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

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

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!

my new project rebuild 2016

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? 

enjoying ipoh on sabtuday!

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.

I found adv this bike today. Anyone here has ride this bike?

http://bicyclebuysell.com/item/318886/java...ke-offer-rm2400

JAVA IRA
Cromoly frame, carbon fiber fork, front & rear derailleur Shimano Sora 18speed, Shimano Altus Shifters, Deca 451 Cattiva Wheelsets, Prowheel ATIA crank, 10.5kg only, etc

Has anyone here bought/ridden/seen the new Tyrell IVE?  Looks good....

When you have a rubber block there, there's a possibility that it might wobble in the long run as many has demonstrated under poor maintenance. Like those 'B' copies, the MT from Flamigo, it wobbles even when new. KHS foldies on the other hand has a rubber block embedded inside the steel tube and this helps but the travel is just minimal. Unless you machine the pivots precisionly with sealed bearings embedded, many will have movements. That's why they prefer not to have suspension there. Even Dahon Curl omitted the rubber block altogether by going for a snapped tight V-joint which totally clasp the joint solidly without movement. They also patented the blardy joint!



If you take a 'B' unfolded and you lift up the rear wheels, you will feel the movement. That's what Tyrell wanted to avoid , probably and also Dahon Curl. A lot of care and maintenance is needed as this point as movements without grease will equate to wear and tear faster.

i can afford a brompton, however i keep questioning myself on a value proposition of it.
within malaysia, my tern p9 will always be the first choice,chunk into car reach and unfold it.
brompton sized is more for overseas travel, where i can just put into my luggage without much problem and carry it along with me whenever i am on public transport.
At cheapest 6sp at RM6700 for a brompton, i am thinking if i should spend that kind of money. Arguably brompton is a different league by its own, but i am not fanboy nor die hard fan.

I need to balance between the price i paid and the utility it provide me with.

having said so if a reasonably priced used B came along before Curl is available, i guess i will still make the jump.

That's why if there is an alternative, i wouldn't think twice to get it.

last time i cycle on the penang 2nd bridge very very boring and and i need to think twice for this event.on a highway u cant see any good view as ur reward in cycling..

My friend bought an FSIR folding bike, he likes it so much that he is poisoning me everyday....damnnn

the last shimano highway ride, there was alot of foldies, they give u up to 5 hours to finish