Yes I did, mebe on 1st page, mebe not...

6 more days.... 😄😄😄

Darn it, which bike would I need to sell to fund this?

24 inch wheels, limited tyre choices though.....competing with the likes of Pacific Reach, which I like too!
Too many nice bikes not enough time to ride.

24 inch wheels have better tires choices than a 451. At least you can choose Schwalbe Marathons on 24 inch.

Go get it, then do a review for us. Hahaha

That's very true. Not many choices for 451 tyres. Mostly are in 1 1/8 width. However, manage to find one tyre which is 1 3/8. Much more comfort 😄😄

thanks sifu azam...btw I am using 451rims, was worrying bout the ground clearance..

thanks sifu etigge..is the vast diff compare to 12/30t ?

Hahaha, that's nearly RM6000 shipped for the 10 speed. What's tempting is the fold and titanium. But besides lighter would it ride or function any better? Folded size is taller but the width is very good. Definitely one for collection.

Decided to get the Trinx soon. Looks and specs wise is good. Thanks for all the replies guys. Appreciate it.

How robust the frame is yet to tell. I'm just worried about the folding mechanism can last or not. It's not cheap, can buy a Brompton already. But early adopter definitely have a "wow" factor when on the ride 😍😍😍

2 of my friend using 11-36 10speed casette

one using the medium cage on 406 (shimano 8speed for roadie - below sora spec), few tuning on the chain and the rd nearly touch the ground

one person using shimano deore long cage rd with 451 wheelset and also fit.the rd also near to the ground but never touch it.

but for me 32t is the max for folding even on 451.u can used 11-32 10speed casette.if im not mistaken sram has it (that time im scouting for 11-28 10speed casette) but those casette are really hard to find nowdays..

recomended 32t@30t with medium cage, 34t@36t with long cage.but i do notice 1 think, the long cage rd shift slower that the shortcage..

all of my bike using the shortcage rd, even my speed p8 with 12-30t casette.

my 2 cents

Titanium usually last a lifetime, in fact it can outlast us. That's one of the reasons why titanium is choosen as the material. The manufacturing and material cost is the main reason why it is expensive. Considering it is a folding bike, I would consider it cheap already, seriously. A Van Nicholas or Litespeed mountain bike frame ALONE cost 7K already.

You can't compare a 16 inch (Yes, Bromptons are classified as 16inch, 349 to be exact) with a 24 inch. My guess is, this 24 inch is even lighter than the Brompton. Bromptons has become a status symbol already so functionality is in the bin! Yes, it is functional as a commuter bike but no rider uses it as one yet in Malaysia. Looking at the "wow!" factor that you mentioned, I can guess where your inclinations are. heheheee.

My wife's velo and my Dash uses the Tiagra 12/30T cassette. Both of us were suing 11/28T (maximum for 105s and Ultegras) but then after riding Genting Peras, it's more convenient to use the lower grade Tiagras which is the only one that has 12/30T cassette. It's does not matter to us, sacrificing the 11T as it is not usually used anyway. A ratio lower using the 30T is more used actually for climbing. One or even better 2 ratios lower will save your butt when climbing when it is our age!

Off course, unlees you want to invest in the latest 11 speed 105s or Ultegras which has 11/32T. Hahahaa.

To be fair, unless your commute involves taking a bus or train, not many people will choose to ride a small wheeled bike. Non of my small wheeled bikes, folding or not have been used for commuting purposes. The Brompton would be my pick if my journey involves taking a bus or train. If more gears are required, I'd take the Tikit. Otherwise a standard 700c bike will always be picked.

However the Helix with its bigger wheels may be the best of both worlds.

Only have five days and the 10 speed no longer available. Only have 11 speed or 2 10 speed bike 😍😍😍😍

What do you mean Paul? Can't you make any more pledges for the 10 speed? That's the one I would pick.

No you can't.. I actually tried to key in to see how much would be the freight cost and end up only allowed to pledge 11 speed or two 10 speed bike. Two 10 speed is cheaper, though

Thats odd, im able to do so. I'm not in Msia so unless there are countries they wont send to?
Shipping is CAD198

This post has been edited by desastar: Sep 23 2015, 07:41 PM

So i just sold my MTB.going to buy folding basikal tomorrow.

my budget is <RM1K
I only have Trinx KA2016 in my mind.anyone can suggest other option?