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post Sep 13 2014, 10:06 PM

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I'm not sure whether the brake pad/disc is still new, when i apply the brake it is like rubbing a piece of paper on a wood surface.. i feel that the old rubber on the conventional c/v-brakes has better 'rubber' padding feel.. DOes it need 'bed-in' time?
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post Sep 13 2014, 10:33 PM

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QUOTE(Shengz @ Sep 13 2014, 10:23 PM)
No offense, but how much did you pay for your foldie? Because cheap disc brake memang no Gooding..
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no none taken... i got myself a Veroli at 1.6k which is on Tektro novela disk. i hope it has the ori tektro pad inside.. heh!
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post Sep 13 2014, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 13 2014, 10:24 PM)
is it a new bike?

does it have stopping power?

u can adjust the pad closer to the disc, but don't let it rub when u r not braking..

i have a trinx with cheap disc brake oso... stopping power is ok, can use..
if u feel the v brake 'hole' is ugly... u can buy alu anodized cap to cover it...  biggrin.gif
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yes it is new, brand new not even 2km yet.. biggrin.gif
it has stopping power, just that the rubbing feeling when i apply the breaks doesnt give me a 'soft' rubber feel.. very 'metalica'.. smile.gif
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post Sep 14 2014, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(desastar @ Sep 14 2014, 08:19 AM)
I'm the same, serious riding I'll still use a roadbike.  Foldies, just ride for fun or to somewhere that I can bring the bike with me. I will always advise to stay away from cheap foldies as they ride terrible and you won't want to ride it.

for example...
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So how much is this bike?

Free....... this lady gave it to me, she rode it twice.  After I got it, went for a ride. what absolute rubbish!!  Goes to show if you buy cheap it is actually expensive as you won't ride it! hahaha
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Hi,
sorry when you say it is 'absolute rubbish', what does it mean? bike doesn't move, gear not engaged, bike going sideways? etc. Just want to know some facts.
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post Sep 14 2014, 12:39 PM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 14 2014, 12:29 PM)
if u eye the java, do check out xds as well...
make ur own comparison...
dont just base on recommendation frm ppl / bike shops...
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agree with H2D.. XDS 660 is having the same spec as Java fit as far as i remember... and it is few hundreds cheaper than java. I haven't ride on them to know the differences but from spec n price wise.. its worth to consider the xds..
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post Sep 14 2014, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(cucubud @ Sep 14 2014, 05:27 PM)
Went to a bicycle shop. Look see look see.
Got these two brands.
XDS AFB 630 - 20" wheel, 16 speed, disc brake
and
Nakxus 20F048 - 22" wheel, 24 speed, disc brake

Which one is a better buy?
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just for your reference, xds 630 can go as low as RM1.1K in Ipoh...

I have not seen Nakxus before so can't compre. If price is about the same, then check what are the parts offered and do comparison...
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post Sep 15 2014, 07:16 PM

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hi guys,
is this the optimum way of folding it? first time getting it folded..not sure if the handlebar direction is placed correctly?

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post Sep 15 2014, 07:32 PM

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i realised one thing...should the handlebar be in the middle instead of outside? If the handlebar is in the middle i think it can prevent some scratches between the bodies.. Anyway, it is already in my carboot, will try when i get home later..
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post Sep 16 2014, 10:03 AM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 15 2014, 09:27 PM)
this is how it looks, foldie with handle outside.

but some foldie just can't....
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i .c...

Dahon's handle is in the middle ie.
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post Sep 16 2014, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(STEVE75 @ Sep 15 2014, 07:36 PM)
Mine is also Veroli bike with 22" wheel. Mine handle bar fold btw when it's folded.
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i think i will give it another try later one... I find it difficult to get it stands on its own while folded, the seat post doesn't help as the wheel's position doesn't support it.
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post Sep 16 2014, 03:15 PM

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QUOTE(STEVE75 @ Sep 16 2014, 03:04 PM)
Ur bike dealer should hv teached u how to fold the bike during u bought it. The handle bar must be turned until the brake handle face under (face toward the ground) otherwise the handle bar it's difficult to fold in the middle.

How much u bought that bike? Is it 22" wheel? I bought it @ $1,600 with free helmet & bottle handler.
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well they did but i just can't remember it after a few days. is a 20" wheeler..

do you think the bar is in the middle by looking at this image ?
https://www.facebook.com/sbh.bicycles/photo...6723139/?type=1
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post Sep 16 2014, 03:41 PM

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QUOTE(STEVE75 @ Sep 16 2014, 03:25 PM)
U bought it in Chop Sin Bee Hin shop right? How much u bought ya?
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hey hi, sorry i missed yous question on the pricing.. Nope i bought it in Ipoh for 1.6k, i guess you have a better deal then assuming the spec for your 22" is the same.. smile.gif
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post Sep 17 2014, 09:43 AM

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QUOTE(christ_0205 @ Sep 17 2014, 08:37 AM)
Where in Ipoh the shop name you buy from?
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Chin Soon in old town (jalan sultan iskandar -hugh low st.)...
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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 17 2014, 10:11 PM)
have u compared this bike with java fit? i think price is about the same?? or the xds tht looks like java,,,
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I only compared the spec, not the actual ride. Spec wise it has 2 more gears (Shimano CS-HG20 9-speed Cassette 11-34T Vs Fit's SRAM PG830 11-30T Bicycle Cassette) , sora full sets Vs Fit's altus Derailleurs & different shifter i think, so i'm all in with that.


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post Sep 17 2014, 10:40 PM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 17 2014, 10:35 PM)
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sigh.. only if these are <RM2K! Dreaming.
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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 17 2014, 10:44 PM)
so u managed to fold the handle post inside??
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yes i managed to fold it inside but it doesn't close up as much as I thought it should be.. a big 'wide V', instead of just 'V' ... have to try again maybe
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post Sep 17 2014, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 17 2014, 10:48 PM)
post some pics to study.. when u r fee....  biggrin.gif
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i will... let me try every other ways and exhausts my ideas first.. will share it with you guys surely..
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post Sep 18 2014, 10:34 AM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 18 2014, 10:27 AM)
Bro, if u r in klang valley, jz go to pedalspot to check out d java .

U r goin to pay n use the bike, others opinion is secondary.

There r plenty of other bikes to choose frm.

Got money?jz get  java , can live wit the seat post wana save get xds.

For me I donlike 451 wheels ,  so both out...

Foldie tht can stand proper don't nid the stand under the bb.
If u look at any dahon n tern u noe...

Get up n go visit bike shops... biggrin.gif
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seems like seat post is always the problem for less-known brands ?.. But I tried the trinx, trx , xds, and my veroli the other day, all of them have no issues of moving up and down .. I don't feel a need to push or pull at all.. Could it be a remote case where someone got a lemon and so that goes the reputation?
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post Sep 19 2014, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(basilisk @ Sep 19 2014, 05:15 PM)
interpark ride route for this sunday..

hopefully can make it.

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Putrajaya is such a good place to ride a bike! envy!
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post Sep 19 2014, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(basilisk @ Sep 19 2014, 05:32 PM)
envy? why?
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wish my surroundings have such a good environment to ride. 20 years ago riding on the federal roads wasn't a concern at al.. Nowadays, the amt of dust, CO2 you suck in while riding on the main road is just unbearable, let alone the dangers one might encounters on the road..

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