Congrats on new thread =)

Also, folding can be used on public transport, for those who like it.

But yes, if you're not going to be putting it in a car (or your vehicle can fit mountain/road bike), non-folding much better value for money. Folding bike always got premium for the folding joint compared to similar/better spec non-foldie.

If you're considering public transport/car, consider 16-inch. I got 2 20-inch XDS for me and wife, and they're nice to use, but whenever I go LRT/KTM I always wish I got 16-inches for lighter and not so cumbersome. Don't like rolling the bike like trolley =(. Of course balance against that is that they're a bit more finicky to ride.

I also suggest bike shop more reliable, especially for servicing, after a while you ride your brake need tightening, your gears need retuning, why do urself?

Since you have space constraint, consider a 16-inch rather than 20-inch. But ride it first to see if it's okay for you (handling). 20-inch won't have problem with handling, but its quite a bit bigger for me. Still regret not going for 16 =(

I bought a u lock.

Never use it. Foldie can carry in =)

Except in case of rain.

Or low-hanging tree.

Or having to park somewhere for a long period without security.

Or wanting to take public transport and cycle after that (okay la, if you have a car then this is not very important for that journey.

Wah groupon bikes for 700-800? May as well go get XDS or something from your bike shop, the one here in SS14 sold to be for RM850 or so I think (pre-GST).

Biasalah. But anyway, I was similar situation to you before I bought, tempted by the groupon deal. Then someone here pointed out to me that they don't show their bike folded. The uncle at the shop I bought from had similar bikes from China, he showed me how the folding was, and really a big difference. My XDS easily fit two in the boot of an Alza, for that one probably cannot.

Side question: Any way to tell what's the weight limit of a particular folding bike? As in the limit how heavy a rider can use it.

Raya time? =)c

Usjcycles is expensive bro... you can get better prices elsewhere, depending where you are. If you're subang, the uncle I buy from (SS14, near to the Caltex station facing away from SS15) sold me a price that was about 20% lower than usjcycles.

Never heard of it so I go and check.

Fulamak prices starting from RM 7.8k..... Brompton also can buy di at that price.

Though to be fair it looks much more attractive to me than Brompton =)

At that budget look for XDS or below I guess.

Normally kickstarter will charge when 1st October (end date of the kickstarter I guess?). It's a platform for supporting development/manufacturing, so you pay super up front. Some projects just fail to deliver, may or may not get refund also.

I do buy kickstarters, but its not as 'reliable' as actually purchasing from a company, normally.

As long as you understand the risks involved. There have been sad stories (a lot) on kickstarter, but those that I've backed I've been quite happy with. I wouldn't spend so much though.

Gambar pun tarak.... Brompton clone?

EDIT: Gambar ada woo =) anyone wanna take the risk? Even at this low price I don't wanna spend just yet.

http://bicyclebuysell.com/item/326968/brom...ldwide-shipping

This post has been edited by LostAndFound: Nov 14 2015, 01:56 PM

Not that I wanna give ideas to scammers, but doesn't it make more sense to sell at just about the right price? Let people be less suspicious?

Also possible with more expensive (e.g. Tern) though. Best to check out with other owners. I bought XDS, that and Trinx are more budget (still > 500) but other owners told me would be fairly good quality. Heard bad reports on this thread about those groupon bikes though.