Last week bought some second hand Schwalbe Big Apples 20 x 2.00 tyres.  Have put some mileage on the tires around my area, which does not always have good roads.

The tires actually do a good job in absorbing much of the uneven roads and bumps and potholes.  So much so, the ride is now more enjoyable.

The thing to note is that the acceleration power is not as before with the schwalbe kojaks ( the kojaks if pumped up with high pressure - very fast).  But with more comfort, I don't mind.  Takes just a bit more effort to pedal, and you get to enjoy the scenery in a more relaxing way.  I will try to pump in more air to get the air pressure higher and see if this will help a bit or not.

With the Big apples, I can now ride slowly in the forest trails around Bukit Kiara and FRIM, but only if there are no excessive obstacles such as loose rocks or big branches lying across the trails.

What is the correct psi for big apple? 45psi?

I pumped mine above 50 psi.  Will check tonight what's the max... possibly 70.

Last week bought some second hand Schwalbe Big Apples 20 x 2.00 tyres.  Have put some mileage on the tires around my area, which does not always have good roads.

The tires actually do a good job in absorbing much of the uneven roads and bumps and potholes.  So much so, the ride is now more enjoyable.

The thing to note is that the acceleration power is not as before with the schwalbe kojaks ( the kojaks if pumped up with high pressure - very fast).  But with more comfort, I don't mind.  Takes just a bit more effort to pedal, and you get to enjoy the scenery in a more relaxing way.  I will try to pump in more air to get the air pressure higher and see if this will help a bit or not.

With the Big apples, I can now ride slowly in the forest trails around Bukit Kiara and FRIM, but only if there are no excessive obstacles such as loose rocks or big branches lying across the trails.

One more good trail to go to is the Kemensah falls.
The entrance is just next to the Zoo Negara, and if I park my car some near the Zoo, then can just cycle up the decent road to explore all the way up the streams to the falls.  There are some rest houses along the way for some holiday makers who want some back to nature time..

   

With the budget of under RM1.5k, will u go for Tern C7, Java Fit or Dopperganger 211 assault or Dahon Broadway?

i will go for boardwalk, average frame with average component, then tern c7 good frame with low end component..
of the eco c7 if still can get one..

Can we use normal petrol station air pump to pump our bicycle tyre?

Can we use normal petrol station air pump to pump our bicycle tyre?

The air pumps there may not always register the accurate pressure, that's what I found out.  Once I almost blew my car tyres with about 32 psi setting but actual was like about 60.!  Of course not all petrol stations are like that.  But now when I pump the car tyres at petrol stations I use a tyre pressure gauge to monitor the final tyre pressures.
It is not always what it seems.

For my bike, I bought a pump with a air pressure display window, basically a foot pump that costs RM55.  I also have a small mini hand pump, which costs even more, but that one will slowly build my arm muscles like The Hulk...
The pump can both use the schrader and presta valves.

The air pumps there may not always register the accurate pressure, that's what I found out.  Once I almost blew my car tyres with about 32 psi setting but actual was like about 60.!  Of course not all petrol stations are like that.  But now when I pump the car tyres at petrol stations I use a tyre pressure gauge to monitor the final tyre pressures.
It is not always what it seems.

For my bike, I bought a pump with a air pressure display window, basically a foot pump that costs RM55.  I also have a small mini hand pump, which costs even more, but that one will slowly build my arm muscles like The Hulk...
The pump can both use the schrader and presta valves.

Talking bout mini pump, I see some selling with the co2 thing? That one should be easy to pump rite? Why hand like hulk if it's easy to pump? 

wanna get a foot pump and keep in the car ... any good one below RM100?

I bought mine for 40 bucks only with pressure gauge. Beto cost another 15 bucks extra.