesterday, KA2016D and KA2016, both 16 (2 x 8) speeds. Frame looks like the old Dahon Vitesse, alloy but with steel fork.

Components look decent though, Shimano Claris stuffs and Prowheel crankset, but china made brakes (Zoom brand) lol..

ok la for 8xx

This post has been edited by 180jin: Aug 5 2014, 10:11 AM

I dunno how "expensive" is ur expensive and how low the price u wanna target
u might be able to find some light EIOSIX wheelsets,
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k...._u=51uciq7s4701

but reallly, when it comes to bikes ... light things no cheap, cheap things no light laaa..

Yeah the KA2016D seems like quite a good value for money, but it's very very difficult to find the specs for the bike other than the components.

Most disc brake foldies will have 100mm front fork opening which is good since hubs are abundant, but it's a good 30cm extra bulk compared to foldies using V brakes and their 74mm front opening.

Java Fit has thinner tyres and a full alloy frame compared to the Trinx so it should be lighter.
Component wise, Java has brakes from reputable brand (Avid BB5) but i think the rest are pretty much the same, maybe better wheelset as well (WTB rim i think) and cabling (Jagwire)

The reason the shop said Trinx is best value is because u get a lot of decent components for RM 8xx. Other than the brakes and wheels the other major components are pretty much Shimano or Prowheel usual stuffs on par with the Java

Now i suddenly dunno why would Java be selling for 1.6k already lol. Trinx used to be crap but the recent models come with OK components.

They're all made in China btw so no difference with that LOL, just that Java Fit is supposedly "designed in Italy"

pedal breaking seems quite common, my friend also kena before while climb up an incline along Kesas highway, luckily he managed to control the bike and there's no motorbikes around ..

those plastic pedals are shit, either get those with aluminium ones or best if can go for those wellgo aluminium ones

as for joints, well it's a quick release joint anyway, so it won't be as stiff as a solid rod for sure, don't think it's a matter of technique, just design

There's a separate event that will run in parallel with car free day, called FIT.my http://www.fit.my/


I've cycled from Taman Jaya LRT once to go to car free day, via the Federal Highway motorbike lane, but rode LRT back co's i dunno the way back lol
The motorbike lane ends just after Midvalley and joins to Syed Putra road which is quite dangerous, there's another way via Brickfields but i dunno that route .. maybe will try it next time

This post has been edited by 180jin: Sep 3 2014, 12:30 PM

Dahon prices have come down recently, 1.5k can get u Dahon Speed P8 with spare change at Joo Ngan Son, but bear in mind those are the ones with not-as-good components as the pre-2012 models, but i've just picked up one and honestly the components are not too bad actually.

top it up with RM 80 u can even get Mu P8 from Sew Leong Cycles in Dengkil
Tern Link D8 goes for about 17xx in Sew Leong too

do you have to assemble headset and fork? If I'm not wrong those need special tools like the headset press. Cassette and crankset also need special tools.

The rest should be doable with just allen key sets and phillips / flat screwdriver

Yup can see the 6 holes for a 6-bolt rotor, rear should be same spacing 135mm wide, but for front hubs most Dahons use 74mm opening as far as I know Novatec only makes 100mm MTB spec front hubs. But of course, only the rear hub needs to be changed if want to change cassette

Bro ur shifter looks like Alivio, but what brake lever are you using ah? looks very lightweight and well made

I think what LostAndFound meant was that there's a stand under the bottom bracket on the XDS, so u won't need to lower down the seat post to make the folded bike stand on its own, such as this:


Dahons n Terns can do that but the bike has to rest on the chainguard which is not so ideal ...

I wished my Dahon had this little stand thing also, thinking a way to DIY now, it's really really useful when u wanna keep the seat post up to roll the bike around.

This is sea shipping or air shipping? U sure they only measure by weight? Last I know for big items they'll take volumetric weight. I'm also using 4px for my TB orders

thanks man, this is good news for me
Wheelset box should fit in nicely within 120cm each side hehe

任何一边的尺寸都不得超过120CM，长度和长度以外的最大横周合计不得超过300CM；
无法合箱条件：
单边尺寸超过120CM，单件重量超过30KG不予合箱

from this description seems like none of the sides should be more than 120CM = 1.2M
and the sum of width + height + depth cannot be more than 3M.

ok risky, but I think 20" wheelset can fit ... tempting tempting lol

Taman saujana hijau uphill is quite a killer, but also packs some awesome downhill experience. The rest of the route is fine, been there before with a friend's Java Fit, no problem

Guys does anyone know where to get a good deal for Selle saddles? I've tried a Selle Sportourer X-RACE last night and instantly fell in love. Online shops overseas seem to be selling them at around USD33

Wan Cycle's listing it at RM 135
http://www.wanscycle.com/web/node/518

Anybody using this saddle? can PM me the shop n prices?
Thx ya