This is very nice! Must cost a bomb to mod. Interesting roller wheels.

I'm just after one to try and see what the fuss is about. I've bought sight unseen, so hope it will turn out OK. The lady had two to sell, husband's and hers. Been on tour in NZ. It's got the rack, bag, spare tyre and tubes. Good deal for a Birdy Blue.

I actually like the classic frame. Matches the ugly front! Haha

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Unfortunately mine is ahpek style.....no lah, now the P handlebar has been replaced, not so much

Hahahaaa!

My java fit is mod to 2×10 with ultegra and 105 part, my mod parts cost more than the price of my bike.

Depends in what u want when u mod and if u are willing to spend or not

I'm looking through BBS and considering whether I should buy a:-

1. New 12-14" foldie 'cos it's light
2. Used Jap foldie (I wonder if they are light)
3. Use others (RM1000-2000+)
4. Brand New (RM1500-3000)

It's so hard to choose. I think weight is important but I'm afraid of small wheels. I might need to cycle more and it might tire me as compared to 20-24" tyres.

Thoughts? Is it worth it to spend so much for a used/brand new? What are your thoughts on the Jap ones?

im looking for a used dahon uno. anyone selling ?

thanks

There's a saying in chinese, " Cheap things are never good, good things are never cheap ". I am sure you heard of this. It also all depends on what is your needs. If you just want to 'paktor2' and ride around the housing area or in a park, I am sure those listed as no.2 are enough. These are prone to repairs though, just like a car, if it is left idle for too long, many things will get jammed or rusted and once WD40 - ed and starts moving many rusted parts which are actually part of the steel originally. This makes it grinds smaller leaving a big intolerances and it won't last long. After that, if you buy it at RM300 to RM500, you can get probably 40 cents a kilo for it. But at the same token, by that time, you have realized, cycling is not my style ! So, not much loss !

Smaller wheels are easier to ride but also very twitchy when going fast. So, if you are a slow rider, it doesn't matter. In fact it is more ideal. If you are commuting like 3km to 5 km to the LRT station and then to the office, it is ideal. If you want it for this 'expedisi' and that 'expedisi' then you might have to consider hard.

A used good brands like Dahons, Terns will last you as long as a new one. As mentioned, many just buy for the sake of the peers and later wants to give up. This category bikes are good even if they are used as the frames are of good build.

As for a new ones, there's plenty in the market. Just visit a bike shop and let the boss do the convincing. My advice, give Kimbell Jaya a visit. Out of the 3 bigs ( now there are foldie 3 bigs, namely, Kimbell Jaya, USJ Cycles and My Bike Shop )in Klang Valley, Kimbell has the best price and range. USJ Cycles caters for the internet savvy and don't mind paying high prices without after sales service. MBS caters for the who's who in the folding fraternity. You must be a someone who don't mind buying things like the share market, then only the lone ranger mechanic cum boss in the shop treats you nicely and lastly Kimbell Jaya, always cheaper but boss is always occupied and you must insist on his service to get a good deal.

Sifu Etigge,

My Bike Shop u referred to is it the one nearby One Utama? Been there only once bout two months ago, tho i neva had a chance to deal with the boss much, the lone staff manning the shop was pretty alright and helpful. Ended just bought a crane bell from him after taking away much of his lunchtime. That shop is so tightly packed with stuffs you can barely walk without knocking something..haha.

Yeah, and Jimmy from Kimbell is a busy guy, neva met him tho, but only deal thru phone...but he will likely come back to you after leaving a message on problems faced on bikes purchases from Kimbell. Your right on the price as well, one of the best around probably.

folding bikes are heavy
even carryme oso up to 9 kg....
mebe the steel need to be thick so wont bengkok when u sit on it....

trinx 1606 use 349 wheelset or 305 wheelset?

It is true, at least for me anyway. When I first saw it, it thought "urghh"! And it appears to fold into a pile of parts!

Over the years, the more I looked at it, the more interesting it's become. I have never seen one in the flesh nor have I ridden it, so I can't wait

I'll do a comparison with the other dual drive foldies in a few weeks time. Haha

That's probably true. Not sure if I will ever see the point of the Carryme.... I'd prefer walking anytime, lol

I don't see that as a bicycle.... But that's only an opinion of course!

Trinx uses the 305 tires, hence also 305 wheelset. Bromptons uses the 349 tires and wheelsets. Pedegree mah! Makes it harder to find and only selected places can get them. Also market is small, tires makers either makes one or two different treads or totally don't manufacture it. So Brompton can bulk manufacture cheaply from another manufacturer under their brand and sells it at a higher price. It's actually a 17 inch wheelset but classified under the 16 inch group, just like the 451s are classified under the 20inch group.

It is definitely faster than walking, that's for sure on a flat road that is! Also if you visualize it in your mind, turn the crank once and you will imagine the rear wheels turning a few rounds and the distance is not too bad actually. Only fail point for me is....................it's ugly ! I always wants things that has aesthetic value as well, not only just functionality. That's why, if you give me a Moulton, I will sell it half the price and get another bike.......hahahaaaa.

I was about to give you my Moulton as you are such a nice guy. Didn't expect to hear you don't want...... Ok, never mind lah!

LOL

Not Dahon Uno but still UNO
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Hi sifus, noob question here (it's been a long time since I posted lol). My wife and I are riding the same bike (Tern Link D8 2013 model).

Her seatpost can't be clamped tightly enough, even when I've adjusted the clamp to a very high torque. The saddle still moves left and right. Anyway can I fix this?
I've tried degreasing the seatpost but to no avail .. =(

I've tried lubricating the seat post clamp as well.

My guess is you are using the original Tern's seat post which is slippery in nature. That was one of Tern Links' fault. Funny only one is behaving such a way out of the two. You can either change the seat post, since it is your wife's, the Lite Pro which are textured in nature should be good for a tight hold. It doesn't cost much nowadays anyway, also it's much lighter. If you don't want to do that, then mark the region where the seat post clamp are holding. Use masking tape to mark just 5 mm above the seat clamp. Then take out the seat post and measure 20mm from the masking tape and mark. Then sand this 20mm region all round. It will scratch the seat post but you need to create a friction part.

There is a special grease for seat post but nobody sells it.

Another way is take out the quick release of the seat post clamp and change it with a bolt. The usual allen key bolt. Then you can tighten even more but to adjust , you need to use allen key from your tool kit, if you have one. Or, change the seat clamp to a non quick release kind.

My best advice, change the seat post! It can be irritating when the seat goes lower and lower and to stop and re-adjust during the ride. Yes, I experienced it before and I got that Tern's seat post from a friend's Tern Link.

Sifus,

I am looking to change my plastic chainring bashguard on my 2015 Vitesse D8. Its a 52T chainring.

First question:

i) I am zooming on Driveline Bashguard, but kinda confused whether can i used a 53T instead of 52T bashguard, as both specifies 130mm ( i presume its the diameter).

ii) Are those bolts position standard ( say the five bolts chainring )

Any input will be appreciated.



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Yeah, forget to ask...can we get this locally cheaper?