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 Folding Bicycles v3, Foldies come in!

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kcwo
post Feb 19 2014, 01:23 PM

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post Mar 7 2014, 10:49 AM

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Last week I bought my KHS foldies for flat tyre repair at shop. The shop owner said my stock wheelset is a cheap one. He recommend me to upgrade. After upgrade the wheelset will have better sound during rotation.
I would like to check here anybody upgrade their stock wheelset? What other advantage?
1. Sound
2. smoother bearing - less power loss
3. Faster spinning
4. Rim is more center?? My stock spinning wild a bit even after truing.
5. Etc...

Thanks
kcwo
post Mar 7 2014, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(etigge @ Mar 7 2014, 12:23 PM)
So, what wheelset did the shop keeper recommended? How much ?

Some like the ratcheting sound of the hub, some don't but it is not  in any way better.

As for no.2, check if yours is a seal bearing hub, if it is, no point changing but then again, Shimano have never used seal bearings right from their low end till the XTRs and Dura Aces and they are performing well. Reason is, easier to actually service and maintain more regularly. But on the same note, I think KHS wheelsets uses 32 holes hub (pls check) and if it is, I think it is easier to just change hubs as 32 holes are common and you can buy mountain bike  or road bike hubs so easily here.

PS/ Also KHS uses the standard 100mm front hubs. So much cheaper if just get a used seal bearing hub from BBs and relace the rims.

Faster spinning depends mainly on your legs and also the condition of your hubs.

Rim dishing (centering) is the adjustments of the spokes and not the design of the rims or hubs. It's spinning wild means it is badly trued or else your rims 'bengkok' already!

Etc.etc. too  tongue.gif
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Thanks for the advice, sifu etigge. So, they is no point to change wheelset unless my rim is bengkok. Just change the hub bearing if not smooth. So, how is your mini velo? Ride quality?
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post May 23 2014, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(ninehneh @ May 23 2014, 10:09 AM)
importantly is the materials used to construct it.

I think someone on this forum had the Hummer, and the connector post bends as the material used is not as durable.

Generally, i reckon the price difference means:
- better parts , or at least better machined
- non hollow parts (where it is not meant to be hollow)
- lighter bike that you are more likely to use vs a hulking heavyweight

just my two cents worth.
tbh, i was eyeing the hummer too as im just a very casual cyclist (round the condo grounds haha) smile.gif
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I also ride around the condo round and sometimes on kesas motor lane. I just sold my KHS folding 2 days ago. Now still deciding mini velo and road bike.
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post May 30 2014, 04:38 PM

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Just now lunch hour went to GW cycle. Sit on the birdy classic. Damn nice and solid feeling. Then test the Java fit, press the front brake and feel the front fork whole piece is moving. Suspect the top and bottom bearing cannot hold the shaft firmly. QC problem on Java new bike.
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post Jun 2 2014, 01:12 PM

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QUOTE(skidd @ Jun 1 2014, 03:20 PM)
Why want to sell? Dahon Speed P8 is a good bike also.
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post Jun 3 2014, 12:06 AM

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QUOTE(skidd @ Jun 2 2014, 10:01 PM)
got 4 bikes already bro

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Almost the 4, pink one is your princess. Must reserve biggrin.gif
Then Speed P8 is the lowest spec among the other. Unfortunately I now looking for mini velo, if not will consider your bike. Previously I ride KHS F20T. Need to upgrade. tongue.gif

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