QUOTE(180jin @ May 5 2014, 12:20 PM)
Had fun dismantling my bike yesterday, preparing for 9 speed Deore upgrade. Gonna start putting things together tonight

@180jin that is a nice bike.. where did you buy it from?
Folding Bicycles v3, Foldies come in!
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May 7 2014, 03:39 PM
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May 7 2014, 03:46 PM
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QUOTE(H2D @ May 7 2014, 03:44 PM) actually im really new to this. Wanted to get back into fitness and cycling seems a good way to do so ( not too strenous as well).the last time i rode a bicycle was in secondary school.. ( think 20 years ago) looking in this thread to see advise, recommendations suggestions etc. Havent picked out a bike yet .. but seeing my budget is at 500 not sure can get something decent? |
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May 7 2014, 03:59 PM
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May 9 2014, 09:33 AM
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hi guys. ended up getting a no brand 26" bike costing RM400. Good enough for me to kick start my cycling. will post up a pic when i have the chance. unfortunately, it's not a foldie
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May 23 2014, 08:11 AM
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QUOTE(ron c @ May 23 2014, 01:28 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Thanks for the feedback. Just as I thought, it is too good to be true that the price can be slashed from 6k to 2k. But are you sure the bike retails for only RMB500. That is like only RM250. You mean just the frame or the entire bike? I believe this kind of frame rolls out by the tens of thousands from the same factory in China to be rebranded by the respective companies. There are Hummer, Land Rover, and Montague, to speak of a few. http://www.militarybikes.com/military.html This kind of design was initially designed for military use, or so it seems... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Nowadays a full suspension MTB with good specs and frame will set you back at least RM5k. RM3k would probably get you a hardtail with good specs. RM2k wouldn't get you very far But I like the novelty of the bike being able to fold and it is much easier to store and lug around. Plus I kinda like this design. my advise if you want to spend that amount of money is to get the real thing - montague. http://www.baikbike.com/the-all-new-2013-m...yr2650-at-vans/ or.. settle for the china hummer copies. full size 26 speed going for approx 1k now. http://bicyclebuysell.com/#!page=1&search=hummer |
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May 23 2014, 08:14 AM
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May 23 2014, 09:23 AM
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May 23 2014, 10:05 AM
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May 23 2014, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(ron c @ May 23 2014, 09:57 AM) Well,it really depends if the quality of the Montague is so great over the Hummer that it justifies the price difference of being 4x higher. importantly is the materials used to construct it.Unless the frame of the Hummer turns out to be rickety, then I gues a frame is just a frame and for the price difference, the amount can be used to upgrade to much better components on the Hummer. I believe we are paying more for the brand rather than the difference in quality for the Montague. Sure it might be better in quality, but is it that much better? 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) |
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May 26 2014, 08:54 AM
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saw a Reebok Switch folding bike in fitness concept.
http://www.fitnessconcept.com.my/products/...ing-bike-detail Any comments guys? Looks like going for under 1k. |
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