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post Jul 11 2020, 09:10 AM

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Looking for an entry level foldie to get started. Most of the time will be casual ride. Any good recommendation for budget 1.5k range +-? (The less the better tongue.gif )
If having a good platform for future upgrades will be great when the bike bug bites deeper and from casual to serious riding tongue.gif
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post Jul 22 2020, 04:44 PM

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newbie here
currently on 7speed cassette 14-28t.
front is 48t. If i change my crankset together with chainring to bigger size, lets say 50t or 52t or 53t or bigger, can it be done? do i need to change my chain?
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post Jul 24 2020, 12:33 PM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Jul 23 2020, 06:52 PM)
change chainring not going to help u go faster…

change your freewheel

plug n' play

https://s.lazada.com.my/s.Y0Wl3

and the tool

https://s.lazada.com.my/s.YZCRV

my foldies ori 48t + 14-28t and i change to 54t + 11-28t still using ori chain but a bit tight la, i advise use 52t + 11-28t enough la.
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thanks for the upgrades sharing. so u change the chainring to bigger size and also freewheel different teeth size but still can maintain the same chain correct?
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post Jul 28 2020, 10:53 AM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Jul 28 2020, 08:31 AM)
aiyyaa..long time didnt post here. so here the picture two weeks ago

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mind if i ask what frame is that? how does it looks like when its folded? wheel size 20?
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post Jul 28 2020, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Jul 28 2020, 01:34 PM)
its doppelganger fx frame. got many siries of fx, different in cosmetic and groupset. its japan brand bike, but made in china. the factory already stop production bikes as the company concentrate on motorcycle and bicycle accessories. and for what i know, the price are going high as demand for the discontinued model. if ur lucky can get it cheap. but i heard last time sold 1 used bike factory stock setup for RM1,500.00

bydaway, its a good frame and really cheap (last time) and can get below 10kg weight when modified it (bike+mod) with a price of dahon dash! laugh.gif
can refer here
https://www.doppelganger.jp/

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very nice looking frame wub.gif
so ur current setup is below 10kg? unsure.gif
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post Jul 31 2020, 08:34 AM

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what saddle do u guys use or recommend for long distance riding? u all can ride 100km buntut no sakit ka? tongue.gif
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post Aug 3 2020, 02:18 PM

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QUOTE(lerijiso @ Aug 3 2020, 01:35 PM)
Ouch..I need to send it back to Rodalink for servicing if that’s the case. The handle post also a bit loose d. Got minor play.  Mileage around 90km only. Bought just before MCO. I never posted pictures of it here.. might as well.
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Nice bike wub.gif
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post Aug 3 2020, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(Justin.Loong @ Aug 3 2020, 08:14 AM)
Saddles are subjective. What works for me might not work for you kind of thing.  sweat.gif
So if possible, get your sit bones measured and find a saddle width that fits you at a shop.
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You can also DIY at home.
Using cardboard.
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Using your kid's Play Doh or something similar.
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Then invest in a good saddle and cycling pants (with gel inserts if you choose).
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Thanks for the sharing. Will measure my own sit bones tongue.gif
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post Aug 4 2020, 01:34 PM

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What tires are u guys using now?
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post Aug 11 2020, 10:33 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Aug 9 2020, 04:40 PM)
here u go

Shopee Link
can,. no problemo. my friend done it before bcoz wanna used fold out handlepost on his trinx ka2016. currently, his eyeing on carbon fork after this laugh.gif
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Is there different fork for different bike frame? The tube size? Tube length? All bike frame can use?
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post Aug 12 2020, 10:47 AM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Aug 12 2020, 08:29 AM)
actually,
most nowdays fork is 1 1/8 @ 28.6mm, also known as 1.125 diameter size for the stearer tube

the different in folding bike is the headset system.
some of bike manufacturer used threadless headset bearing such as dahon, tern, java and many more.
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the only different is stearer tube length of the fork.when the stearer tube length is different, the handlepost also will be different. usually threadless headset system the fork will be longer

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most of modern bike nowdays used this type of system

some used threaded headset system such as trinx, mongoose and old dahon
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mostly, this is the type of handlepost used on threaded headset system and the fork length are short.

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and this threadless headset system kind of handlepost
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My trinx is the threaded 25.4
Planning to change the fork. Current is hi-ten steel fork.
If I change the fork to threadless 28.6 meaning I need to change the headset and folding handlepost? Can I use back the same headset?

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post Aug 15 2020, 11:14 AM

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Just change pedal yesterday. I’m surprise by just changing small thing like pedals can improve the smoothness when u cycle. Changing from normal plastic folding pedal to lightweight seal bearing pedal
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post Aug 17 2020, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Aug 15 2020, 12:32 PM)
Plastic folding pedal are made with economical cost in mind.

Any seal bearing pedals are an improvement.

In fact if you use a platform pedal you'll enjoy the extra stability too although it would look odd on a foldie
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just never thought it will give a smoother ride. looks still ok la. acceptable biggrin.gif
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post Aug 17 2020, 03:01 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Aug 17 2020, 08:26 AM)
last week activities, not yesterday laugh.gif

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Nice bike nice ride
I ride 27km last week already spend 2hrs plus cry.gif
U ride very fast thumbsup.gif
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post Aug 24 2020, 11:39 AM

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what tires size do u all prefer? is there any big difference in terms of tires size?

currently stock tires is 20"406 x 1.75. Does using smaller width will result in better ride? faster? smoother rolling? Thinking of trying 1.5 or 1.35 tires.
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post Aug 24 2020, 11:41 AM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Aug 24 2020, 10:17 AM)
Ira is quite a worthy foldie actually, chromoly frame with carbon fork for less than rm2k even tern/Dahon don't offer such package at this price.

just that riding in Taman alone is not maximising the value only. As long as you're happy with the Bicycle, peduli apa orang kata.
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for frame/fork - chromoly materials is better then aluminium alloy materials? i see mostly in the market is 6061 aluminium? there is some 7005 also if not mistaken? I cant remember the number exactly. hahhaa
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QUOTE(fcuk90 @ Aug 22 2020, 04:51 PM)
currently using square taper crankset , is hollowtech system a lot much better? saw a lot ppl using hollowtech system crankset now, like litepro hollowtech.
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im interested to know this as well. i find that many entry level folding including mine is using square taper. maybe is cheaper cost?

my current crankset is square taper with 170mm crank arm and 48t single chain ring. looking to change hollowtech too. and use a little big bigger chain ring. tongue.gif
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post Aug 28 2020, 08:49 AM

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QUOTE(shsu @ Aug 27 2020, 04:18 PM)
Hi,

after long searching through the old entries, and also searching in the youtube and internet, I can notice that there are many information for the bikes >1000 RM.
However for the low end price level, I cannot find clear enough suggestion, thus I dare myself to write my first post.

Would you mind give recommendation for the lower price segment folding bikes?  icon_question.gif
Really no other expectation, just folding bike with gears (no single speed), for short riding in the street and park.

Any suggestion on what brand might be the best value for the following price ranges?

Price level < 500 RM
- I could find the following brand: Oscar Vogue, and Mongoose. Other china direct selling in Lazada I don't want to include.

Price level 500 - 1000 RM
- I could only find certain type from Crossmac
Thank you very much.  biggrin.gif
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Got my entry level trinx life 2.0 7 speed for 799. Nothing to complain. Very good bike to start with. sweat.gif
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post Sep 1 2020, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(lerijiso @ Aug 31 2020, 06:59 PM)
Bro.. how’s the hunt going?

Poison a bit.
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wow nice tern. this is which model?
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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Sep 1 2020, 10:54 AM)
so how everybody weekend? enjoy cycling?

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nice tern! byk mod

i have a short ride and up hill. wanna die. too steep for me cannot go all the way up need push it up sweat.gif

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