It's basically a Tern Verge frame (could be the same or even a lookalike)  with full  Litepro components and Shimano Deore mountain bike components. It model is actually the 10 speed based and if you want 20, they add in the front derailleur and extra chain ring. I don't know how they describe it as touring bike but that's not impossible to do it with the Travelo. I do know a fact hat Litepro components are usually made for weight weenies , although good , they can never stand the harshness of touring. The Deore is a proven component for touring though, it's rugged. Can't expect it to not be as it is made for mountain biking 

I rather get the Lite Pro components (touring friendly ie. front/back rack) or the Biologics and get the Shimano roadbike crank and slap tougher chain rings and choose the cassette which should be 11/36T  for touring and mod it on the Speed P8. One thing the Travelo can't beat the Speed P8 is the frame which is chromoly and this is the wonder metal for touring.

If the reason is ANOTHER bike for touring while keeping the former as a ride around bike, I rather get another sportier model, maybe like a real Tern Verge and mod the Dahon as a tourer. Come to Taiping, there's still a place where you can slap in the SRAM dual drive ,3 gear rear hubs and convert your Dahon into the Dahon tourer 24 speed. Only RM1200 for the conversion.

Very true   

One thing I did find out is...........most important is frame geometry that suits your body. This is something we cannot control sadly, because bike shops here have no 7 day return policy like they do. Also, many riders buys because the bike looks nice to them (including myself  ). Only then later when I ride them, nothing seems to be right. Like the Giant I had, supposed to be lighter and nicer although the fold is terrible, but I don't fold often so it did not matter. Even putting in better and proven group set didn't improve the riding. But from experience................ I have to say this.

It is the bike's frame geometry. If it is right, it is RIGHT    I say this because I started with Exitway mtb. Bought that because of the XT components. To buy separately, Fox's fork, XT grouppo is already the price of Exitway complete! So, to start off, I got that and ride. I then changed to Santa Cruz Chameleon paying 2K for a used frame. Moved all the components over and I now have a  8K mtb. Then it hits me.........the ride was no better than the Exitway, but subconciously I wanted a branded one so I ignore it. Then I got hold of a used Giant full sus and it was wonderful. The geometry was good for me. It was only RM650 for the frame but it was really fun to ride. Sold off the Santa Cruz frame and had money to spare.

So, when I went back to folding bikes, I stayed loyal to Giant and got the Expressway. No matter how I mod or improve the components, I did not get the feel of the Dahon Speed that I rode formerly. So, I decided to go back to Dahon and got myself the Bickerton Junction frame. I have no components left because to get rid of the Giant Expressway, I had to sell off everything or no go!

Then came Desastar's Birdy frame............   Now I am giving that a try. So, my Dahon frame is for sale. Hard to sell just the frame though, so I am making it into an 8 speed basic unit to sell. Any takers?

Point is........................ geometry is really important for ride comfort. There's a lot of difference between a well researched bike brand and normal brands. Look carefully, brands like Dahons, Terns and the like and even Birdy for that matter. It's expensive but the components really sucks! BUT for normal brands, the frame OK-lah but the components are great! But for newbies, they generally go for this. Many won't know the difference until they actually ride on one and by that I mean really rides like 30 km to 50 km on a weekend. So, more experienced riders will appreciate frame geometry. Maybe the Birdy might not suit me, who knows yah ! 

Thanks for the write up! Much appreciated.

I biked from Pittsburgh to DC and 8 speed works for that trip. Still thinking about upgrading the speed. I'll think about it for a bit more. No plans to really tour now. Maybe short trips like Osaka to Kyoto, etc and Busan to Seoul. I think current set up works for trips like these.

How long will the conversion take?  Just in case I decided to go ahead and I'll have to make the trip.

Nice sikal Jumaat. You got it fitted to your body geometry?

Ass pain means you didn't ride enuf la. Don't blame the saddle...
Now that I "broke-in" my rear end, any saddles are same.

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....ucket=17#detail

i saw this bike looks like bike jumaat copy..

respect la...your dog also got brompton. i am human yet struggled so hard to get one.

I want to concentrate on one project......the Birdy now and I am giving up on the Dahon project. Anybody wants to take over ? 

Here's what have been done so far........

The frame, a Dahon Route has been painted green with an eco theme. The fork has just arrived from Taobao and headset installed. Needs some modifications but done. Painting will be done in the same color as the frame.
The handle bar post )adjustable height) is assembled.
The Biologic seatpost with pump ( a tad heavy (700 gm) as it come with a mini foot pump)
Magnets for the fold hold is assembled.
Tern's original RD adapter (the frame initially was designed for Neos RD)
The FD adapter is also in place. (this adpater is the best as the angle of the FD can be adjusted apart from the height , off course) . This is important nowadays as the FD cages of the current  are small.

Here's the extra. I do have a 7 speed wheelset but I got a 9 speed SRAM X7 shifters with an X7 RD so I am in a dilemma to whether put in the 7 speed  setup or go ahead with the 9 speed x 2 setup.  If I go for the latter, I need to go for another wheelset which I am a bit reluctant as I want to go for the Birdy  As for brakes, I will throw in a new set of Avid SD3 calipers with FR5 levers. I have a cheapo saddle if you want.

So, for those interested to take over, you need to get a new wheelset, a 2 chainring crank (I have a few old good chains, I think  )  , a handlebar (80) and cables. I say, you need to spend another 800 apart from the initial project. I can part with my project for 1200 (quite worthwhile actually, in total you get an 18 speed Dahon for 2K. 75% are new parts. Don't worry about assembling charges, I can do that for you.

Please note though, a new Dahon Route with 7 speed setup is now selling for 1.6K    If you want a same setup, I can let you have the wheelset FREE with tires and inner tubes. I take back the FD adapter, the SRAM shifters and RD, the RD adapter  and I can complete the bike with 7 speed for 1.2K. You still have the Biologic seatpost though. I will get a Shimano Tourney RD to complement the setup. Still a bargain if you ask me, the orders from Taobao consisting of the fork, Biologic seat post, magnet, handlebar post is already almost 500. Add in the Avid brake set another 110, local seller , a handlebar and grips plus free wheelset etc, I am actually giving you the frame and painting for FREE.

PM me if you want to take over.

I am going for 20 inch. The front fork is for 20 inch, already being sent as you know. Already got the V-brakes set. Haven't decided on the groupset, waiting to see if any buyer wants the Dahon with or without the SRAM X7. What else    ? I think almost have everything that can be found here. Really interested in the other Birdy though, trying to sell off the mtb but no buyer till now. 

Bike Friday pakiT

for me the perfect gear for folding would be 52t front and 36t behind. if got double crank that would be good and perfect.

but in terms of good idea, my tern p24h would be very good. 44t front behond 11-32t, plus internal hub gear that can get really low ratio.

however implementation of the IHG is half hearted i would say, coming from the rear IGH gear cable routing design.

if they focus on it more, it would be damn fine.

I over slept… 2 days didn't sleep… This is one audax I am so confident to complete within COT… damn…
Too many hobbies liao…
No matter, there's always another brevet…

There's another way to shorten the cage. You can actually get a shorter cage RD and then add a goat's link. But the newer generation Shimano RDs actually have a goat's link attached. Anyway, those near settings, we don't use them often, only when we trudge uphill and even that, the speed might be only 6 km/h .    So, there's no danger of hitting the cage.