yez, in early winter Dec2011,
Basically ,this is a backpacker trip , travel free in mind with no plan. Only 2 person travel so less hassle about itinerary ,about 2 weeks travel periods.

from osaka to nara, kyoto,wakayama ,nagoya .all commuter by local train.
when arrive then start taking bike touring around tourist spots.

The airplane sport equipment fee cost me rm300 (2 bikes) really killing me
! what you think??

oh, its sat. thts tmlo,
if I go I oni go on sun.

putrajaya I can say is low traffic on sun. I dun like to cycle on roads n hiways.

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Added on October 21, 2011, 11:40 pmbro, can u check in the bikes as extra luggage? instead of letting them know it is sports equipment?
both the hasa n p18 can fit in the large suitcase, when the wheels are taken out.
how bout renting bikes there? instead of taking ur own?


i google, theres lotsa sites about cycling in japan. very tempting....

http://www.japancycling.org/v2/
http://www.j-cycling.org/
http://japancyclingtrip.blogspot.com/
http://www.tokyobybike.com/

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 21 2011, 11:40 PM

Hi H2D,

You sure can curi curi to put in extra luggage, but when you have any accident claims, maximum for luggage only rm150, but for sport equipment they charge you extra to tell you they will provide so call "extra" cautious on your goods, this is what they claim .
i just bought the dahon stow bag to carry my hasa m2, still search around for bag for dashi.
So far i need something to be fold and can check in train or plane, that mean 2 in 1.
So i decide to get something like dahon stow bag ,with good foam padding around. When the moment i arrive airport then carry my backpack and the bike to take train to my hotel,When i travel to kyoto or nara or nagoya, i just carry the bag along, when reaching destination ,fold the bag and keep inside my backpack. This is my idea. so no need to buy another hard travel suitcase.

In osaka,kyoto, you can easy find rental bike, but after convert to RM , almost rm50++ per day for ( rm50 X 12days X 2 bikes = rm1200++ ) not cheap though. and the bike only 1 to 3 speed, if MTB cost more then Rm80 per day. And when you riding your own bike the feeling is difference , i think you know what i mean. Like fishing, i go fishing with my own rod & line no matter where i go .

i know is troublesome to taking the bike along when travel oversea, but i just want to try. haha.

But thing can be uncertain, if the winter (temperature below 10degree )are too cold or snow, then this "carry bike" plan have to call off .
so wish me luck
i travel a lot for the pass 10 years,this is something new to me.

So you have any "carry bike" plan to clear your annual leave ?

someone is selling this

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=137651


its kinda hard to find bags here in msia...

this thai brand is like oem china stuff,
in july they have a trade fair here in KL.

http://www.vincita.co.th/transport.html

there is this one for sale in penang, they ship throughout msia..

http://shopping.howei.com/index.php?route=...&product_id=851


i dun hv annual leave to clear..
just depend on how deep is d pocket..
jap is sure nice, but out of my reach atm..
perhaps will cycle taiwan...
here in msia, have a few place to try.. like langkawi, pangkor...

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 22 2011, 07:52 PM

Hi H2D,

i just came back from bike shop to buy cateye velo wireless+

Don't want to spent too much on the bag, hope to get something heavy duty less then rm150

i have contact vincita . the vincita bag are small too fit my hasa m2, the dahon stow bag are just fit and nice for hasa m2.

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Added on October 22, 2011, 8:11 pmTaiwan is a nice place for foldies, i been there last 2 years, during that time i saw a lot of folding bikes ,in the park they have all the facilities for cyclists, if you need some travel info about taiwan ,i can provide some info.haha

This post has been edited by gigigaga: Oct 22 2011, 08:11 PM

bagging the p18 is the. problem here izzit?

what do you mean ?

you r lookin for a bag for p18 rite?
hasa should hv no prob findin a bag.

I got the bag for hasa m2 ready .
I bought dahon stow bag for my hasa m2 .

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the vicinta might be able to store the p18.

dahon have streamlined their bike line-up for 2012

the 2012 dash p18 have mud gards added, quick release pedals? instead of plastic folded?
seat different design...
those waiting for next year can get the black colour
price.... heheh.. hope can maintain la....

wahlau the stem oso new design, got quick release, they oso dump the " quick breaking " ergologic t- tool?? hahah..
mebe i wana sell mine n get this new one... i dun like white colour anyway...

here is the big big pic for u all to see..





well a lot of bikes have been axed in 2012.

the vitese p18 has been discontinued, which lerun never bring in, a bike i think is a great contender to those mini, raliart, ferari bikes,
it is like the dash p18, but can fold to a normal folding bike size.
there is no bike frm dahon like this in the 2012 line-up.



for those with small wheel bikes who wana train indoor as well.
KSH bikes carry this minoura trainer.

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Added on October 24, 2011, 2:31 pmHow to Avoid 8 Common Road Biking Hazards
Source: www.bicycling.com

Wet Roads
The first minutes of riding in rainfall are the most dangerous, Brinton says. "Before the oil residue from cars is washed away, it creates a slick film." To turn, exaggerate the normal cornering technique of driving weight into the lowered, outside pedal. This helps your tires grip the road as much as possible.

Gravelly or Chip-Sealed Roads
"It's better to pedal through gravelly roads than to coast," says Brinton. Propulsion provides stability. There is such a thing as too much speed, though. If you start sliding, back off the power (without braking) while staying in the saddle to keep your bike planted.

Graveled Corners
Take the turn wide and lean your bike more than normal at the beginning. Straighten the bike as you approach the gravel, then, once on clear road, resume leaning. "It's pretty much the opposite of how I recommend riding corners in normal conditions," says Brinton.

Parallel Cracks
If your wheel gets caught in a crack running the length of the street, chances are you'll shred either rubber or skin. To cross a parallel crack without getting a flat tire, lean your bike slightly toward the damaged pavement, then pop your front wheel sideways so it clears the crack. If your wheels get caught in the crack, pull directly up on the front wheel, and it will automatically pop out and to the side.

Paint Stripes
The slickest parts of any wet road are the lane markings, says Brinton. To stay safe, cross road lanes as close to a right angle as you can. If you get forced onto a slick road line, avoid an abrupt reaction. "Clear the line gradually," he advises.

Potholes
Swerving around potholes makes sense-unless there's traffic or you're surprised by one while riding in the middle of a group. Learn to lightly roll or hop over potholes. "Master popping the front wheel over small cracks," says Brinton. "Once you can do that, practice popping the rear wheel over the same crack." When you can clear both wheels separately, combine the two maneuvers. With your pedals parallel to the road, pull up on the handlebar while lifting your feet. "For most potholes you don't even need a full bunnyhop," says Brinton. "At 25 miles per hour, all you really need to do is take a little bit of your bike weight off the road and your wheels will float right over."

As with resolving the grief you feel for the poor critters, they key to avoiding them is to look ahead. It's a well-known adage that your bike goes where your eyes focus. Look about 20 yards up the road, not 5.

Cobbled and Brick Roads
"Avoid death-gripping the handlebar," says Brinton, "and use your arms as a suspension system for the rest of your body." Push a bigger gear than normal, which floats your butt just above the saddle. Just like in mountain biking, let the bike find its own, natural line through cobbles. On brick roads, slot into the path smoothed out by car tires.



This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 25 2011, 06:58 PM

Hi H2D,

basically not many changes , i prefer cloud white instead of black, i prefer without the mud guards it's look more sporty , but i really like the quick release stem, can we modify it , any after market stem with quick release?

no regret to buy this dashi, it's rigid and can perform very fast on road, just one problem , after fold the size is still big.hahahha

makat can be removed mar, oni when u nid it then pasang.
flat black no nid to clean d frame

the stem is Dahon patented.

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 25 2011, 07:18 PM

if you want can sent your dashi to car paint shop for matte black (nissan skline black ) nice . less then $250.

too troublesome

also noticed that the new model uses schrader valve tube instead of presta valve?

dahon's new website is www.dahonbikes.com

www.dahon.com is the old site that is owned but no longer maintained by dahon's son johon which now has started Tern bikes.

which is y i think if u went to dahon.com to register, it return error message.

tern launch tentatively @ 19th Nov - Rodalink Bandar Botanik

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 25 2011, 07:17 PM

no wonder, i can't register my bike online , why they launch in bandar botanik klang ? i think bangsar more rich people to have premium product launching.

any tern bike similar to our dashi ?

If tern bike selling price lower then dahon, then i will syncope

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Added on October 25, 2011, 7:31 pmAnd i believe the 2012 dash p18 will be made in china.

This post has been edited by gigigaga: Oct 25 2011, 07:31 PM

SG est price is this.

Verge X30h S Grey/Yellow 3199
Verge x20 s Black/Red 4699
Verge x10 White/Orange 2888
Verge S11i Black/Silver 3199
Verge Duo 1399
Verge P18 White/Red 1800
Link P9 Black/Red 1350
Link P24h Black/Green 1500
Link D8 White/Yellow 899
Link Uno limited units 999
Link C7 White/Grey 499

tern don't plan to produce double tube bikes like the dahon mini midtown series which include the dash p18.

the closes Tern bike is the Verge P18.

will the price be cheaper? I doubt it will be lower than 2.5K, based on the SG price.

i copy the news frm ppl's blog oni, mebe they will change to bangsar,
bandar botanik doesn't make sense....

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 25 2011, 07:42 PM

i got eco C7, for ride to work but now itchy already want to change to more speeds since the lower gears are not quite low enough, problem is, will need to change the R wheel, cassette and maybe even chainset.

eco c7 with 28T at the back should be ok mar, the front is less than 50?

unless u hv to cycle up very steep and long hill.

so far i find 55T front the back bout 28 is low enuff dy.

maybe just need to ride it more? or the easiest hardware option is to chane the chainring for a smaller one.
haha but thorusa.com do sell R wheels in singles.