folding bike price is kinda not worth it these days compared to few years ago,
dahon for example, lousy components, and price increased alot...

some pics frm msian foldies fb, ppl oso buy direct from china, says much cheaper wor...









This post has been edited by H2D: Mar 20 2016, 02:17 PM

Folding bike made in the Philippines

Yeah... It took me quite sometime. I though to still could wait until I saw this beauty in raw lacquer. And each raw lacquer are different too as the wielding skills are slightly different in each bike.
It has all the specs that I wanted, a M handlebar, racks and reduced gearing of 44t, all matches my ideal Brompton.
And a 2016 model have a serial number plate that I think it's really cool 😍😍😍


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Is it justify to buy a Brompton? Well, it's gear takes a lot of training to get it right. A sturney archer internal hub is yesteryear gear hub. You want to downshift to smaller gear, you need to stop pedal before you can engage in.
The gearing are wide in between, just imagine you have a 16 sp gears but it space out in 6 gears. That means every gear change it abruptly change 3 gears.
If you want to buy a Brompton for performance, pls don't. You only buy a Brompton for it's heritage and its fold size. And of course it's classics good look 😄😄

I'm keeping both. If you looking for performance, pls take a look at Tyrell. It's stiff and fast. A bike I need to keep up with normal folding bike 😁😁😁

Quite interesting design and folding. I'm going Manila next month, will go and take a look. 😄😄😄

I don't have an issue with mine, the gears seems to change ok, perhaps a slight adjustment required? My other one that I've recently sold had the older Sachs hub and that needed to either stop or back pedal before the gear changes. However the ratios are closer together and it was actually nicer to ride without the big jump between ratios.

Brompton makes sense if the condition suits it, ie, not flat out peddling and no hills or headwind. It is perfect for touring a city and you can see more than if you are walking. Where I am, I have to battle 35+kph headwind riding home from work, so the Brompton would be a poor choice. If I have to use a folding bike, the Bike Friday Tikit and the Speed TR would be a more capable choice.

Two folds along the main frame? Hmm... not sure if that's a good idea.

Really? Let me check with the bike shop if mine need alms adjustment.
Brompton are good when you knows it's limit, just enjoy it's traditional internal gear change, the built of its originality of folding bike. Or just put it this way, it's the British way. Hahaha

should i upgrade front crank to 56t first or upgrade the rear to at least 8speed 11t first?

my bike is trinx 1606 ,haven't upgrade any parts yet since i bought it last year. lol


novatec hub. can this fit into my bike?
http://world.taobao.com/item/42967476529.h...0.HI7y91#detail

This post has been edited by fcuk90: Mar 20 2016, 11:36 PM

tq paul, enjoy ur ride

agree with u sir...Brompton for it's heritage and its fold size...
but if i am too malas too fold ill rather choose my One Touch Picnica Bridgestone


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one touch ..Be malas Be lazy

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bro how to buy from china ?Taobao?

Need to ask does anyone know what is the current price for tern eclipse x22, x20, p18 and p20??
Thank you!

Call the Tern specialist ! 016-632 2599 Mr. Johnny Ng.

My Birdy has arrived and I spent the afternoon cleaning it. Everything was very greasy and dirty! Now looks 100% better.
First impression wasn't good. This bike will be frustrating to fold. Has to be in the right gear or the chain may drop off. This is a dual drive model and the click box is in the way when the front wheel is folded in, then the handlebar will not drop down enough, so the whole this is a mess! I'll have to investigate what I can do to improve the fold.
Had a short ride and the bike feels supple but the front end feels a bit weird esp at low speed. It is not like a normal bike as the steering is not linear.
I need to replace the back tyre, so maybe I will see if going 20" wheel is a better option. I can convert it into a 9 or 10 speed. Without the Dual drive click box, the fold may be better.
Might go for a longer ride before deciding. Anyone here with a Birdy?



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enjoy ur ride

u go to msia foldies fb page u can see the post n u pm the bro la,
look at the box, it is from china, for CDM, so should be buy from china,
if go tru agent buy from taobao is cheaper, cos shipping price still low.
if u can deal direct with shop there, then ok,

as long as the hub match the correct width, and if u intend to use back the rim, the spoke count have to be the same.