Folding Bicycles v4 - Not only Folding Bikes, Folding bicycle discussion
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 Dec 4 2014, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(youze @ Dec 4 2014, 09:09 AM) hello. looks like ok lahok x garion folding bike dlm groupon offer? your thoughts guys? just want to take it around for a spin in my taman.  but my opinionlah,better survey local shop also.my friend got alloy bike 6 speed for only rm350 compare to garion is steel... others look the same  |
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Dec 4 2014, 06:14 PM
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ic thx for the tips
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Dec 4 2014, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(valkyrie1232 @ Dec 4 2014, 04:25 AM) Feeling gatal to upgrade the stock V brakes in my Tern Link D8 but not willing to fork out too much. Although they are now made in China, the Avid SD3 and the FR5 levers are OK, quite decent. Another plus point is they are light too. Any comments on the Avid FR 5 levers and perhaps Single digit 3 brakes? They seem rather affordable. And would I really feel a difference?  Another better V-brakes is the Shimano Deore which is about RM200 to RM230 for the V-brakes and the levers and this setup has better replaceble brake pads.  |
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Dec 4 2014, 07:19 PM
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Oh ya shimano Deore v brakes. I think I remember you offered to sell to me back then when I came to your place. Hmm it's a bit out of budget for me though cause I've got two bikes to mod.
Since sifu etigge says the avids are decent I shall go for it then! |
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Dec 4 2014, 07:32 PM
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I'm thinking of converting to road drop bar but the problem is the 31.8mm diameter..
The closest solution I found so far is using the LitePro double stem but that only accomodate 25.4mm diameter. Anyone has better solution? Has anyone spotted 25.4mm to 31.8mm double stem selling anywhere in Malaysia? |
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Dec 4 2014, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE(hakumiyashi @ Dec 4 2014, 07:32 PM) I'm thinking of converting to road drop bar but the problem is the 31.8mm diameter.. Most standard drop bars are now 31.8mm but during those days, the standard was 25.4mm. They do still have this but it's quite hard to find new. Search for Nitto dropbars and they still make 25.4mm dropbars. else you need to order OBErsea lorr. What to do? The closest solution I found so far is using the LitePro double stem but that only accomodate 25.4mm diameter. Anyone has better solution? Has anyone spotted 25.4mm to 31.8mm double stem selling anywhere in Malaysia?  Or maybe you go to the smaller villages bike shop, maybe they have some left over. |
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Dec 4 2014, 11:53 PM
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which folding bike is suitable for touring, planning to bring it to the chiang mai-mae hong son loop next year. the journey is about 800km, lot of mountain road(tar road).
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Dec 5 2014, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(akioen @ Dec 4 2014, 11:53 PM) which folding bike is suitable for touring, planning to bring it to the chiang mai-mae hong son loop next year. the journey is about 800km, lot of mountain road(tar road). A Dahon Speed P8 souped up to 18 speed or 20 speed ( but having a 27 speed is advantageous too) would be good. The ride is comfy and the frame able to withstand. I even used it on the Thompson trail in Cameron Highlands. A Dahon Vybe C7A is also quite robust. |
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Dec 5 2014, 01:12 AM
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QUOTE(hakumiyashi @ Dec 4 2014, 07:32 PM) I'm thinking of converting to road drop bar but the problem is the 31.8mm diameter.. taobao got a lot mar..The closest solution I found so far is using the LitePro double stem but that only accomodate 25.4mm diameter. Anyone has better solution? Has anyone spotted 25.4mm to 31.8mm double stem selling anywhere in Malaysia? these days anything oso taobao... hardly buying anything from shops liao...  http://s.taobao.com/search?q=25.4+%B9%AB%C...ourceId=tb.item |
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Dec 5 2014, 08:32 AM
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QUOTE(hakumiyashi @ Dec 4 2014, 07:32 PM) I'm thinking of converting to road drop bar but the problem is the 31.8mm diameter.. my friend use the fixie dropbar/bull horn with the litepro.still cheaper solution for me to get..The closest solution I found so far is using the LitePro double stem but that only accomodate 25.4mm diameter. Anyone has better solution? Has anyone spotted 25.4mm to 31.8mm double stem selling anywhere in Malaysia? |
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Dec 5 2014, 11:18 AM
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Doppelganger ..used selling at 900 bucks ....worth buying anot foldies sifu...tq
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Dec 5 2014, 07:51 PM
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QUOTE(etigge @ Nov 28 2014, 10:10 PM) any sifu knows what is the different btw dahon vybe c7s and c7a? Sifu, for c7a, what crankset & FD do you recommend which is also not too expensive ? Who will be best to do the mod ? Jimmy of Kimbell Jaya ?also how to tell if the dahon bike component (gear etc) is stock factory component? Same design but different materials. c7s , S is steel ,while the c7a, A is aluminium. S rides better but heavier and it rusts, A is a harsher ride because it's stronger and ridgid but much lighter. If you want to upgrade to 8.9 or 10 speed later, better to get the c7a as the RD hanger is easier to mod while the c7s is just a slim plate and putting on an RD hanger is harder BUT possible. Kimbell Jaya has modded a few before to using Acera RD and shifters, 8 speed. What you buy when the bike comes initially is the stock factory component.  No bike shops will want to change it. Don't worry. |
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Dec 5 2014, 08:35 PM
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QUOTE(SJ18 @ Dec 5 2014, 07:51 PM) Sifu, for c7a, what crankset & FD do you recommend which is also not too expensive ? Who will be best to do the mod ? Jimmy of Kimbell Jaya ? Forgot to mention that I want to improve bike climbing performance. If changing the crankset is not the solution, then what else do u recommend ? |
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Dec 5 2014, 08:55 PM
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Best to do the mod of cos will b sifu etige la... haha...
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Dec 5 2014, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(SJ18 @ Dec 5 2014, 07:51 PM) Sifu, for c7a, what crankset & FD do you recommend which is also not too expensive ? Who will be best to do the mod ? Jimmy of Kimbell Jaya ? I think Jimmy can solve it for you. It's not too expensive ( I think he has some unbranded one 53/39T) and he also has the adapters and FD. Just visit him and check it out. If you wan t me to do it, let me know. If climbing hills, you want to be sure, mod it to 27 speed. You can mod it 30 speed if you so wish , just that 27 and 30 speed , price difference is a lot with just a little improvement. If using the granny chain ring (30T), you cannot climb slopes, then you have to TnT or else install a motorised front hub and hang some huge batteries on your rear rack. This post has been edited by etigge: Dec 5 2014, 09:34 PM |
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Dec 5 2014, 09:42 PM
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Hi guys,
I'm actually new into cycling..thinking folding bike will b a good start..can start cycling around my taman first before venturing to further places like putrajaya wetlands etc May I check what's a good beginner bike? I did some surveys n read a lot from forum..someone mentioned abt oscar as it has it's own workshop to repair if any issues.. Is Oscar imagine a good buy then? Can't c any 2nd hand Raleigh uno.. Aleocca seems to be more inferior... Dun wan to spend so much money as not sure whether I'll be committed.. Thanks guys! |
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Dec 5 2014, 09:54 PM
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Wah where u read oscar got workshop? I oso interested....
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Dec 5 2014, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(H2D @ Dec 5 2014, 09:54 PM) Wah where u read oscar got workshop? I oso interested.... Haha somewhere in the forum.. |
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Dec 6 2014, 01:51 PM
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QUOTE(etigge @ Dec 5 2014, 12:00 AM) A Dahon Speed P8 souped up to 18 speed or 20 speed ( but having a 27 speed is advantageous too) would be good. The ride is comfy and the frame able to withstand. I even used it on the Thompson trail in Cameron Highlands. A Dahon Vybe C7A is also quite robust. how about the new model Dahon Speed D8?This post has been edited by akioen: Dec 6 2014, 04:22 PM |
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Dec 6 2014, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(akioen @ Dec 6 2014, 01:51 PM) how about the new model Dahon Speed D8? It's the same frame. Different colour scheme. The Speed is the best frame that Dahon ever designed and manufactured, don't think they will stop making it. |
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