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miyakochan89
post May 31 2021, 04:02 PM

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Does folding bike actually go faster? Is it good for exercise or commuting?

If I have a budget of about RM3K, which are the best folding bicycles right now. Preferably wheel a bit bigger and can handle slight off road and on road?

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post May 31 2021, 08:15 PM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ May 31 2021, 07:58 PM)
want fast choose road bike please.

foldie is not for offroad please.

you might be interested in TRS WIND
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Not off road lah, more like sometimes got sand and stones along the pathways. Can handle or not.
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post Jun 4 2021, 08:07 PM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ May 31 2021, 09:41 PM)
FnHon is kinda popular lately. for about rm3k u can either get a sora groupset or a tiagra (add abit more)

get a 406 wheelset, you'll have more tyre choices to play with
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Does this mean that I have to customize? I am not pro to change parts so i rather they come out of the box.
If that's the case, which would be ideal?
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post Dec 18 2021, 05:11 PM

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Where in KV that we can cycle, like park or whatever that we can go and cycle without worries? I don't wanna cycle on the road, kinda tired of avoiding cars. I saw the other day someone kena hit right in front of my eyes by a straying motorcycle. Luckily the cyclist was ok.
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post Dec 27 2021, 09:34 AM

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By the way, i wanna ask, how come no one talks about Tern here? Not good?
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post Dec 29 2021, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Dec 29 2021, 04:03 PM)
tern?

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Just seldom hear people talking about it here.
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post Dec 30 2021, 08:34 AM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Dec 30 2021, 12:48 AM)
i dont know to complaint what. so far, less headache and really perform well.
tern verge p9 to be exact but heavily mod. u can create it strava apps
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What is the difference between P9 and D9?
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post Dec 31 2021, 08:28 AM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Dec 30 2021, 11:50 AM)
mine is p9, earlier model vbrake 406 wheelset.made in taiwan, one of the earliest model from tern.

where else, d9 is 451 wheelset. got 2 version it.
2019/2020 model come with vbrake
2020/2021 model come with discbrake
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I have been hearing about the 451 wheelset. Seems popular, is it very versatile or something?

I have been thinking about getting a Tern bike.
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post Dec 31 2021, 02:13 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Dec 31 2021, 01:29 PM)
451 is bigger diameter than 406 = 45mm bigger to be exact.
nowdays, easy to get spare tube and tyre. the only problem is the choices of tyre and brand are limited when using 451 compare to 406.

if ur planning to get a bike for commuting, tern wont suite ur needs. but if u wanna ride and feel like normal bike, low flex and stiff then tern is a great choice.
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Weekend cycle for exercises only, not for any commuting purposes. Our weather and environment are not good for that purpose.

There was another forumer that mentioned about Fnhon also. Tern seems expensive for sure.
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post Dec 31 2021, 04:33 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Dec 31 2021, 04:11 PM)
fnhon is like another siblings to dahon. there are some rumors ex-dahon worker made fnhon, but i think the main reason actually fnhon came up bcoz of the enjoyable moment build ur own folding bike.

to tell u the truth,
there is no complete bike for fnhon. i also owned one
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fnhon only sell bike frame. too many shop offerring complete bike, but there is no warranty for complete bike (only the frame) from fnhon itself. only seller give their own warranty.

tern is a reputable brand, good 5 years warranty especially for the frame. their gearing parts are ok but not the best, some said its overpriced.

the unique identity for tern is their frame clamp and handlepost. for sure solid and stiff,even though a bit heavy.
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Where did you get your tern from? Yeah I was thinking that Tern has better warranty.

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post Jan 2 2022, 02:34 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Dec 31 2021, 07:12 PM)
buy from authorised seller rodalink
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I just checked with Rodalink, the only model they have available is B7 in the store.
Unless i buy from Rodalink Shopee, then got the D9, but I don't know how to tune them lah. And also need to fix the bicycle out of the box. I rather buy from shops.
Weird that they don't have stock in their stores. lol.
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post Jan 2 2022, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Jan 2 2022, 07:59 PM)
which rodalink u asked? each branch not the same stock? if not why in shopee got stock?

anyway, assamble it is easy. u can go to LBS, properly tune for less than rm50.
aiyyaa..sharing is caring bro. anyway, knowledge u get from DiY is priceless compare to buy it ready stock laugh.gif
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Bangsar & Hartamas lo. Shopee is direct from their warehouse, but they cannot arrange to COD at branches. So weird right. lol.
Im looking at TRS also. Are they okay? For leisure only lah, not like to cycle 100KM at one go.

Anyone knows any shops around KV that has a lot of folding bike selections?

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post Jan 4 2022, 08:14 AM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Jan 3 2022, 08:03 PM)
try ask to arrange with the outlet. i think they can help.

anyway, trs nowdays are much better than before. but still, on par if u wanna compare to tern. its still a bike.

if u in a tight budget,
u may try it. after some period when u start active in cycling naybe u wanna upgarde later. that is a normal process. i saw many of that before and it also happen to me. that is an experience u cant buy
nearly the same. schwalbe one on 349 size are folded tyre, no wire and a bit lighter (not that much)
failed to do fondo, due to tyre problem. currently im running on marathon plus tyre as i keep it before as a spare. heavy and bouncy
compare to vittoria
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you mean at the end of the day i will just upgrade to tern? hahah. What is like the high end folding bike in the folding category?
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post Jan 4 2022, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Jan 4 2022, 01:21 PM)
hahah.. been there, done that

my 1st bike i bought at groupon. that time no shopee or lazada for rm300.00, later i sold it and get mongoose 24speed. that time, i feel wanna try 1st and dont want to waste my money.

bought another dahon vybe d7 (cheapest model from dahon - that time rm1k) for my wife.

after bought dahon,.then i realised that the bike is solid, feel stable and good ridden. all the groupset/gearing can change without any impact on handling feel. that time i scout for tern and sold my mongoose.

and the rest, history began lah..hahaha

what u can see is, buy and sell will never end. and i got some amount of loss when doing it. then i realised, why i didnt buy tern at 1st place? laugh.gif anyway, i do satisfy however that my loss changing bike i can gain many expirienced on it

oh ya, i do modified all of my bike. nothing in stock condition
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I wanna get a tern! just the model i want don't have stock!

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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Jan 4 2022, 01:21 PM)
hahah.. been there, done that

my 1st bike i bought at groupon. that time no shopee or lazada for rm300.00, later i sold it and get mongoose 24speed. that time, i feel wanna try 1st and dont want to waste my money.

bought another dahon vybe d7 (cheapest model from dahon - that time rm1k) for my wife.

after bought dahon,.then i realised that the bike is solid, feel stable and good ridden. all the groupset/gearing can change without any impact on handling feel. that time i scout for tern and sold my mongoose.

and the rest, history began lah..hahaha

what u can see is, buy and sell will never end. and i got some amount of loss when doing it. then i realised, why i didnt buy tern at 1st place? laugh.gif anyway, i do satisfy however that my loss changing bike i can gain many expirienced on it

oh ya, i do modified all of my bike. nothing in stock condition
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I wanna get a tern! just the model that i want don't have stock.
And i don't wanna purchase online, the hassleeeee!
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QUOTE(ijan @ Jan 4 2022, 02:08 PM)
now a the TERN design copy by many many alike

well, itu TERN VERGE pun follow DAHON (family squabble) design.

One thing for sure la, then you bawa the biasa one, then you bawa TERN

You will smile  nod.gif I know I did
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Tern D9 no stocks in branches soooo....



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post Jan 6 2022, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(ijan @ Jan 4 2022, 02:08 PM)
now a the TERN design copy by many many alike

well, itu TERN VERGE pun follow DAHON (family squabble) design.

One thing for sure la, then you bawa the biasa one, then you bawa TERN

You will smile  nod.gif I know I did
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Cause the Tern brand is it? Or the quality is really different oh?

QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Jan 4 2022, 08:27 PM)
just for info

tern verge = dahon vector
that time joshua hon still working in dahon and dahon vector is his project. when they split and form tern, he take back his design and upgrade the handlepost with better frame clamp.

dahon however continue the same design with dahon vigor. and its still V wording right?

and,
the most likely design copy from dahon vector is fnhon tornado.

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I might go and check out USJCycles? It’s hard to find Tern, now that there are a lot of house brands and other OEM in the market
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post Jan 6 2022, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(tcb2010 @ Jan 6 2022, 02:23 PM)
Still saw a few sellers in shopee.
If you want physical shop, then rodalink i saw in shopee still has D9.

USJcycles...likely u gonna pay much more.
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Rodalink got D9 but online only. I checked with their outlets they all said out of stock. And then the Online shopee one said they are directly from in house, can’t even arrange to send to stores cause you know, I want to get it tuned and fix up but yeahhhh… I rather buy directly from outlets honestly
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QUOTE(tcb2010 @ Jan 6 2022, 05:20 PM)
Last resort will be:

-Buy from Rodalink
-Deliver to you
-You bring to bike shop for assemble ( just a few part - Front wheels to Fork, Pedals, Saddle /Seatpost installation, handlebar adjustment..and some adjustment if needed)

Any bike shops shall be able to do.

ok..try call Kimbell Jaya Jimmy in cheras ..0178986488 ..He might have stock.
Authorised Tern Dealer
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Oh nice! Thank you! I shall check with this shop.
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QUOTE(azamunekurone @ Jan 4 2022, 08:27 PM)
just for info

tern verge = dahon vector
that time joshua hon still working in dahon and dahon vector is his project. when they split and form tern, he take back his design and upgrade the handlepost with better frame clamp.

dahon however continue the same design with dahon vigor. and its still V wording right?

and,
the most likely design copy from dahon vector is fnhon tornado.

user posted image
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By the way, since Dahon and Tern are like famous brands. But it seems like Dahon and Tern price differences are quite huge. Why ah? Is the quality difference very huge too between Dahon and Tern? Dahon seems so much more affordable.

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