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.

  I think I want a Dahon classic also.  Looks nice with leather trims...huh ?

Frankly though. for a person like myself, I can actually half dismantle the folding bike and fit everything in a Samsonite case. Just take off two wheels, release the handlebar (make sure you get QC type). Fold or take out the pedals. Use 1 inch thick sponge (like those used for tiling works, sold in hardware stores) and sandwich to prevent scratching or dents. Easy to push around and no worries for baggage handling. You just need to know some bike maintenance, that's all. Can be easily learned. 

If you want me to do up a bike, I am all for it. Very free nowadays. 

Or lastest Dahon Carry Pack USD129

Dilgoh never specify price, he only mention specific bag. PikaT is only 2+k usd cheaper than a trip to Europe or US.

Hi all sifu,

My and wife decided to try cycling with foldies. Visited Kimbell Jaya last saturday and then I started reading up as much as I could here. A young chap at Kimbell was pushing Dahon and he said they are better than Tern and Java.

After visiting more shops...i.e. USJ, JW, and 2 shops in Pandan/Ampang area...I found myself even more confused. Too many choices -dahon, tern, XDS, Java, trinx, 360, etc.

Just curious, are Kimbell and Bike Malaysia the same people? Was checking BBS as well. Location seems to be similar but wondering why marketed under different name.