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 Folding Bicycles v3, Foldies come in!

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post Sep 11 2014, 10:19 PM

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QUOTE(destiny6 @ Sep 11 2014, 09:48 PM)
it's done d.....not sure if i'm not used to it riding small bike  unsure.gif  i still prefer my roadbike...
my foldable most likely riding around housing area, cheap stuffs not really that good aiH....
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Need some time to cope with it.. Hopefully it won't take too long.. I ride rb also last time.. 105 groupset.. Now this coming folder uses ancient stuffs.. Must close both eyes else will spend lots of money again..
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post Sep 11 2014, 10:38 PM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Sep 11 2014, 10:23 PM)
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Looks like tx35 to me.. It supports 7s/8s..
So I guess no problem.. brows.gif

Why I read online the ugo is cassette type? You sure is freewheel eh?

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post Sep 12 2014, 09:49 AM

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andrewhtf, paid dy.

After calculate those postage fee just let you know how much.
I've written your address and hp number there, when they wanted to do delivery they will contact you. flex.gif
In the meanwhile, wait for the items to reach warehouse.

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post Sep 12 2014, 12:24 PM

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Boring lo.. Transporter just let me know my bike will only reach later this month.. 2 weeks to go..
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post Sep 13 2014, 11:11 AM

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andrewhtf, the more I see the 7s 11-34t, the more poisoning I got. Can't sleep well yesterday night. Damn. You punya pasal! mad.gif

14-34t kasi wife, I go with 11-34t.. biggrin.gif
Dinosaur extinct soon, worry regret later. Aihhh...
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post Sep 13 2014, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Sep 13 2014, 11:44 AM)
Heheheh. Dont la say i poison you... It is a logical choice apa.... I only have one foldie (wife punya tak kira), i definitely want to maximise it within my own constraint (kaki lembik wallet nipis). Dino pun dino la... If u see the seller page he listed that he has about 100 units for sale ma...  In fact was thinking to buy an extra for future but it would take a very long time before we need to replace it anyway. I just wondered why shimano would wana discontinue this product.
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The poison spread from you ler.. I didn't notice that shimano ones, mana tau you highlighted it.. Dig back pula my RB memories.. Aiseh.. Kena la bit by bit.. But ok also, at least if I need speed I don't have to upgrade crankset, came original @ 46t.. If heart rate at 95 BPM, can achieve 37kmph.. brows.gif flex.gif

If shimano didn't discontinue this model, tak jual la his cassette. Marketing strategy I guess, if you want 11t, you go cassette.
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post Sep 13 2014, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(numbertwo @ Sep 13 2014, 10:06 PM)
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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No offense, but how much did you pay for your foldie? Because cheap disc brake memang no Gooding..
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post Sep 13 2014, 11:22 PM

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QUOTE(numbertwo @ Sep 13 2014, 10:50 PM)
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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H2D is that how disc brake feels? If not then maybe let it run-in for a few kms..
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post Sep 14 2014, 08:46 AM

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QUOTE(desastar @ Sep 14 2014, 08:19 AM)
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Don't la like that bro. My one also cheap one ler, RM 500 also tak sampai. cry.gif
You hurt me so bad... cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif
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post Sep 14 2014, 09:03 AM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Sep 14 2014, 08:58 AM)
Goes to say, when you have tasted a velfire, exora is rubbish. But u get what u pay for lah.... For riding around taman and some short distance healthy activities with children, cheap foldies suffice.
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andrew, you plan to install the freewheel and shifter by yourself? blush.gif
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post Sep 14 2014, 09:31 AM

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QUOTE(destiny6 @ Sep 14 2014, 09:26 AM)
i also a bit hurt d.... sad.gif  mine RM300 also tak sampai  laugh.gif
yours still swimming on the waY  icon_idea.gif

but i think his bike is slightly better than mine lo....
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Abang adik la destiny... Mine RMB698, that was like RM350 only.
Just that bought some parts back to turbocharge it hence the RM500. brows.gif

Ya.. Still swimming.. When it reached here, I've got only one week to tune two bikes. Hopefully everything goes smooth. nod.gif
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post Sep 14 2014, 10:31 AM

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QUOTE(desastar @ Sep 14 2014, 09:53 AM)
Oh....I didn't mean to hurt anyone, but just to warn people about buying cheap bikes that you end up not using as they are not enjoyable to ride. Sorry!

This bike that I have, for example, the seatpost is near maximum, which means if you are taller than 1.7, sorry lah.... The folding mechanism is real scary and it will end up as a pile of rust one day.  Every part of the bike except the wheels have some rust spots on it even though it is near new. Weight?  don't ask....real heavy!  Doesn't fold well, heavy, doesn't ride well......is there a point to it?
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QUOTE(desastar @ Sep 14 2014, 10:03 AM)
The riding position is all wrong, and cannot be adjusted.  The gearing is way too low, so riding slowly ok, forget going faster.  So heavy, crashes over bumps, etc, gear changes sloppy.

Comparing to the dahon Speed D7, this bike's riding position is easily adjustable, flows nicely, magnets locks securely, Neos rear deraillieur, although some people say is rubbish, shifts beautifully on my abused bike. Ride is comfortable and gearing is fine as is and you can easily do distances on it, which is quite comparable to the Brompton.
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Hehe! Just joking, no offense taken. tongue.gif
Yup, one has to be very careful if wanted to buy cheap bike.
That's why I headed over to China forum and survey, their attitude is not better than American these day. They will refund and condemn whatever they find not worthy.

You see, I buy the bike to fetch my toddler around, safe clips, sturdy joints, is a MUST!
So to those looking for dirt cheap bike, you have to open your eyes wide. shocking.gif
If budget permitted, go for better branding out there.
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post Sep 14 2014, 11:34 AM

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QUOTE(cucubud @ Sep 14 2014, 10:51 AM)
Hi Shengz,

Can you list down some of the brands and models that are worth looking at?
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They still like Dahon nonetheless. laugh.gif

Currently,

Few models which are capable of modifying, value of money spent according to them,
Langtu TR016, TR026, Oyama M300

Well ermmm mid-range, not much, its either you buy the lowest end one or highest end one,
Langtu KY028

In the higher end range,
Oyama M990, CR16

Dahon, popular ones in China forum,
P8, SP8, HAT060 BYA412

For the enthusiast,
Rhine or they call it 上海鸟车, their very own Birdy. laugh.gif

Those smaller manufacturer, not so well known brand, well, avoid it.
If you do not know, quite a lot of them use Birdy. Bloody rich! flex.gif
I don't check too much on Dahon, as we have it here also in Malaysia.
Normally, lowest end one sure come with junk 6s RD, like what I'm doing, change'em!
Mid-range one, 7s dual chainring, still freewheel here.
High end one, 8s and above, cassette!
Buy according to budget and needs. Happy shopping! icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Sep 14 2014, 12:11 PM

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QUOTE(cucubud @ Sep 14 2014, 11:53 AM)
Thank you Shengz for the list (from China)?
What about brands found in local bicycle shops?
Tern and Dahon are popular brands.
Brompton and Birdy are more expensive brands.
What about brands like Trinx, XDS, GTA, Java, and others?
Are these brands worth looking at?
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Ok, to make it short,
Trinx is 千里达
XDS is 喜德盛
Java is 佳沃

GTA and others like TRS most probably they source the frame from China and build their own brand.
Erm... To make it shorter and shorter,
Don't know why, but seldom see them mention XDS and Trinx in forum for foldies. XDS appears in MTB thread more. hmm.gif
Java, the Java fit 8s/16s buyable! But still, the appearance in China bike forum still very less. unsure.gif

EDIT: Shortest, they are all China brands! Just that they appear less, less info hence not in the list. laugh.gif notworthy.gif

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post Sep 14 2014, 12:27 PM

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Made in Singapore also got.
Aleoca! Don't know got any rider here owns it or not? Can give some review. biggrin.gif
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post Sep 14 2014, 12:31 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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cucubud, like H2D says, go try and ride one round then just decide.
The feeling is important... You don't want to be regret later. smile.gif

H2D, recommend him some good shops. biggrin.gif
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post Sep 14 2014, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Sep 14 2014, 12:40 PM)
aa jz check their website lor...

foldie got tax wan ya...  biggrin.gif

buy those tht kenot get here...
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Got tax eh?
What if opened box? Check in it.
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post Sep 15 2014, 08:54 AM

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Like the previous 2015 Dahon colors better. Clean and simple. The matte black, shiny yellow and shiny blue.. Ohh yeaaahhh!

Ok, for those who missed out the photos,

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=70251030
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post Sep 15 2014, 10:28 AM

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andrewhtf, your turbocharge snail on the way dy. Expect 1 week delivery time. brows.gif

Total damage = 105.90 + 19.15

RM125.00
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post Sep 15 2014, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Sep 15 2014, 10:30 AM)
including the shifter, right? how do i pay back to you? we come out yamcha and ride? or u are really in Kelantan as stated in your profile?
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Ya included shifter, wait it went out from warehouse give you tracking number. flex.gif
Really Kelantan la... Abo I go out join you guys dy... cry.gif
Cincai.. Maybank or Pbbank..

910gram altogether.. Nice nice.. icon_idea.gif

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EDIT: Forget hide andrew info. whistling.gif

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