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post Oct 3 2018, 09:43 AM

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QUOTE(kaiwoon @ Oct 3 2018, 09:38 AM)
bro any recommended shop good with java bikes? fine tuning and acc for me to waste my money ?  brows.gif
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i dont know..i also just join this folding bike thingy..i bought the java ira..would love to buy the java shirt but quite hard to find..i dont see any accessory under java brand..maybe have to buy other brand bro..

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post Oct 15 2018, 11:40 AM

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wow amazing la bro..wish i can do that someday..
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post Dec 8 2018, 04:12 PM

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hi guys im using java ira..still newbie and i dont cycle much..

just wondering if i can upgrade the cassette to have better hill climbing? what settinf do u guys recommend and do i need to change the chain and something else as well?

iinm its currently on 11-25 only..
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post Dec 8 2018, 08:27 PM

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QUOTE(KenC @ Dec 8 2018, 06:22 PM)
11-40t or use smaller chainrings.
Actually it's not that simple. Your leg power is the main factor.
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currently at 52/42T..what smaller chainrings u recommend? brand and price perhaps

can i use back my 52T and pair it with smaller chainrings perhaps 36..will it give any difference from 42 to 36?

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post Dec 8 2018, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(Bujal.x @ Dec 8 2018, 10:11 PM)
11-32t + 53-39t is good enough
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does it require any modification? or can just straight away change the cassette and nothing else for the 11-32t?
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post Dec 9 2018, 07:05 AM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Dec 8 2018, 11:25 PM)
if im not mistaken,
ira supposely used 11-28 casette with 52/42 chainring. as for 451, 42t is heavy pair with 11-25, unless ur leng is strong.

for me best setup for ira is 52/39 with 11-28 casette. my friend ira already change his chainring to 39t for better climb, without changing his casette or add extra link on his chain

anyway, 11-28 is a close ratio road casette and 11-32 is mtb casette. u will feel small jump on close ratio casette in flat condition. where else the mtb casette do give u a big jump on flat but easy for climbing.

oh ya, if u change 11-32 do remember to calculate back ur chain.maybe u need to extend ur chain to accomodate those 32t on ur casette. no problem with rd since sora from ira already medium cage.
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thanks bro for the info!
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post Dec 9 2018, 08:02 PM

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hi guys do i have to change the whole crankset? just now went to one shop and he said cannot change just one, must change whole crankset..so he recommend shimano sora for rm230..its using 50-34T
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post Dec 11 2018, 10:39 PM

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today went to few shops and all of them dont have the 5 spoke chainring..only 4 spoke chainring was available..

one shop asked me what bcd am i using? i dont know how to answer him..anyone have any idea java ira prowheel crankset is on what bcd? i only see length which is 170mm on the crank and nothing else..
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post Mar 19 2019, 11:32 AM

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Hi Guys, i got few newbie questions regarding dahon boardwalk..

1. D7 vs D8 - The difference is the gear whereby one is 7 speed and one is 8 speed. Can both be upgraded to 9 speed with just changing the cassette only? The price difference is about RM400

2. Both use single chainring, if i plan to upgrade to double chainring, is shimano sora groupset (chainring, fd, rd, shifters) my best bet for not burning my wallet?

Im using java ira which i think is better specs then the boardwalk..but i just love the design of the boardwalk and can see many ppl around the world using it in instagram as compared to my java folding bike lol..

this black one is so sexy hahaa..

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post Mar 20 2019, 09:47 PM

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thanks for the input guys..but quite hard to find black color..not sure the picture i got is in original paint or not..most of the shop only have blue color d7 boardwalk japan specs..
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post Mar 24 2019, 05:30 PM

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went to shop to have a look at the boardwalk..oh my it looks so basic and not worth it with the price tag..i think i just stick with my ira then hahaa..
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post Mar 24 2019, 07:27 PM

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i believe everyone has their own taste..by the look at the picture it was sexy..but when i look it in real, nahhh i just stick on what i own..unless i have extra money to upgrade the bike wheels, crank, groupset and etc..do they sell frame only?

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post Nov 25 2019, 09:44 PM

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hi guys, recently i bought used Tern Link N8 for my wife.

she have problem when uphill due to single chain ring at 52T. thinking of buying 45T chairing to ease up a bit. do i need to cut the chain later? how do i want to check the bcd? didn't see any indicator/mark on the crankset..

if i want to upgrade to double chain ring, is there such a thing like special adapter for the front derailleur? is it this one https://bicyclebuysell.com/item/208890/daho...railleur-hanger

i know there is braze on clamp, low clamp, high clamp and etc..just now go to bicycle shop and that guy said if want to upgrade double chain ring just prepare 700-800 and i was like wtf so expensive lol

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post Nov 26 2019, 06:21 AM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Nov 25 2019, 11:59 PM)
Allow me to suggest changing the cassette instead of a double chainring. Much cheaper and easier to swap. Since the original is an 8-speed, I'd suggest looking for an 8-speed wide ratio big sprocket. Something like 11-42t. That would give you the lower gears for easier climb without having to change cranks and add derailleur. Much less hassle. Only the rd cage might or might not be changed but rd cage is cheap enough if it needs to be changed anyway.
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oh good suggestion..do i need to change the chain as well?
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post Nov 26 2019, 09:32 AM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Nov 26 2019, 08:30 AM)
in some cases, u need to change the chain coz hassle free. but if ur lbs are kind and good enough, they will extend your chain and make it longer.

try to scout 8s casette with mega range ratio.if im not mistaken the biggest cog for 8s casette is 34t is available. do remember also ur rd be either medium or long cage to accomodate that casette (in some cases rd can be tune up)
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bro can you determine this rd is medium or long cage? hahaa..

btw the casette is already at 32T..if change to 34T would make no difference right..

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post Nov 26 2019, 07:13 PM

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found one the seller said this..is it true?

“When using a 8 speed cassette over 34t, you may have to modify the original derailleur to be compatible. Loss of shifting performance may occur”
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post Dec 30 2019, 02:41 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Dec 30 2019, 08:14 AM)
a work in progress, not mine actually..

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i always like fnhon frame but quite hard to find here..i can see many ppl in indonesia using fnhon..wondering why its hard to sell here..
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post Jan 24 2020, 11:29 PM

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hi guys, recently bought brompton copycat the element pikes..the tyre size is innova 16 x 1 3/8 | 37-349..tried to look into the internet and quite hard to find nice tyre..just wondering if i can use other size like the 16 x 1.50 | 40-305 (not sure this is correct or not) or the 16 x 1 1/4 | 32-349 or the 16 x 1.35| 35-349?

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post Jan 30 2020, 10:55 PM

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perak area which shop sell litepro stuff? going to kuala kangsar this weekend..so might drop by any good bicycle shop there in perak
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post Feb 12 2020, 03:32 PM

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QUOTE(ajaibman @ Feb 12 2020, 01:43 PM)
I have similar bike like yours.. with same tyre size, changed to Schwable kojak (brompton size 16" x 1-1/4") and it direct fit no issue ..
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QUOTE(Bujal.x @ Feb 12 2020, 02:07 PM)
You might use the 305 tubes but not the 305 tire. 305 tubes can be stretch out to be fitted in your pikes. The 16" used on pikes/brompton is not really 16". Its actually close to 18". 17  3/8" iinm. So the difference is about 2 inch.

As for varieties for 349 tires, schwalbe offers several model. Marathon racer, marathon plus, kojak and one.price start from rm200 to rm500 per pair.
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thanks guys..i already upgrade the tyres to schwalbe one (35-349)

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