My raleigh ugo still working fine and strong tho.

Dear sifu
Current shortlisting this 2 model within my budget
Dahon vigor d9
Tern link n8

Which one is better in term or future upgradeability and value?

Quite obvious the preferred choice is Dahon Vigor in this case. First the Vigor frsme is lighter, second the fold mechanism is better thsn Tern, third it is a 9 speed with double walled rims, Tern's uses the single wall ones the last time but I am not sure now, Vigor also have better handle post and it folds better too,Fourthly, the Vigor is the the latest designed frame from their Vector (top end model) series compared to the brosd tube Tern Link models. It's one of their first models other thsn the Verge. Need I say more ?

If it is good, no need to use 'leng lui' to advertised for their promotional campaign. It's a bicycle not a sports car.

One last important point, the Dahon Vigor is cheaper to upgrade later.

just to add up some point of view

the new link n8 has been improve for asia people.dia handlepost a bit shorter than the link d8 (350mm if im not mistaken) and using good rd (tiagra if i remember)

the new 2015 vigor has stem (just like litepro) and the handle fold outside nearly the same like the link n8.

others like ettige said,.i will go for vigor if choose between both

Thanks so much etigge. The shaft thread still fine, the nut thread is the problem. Yeah you are right, bicycle shop at my house dont do it and just say there is no nut that size. Also diy shop also dont have the nut. But already brought to the supplier bicycle shop (bicycle world, tmn melawati) this morning as the online seller I bought from take from them, and replace with better nut. Friendly n helpful shop, she said if anything just come back to her, luckily near my area.

However, seems like the way the mechanism is, spring and screw, I foresee, after a while it'll get loose again. So I better have some tools and spares with me in case.

Your Raleigh Ugo is a better bike than mine and is established beginner folding bike. Many people use it as their first folding :-). Mine is a lower version of it.

Btw azam, guess what, I go see the bag seller that day. The bie don't fit in the bag!! :-(

If you have mentioned that the shaft tread was still OK, it would have been solved a long time ago. Nuts are available in all sizes, types and materials in Central Nuts and Bolts in Jalan San Peng near 'Hor Chin Yeen'. I usually buy screws, nut and bolts from these kind of shops also known as 'fasteners centers'. In fact there are 2 near my area near The Mines. Like those small little allen bolts that I use on my wife's pedals, works wonders They grip better than the normal ones provided by pedal companies. The cost, only RM4.50 for 30 pcs compared to RM30 for 8 pcs Shimano ones



Like those allen bolts for the bottle cage , I got them at 20 cents each (stainless steel ones lagi ) from these shops. Usually bike screws, nuts and bolts are metric sizes M4, M5 and in the case of brakes M6. Next time, go to these shops for bolts and nuts part.

This post has been edited by etigge: Aug 24 2015, 12:34 PM

Wahh, thanks for all these information. Should have some spares with me just in case. Jalan San Peng I know, will go there to buy. Thanks again etigge :-)

got my bike bag for only rm45. Can fit my bulky raleigh. Try search billy shop in bbs.

Thanks. Mind slapping here a pic of the bag? The one that can't fit mine is the one that has Dahon brand on it.

For mine,hav to adjust properly. I have to loosen the handlebar and pull outwards to the max. So i can fold my bike closer tghtr without having the handlebar in the middle as obstruction.

My handlebar folds outside the wheels, so they are pretty close together. My exceed is the length of the bike after folded. But nvm, I search for the bag from billy at bbs. Thanks

Finally...drop by kimbell jaya to pick up my vigor n see2 look2 ard any racun bikes n stuff...jimmy told me they hv only 3 more units left n theres no more stock fr supplier till december...maybe then 2016 modeĺ....gosh...
Saw a red speed 8 on display...much better than white n green.....but jetstream caught my attention but kena dig deep to my wallet .....so ....maybe next time...😆😆


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Yeah, just search for bolts & nuts or fasterners shops in your area.

New stock will be much higher price if our currency remains weak right? Just bought Dash from Kimbell jaya last week and my wife loves it. I puntured the tube when test riding it. Cost RM30 to fix at a bicycle shop in Puchong. Maybe I need to learn to do it myself.

Serious ! RM30 to repair a puncture! The most is change a tube and that they charge RM15 to RM20 (very high already) for the tube and usually they will change for free. You must be very rich looking fella, hahahaa.

PS/ Just to let you know, 406 tubes also can be use on 451 wheels. Just need to stretch a bit.

This post has been edited by etigge: Aug 26 2015, 12:21 AM

btw, anybody know if any fun-fun ride during merdeka 31 Ogos in KL city area? I wanna try join one.

u can join the KL car free morning, they had it every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

the last ride i ride to Taman Bahagia and took the LRT down to ride

oh thank you for this info. but usually I can't join sunday morning because I have swim class. thanks anyway

lets get back home from work!

Hi, do you think this will work on Tern link b7? Is the derailleur compatible?

B7 specs:

Frame: Link, aluminum, patented FBL 2 Joint and DoubleTruss technology, Igus bearings
Fork: Hi-tensile steel
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-FT35
Number of Gears: 7
Shifters: Shimano 7 spd
Chainset: Cold-forged 6061 aluminum crank arms, hand-polished
Bottom Bracket: Two-piece
Cassette: Shimano 7 spd, 14-28T
Chain: 7 spd
Pedals: VP, folding
Brakeset: V, aluminum, linear spring
Brake Levers: V, aluminum bracket/lever
Handlebars: Flat bar, 6061-AL
Stem: Telescope, 6061-AL
Headset: Cartridge
Grips: BioLogic Ergo, Kraton
Rims: Aluminum
Front Hub: Mini, aluminum, QR
Rear Hub: 7 spd, aluminum