What is your recommended tyre size then? 1.5? I just check my tyre actually 1.75!

I have the standard schwalbe Kojaks which came with the bike. its 20 x 1.35 and its very fast and light.
But I don't how much the tires cost. Perhaps about RM60 to 80.

I also like the Maxxis dth, which is about rm80 each. but this is 20 x 1.95, very fat.

the Schwalbe Big apples are 20 x 2.00, even fatter...

which means heavier and slower compared to Kojaks...

This post has been edited by budgee: Jul 26 2013, 04:34 PM

i see
i tot its just de angle play
hehe

say 1.50 is de medium as a benchmark
thin>speed
fat>suspension (but mine got suspension front n rear ady...am i too greedy? )

if not available locally
then got no choice
have to online
pricier mayb
but if can afford y not
for peace of mind
hehe

(me too got few things wana buy online...perhaps in nex couple of months...hehe...will update )

I wonder how much a stock Kenda 20x1.75 cost? Then perhaps I might change either to Durano, racer or kojak. Still undecided. But definitely smaller. 1.5 will do.

Btw, what is the recommended psi for 20x1.75? I am 75kg

Big Apple - baloon tires.. Very comfy.. Rides thru potholes without rattling ur bones much.
If u guys considering Scwalbe tires, here's a write up of it..
http://www.schwalbetires.com/balloon_bikes
Rolling resistance..
http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/rolling_resistance

Things ppl invent.... Vibrating saddle cover!!

http://www.bikeradar.com/commuting/news/ar...le-cover-37975/

Good pedals? Quick release?

This has got to be the MKS Ezy...

How much is Schwable apple cost? Doesn't see rodalink, usjcycle or sen aik selling this. Where to get this tyre? Is it expensive?

If you are thinking fat tires,
You could check out the Maxxis Dth too.. Lightweight and high performance..


http://samosauruschronicles.blogspot.com/2...maxxis-dth.html

I'm from Penang and not KL so I don't really know where to get Big Apple or DTH in KL but from this forum and Samo's, Johnny Ng's My Bicycle Shop at Bdr Utama is a good bet. Maybe u can also get his expert opinion.

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How much is Schwable apple cost? Doesn't see rodalink, usjcycle or sen aik selling this. Where to get this tyre? Is it expensive?

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I think dealers for LeRun like Chin Aik can order it for you. Problem is LeRun always gives the best selling items to their own Rodalink outlets. Indonesian owners, what do you expect? They should cost about RM150 to RM170 a pair and also noted was the newer version has different tread pattern than the older ones.

Also note that Schwalbe has a factory in Indonesia and only models manufactured in Indonesia are imported here so some models might not be available. As I said before, bad company hogging the good brands! Even worse is the bad service from the Rodalink outlets here.

I have used Schwalbe's Big Apple and also the Maxxis DTH and I can conclude that the Maxxis is a better tyre given that they both cost the same. Big Apples are heavier as Maxxis DTH are foldable tyres, really light. You can feel the weight difference when shodded. If weight is not important, you can also change to the cheaper BMX treaded tyres. Their grip is good but prepare to pedal a bit harder and it is also about 1.9 to 2.0. They cost only RM25 each. It's been in the market for so long.

Will definitely give DTH a try once my Apples gives out or botak. That may be many miles more though.

On another note, will changing rear hub to 4 sealed bearing unit give much of a difference? This is in reference to Dash P18. Itchy to upgrade.

What's the correct seat post height? Must the seat post higher than the handle?

Some shop said this tyre is actually kenda kwest and ask why would I change as this tyre is quite good. Now I am confuse. The tyre didnt state it is kenda kwest though. So I wonder which bicyle is true. Hmmm

There was a recent posting on the correct seat height. Usually the legs are slightly bent when the pedal is at the lowest position, just a sight bend. As for handlebar on folding bikes, it's to your liking, off course it must be comfortable. Some like to hunch a little , some a bit upright.

I will give an honest opinion. Mine is a 4 sealed bearing one (Novatec) and it's not not much different. Off course any improvement is critical in competitions but we are not in competitions, are we? Advantage is more to the hubs not getting loose as in cone ball bearings where you need to readjust it. Once the cone ball bearing setup gets a bit loose, the rims tend to wobble slightly. If it is too bad, the rims might rub againts the brake pads and makes pedalling tougher.

So, better to maintain with this current setup til something happens then change to a better wheel set? Darn it.. Then my itchiness must b transferred to my wife's P8 then.

Thanks a lot bro