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

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nizamsulaiman
post Oct 18 2015, 10:54 AM

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Hi everyone. Im just starting to venture to the folding bike world. Still looking for my first foldie. My budget is about 1k. The option in my mind is the dahon suv d6, raleigh ugo and xds afb270. My heart was incline to dahon, but the suv d6 frame is hi ten steel, compare to the other two which is made by alloy. I will use my bike to commute to work(14km one way) which combine flat and hilly routes. I also plan to upgrade my bike parts in the future especially in adding the gear. Is the dahon entry level bike sufficient? Appreciate if the sifus and members can give me your views on which bike i should buy. I am really excited for this!!
nizamsulaiman
post Oct 18 2015, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(Jay Chua CC @ Oct 18 2015, 11:19 AM)
Altho alloy,raleigh ugo is still heavier thn most other foldies  sweat.gif
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So, dahon suv???
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post Oct 18 2015, 12:55 PM

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QUOTE(Jay Chua CC @ Oct 18 2015, 11:41 AM)
No idea. I had ugo only. I guess suv shud be heavier since it is steel?
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Yeah lor.. I read it about 14kg++. Heavier than ugo. Hurmmmm
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post Oct 18 2015, 12:58 PM

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QUOTE(mrcg @ Oct 18 2015, 12:49 PM)
Just bought dohan SUV last thursday so far very good bike for beginner like me... Very simple
I tried ugo before but feeling like b bit bulky to my like... Weight not much differ btw ugo 13kg++ while suv 14kg
I recommend dohan..plus when u go to any bike shops they like wahh.. Dohan ma good! good! Nice ahh smile.gif
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Wah..u sounds really satisfied with suv. Does it have the magnet to fix both wheels when its fold like the other dahon model?
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post Oct 19 2015, 07:56 PM

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QUOTE(jfarm86 @ Oct 19 2015, 05:46 PM)
Ever think of Java series?
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Java decaf is it? I think it is more than my budget. Huhu

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post Oct 20 2015, 08:41 AM

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Btw guys, anyone knows any good bicycle shop in seremban area that can give good price? Or is it better to go buy at cheras or klang valley area?
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post Oct 20 2015, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(jfarm86 @ Oct 20 2015, 08:38 AM)
Ya, you need to find old stock if really want.
Previous price around Rm880...now already RM1k plus alittle bit
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Wah..bicycle price also cepat naik..haiyooo
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post Oct 26 2015, 02:00 PM

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Hey guys..Just got my Dahon Vybe D7 yesterday, TQ all especially sifu etigge for giving me tips and advice. Now got new question. is the generic rear rack bag sold in lelong any good? Would like to purchase one if okay

http://www.lelong.com.my/15l-cycling-bike-...6-09-Sale-P.htm

Any comments?? TQ smile.gif
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post Oct 26 2015, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(etigge @ Oct 26 2015, 07:43 PM)
Why do you need a rear rack bag? It doesn't really fit a lot of stuffs. Anyway, those made by Ibera is quite good, cheaper than Topeaks but off course Topeak is better but you need to get their racks also. Any other brands , might be cheaper but they really look awful. Depending on what you really want to carry, the Topeak Mondo can actually store your usual tools, wallet, handphone and some food. And it is only a saddle bag. Regardless of all mentioned, I think the best is still the Hyper dry bag.

As many foldies knows, the seat post is quite long. Depending on how long you extend the seat post when riding, one can actually get a 5 liter Hyperdry bag ( any brands will do ). Lock the opening clips onto your saddle rails and then get those elastic bands to hold the bag to the seat post. Works better than the rear rack and bag. One major disadvantage of the rear rack and bag is, when you park your bike on the stand, they will fall easily because the rear is heavy. Another advantage of using Hyperdry or many other brands now, they are really waterproof so don't have to stop to cover with rain cover when it rains.

I used most before, rear rack and secure a backpack, Topeak Mondo, Topeak rear rack and bag and even a pannier bag. In the end still the Hyperdry bag mounted to the saddle rails and secured to the seat post is the best and also most balanced.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Haha..nasib baik belum beli lagi. Actually i need the bag to store my spare cloths, pump, and some basic tools. Btw, which one is hyperdry bag? Try to google it, but cant seem to find it. Is it the one like the mini punching bag?

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