brompton is heavy weight..

Cheapest Brompton clone in Thailand

they really throw price...

Don't really think it's throwing price, it's the honest price of bike of such caliber.

true, la neo is a botch up copy of brompton with aluminium frame, i heard people like 3sixty better due to steel frame.

At this price, I would consider buying one. And swap out the IGH to a NuVinci N380.

At this price, 5kg extra just let it be lor… 10kg extra also no complaints. Actually I prefer heavy bikes… more workout in short time…
If I really want easy ride, I would swap in a motor hub…

This post has been edited by KenC: Jan 5 2018, 05:59 PM

Weight issue differs from individual to individual. It is not about wanting to ride easier. Some won't mind , like yourself if the only purpose is to sweat it out. While others are critical for portability. Carrying a 13 kg bike compared to a 10 kg bike is a whole lot of difference. Also when riding in groups, a lighter bike, especially the wheelsets gives you a big advantage on completing the ride or not lagging too far behind. With a lighter bike, maybe one can complete a 50 kilometer ride confidently. Off course , one can say it is just a matter of practice, training but an oldie like myself, you can't beat age. Some even struggle to fit the bike into the boot of their cars, especially lady riders.

One point a heavier bike wins over lighter bike is stability though. Also a heavier bike rolls down a slope faster. I ride with my wife most of the time and she rides a 9 kg mini velo while I ride a 12 kg foldie. I may be the stronger rider but I tire out faster than she does. That's where the weight advantage lies. An individual can ride a heavy bike, no problems as he/she can determine when to stop if they are tired. In groups, you have to follow the group on a pre-determined route. You still sweat when riding a lighter bike but it offers more advantage over a heavier one.

This post has been edited by etigge: Jan 6 2018, 03:57 AM

finding touring or folding bike parts? try here
https://www.facebook.com/terbikedotcom/

My love handle weights more than 3kg

Give me a 2kg bike I also cannot catch up with me teenage nephew

This post has been edited by KenC: Jan 6 2018, 08:49 PM

Finally i am curious and went to get a brompton. find the comparison between Fnhon 16", Tern 20" and Brompton 18"
Still Brompton win in term of folded size.

I am actively testing the bike out for pro and cons.

being a steel frame, and little elasto suspension the ride is comfortable.

handling i still feel FNhon is slightly better than brompton.

folds compact and can wheel around easily.




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the folding of brompton just so neat and tidy.
superb looking. how much damage?

Don't ask, very painful, later my better half check this forum and find out i will be dead meat.

Been there. That's why don't put ur identity easy to be recognized.

Try Bike Friday lah, only double of Brompton.

long time no post here, spam 1 pix lah



when all still calculating for brompton or brompton wannabe, i do rode what i haved. 😁

you rode what you have, and you have a lot of bikes...

Lastest reference to bicycles on KTM

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http://intranet4.ktmb.com.my/ktmb/index.ph...VlkK1Z5czVGQT09

14.1 KTMB’s Conditions of Carriage:-
i. Animals are not allowed to be carried into ETS or Intercity train.
ii. Bicycles or folding bike or any bicycle components are not allowed to be carried into ETS or Intercity train.
iii. Passengers are allowed to bring only one luggage for free of charge.
iv. Service charge will be imposed for every excess luggage or parcel carried on board the train.

Posted by main administrator on 12/12/2017

Yes my recent trip to north at Nov create a lot of hoohaa when i try to bring along my bicycle.
They kind of blanket banned for any all bicycle.
The official stop me at Kl sentral and i paid extra baggage charges after negotiation. Got my money back after i complaint to the service centre, they told me can bring a bagged foldie and i insist a wrong information is given.

For my trip from Alor star to KL, i spray paint my dimpa bag to non transparent, and just walk in like a boss.
So the trick is go to a less popular station and use a non transparent bag.

But i wonder how they gonna react if i bring a crankset/groupset/ handlebar etc