hi.. just sold my jap hafkat bike (wife punya) + small profit , she bought dahon boardwalk, which is a fine choice , good offer from near shop here in shah alam. it s been a month, from event goers, to sarapan pagi kayuh.. wat a leap from those rusted cheapo old jap to new bike. haha.
& now it s my turn. been month, still searching, reading, observing, testing + counting $$ for my new next bike. my old jap project bike still in a good use for fun. cost me rm300 simple upgrading turning into 12/14speed. hehe.

so my target new models are :
- tern d8 - RD if mod need to put/find hanger. even FD mod need to do it serentak with RD(small,inside small cage stock), done some forum searching..not many ppl 'double crank' this model. + know bout broken frame issue/ recall fr tern (minor)
- tern d16 - new 2015 model, cant find any review, good entry level double crank spec finally fr tern. the frame RD can be upgrade. had tried little kayuh only at rodalnk
- vigor p9 - lovely speed frame, but lack little bit comfort on long journey. new model 2015 - look can be mod/use perf RD.
- verge p9 - FD footing standby, RD looks good, FSA 55T can add another chainring i heard. just nice & price...
- the speed p8 - as always ... all part look 'standby' to be mod/upgrade. chromoly..best bang for the buck?

- my ride - travel, some speeds.., bikepacking, events goers, nice, upgradable frendly.. dont intend immediately once i got the bike.. ride, feel & learn first.
my budget ? bole lah.. new or used - need to check thoroughly any little crack at the joint etc..+ warranty less period.
- so guys any help/info/tip s on good shop - will be very helpful. tq

* got new trinx 16" 1606. RM450 a month ago also- purpose - bikepacking for fast & easy, for my kid, commuting folding urban pack area.

This post has been edited by radiohead: Dec 27 2014, 10:14 AM

hi. where did u bought yer speed p8? & how much? is it 2014 model?

anybody seen & tested 2015 model for speed p8? saw GW got vigor p9 2015 model.

it s a little bit more comfy + little loose on speed.
durano 1 1/8 psi max 115..i m using it..less grip, hard.

btw, where did u bought yer java Java IRA-451-18S-C? wat price? tq