i blv when comfort is your main priority,durano is totally out.

tot ur this bike was a 16" bang?

I have been using these types for awhile, so far so gd.

What do you suggest?

What was your previous tyres? How's the comfort compare to the previous tyre? Durano are rated to be long lasting but never mention much about comfort level.

Comfort tires are usually those using low pressure ( 50 psi to 80 psi ) and are usually treaded and wider. Duranos are made for speed, hence the 1.1 inch width, just like the Panaracer Minits which is even narrower at 1.0 inch. These tires are so thin and narrow, they need a higher pressure (usually 100 psi) to support the riders weight and these made them very bumpy and harsh. There are in between models like the Schwalbe Marathons which are made to last longer (harder compound) and slightly treaded. They are 1.6 inch width with puncture resistant layer. Puncture resistant doesn't mean it won't puncture, OK Just that it can withstand smaller elements that can puncture a tire.

If you want a faster Schwalbe Marathons, there's a Marathon Racer which is 1.5 inch wide and treaded more. This one makes the Marathons complete together with the Supreme and Plus.

For real comfort go for the Schwalbe Big Apple. Real comfort but a hefty 2.0 inch wide. Makes resistance a bit more but can absorbs bumps better. Other option is the Maxxis DTH that comes in 1.75 inch and 1.95 inch. Heavily treaded and actually made for BMX bikes but usable in foldies. This sticks to the road like glue because of the heavy treads. Also be prepared to push harder lah on the road. There's no one for all kind of tire lah! Still the same, priority still reigns !

Schwalbes are getting really expensive nowadays. The Marathons are all over 100 bucks each nowadays. My guess is, they will get more expensive as we near October where news is, price of everything is GOING UP !

I have both Durano and Marathon on my bikes. Marathon are much better suited to normal riding even on gravel tracks. I doubt Duranos can outlast Marathons.

For me I would prefer more puncture protection than speed. I may be slower, but if you get a puncture, I'll overtake you!

Does the model you mention here have 451 size? All the major tyre website only have few selection of 451 tyres. Schwalbe only have durano listed as 451.
Correct me if I'm wrong

Anyone know can i install FD with double chainring crank in Dahon iOS8 ?


Anyone own or able to share Tern Verge x10 ?



Thanks a lot

Yup.. Not looking at speed performance. More towards comfort and stopping power. Yeah, you got a good point on puncture resistant. Does it mean non folding tyre are more puncture resistant than folding tyres? I see most same model have folding and non folding

Puncture resistant is just a blue layer at the base to thicken the base so short pointed materials won't reach the inner tube. Actually if you take duct tape and put a few layer at the base of the tires to thicken the base before putting in the inner tubes, it has the same effect. Only advantage off Schwalbe is the material is light and won't smear adhesive all over the tires when it gets heated while riding. Last time when I used Maxxis DTH, it got worn off till 50 percent and went a bit soft. I get a lot of punctures from that condition and even small grain of sand can puncture the tire so I stuck 4 layers, 1st layer about 1 cm, second layer 1/2 cm wider and third and fourth layer 4 cm wide. It works

Difference between folding and non folding is, folding ones has kevlar beads ( the hard rim around the tires ) and non folding has wire beads. Beads are where the part touches the rim. Kevlar are off course stronger and lighter and also it is easier to keep a spare in your bag for touring or long distance riding. They do not affect the prone-ness to get punctured. Biggest difference is off course, kevlar folding tires are very much expensive.

Double or triple chain ring can be installed in most if not all bicycles. More important is " Mau ka Tak Mau ! ". Tern Verge X10 is a good bike. Better go get one now before the price go up in October. Hahahaaa.

You are correct. If you are after 451 sized tyres, very few options

yap thats my 16" bike

Here's one of the few Speed P8 which has been upgraded to 27 speed. There's is another one which I have sold off and this one that belongs to a very active biker which I have modded also. The same person who rode from KL to Penang and joined the CFAL ride. Look at the Alivio RD which is used on this bike and the triple chain ring. It is possible and if you are using road bike components, 3 x 10 speed is possible.

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This Dahon Archer is similar to Dahon Speed P8. Maybe it's for JDM. It seems to have good components too and comes ready with an FD braze. Funny it doesn't weld a FD cable stop It's being imported by a curtain shop in Kota Kemuning and I don't know what's the price as this guy seems to fluctuate his price. Be prepared to bring the bike for tuning though as I know he is not really competent technically, that was last time lah! Now maybe he's good already. If it's cheaper than the Dahon Speed P8 in the local bike shops , then OK but if not might as well get from local shops as there's warranty.

nice Basikal Jumaat,,,how about the handling and comfort level on Tikkit?tq

archer is for China Domestic Market wherelse speed falco is for JDM (451 wheelset)

but the main concern for me is it original?very scared as china there is no copyright control and anyone can copy any frame thus the material also is yet to be verified.

i think shudnot be prob,,, cos u oredi ride fnhon,,,

fnhon memang copy dahon,.. so okay wht....