Guys,

I am new to the folding scene and i read through some of the notes in V2 and now V3.

I am on the big size and weigh 105 kg, i have used my bro's Dahon in the ride of silence with no issues.

Now i plan to get one my self for "mostly" the same reason some of you have.

1. Portability
2. Ease of use
3. For the wife to use but, since i am buying i get to pick
4. Itchy just to get one

I have narrowed down to the following :

1. Java Fit 22" 16S-D (From GW Cycle Boutique)
2. Java Mini Velo (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=591425014239724&set=a.591424960906396.1073741829.591173320931560&type=1&theater_

My question is, is there any guys here in Lowyat with my weight riding the above mentioned selection ?

I am looking at budget of around RM 2400.00

Seeking advice from some of the experts in this forum.

Hehehe....bro, well i have a KHS All Season 3000 - Fatboy Bike, but this is an extra ma...

Anyway, if pass my weight criteria sure, pass my wife, she only 51 kg....so no issues hehehe

Primary Rider is very subjective, most likely is me...

Though i need to ask, i thought the Velo would be better since no folding contraption so the frame would be stronger ?

Guys,

I thank you so much for the replies, after researching for a bit i settled for the KHS F20 T3F.

Mainly due to my concern on weight, so i took a chormoly frame body.

Here is my ride i just got fresh of the Container from Taiwan.

Picture a bit too big sorry, so i put spoiler.

•KHS F20-T3F
•Chromoly frame
•Microshift Shifter
•PowerTools Crank
•Shimano 105 – 27 speeds
•SRAM PG-950 11-26t (9S)
•52/42/30t CNC
•Rear soft-tail
•V-Brake
•Kenda 20”x1.35” 100psi tire
•11.9kgs

True - parts are important - that's why Dahon and Tern seem the easiest - what about XDS and TRS?

Either disc brakes or V-brakes( the other kind of brake system) has it advantages and disadvantages. It's hard to get a very good V-brakes though but me, I prefer V-brakes as maintenance is much easier and also if you get a good one, it performs better than a disc brake. I won't mind a hydraulic disc brake but I don't trust a mechanical disc brake (cable actuated brake). In a disc brake the braking surface is only 6 to 8 inch in diameter while the braking surface of the V-brake is 20 inch in diameter.

Also there is also the characteristics of both type of brake. I like to feel the braking and with V-brakes you can feel it and also the modulation and feel of a V-brake is more. Ever wonder why a real touring bike never uses disc brake?

When i decided to go for folding bike my intention was to have something compact, easier to transport and of course fun of riding it. As of now yes i really enjoy riding this bike and eager to explore what sort of enhancement this bike can go. Looking at its size i know it cannot par with mtb or road bike  but i really want to explore the potential of this bike can deliver. It is like turbo car ..the torque and hp will depend on the turbine and other mechanical parts which help to achieved the desired HP ...       But sometimes if the setup  is not engage accordingly the car with hundred ponnies also surprisingly kena tapau with small cubics. Maybe i am too ambitious since this is my first bicycle since i was in primary but your input will always welcome for me to analyse and execute 

Went bike shop ask about Tiagra rd , they told me new Tiagra is 10speed ask me take Sora

Finished project, minus pedals.  Need to test ride and make final adjustments.  Took me a while, its been fun!

V brake or disc brake better...my uncle said he bought a TRS folding bike with disc brake for rm500 whereas mine is dahon visc with v brake. Why I'm paying premium price get lower quality brakes. Got such saying one?

Hmm I wanna get my bike computer but no idea where to find with lots of choice.

Should I get those Garmin ones or the conventional ones ?

I'm in PJ please advice