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 Folding Bicycles v3, Foldies come in!

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jeisern
post Mar 6 2014, 02:43 PM

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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 tongue.gif
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.

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post Mar 6 2014, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(ipodunlimited @ Mar 6 2014, 04:01 PM)
Buying for wife but setting your own weight as main criteria?   hmm.gif

Option 1 if your wife will be the "primary" rider and u just cycle occasionally over short distance.
if you're considering one for yourself, maybe a mtb or bigger size 24" foldie might be a better and safer option.
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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 ?

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post Mar 6 2014, 10:09 PM

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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

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Review - http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=317&t=3309388

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post Mar 6 2014, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(ipodunlimited @ Mar 6 2014, 10:34 PM)
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love your fatboy bike in the background. where do you normally ride your mtb?
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Tq, last i rode it was on OCBC 2014, i got it a few days before the event.

Now i usually ride approximately 18 to 30 ++ km on road.

I just sold my primary MTB to get this foldie....

Dun have the balls to test it on off road and too sayang..... blink.gif

No longer young.....prefer to ride on road with mtb and sweat....doesn't need to be off road....much to old for the adrenaline tracks....
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post Mar 6 2014, 10:56 PM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Mar 6 2014, 10:39 PM)
more interested to know how does the snow tyres perform on the road....  biggrin.gif
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Bro....once you ride a fat bike, you'd know what i mean, you'd be grinning from ear to ear

Of course, the sound as well when going downhill.....wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
jeisern
post Mar 6 2014, 11:21 PM

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QUOTE(H2D @ Mar 6 2014, 11:09 PM)
it will be great for exercising  rclxms.gif

tho i hvn't  ridden a fat bike..

i still prefer skinny high pressure tyre for road.  biggrin.gif
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Well I have a racelite 904 I used to finish CFAL & Shimano Lekas Highway Challenge so they are two completely different experiences..... smile.gif

I love cruising with the fat bike..... Its like a vw beetle inciting smiles & yeah extra exercise

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post Mar 7 2014, 10:31 AM

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Yay....the Empress loves the colour of the KHS F20, now....time to get one Wee Ride Pedal Pilot and i am ready for family outing

Anyone else around Klang + Setia Alam area, do let me know if u are looking for mates to cycle with.

We have regular Wed and Thurs night rides.... smile.gif
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post Mar 7 2014, 11:10 PM

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Tomorrow morning - 18 KM ++ route

Only 2 riders at the moment

Meeting point Papparich Setia Alam - 9:30 AM

Free and easy ride testing foldie
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post Mar 8 2014, 01:28 PM

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A nice ride today marred by the sad news on MH370......Prayers go out to those affected sad.gif

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post Mar 9 2014, 08:09 PM

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I am using grip ones.....its good for grip but should u slip u will gash your calves if you're not careful as it has several metal studs....
jeisern
post Mar 10 2014, 08:04 PM

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QUOTE(sepat @ Mar 10 2014, 11:28 AM)
haaa.. finally i got access to post to this forum.. it's a validation issue ... no wonder i cant post anything here..

just got my ride last week from Rodalink Hartamas

Dahon Vigor P9 for myself and Tern Link D8 for my wife

the bikes runs awesome !!..

By the way, i am just curios with the tires i am running on.. on Dahon website.. it stated that vigor p9 is schwalbe marathon supreme but the bike is on Rotolo rubber... when i called back with Sri Hartamas Branch they said that every country have different specs of tire so in order to lower down the price of Dahon here in Malaysia the tire was downgrade to Rotolo instead Marathon.. is it true? or can it be accidentally swapped?

sharing you some shots of the ride

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looking forward to join group ride if any especially shah alam area or Bukit Jelutong.. thank you
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Setia Alam Shah Alam got rides night time on Wed smile.gif

Thurs and Friday oso can be arranged adhoc
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post Mar 14 2014, 07:51 PM

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QUOTE(sepat @ Mar 10 2014, 11:21 PM)
Hi jeisern
The group members are all from setia alam? Which route do you go normally?
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Its a mix of foldies, mtbs, roadies and mix/match, ride from Setia Alam Sen Aik Shop up to KFC hill to Tesco, go downhill, turn back out Impian 6, go to the park, make a left to Setia City Mall, go across, reach school Pin Hwa, go up a Tangki, come back go back out and ride through Tai Pan to Eco and then to Tenby.

From Tenby go back to Setia Damain Hill, then back to Sen Aik.
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post Mar 18 2014, 09:21 PM

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QUOTE(sepat @ Mar 18 2014, 04:00 PM)
i am staying in shah alam.. any shop recommended in that area? unsure.gif
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Shah Alam

1. Trail Rider Mad - Kali Helmets RM 140 ++ (http://www.trailridermad.com/)

2. KSH Shah Alam near UITM (https://www.facebook.com/kristalbike)

3. Sen Aik - Setia Alam - Shah Alam.... (can get below RM 100 for normal helmets, they got Kabuto and Kali as well)

If you want DUX Helm i can hook you up....hehehehe

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