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 Folding Bicycles v4 - Not only Folding Bikes, Folding bicycle discussion

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PaulKong
post Jul 7 2015, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(denyhazrin @ Jul 7 2015, 10:29 AM)
next  project
Rustoration In Progress  biggrin.gif
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Hi,
Did you buy this from Japan used bicycle? I see a lot of bike on sale.
I'm really looking forward to see how it would turn out
PaulKong
post Jul 8 2015, 12:33 PM

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QUOTE(denyhazrin @ Jul 8 2015, 10:02 AM)
yup..from japan used bicycle shop

after full restore
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Wow... So fast restored already? It's all crome up. Nice 👍👍👍👍
PaulKong
post Jul 11 2015, 02:31 PM

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Etigge,

Thanks for you time to meet up with me. Your dahon dash is certainly a beauty as your effort you have put into it. As I have never see the bike in real, I wasn't expecting it to fold bigger than usual folding bike. This bike is about speed. It feels really light and fast.
It's really nice talking to you, now I have better understanding on what kind of bike is more suited for myself.
Anyway, upgrading bikes are expensive affair.... But really rewarding. I'm still not reaching that stage yet so I think better to just get the stock bike with the specs I needed.
Now... I got to ride more in order for me to knows what's my needs in a bicycle 😊😊😊

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PaulKong
post Jul 12 2015, 12:54 AM

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QUOTE(fcuk90 @ Jul 11 2015, 08:28 PM)
Got my ka2024. The boss assemble a wrong one. He tot he have stock for ka2016d black. Then I realise it is ka2024 after his staff assemble it

He give me same pricing as ka2016d . take ka2024 .cox it is vbrek..
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What are the different between those two? I've check the website but I don't see much difference. Is it the gearing?
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post Jul 12 2015, 12:55 AM

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QUOTE(MrMao @ Jul 11 2015, 11:38 PM)
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My new wheelset =)
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I have one grey java fit too! You have change the saddle, right? Is it comfortable?
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post Jul 13 2015, 12:52 AM

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QUOTE(MrMao @ Jul 12 2015, 11:03 PM)
about 320 Sgd. using this foldie at SG.
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320 sgd? That's cheap, right? Btw, your rim is change too? 451?
PaulKong
post Jul 13 2015, 07:49 AM

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Nice... Do you ride alone or in a group?
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post Jul 22 2015, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(mellem @ Jul 22 2015, 10:18 AM)
anybody joining The Yellow Ride next Saturday?

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Hi... I've already registered for the ride. See you there 😊😊😊
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post Jul 23 2015, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(mellem @ Jul 22 2015, 11:11 AM)
Me too riding back after event. You are in a team?
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I'm riding back too. Yes, I registered under team. Just family members 😀😀😀
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post Jul 23 2015, 09:39 AM

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QUOTE(mamasos @ Jul 22 2015, 11:57 AM)
are this event compulsory to wear helmet?
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You can look through the rules and regulations. I don't think it's compulsory But I think it's best to wear helmet for your own safety.
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post Aug 2 2015, 11:35 AM

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Good morning everyone!
Did the yellow ride to tropicana aman yesterday. It's a fun ride with rain. Hahaha. Not bad for the price we paid, we got to shirt, goodie bag and dinner buffet. 😍😍😍


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post Aug 3 2015, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(kllam @ Aug 2 2015, 10:22 PM)
Nice Java Chromoly u got there
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Thanks... Been doing a lot of research before ended up with this bike. It's kind of all rounder.
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post Aug 16 2015, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(etigge @ Aug 15 2015, 05:04 PM)
Yes, and also the train ride back to KL.  icon_rolleyes.gif

Before I parted with my foldie gang, I have actually planned a ride from Klang to Penang and at that point there were 21 participants.  In fact most of the recce has been done. The idea was a slow relaxing ride. Doing maximum 75 to 90 kilometers a day and riding only in the mornings. After noon, we will have already checked into a hotel and explore the places. Seems KK (who was initially one of the riders who has agreed to join) followed up and went through the plan. Syabas! to him. At least our recce did not go to waste. KK was in most of the trips. The original plan was,

1st day, Klang to Sekinchan  - mainly isolated kampong roads and some stretches fireroad by the seaside (can be seen on the pictures) Ths kind of road stretches from Tg.Karang till Sekinchan and straight on till Pasir Panjang.

2n day , Sekinchan to T.Intan -  Sekinchan >> Sg.Besar, using an old main road which is quite deserted nowadays. Sg.Besar to Bagan Datoh , might use the main road, once in a while.

3rd day, T.Intan to Sitiawan -First part s main road across the bridge over Perak River till a point, detoured into kampong roads all the way till the Sitiawan temple. Then from, travel into village road through Kg.Cina and ends in
            a home stay near the main traffic light junction.

4th day, Sitiawan to Trong  - Main road till detour into Teluk Senangin and from there,there's an small offroad thru oil palm plantation to Segari turtle hatchery. From there to the main road and then main road to Pantai Remis and
            then straight to Trong. In Trong there's a nice homestay / motel which s right at the estuary (Kuala) of the river with ikan bakar.

5th day, Trong to Nibong Tebal - Trong > Kuala Sepetang (secondary roads) > boat ride from Sepetang to Kuala Gula > Kuala Kurau (on the man road but very little traffic) >  Tg.Piandang (coastal road passing pantai Ban Pecah
            and finally to Nibong Tebal (all the way coastal sandy trail through Sungai Burong and Bagan Tiang and after Bagan Tiang, the border road between Penang and Perak)

I considered Nibong Tebal Penang already and a bus will pick us up there to cross the 2nd bridge (cyclist not allowed although there's a motorcycle lane).  Seems KK has cut some time off their schedule as they are riding in a pair only (easy to manage as my group then was about 20 to 24 riders rclxub.gif ) They are able to ride straight to Butterworth as they are only a pair and this is not advisible if you are in a big group as the road from there to Butterworth is narrow and filled with heavy vehicles.

Maybe someone here wants to organize such a ride thumbup.gif For those interested in part of the recce rides,can check Ah Pek Biker's blog here. It's no easy task organizing such rides though.
http://ahpekbiker.blogspot.com/2014/09/per...llages-day.html
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Inspiring.... Make me really want to join this type of touring!
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post Aug 16 2015, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Aug 16 2015, 10:30 PM)
gathering foldies anyone?this is Ipoh Foldies Open Day 2015 #IFOD2015

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foldies from kl, seremban, selangor, kelantan, penang and all over perak unite in this event.

more picture coming soon!so stay tune.
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Nice 👍👍👍
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post Aug 17 2015, 09:07 AM

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QUOTE(etigge @ Aug 17 2015, 08:04 AM)
You will one day. I saw your query in Happy Cycling. They sometimes do overnight rides outstation. But they also eat a lot........hahahaaa. biggrin.gif
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I only thinking of night riding now, not overnight, though that is quite tempting as well 😀😀😀
Have been doing some ride in different places such as KL car free day, putrajaya lake via picc hill, kesas and another one the infamous kiara hill / planetarium ride ( which I need to push my bike ) and I really enjoy every type of places. And it doesn't matter if I need to push my bike this time or not. Just enjoy the process and tell myself when my stamina are better, I'll able to conquer all hill 😁😁

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post Aug 18 2015, 11:40 PM

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Hi Etigge,

I've just read your blog on broga ride. May I know the route you taken? It seems to be a really nice ride there. Where did you start? At the temple?
Would much appreciated. Thanks

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post Aug 21 2015, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(frankie chin @ Aug 20 2015, 02:30 PM)
kimbell jaya got it...bought fr them ard 2 months ago ...cost ard rm 50+......
Hope to drop by in aweek or 2 to collect my bike...
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Hi... Are you sure it's RM 50+? I remember it's selling around RM 100+
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post Aug 21 2015, 10:53 AM

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QUOTE(frankie chin @ Aug 21 2015, 09:11 AM)

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post Sep 2 2015, 09:32 AM

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Hi guys,

I come across this tube. I've ask the local seller but they don't have 20" tube. Do you guys have any contact to bring this in?

Watch "FOSS TUBE: TEST AND INSTRUCTIONS" on YouTube - FOSS TUBE: TEST AND INSTRUCTIONS: https://youtu.be/kdm8M_yYE48
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post Sep 3 2015, 11:53 PM

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Hi D3vilsim,

I have a java fit and dahon route which is around the same price. From my experience, java is easier for a beginner as it have wider gear ratio. 52/42 with 11/32 which you can go faster and easier to climb hills.
As for dahon route, the gear ratio of 52 wirh 14/28 is a narrow and you tend to struggle in climbing hills.
I've let my friends who just started riding bicycle to test both bicycle and all of them choose java fit over dahon route.
I like dahon route folding mechanism. It's easier to fold and it feels really solid. The frame are longer and it feels better for me to cycle. I can stand up and pedal with more confidence than java fit. However with such a narrow gear range, it just don't perform as it should be. Unless you upgrade the gear set components. It's like a unpolished jewel.
As I need another bike, I've consider dahon speed but with that kind of price I can get a java IRA 451 cromoly body with carbon fork and comes with 18 speed. Body frame are longer and it's much more stable than java fit.
What beginner need is a wider gear range so that we can cover more terrain. But as your leg gets stronger, you do not need such a low gear anymore. As for me, given me a dahon route, I can climb the same hills with more joy compare to the first time I'm using it.
As for upgrading a dahon to dual chain ring, it didn't make your bike faster, it only makes your bike climb hills easier.



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