Hi,
I just got my java fit 16. It's way easier to ride than dahon because of the 451 tyre, and everthing is a lot stiffer in java.
Another big drawback for java fit it's body is too short for many adults (including me).
So need to ride with bit upright position.
The first thing I need to change will be the handle which made of very hard rubber.

This post has been edited by ssyycc: Nov 2 2015, 02:42 PM

Haha, I am not very sure how to call it. It's the rubber that we grab on.

After all the thought about folding bike performance.
Should buy some entry level one or mid range model.
No point having a 18 speed or 20 speed folding bike, it will still much slower than 16 speed road bike
it just too much money spent on marketing their product, and make you feel good buying extremely expensive stuff.
Try to get performance in folding bike is a bit stupid to me.

This post has been edited by ssyycc: Nov 3 2015, 08:08 PM

Haha, all type of bike has their purpose, so folding bike suppose to be small and fun to ride. I think everyone now is trying to compare bikes too much.

Haha, all type of bike has their purpose, so folding bike suppose to be small and fun to ride. I think everyone now is trying to compare bikes too much.

Keep to your budget, if keep topping up...haha no limit one.

Daiso even cheaper, rm5.3

like birdy price alredy

This post has been edited by ssyycc: Nov 9 2015, 09:54 PM

Cheap foldie is usually very heavy, and if you going to carry that often it will going to hurt your back. Regardless of the price, just make sure the bike is light and sturdy.

I think using the weight as standard will be good, ideally it should be as light as possible.
Anything less than 13kg is great, 14 or 15kg is not that good (on the exception of dahon steel bike)
Normally the quality of bike is assured when they willing to use lighter frame quality.

Then try fold the bike yourself, see how easy to fold, and you see all kind of quality issue when you fold it(the joint, the hinge, the loosing part).

So then we will eliminate the influence of selling price and brands and able to make good judgement .

This post has been edited by ssyycc: Nov 16 2015, 12:08 PM

Yes 500 buy a MTB, will not have any issue at all.

Yes 500 buy a MTB, will not have any issue at all.

its nice art masterpiece

wanna ask anyone upgrade their chainring before, mine is 52t/42t
If upgrade to 55T/44T , is it compatible?
front derailleur is Shimano FD2300

Apparently speed
My current speed top at 30kmph, and there are too many low gears that i think will never use.
Or maybe i shouldnt upgrade since the bike won't be stable as those bigger bike. Still thinking about it.