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TSH2D
post Aug 20 2017, 11:40 AM, updated 3y ago

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V1

V2

V3

V4

V5





Beginner's Guide from V3

All post by sifu etigge in V2

All post by sifu etigge in V3

All post by sifu etigge in V4

All post by sifu etigge in V5


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


Note: Lerun updated their website in 2017 and removed this dealer listing. This is a very bad decision, contact them and voice your opinion.


Used and New Folding bike search @ Bicycle Buy & Sell


Cycling Kuala Lumpur - Bicycle Map
Online version


Folding bike/ bicycle blogs

Hands On Bike - still keep on modding...
The Samosaurus Chronicles - more to shooting arrows now...
Ahpek Biker - apek still strong
Happy Happy - unker sin still cycling
Small Wheels Big Smile - still ok
Love the Fold - still ok


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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post Aug 20 2017, 11:41 AM

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Types of folding bicycles, folding bikes, - Youtube vids biggrin.gif


FUBI
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Somerset folding bike.
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Dahon Eezz / Jifo
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Dahon Clinch
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Brompton
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Pacific cycle CarryMe
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ORI folding bike
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Strida folding bike
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A-bike A bike
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Nanoo folding bike by Jee Ann Bicycles
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Birdy by pacific cycles
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Tyrell Fx folding bike
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IF Move by Pacific cycles
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IF Reach by Pacific cycles
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Jango Flik
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Di Blasi R32
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5Links
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Montague
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Changebike
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Giant MR4
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Doppelganger Squalo
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Helix
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2015 Reach R20
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Chedech - ( full carbon brompton replica frm korea )
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CARACLE-S World's Smallest 20inch Folding Bicycle
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Tyrell IVE
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Tern Eclipse X22 26 inch
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FSIR by FNHon
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Bike Friday Tikit - 'fastest' folding bike
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Dahon Dash P18
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Jaunty folding bike
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Kwiggle
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Dahon Curl
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Xiaomi Mi Qicycle Electric Folding Bicycle
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post Aug 20 2017, 12:38 PM

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Thanks for the summary above.
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post Aug 20 2017, 02:25 PM

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post Aug 20 2017, 02:51 PM

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post Aug 20 2017, 10:56 PM

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Dahon Curl

How to fold and unfold

https://youtu.be/7Xmd5Zw2IMU
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post Aug 21 2017, 11:37 PM

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QUOTE(gataddhin @ Aug 20 2017, 10:56 PM)
Dahon Curl

How to fold and unfold

https://youtu.be/7Xmd5Zw2IMU
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so finally dahon use the ugly humpback version curl... biggrin.gif
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post Aug 22 2017, 08:08 AM

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May be Dahon follows design and color scheme of 2017 superbikes like Ducati Monster, KTM Duke or BMW Motorrad with hump fuel tank and flaming red.
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post Aug 22 2017, 12:01 PM

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QUOTE(gataddhin @ Aug 20 2017, 10:56 PM)
Dahon Curl

How to fold and unfold

https://youtu.be/7Xmd5Zw2IMU
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Still think that they should put more effort on the vertical fold model, eezz and Q8 instead of coming up with a brompton alike,with a ugly hump version.
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post Aug 22 2017, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(small_fish18 @ Aug 22 2017, 12:01 PM)
Still think that they should put more effort on the vertical fold model, eezz and Q8 instead of coming up with a brompton alike,with a ugly hump version.
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The Curl has been around even before the Qix folding mechanism of the EEzz is invented. At that time, Brompton's 30 years patent haven't expire yet and also when the first launch was done, they made a mistake of pricing the Curl way too high as they had the Schlumpf Drive ( front internal crank gears) and also a rear internal gear incorporated. Although very ideal gear systems, it was too expensive for an unproven model. That's why it failed and over the years they display it in every bicycle exhibitions but fail to launch. Even now, they launched first with kick starter program and later the limited edition series.

I would have bought two if it was launched a few years ago and even after requesting through email for special 2 units (it was sold in US then) , they ignored my email without reply. The hump, some say 'UGLY' is subjective la. The hump is needed to accommodate the wheels (18 inch, bigger than the Bs) under the frame when folded. It folds more compact than the Brompton worr! smile.gif smile.gif But look at their other innovation, the stronger and lighter square top tube and especially the rear triangular latch connector which is like a non fold when unfolded. The Curl is guaranteed for riders till 150 KGS. That's an improvement in rigidity!

It would be a better commuting bike compared to Bromptons (that's what they were striving for, I think hmm.gif ). Lighter, folds smaller, 18 inch wheels (not 16inch), proven Shimano Nexus internal hub gears..........all this features are already an advantage over the Bromptons. But then, Bromptons will be Bromptons in popularity. It will take some time to dislodge their fan loyalty.

If only they sell the Curl cheaper with less specs, so it can be afforded easily.
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post Aug 22 2017, 01:42 PM

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i need curl, brompton is an status symbol and a bit not affordable to me.
Hope Curl will be below 5k that would be a sweet pricing spot.
I am waiting eagerly to buy one.
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very brompton-ish with a very odd looking hump.
wonder can it take 20inch wheels
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QUOTE(gck @ Aug 22 2017, 01:42 PM)
i need curl, brompton is an status symbol and a bit not affordable to me.
Hope Curl will be below 5k that would be a sweet pricing spot.
I am waiting eagerly to buy one.
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earlier post member said in thailand convert to rm ~4.5k wor..

and sifu said here selling ~ 7k +++ biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

fake bromp lagi best la... ~ 2k++ or lesss .... biggrin.gif
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Fake Brompton some commented quite flexi
thailand convert 4.5k i will fly in to get one.


QUOTE(H2D @ Aug 22 2017, 01:51 PM)
earlier post member said in thailand convert to rm ~4.5k wor..

and sifu said here selling ~ 7k +++ biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif

fake bromp lagi best la... ~ 2k++ or lesss ....  biggrin.gif
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Letting go my unused accesories cheap2. Ergon gp2 grip and moon meteor 200s. Rechargeable via usb. Pm if interested.
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QUOTE(gck @ Aug 22 2017, 01:53 PM)
Fake Brompton some commented quite flexi
thailand convert 4.5k i will fly in to get one.
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i just checked,

on Nava bike thailand FB posted on 30 Jun,

they are taking orders for limited edition of Curl I8 for 35900 thai baht which roughly is 4.6++ K RM biggrin.gif

and in singapore the price for this limited edition is 2600SGD which is about 8.181K RM .... rclxms.gif

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QUOTE(gck @ Aug 22 2017, 12:42 PM)
i need curl, brompton is an status symbol and a bit not affordable to me.
Hope Curl will be below 5k that would be a sweet pricing spot.
I am waiting eagerly to buy one.
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i'm hoping it's around 3-4k range. 5k is already near brommie's price territory. status symbol or not, it still screams quality in it's workmanship and the price of the used brommie doesnt drop too much. it has it's values.

brommies copies, when u see it in real life, really lacks in terms of finishing works and the folding capabilities is not as neat as the brommies. well, probably the curl will not fall in the same categories as those china copies anyway. chedech provides brommie carbon fame lookalike, but when you fold it, you cant roll it. and it lacks front fender too.

there's always pros and cons with these copies, with the most obvious pros is the price. it's either whether you can live with the cons.

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