I've just picked this up. A 2011 Dahon Speed TR. I was deciding between a Speed P8 and this, very similar price. I figured you are getting so much more for your dollar with the TR.

Sram Dual Drive which I really like.
Very adjustable handlebar stem.
Biologic dynamo front hub
Seatpost pump
Full racks
Ergon grips
Kinetic rims
MKS detachable pedals

But.....it is heavy. I can easily lose 2 kgs, but I will leave it the way it is for now. It has done some kms judging by the wear of the back tyre, but incredibly, the bike is flawless, no paint damage etc.

I rode a couple of kms back home and it felt like a big bike due to the weight. The gears all changed smoothly. Might have to tighten the clamps, adjust the hubs and headset, but other than that, all good!

Any TR fans out there?

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Haha, I'm considering getting a bike.

But main concerns are: sweat, which I don't want a single drop before getting to work.

And size, it has to be as small as possible to be able to get into the LRT during peak hour without causing inconvenience to anyone.

Of course biking anywhere in KL is not safe at this point in time, so I'm thinking of parking somewhere near to the LRT.

Seems like the battery assist would help alot with the first concern of sweat. Also it's small enough for me to just dump in a bigger bag while in the LRT.

Besides the A-Bike, do you have other recommendations?

When I say not safe, I mean the wheels, being so small, will get caught easily. Broken pavement, potholes, etc. If you are cruising you can easily get thrown off!

wow!!! where did you get this piece of germ?

this is one of the kind.no need to mode and u are ready for long touring i can say..i could easily pick this speed tr over the speed p8 coz its quite rare nowdays.its a collectible bike!!!

bydaway,
mind to share how much u bought this?

this speed tr not officially sold in msia, he got frm oz for sure...

Yes, this is probably rare, but I think it was sold in M'sia, if I'm not wrong it was around RM4500.

If I tell you what I paid for it, I will have to kill you, hahahaha!

Yes, bought here in Oz for A$600.

This is the touring version of Dahon Speed. Nice choice and colour. Itu Se 'suku' have got 2 of the same but black.

This post has been edited by etigge: Dec 6 2015, 12:06 AM

The Speed TR in exactly the same specs can be found in M'sia, at least on the internet. There was a review done by the chap named Sam Cheong. Probably didn't sell too many due to the high price. Same here in Oz.

Thanks Sifu. I believe these were the last Dahons made in Taiwan? The only thing missing is the Reecharge power pack that you can charge your phone with.

Looks very retro. The front wheel there's power supply for lights, right? I see alot of bike in japan having this kind of dynamo. Does it slow down the wheel?... Btw, May i know what is the different between speed tr and speed d8?

This post has been edited by PaulKong: Dec 4 2015, 11:44 PM

Yes, it has the Biologic dynamo hub. I guess it must create some drag but not that noticeably.

I had a Speed D7 previously and it has the same cromoly frame, but no frills. Still a good riding bike. The D8 is the latest version of the Speed. Looks like they've dropped the P8, and I think the Archer is closer in spec to the P8. Sifu can confirm.

The Speed TR is simply the touring version and has the SRAM dual drive hub and racks, and a lot of
other nice extras. Nothing really to upgrade.

Now that Dahons are Chinese made, I wonder if there are any noticeable differences in quality?

nowdays dahon from china are not that much different as long as the china manufacturer follow the quality control..

but dahon made from china around year 2013-2014 bundle with a lousy component.the new 2015 equipt with goodies just like the era of dahon made in taiwan.

as for groupset, i dont care about the groupset as long as the frame are good.besides i do have good groupset to use with the dahon..

bydaway, those speed tr are a good buy! keep it as the bike is a collector bike!

enjoying ipoh on sabtuday!

Haha yeah, but I'm looking at travelling about a maximum of 3.5 km per day only.

Which is a total of approximately 30 - 45 minutes walk time, but much lesser if using a bike.

It seems that you ride your 16" fnhon bike quite regular. May I know why? 😄😄😄

Good to hear the Chinese Dahon are good quality. Yes the TRs seems to be fairly rare. I'll keep it until I run out of room again! If only all folding bikes are this good!!




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its easy bro.
the main reason is compactness. i put my bike on my car (viva) and i need compact bike as i also load my family with me. i dont have B's (that is i possibly won't buy for now,u can get a good roadbike with that price). 30km route or below i usually rode my 16" bike

if u want to sell it, please advertise here 1st. i might recomend this bike more compare to the tern verge s27i (folding touring bike). the chromoly frame is the best material for touring!

Sure, will let you know first, although this will be tricky bringing with me on the plane. Hey maybe I can visit you in Ipoh and go for a ride! Never been there.

Can you get the Mu P24 there? Should be the same gearing but alloy frame, which some people prefer because it is a little lighter.

This post has been edited by desastar: Dec 6 2015, 06:40 AM

Quick question, where can I buy a good headset for the Dahon in KL? Are the Litepro ones genuine? Haha

mu p24 its are a bit rare here. the mu p27 can get,but only used one.that mu p27 is a made in china version with dr hon 30th anniversary version!

bydaway, i dont like the mu frame coz dont have chainstay on it (accept for mu slx).dont get me wrong,its just my personal opinion only.

anyway, u can drop by here in ipoh anytime.just let me know and i will adjust some lovely ride for you if the time permits.

err.. if u buy here i think the litepro one are genuine. if im not mistaken litepro got its representative here in malaysia

maybe u can try few shop like kimbell jaya or my bicycle shop.if online fb shop i like to buy from mike bicycle shop.its cheaper than other online shop (depends on what u are buying) and got many folding bike item!