i tot disc brakes are standard on the JavaFit in MY?

I think what H2D meant was Javabike are more famous in Thai.

If i would like to add front derailuer to the eco 7, can anybody advice the shifter that is suitable for it flat handle bar? Thinking of roadbike crank.

Dahon Eco C7 comes with a Tourney RD and a microshift shifter. If you want to fix a FD, you might as well get a set of Altus or Acera shifters for 7/8 speed for both sides. Trigger shifters are better than grip shifters. Most shifters comes in pairs anyway. Also check if there are old stocks for Alivio 8 speed trigger shifters and also change to an 8 speed freewheel. There are some cheaper aftermarket 8 speed freewheel cogs. Check with the cycle shops. The Tourney RD can be used for 8 speed also ( I have tried but shifting is not perfect ) but has since change to a Deore RD.

What crank will you be using? I have check the cheapest seems to be FSA for road bikes, 53/39T. Can you snap a photo of the modifications and post it here?

nothing done yet just a plan, tempted to get those like ultegra or tiagra (but in real life it will cheap one from taobao) for the freewheel will stick with 7 speed, just want to change to shimano megarange. all of tis will be done after i finish with my old apekbike.

r u guys adding FD to climb hill better?

I'm thinking of changing the rear cassette to a 13 - 34T one for a lighter gear

since many like to add more speed,
which is the cheapest folding bike with more than 10 speed??

found this Dahon look alike,

18 speed for RM 1650....

http://www.bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=170949

I read that this GT folding bike with 21! Speed,
people buy new for RM 1.6 K oni...

and a month ago got ppl sell used for RM 1K at BBS....

with granny gear n small wheel... now u can grind up genting highland....














This post has been edited by H2D: Jan 3 2013, 03:13 PM

You'll also need an FD adaptor to hold the FD in place. The one for "SP8" would fit.
With the Tiagra/Ultegra FD, you can still use MTB shifters which are flat bar type and cheaper compared to roadie flat bar shifters. Just need to make sure the chain can accomodate your new arrangement.

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Added on January 3, 2013, 8:20 pmYup, FSA seems to be cheaper of the bigger brands. 53/39T will be OK for Ultegra/Tiagra, but if you go to a lower range like Sora, then max chainring size is 52T only.

This post has been edited by triciakate: Jan 3 2013, 08:20 PM

The GT looks quite cool!

but finally I got my Dahon Boardwalk... like it like it Thanks for you guys suggestion




Ride Ride Ride

This post has been edited by meteor82: Jan 5 2013, 10:44 AM

great!

but y la this Dr Hon, quick release oso tak bagi,... haih....

errr haha I duno le... budge bike gua... haha

even raleigh ugo oso got..
tht Dr Hon die die wana save cost now, aft his son split frm him.....

Hi sifus here...thinking getting folding bike from dahon or doppelgänger..which one better quality? Dahon any 26 inch tyres one can recommend? Actually what's the difference between smaller inch tyre type and bigger inch tyre? Seems prefer bigger tyre cos last time MTB also use 26 inch but seems now a lot people using smaller tyres..what's the reason ah? Thank you sifus!!

Dahons or Doppels are good bikes and Doppels seems to be trying to catch the market by selling it cheaper but Dahons are more popular. I have seen others using the Dahons 26 inches wheelers folding bikes before but not offroad. They look nice too but they are also quite expensive. I think Joo Ngan son's place (beside Village Nasi Lemak in Uptown) has one on display. If I just want to cycle around roads, I would prefer the 20 inch for their convenience.But if you want to really join touring expeditions, probably you want a 26 inch. If it is 26 inch, there's no need for Dahons or Doppels, right? There's loads of other cheaper alternatives like Raleighs, XDSs, GTAs etc. These are basically lower end mountain bikes.

Only if you want a folding bike, you should consider Dahons or Doppels or even higher ends like Bromptons, Birdys. Smaller tyres are easier to store into the trunk of your car and also in your home. I can fit 3 bikes in a car with 3 riders. All 3 are Dahons. Many think that in rides, the 20 inch are slower but in fact they are just as fast. Folding bikes lose out because in uphill rides they have insufficient gearing as opposed to the 27 to 30 speeds that mountain bike or roadies has. Unless you modify the same number of speed on foldies ( which is really expensive ) or buy one which is shodded with it ( even more expensive as only the highest end folding bikes comes with it ), you can actually go for hill climbs. But there are folding bike riders that have managed to cycle to Fraser's Hill.

A 2 X 8speed or 2 x 7speed for a folding is sufficient to cover most rides. The cheaper and more manageable way is to get 7 or 8 speed bike first and then upgrade the gearing on the front crank with a set of shifters, RD and 53 or 52/39 crank. I say RD too because it seems illogical not to upgrade the RD to a better one since you are already upgrading although the Shimano Tourney or the Neos ( usual on folding bikes ) can be used for 8 speed. Off course, you can just get an 16 speeds direct like the Java Fit, some XDS and some other brands which uses the more number of gears to entice buyers. If you go for Dahons, Terns or better bikes with the same specs, it will be costly. Also, you may already have improved on your riding ability later and feel there's no need for an upgrade altogether. I did a 12 km all uphill ride on the 32T gear and the standard 52T crank without any problem and it is still manageable. It all depends on you. You first have to determine what rides are you going to do? Mountain biking, hybrid, road bikes or just folding bikes? I have also seen blogs on riders on Strida doing the Taiping to Port Weld and many rides. They use an even smaller 16 inch wheels.

with same gearing eg 32T rear 52T front, the smaller the wheel of the bike, the lighter the pedal feel if compare to a big wheel bike 26inch or more.

n of cos the top speed of a small wheel bike won't match those of big wheel, when the gearing is same n cadence is also same..

Like the wheels, wonder where is it from?

The video is here

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It first appear at 0:19 and then along the video.

If it doesn't show, the link is here

I believe you're speaking of the Take-a-Look mirror!
Came across that here --> http://handsonbike.blogspot.com/2012/02/bi...ror-review.html