tq etigge..nice info

thx.

after check i found two rootcauses of wobble
1 from the clamp.i just fix tge long hexagonal bolt now is okay.
and 2nd i found it come from the headset as i feel the handle turning isnt smooth.suspect the bearing problem.

for this bike is the headset bearing common?

i also interested about the modification part u mention.is the modification permanent?
im gonna keep the ori parts anyway.

NO, the mods can be reversed, so not permanent. The bearings, I think it looks like this. If you can't find the exact size, maybe refurbish the bearing nest. Take out all the bearings and soak the nest into kerosene or diesel. Then clean it up and later , get the same size bearings from specialist bearing shops and replace the bearings. Clean up the bearing cones too. Happy refurbishing.

PS/ looking at the pictures, the bearings seems to be standard 1 1/8" headset bearings. Maybe can even fit in the standard sealed bearing ones. Not too sure though as I cannot physically see it.



This post has been edited by etigge: Mar 30 2016, 12:54 PM

Genting sempah-Bentong Hot spring with Tyrell IVE and Java Ira 😄😄😄

This post has been edited by PaulKong: Apr 3 2016, 10:06 PM


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testing out factory stock bike
bought for my friend, so had a chance to test it today before owner collect from me.



i never test this bike on stock parts. all of my friend who bought this bike already modded it.for what i feel, the handlebar is near to me. maybe to add on a stem to make it comfort. other than that this kenda stock tyre are soft just like kenda kriterium. its comfort but soft on the tyre wall.

the folding paddle are lousy. i just push a bit when climbing and the paddle started to break!hahah, but that is not a problemo since its 2ndhand item.the 12-25 8speed casette are enough for me pairing with 53/39 crankset

this bike if im not mistaken already sold out and replace with other model. but when it 1st launch the price is around rm700-750 and last i ask the price already increased to rm900-950.

Hi,
I'm interested in these 2 foldies, Dahon visc P18 and Dahon Vigor P9. I already got a foldie now, a Doppelganger and thinking to upgrade to Dahon. I'm going to ride the foldie on bumpy road at kampung paddy field for photography and on road for exercising. In future, i'm planning to use it for a tour around Asia or Europe.

My question is,which one is better for my plan? I've read a post in V2 about the comparison which was made by Etigge. Visc p18 has 18 speeds while vigor p9 has the same frame as Vector which is high range (but lower price). Vigor p9 can be upgraded later if i need more gears.

In term of design, of course i like Vigor p9 better. However i'm not sure about vigor p9 performance over visc p18 performance. Is vigor p9 can handle the added weight for touring accessories?between these 2, which one is more stabil to carry my tour load?

both are good model and could load around 25-35kg for touring. but the drawback of those two model are both are aluminium material.

i didnt say aluminium are no good, but when it comes to confort, i will choose chromoly steel of course! u can change to fat tyre but nothing ride as comfy and stiff like chromoly! a bit heavy, but its worth it!

oh ya, if u planning on upgrades,forget about gears. coz that is the only item u can add on later within ur budget.16speed are enough already if u on tight budget.

oh ya, the only chromoly steel frame are dahon speed and boardwalk.

azamunekurone,
Noted. Thanks for explaining

newbie here, would like to know why some of you like steel body over aluminium? Any comfort level compromised when you choose an aluminium one?

If you read from the start , we have discussion in length about hi-tensile steel, aluminium and chromoly.

last week i rode my roadbike, so no update on this thread.but today..

this is our story!



can guess where it is?



we drive from ipoh and park at blk pulau. planning on round island trip at 1st, but we start very late around 9am and the weather very hot here at penang so we just do the balik pulau - teluk bahang - balik pulau trip.really enjoy the climb and the road are the best!

anyway, its a last minute plan actually.but really enjoy!

b.pulau - t.bahang - b.pulau... waaa, like the idea..
at b.pulau, where to park the car??

Can park at the Balik Pulau food court beside the Rapid Penang bus station. Many people around, quite safe.
Location 5.351289, 100.240932
After ride can enjoy fresh nutmeg juice at the food court :hyper The pasembor here is good also.



This post has been edited by etigge: Apr 11 2016, 11:10 AM

ur right etigge,
but that time we park at petronas pondok upih before balik pulau town. can load some snacks and water there



anyway, the view is very enjoyable and the air over there are nice and clean. really should try that.

oh ya, since u had touch down to teluk bahang, dont forget to load up roti jala at belimbing cafe near the roundabout. the best so far! but please remember that dont eat to much becoz u will riding uphill to get back home after that

I have a vigor P9 for sale .. it's a stiff bike I ve modded it to RD long cage with 55/43 Crank and Front RD

actually none of the foldie is meant to carry touring load.

Hi bro. Do you what is the size of the trinx ka1606 bb diameter? Can I just use ruler to measure it ?

the bb is normal english thread. some say bb86 or also known as bb28..

normal bb one, the only different is the bb shaft length if u are using squaretaper!

Will it fit litepro crank without changing the bb?

if u change to litepro square taper crank, no need to change bb.otherwise need special tool to open the bb..

thanks for the info bro, but do i need to get new chain ?

1 set square taper litepro + chainring without BB cost (approx 200rmb) from taobao

litepro crank + chain ring ( without bb) to others who might need it as well
https://world.taobao.com/item/528374381167....196601.4.CqtaS9


dunno how much LBS in SG will charge me

This post has been edited by fcuk90: Apr 17 2016, 01:14 AM