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Where to buy folding bicycle in Malaysia?

Almost any bicycle store will carry some folding bicycle.
Find the store nearest to you and call!

List of bicycle dealers in Malaysia by Lerun

Used and New Folding bike search @ Bicycle Buy & Sell

Cycling Kuala Lumpur - Bicycle Map
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Folding bike/ bicycle blogs

Hands On Bike
The Samosaurus Chronicles
Ahpek Biker
Happy Happy
Small Wheels Big Smile
Love the Fold


Searching for folding bike and parts in taobao.
If you clicked the links below and can't get the search results, you need to set the taobao page to " China "
on the top left corner of the page.

1. Folding bike - 折叠自行车

2. Folding bicycle parts - 折叠车 配件

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Types of folding bicycles, folding bikes, - Youtube vids


FUBI


Somerset folding bike.


Dahon Eezz / Jifo


Dahon Clinch


Brompton


Pacific cycle CarryMe

ORI folding bike


Strida folding bike


A-bike A bike


Nanoo folding bike by Jee Ann Bicycles


Birdy by pacific cycles


Tyrell Fx folding bike


IF Move by Pacific cycles


IF Reach by Pacific cycles


Jango Flik


Di Blasi R32


5Links


Montague


Changebike


Giant MR4


Doppelganger Squalo


Helix


2015 Reach R20


Chedech - ( full carbon brompton replica frm korea )


CARACLE-S World's Smallest 20inch Folding Bicycle


Tyrell IVE


Tern Eclipse X22 26 inch


FSIR by FNHon


Bike Friday Tikit - 'fastest' folding bike


Dahon Dash P18








This post has been edited by H2D: Nov 26 2015, 10:52 PM

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Hello fellow foldies... So i recently got myself a mongoose bike.may i know if its possible to upgrade my single chainring to a 60t one? Currently using shimano tourney. How much is the estimated cost?

wah u wana cnc the 60T?

Yeah... Is it possible ah? And where do i find it...idk if its possible to fit into my bike😮😮😮kinda hard to find also...

60T by litepro 130BCD RMB~128



https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1...bb-9aa7350d1aa5

u can oso custom frm china....

this is 70T



This post has been edited by H2D: Nov 26 2015, 11:01 PM

I wonder how much does it cost to get it done...

Oh btw crankset can use road bike one right

if the mongoose use square bb with removable crank, u just need to get a pair of bcd 130 crank.
and longer chain...
hollow bb oso can as long it can fit the mongoose...

i no kaki mod, so kenot answer ur Q, gota wait for sifus....

I see... Thanks for enlighting👍👍👍 probably will get used with current chainring before upgrading

lets get bumpy!

Another option is to get an even smaller cassette combinations. There are cassette that starts from 9 cogs instead of 11. You just need to trawl through the internet. Seems more logical too , rather than changing the front chain ring to 60T which actually looks ridiculous. If you can find the 9 cog, the gear is even higher than a 60 teeth chain ring.

60T/11cogs = ratio 5.454

53T/9 cogs = ratio 5.888

55T/9 cogs = ratio 6.111

58T/9 cogs = ratio 6.444

I come to realise that many riders wants to mod their bikes without actually understanding the theory behind the mods Study the facts because sometimes the general public is not always right. Your fellow riders might have done it and even he has bungled the mod and is regretting, he will never admit it. If this is the case, you will be blindly following without even realizing.

FOR REFERENCE the normal ratio , 53T/11 cogs = 4.818 ( for those not familiar, the ratio here means the number of revolution the rear wheels turns on one turn of the crank )

This post has been edited by etigge: Nov 27 2015, 11:11 AM

9t kaset is rare sifoo.. price oso almost same as mongoose liao...
non existence in china oso... tht y they go to 70T....

Hmm... The smallest cassette i could find was 11t and it has to be bought from amazon😅😅😅 so i think i would still stick to the crankset as oem crank isnt in good condition... So do u suggest a 60t chainring or perhaps a smaller one?

This post has been edited by Bensonleemun: Nov 27 2015, 01:45 PM

Hmmm... 60T chainring? Are you sure? How big are your legs??

That little bike with the 70T chainring is just crazy. I don't get it..... Say you can get it to 30-35kmh, it will be like why?? LOL

Maybe 60t maximum... I dont think my engine can tahan 70t chainring.crazy sia😅 just wanna make my bike as quick as possible without burning a hole in my pocket😁

Ada lah bang! Also not expensive lorr. You can get from Amazon, my first google but I didn't check further. It's Shimano Capreo. The price is USD37.54 free shipping in US but don't know about here lah. Here's the link, Mau cepat-cepat beli lorr, stocks not many left.

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-CS-HG70-Moun...e/dp/B00STRLUHI




This post has been edited by etigge: Nov 27 2015, 10:13 PM

oh this wan ar sifoo.. this wan rare ler, ,, amazon won't ship this to msia, even if one can get agent to ship, cos oso mebe will double...
china got this oso but one or two oni selling for RMB 600 .... hahaha ....

Thank you fellow sifus for enlighting... Hopefully will learn from you guys... I'll get 56t chainring and maybe upgrade my cassette in the near future(still student so pocket isnt that deep) 😅cheers!

This post has been edited by Bensonleemun: Nov 27 2015, 11:30 PM

Train ur leg harder bro. Then u will have an enjoyable riding.

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Selling my used SRAM 9 speed groupset. If anyone interested do pm me.

SRAM X5 type Trigger Shifter
- SRAM 9 speed cassette
- SRAM S500 Short Cage Rear Derailleur
- SRAM 9 speed chain

Thank you for your interest, my beautiful yellow Brompton is sold to a nice lady.

What should I buy now.......?


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Sifu Etigge,

You mention about Brompton in Hong Kong are selling at HKD 8000. Is it used or new?

my leg only can pedal 53t on 20wheels and 55t on my 16wheels..

anyway,
today i had a chance to pedal my p9 side by side with the honourable rkhairulrijal and his verge x20!



and here is side by side comparison 406 and 451 size different done by en rijal



and what i can find within our ride is,
55t + 406 = 53t + 451

bydaway, ur leg will make it different!!

This post has been edited by azamunekurone: Nov 28 2015, 02:43 PM

Isn't Brompton is king of folding bike? What else to buy? 😅😅😅

Wow, side by side, the 451s are quite a bit larger eh? Where's a good place to get a nice set of 451 in KL?

Bro, where did you buy yours? S'pore?

depends on brand. most of good exotic wheelset u can get easily at vans urban. but the price, u know lah..

got few more brand.u can either get a decaf wheelset also around rm700+ and one more brand forgot the name around rm400+ that can easily fit tern & dahon.the wheelset also come in disk version or vbrake version.

but please be noted,
take extra caution for the front hub as dahon and tern mostly sized 67mm unlike normal bike 100mm.mine already change the fork and its can occupied 100mm front hub.
and
NOT ALL FRAME CAN accept 451 wheelset.must try and error 1st.v brake also need to mod or change to caliper brakes unless ur bike is using diskbrakes..

I have a feeling that the V brakes will need to be modified and the mudguards won't fit. Need to think if it is worth doing....

I dont think there is such a thing as "king of folding" bike If it suits you, that's your "king"

I one folding I haven't tried is the Birdy. If an opportunity arises, maybe? I may even buy a Speed P8 if a mint one comes along and the price is right. Don't ask me what for....

Used one off course!

Very well put 😄😄

Brompton can really retained its value. 👍👍👍

hence I don't understand why you would buy a Mit, Merc or Flamingo. It will never be a Brompton and you will always feel cheated! hahaha, sorry

well i think some mit owners r pretty happy with their bike, folds like a b, cheaper than a b, has more gear than a b...
it doesn't have to b a b, as long as it can fold like a b...

im using caliper brek for more stopping power compare to v brake.i used a quick released type of mudguard

Absolutely, but I don't like the fact that it looks like the real thing when it's not. Perhaps some manufacturers should produce a bolt-on after-market rear triangle that is standard 130mm. That would be a better direction rather than copying someone's design.

Brompton's folding patent has expired now so anyone can copy. Seems not many do anyway. Even the Dahon Curl which follows the compact fold design has improved on the design. Hence they can fold even more compact than the 'B' with an even bigger wheels. It's an exact 18 inch folder. They have also improved on the rear triangle fold where when attached, it is a rigid design rather than a damping system. So, that means you don't waste energy on the slight bobbing on the rear.

In Europe, UK specifically there's a company that makes the 'B' rear triangle. They enlarged the rear clearance for a normal 135mm hubs for the Rohloff systems. The triangle itself (custom made) cost something like 700+ pounds plus the Rohloff (14 speed) is about 2.5K Ringgit. Even if you opt for Shimano Alfine (11 speed) it's still about 1.5K Ringgit. IMO 'B' is all about money, that's why 'B' riders feels proud to ride one. It's a status symbol.

This post has been edited by etigge: Nov 30 2015, 10:06 AM

Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending Brompton here. I just hate the fact that its design is copied, so that's nothing clever about it, ie no improvement to the original concept. If it is something different, hey I'm interested!

Yes, pity the modified triangle is so expensive. Now, only if someone copies that rear triangle and offer that at a reasonable price.......

Guys,

Need advice on choosing my first foldies.

Been searching around, quite like the design and shape of Dahon Mu D8, but hoping can get one that is below 2k.

Any other option I should look at/consider?

The Mu is one of the more expensive models. It's the most popular dolphin models used by foldies. The new Trinx is also the similar dolphin model and it has all the necessary components for a foldie. 18 speed Shimano Sora drivetrain, 451 = 22 inch high profile wheelset. If you can accept Trinx, it should be a bargain. Available in Kimbell Jaya within your budget, give and take a hundred or two. Haggle for freebies, they usually oblige. Like water bottle cage, water bottle, rear lights etc. Anyway, you might as well visit Kimbell Jaya (ask for Jimmy) and see the wide range that he has stock there.

Hi, Any particular model from Trinx?

Hi all, been looking for the foldie, budget within RM1500. Saw this in the website but not sure if this is a good bargain, can anyone help to advice?

Used: RM1,400
http://bicyclebuysell.com/item/326965/java...6s-folding-bike

New: RM1,300
http://bicyclebuysell.com/item/321374/new-...ke-folding-bike

These 2 should be the sme model except the used one with upgrades right? Please advice.

I would like to advise you check your bike completely if u planning to purchase at kimbell jaya. I have bad experience with them. First, after i went back home I found out that there is some missing part from my dahon. The next day i went back there and they just take the missing part from the other dahon & put it in mine.
Second, i went there to mod my bike. But his boy scratched my bike 3 times! He just dont want to take the responsibility when i ask him regarding the big scratch. U as a employer/owner of the shop u are should responsible for ur staff wrongdoing. Just my 2cents. The best thing is, they try to cover the deep scratch using sticker. Wth

This post has been edited by hnr2802: Dec 1 2015, 10:04 PM

Dahon SUV D6 any good ? planning to buy one but below Rm 1k !! i've been comparing between Java Decaf and Dahon SUV but still can't decided which one to go for.......any advise/recommendation ? thks in advance......

my friend offer to sell his almost new XDS AFB820 to me @ 2k.

Is that a good folding bike for beignner?

@etigge, please help, thanks.

I really can't comment on new rider preferences. Usually we advised something , they turn out something else. Also I might be quite biased towards Dahon. Not that Tern is not good but the extra price is just not worth paying. Other than these two, I see rides tend to have the temptation to change later after riding in a group. But then selling off a used unit is never easy because they expect to loose 15% to 30% which I think most buyers won't go for it, so they stick to the bike. Also many new riders stays to one bike and Dahon are quite low spec-ed for their cheaper units and many won't want to pay for upgrading of the bikes. It's never cheap. Some calculate by the percentage of the bike cost.

Eg. Bike cost 1K, so upgradings should never go beyond half of it. Then gain, the cost to mod a dual chainring already exceeded that. So, many will go for the full spec-ed with a cheaper price. That's why I tend to recommend the Trinx now. Our use, we will never exceed beyond the hardiness of the bikes. Maybe they need more maintenance. But even if they get the 18 speed Trinx, they will try to change to better brands because of peer pressure among the riders. Look at Bromptons, look at the sales. Many riders ride far and long and Bromtons are never meant for that, so suffer lorr! Many 'B' riders also have other bikes for tougher terrains.

Also, many riders don't understand that, in my case, I go for the best groupset that I can afford, maybe even forced to afford. It might even cost three times the cost of the bike. But those components stays with me even when I change the bike. Like when I rode the Dahon EcoC7, it was modified to Shimano 27 speed and when I wanted to change to Dahon Speed, every part is transferred to the Speed , although old, it is still durable. Then the new components from the Speed goes to the Eco C7 and sold off.

As for Dahon SUV, that's the most basic unit from Dahon to counter the cheaper foldies. The frame is quite guaranteed but the components, you know lah! Pandai pandai loh! I also know many who buys a cheap foldie and when they get serious, they go for a higher end bike and the old one pass it to their spouse, sakit loh their spouse.

This post has been edited by etigge: Dec 3 2015, 09:13 AM

Thanks for the advice, what you said is true indeed. I wanted to try out the foldie but worry that i will be hangat hangat tahi ayam, therefore dont want to invest too much as selling second hand is tough and loosing money as well. haiiiiiiii, think i need to decide what bike to go for rather than asking here and there. to me, first priority is the bike outlook, again, thats very subjective, then i want the spec, but i dont want to put in too much money (>1500), again, what you pay is what you get, cheap thing not good, good thing not cheap, understand the theory as well. so.... will just go with the flow, what comes to me that attract me and within my budget will just buy then. Thanks for replying.

This post has been edited by world_traveler: Dec 2 2015, 07:18 PM

What I would also say is, stick to the popular brand and you have a good chance of recovering the price you paid. The higher your initial cost the more you will lose of course. Buyers will want something for nothing, so you just need to decide what is a fair price for you and stick to it.
So what should you get? I would go for higher end models but secondhand. If you are patient and able to wait, you will pick up one. Hard part is there will always be competition Decide what riding you will do as you may not need so many gears. Will a foldable bike do what you want to do?
As for upgrading, sifu is right. You can always swap the good parts back out before you sell and keep for next bike.

for me
new rm1k below bike is a good for startup.trinx ka2016 is a good model and great value for money

16speed gear are enough already.gearing can be upgrade later so does wheelset and other things.

after a while riding with groups or so on, u can decide which bike are u want, how many gear want to use and ofcoz, that time money must have lor..hihihi

train urself if wanna improve.maybe u can adopt ur current bike and no need upgrades!

my new project rebuild 2016

I'm looking forward to see it 😍😍😍

I've seen dahon qix in kimbell jaya. It doesn't really fold small but vertical folding is quite interesting. It takes a bit of time to learn to fold but I can see once you master it, it will be a fast fold. With the third roller, the bike can be push easily.
I'm more interested in dahon eezz due to its size. However just having 3 speed, I wonder would it be enough group riding. I'm not thinking of chasing road bike, just leisurely ride for fun ride around 30km or less.

Anyone heard of this lightweight electric/pedal (pedalec) foldable bike?

http://a-bike.co.uk/

It started off as a kickstarter campaign this year, and looks like it's ready for sale.

About 12 kg, but it comes with a battery, and folded dimension of 21cm x 40cm x 70cm.

Looks easy and small enough to carry onto the LRT even during peak hour.

Any thoughts?

Also any suggestions on where to get similar ones in KL?

Yes, I like the look of the Eezz too. The wheelbase looks a little short though, so might be a bit twitchy? 30kms? Hmmm

The size of the wheels will put me off riding it. Not too many places you can ride that safely. Maybe good for KLIA2, hahaha

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?

This post has been edited by desastar: Dec 4 2015, 08:34 PM


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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!

since its sunday,
lets clean up our bike!!

There are many fake Litepro around but then how do we distinguish one from the other All of them are light. You can get a good seal bearing from GW Cycle Boutique in Kota Kemuning. I have actually use the normal integrated headset for mountain bikes on the Dahons and it does fit except you got to use a few old parts like the top cover and probably the spacer from the old headset. The bearing holder and the sealed bearing can fit into the 44mm headtube of the folding bike.

But the mountain bike headset is more expensive than the folding bike ones. So, makes no sense unless you have a spare old unit lying around.

Still best choice is GW Cycle.

Isn't it a shame these days that we don't really know what we buy is the real thing or a fake. Or perhaps it was produced by the same factory anyway?

GW Cycles looks good. I should pay them a visit in a few weeks time and check out the bikes. Didn't know they have Birdys. Do they allow test rides? 🤔

Many years ago, GW was an importer for those container bicycles from Japan. Slowly they became an agent for Pedalsport. One of the brands then was Pacific Cycles which are IF Reach and Birdys. Later when Pedalsport gave up the franchise, GW took over and now they even have the President of Pacific Cycles visiting them. GW successfully maintained what Pedalsport failed to do. Now Pedalsport is the franchised importer for Bromptons but their main interest are SRAM and Rockshox.

I am sure you can test ride. You can use Fei Lee's or Phoebe's own bike.

Wow, you certainly know people in the business eh?

BTW is Rodalink's prices generally good? I'm going to get a couple of Schwalbe tyres if they are cheaper in KL. Can't decide to just replace the back Big Apple or replace both with Marathon Supremes. I know Marathon Plus is probably best but I don't do that many kms, so I think the Supremes would be fine.

Guys, want to thank you all for the advice, i have confirmed order for Java Pro 451 new model, will be collecting the bike this weekend, thanks for all the help.

Enjoy your ride. Join some group and your interest will grow 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Sifu etigge have been helpful in my previous modding endeavor But now i want to ask everyone here.
I have reading online a lot but couldn't find any answer. Is it possible to convert my existing brake system to caliper brake & still use the sks mudguard?

Sifu, ~ 2 year old Dahon MU P8 worth buying at rm1200?, seldom use per user...

caliper brake, I don't think so.


This post has been edited by etigge: Dec 8 2015, 08:37 PM

YES, The MU is about 2.6K now.

Thanks bro
But my bike still cqn use caliper brakes?

Why don't you try it out? There's a few factors involve. What size tyre will you use? Is there a provision to use caliper brakes on your fork? Some brake caliper will have longer arms to suit the fork you have. The mudguard is usually bolted through the caliper bolt anyway, but if you are using wider tyres, then it may not fit.

I've never tried myself as I found the V-brakes more than sufficient.