well, i'm not a dahon fanboy.

i get a dahon because it has a model that i like, and suits my budget.
i can't find any other folding bike model that looks like that, simple as that.

My view of Dahon is, that it caters to a wide range of cyclist, it has a wide range of
bicycle models ( as of 2011), a wide range of design, it doesn't make ridiculous
stuff like carbon fiber/titanium folding bike that cost over 10K.

i agree that the price is a bit expensive, but the build quality is there,
folding bike is more difficult to make as well, not all folding joint is there same.
and also there is no competitor for certain models.
can u find a model from other brand that is almost the same as the X10?

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 29 2011, 10:59 PM

Hi all,

Did my survey today in :-

Segambut & Kepong-2Fast 4U-Unable to find the Orbit(arriving next month) but they got Element(I think so) which is not what i want but they got a Hummer Foldable in Bright Yellow which is a Mountain bike which is very,very nice & way over my budget which is around RM1,300 if I didn't heard wrongly.

Sg.Buloh-Found 3 of the shops which is suggested but mainly is Mountain, Fixie and only a few of Foldable.Mostly carry XDS brand going for around rm700-1,100++...

Sg.Way-Tukang Basikal Fook Sang(1 of PJ old timer shops)- They carry Dahon, Hasa M2, Raleigh & local brand, the owner if I not mistaken quite friendly and give good advice and recommendation.

Majority of the shops provide quite good services and really give good info, Thumbs up to them!!

So, anyone looking for bikes can go visit them...& I will continue to do my survey till I found a suitable one

Btw, special thanks to H2D & inkyoctopuss for the info of these outlets


Anyway, if anyone here is selling your bikes I wouldn't mind buying it 2nd hand from anyone in here if it is in good condition and to my preferences/likeness.

Cheers!

This post has been edited by kenycw55: Oct 30 2011, 05:27 PM

actually u r looking for one the suit ur budget or type?

Well, for me in can be both ways. It all is in "Love at First Sight"..hehehe...

abit susah liddat..... dun have a lot of folding bike in the msia market....

Hahaha..yep, true...Hopefully there is more to come in the coming years..

http://www.mudah.my/20+Imported+New+ELEMEN...ke-11118595.htm
(Might be buying this, they call it Element-Orbit) The 2Fast 4U told me the stocks will be arriving next month

This post has been edited by kenycw55: Oct 29 2011, 11:34 PM

Say, actually I don't really mind the price as long as the bike suits me and is worth the price tag. Money wise, I'll just have to work and save up for it.
Honestly, I have only started looking at foldies since yesterday, so havent seen much yet.
My criterias are durability > comfort > speed > price. Any models you'd recommend?

so far Dahon offers the widest range in Malaysia.
i think most important is how much are you willing to spend?

the dahon speed p8 is pretty good to start with, it is versatile n robust,
u can mod it, fit it with racks for touring, looks good,
this is a modded version.



Dahon is popular in japan, the new 2012 Speed P8, there are 5 colours there,
this colour looks really nice





This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 30 2011, 01:01 AM

umm, say less than 5k preferably? nothing too expensive lah, beh tahan. the vector x10 is considered quite expensive for me already.

from what i've seen on youtube, that Speed P8 moves way too slow.

p.s. by durable i meant it shouldnt break apart easily. doesnt have to be a bike that can go on rough terrains.

bro, slow depends on how fast u cycle mah.
u cycle fast it moves faster la.. ;D
the crank, i think is 53T?
biggest they put is 55T, wan bigger have to custom,
u wan fast u mean u want it lighter, skinny tyre? better parts?
then get the X10 lor. or u wait for Tern bike, see got model ngam u ornot.

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Added on October 30, 2011, 1:29 am2012 Dahon Dash P18 - 3 colours in japan
the stem, seat n pedal is not the same as in the website.



on website it is using this adjustable stem, and this quick release pedal





This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 30 2011, 01:43 AM

haha, i c the way he cycle only mah. i may be wrong lah. but didnt have a good first impression of it.

err, i dont really bother bout the specs, as long as its good, decent, they suit me fine. but still, i prefer more speeds lah.

alright. thanks for recommending me to the bikes. will check them out in the morning. =D

ur welcome.

more speed u mean 18 speed, 24 speed? more gears?

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Dahon Visc P18 ??, what is the use of the small top tube on top?



2012 Dahon Mu SL


Tern Verge P18, X10, X20, X30h




This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 30 2011, 02:02 AM

Yeah, more gears. I like a wide range of gears.

Im interested in the Tern bikes. Especially the Verge x10. Seems like its 95% similar to the Dahon Vector x10. If its cheaper I may probably get it.

Am liking the Verge P18 and x30h. But from what I've read, the earlier posts, the x30h is too expensive for me.

TERNs will be more expensive the Dahons. So if you like the Vector, buy it now why wait? 5k will buy you plenty of bike.

The Dahon vector series have been discontinued i think,
maybe they choose not to compete with Tern, cos Tern comes out with Verge series
is almost the same as Vector.

So if u can get Vector in Msia, better grab it, very likely Tern bikes will be more
expensive.

Prices of low to middle models of Dahon in Msia is much lower than overseas this year,
if u do a direct conversion frm prices in SG, Japan, Taiwan n USA.

the vector X10 is 186.900 yen

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Added on October 30, 2011, 12:19 pmPrices of Dahon bikes in japan.

DAHON SPEED P8 72.450 yen
Price 65.200 yen

DAHON Mu P8 84.000 yen
Price 75.600 yen

DAHON JETSTREAM P8 131.250 yen
Price 118.100 yen

DAHON Visc (Visuku) P18 105.000 yen
Price 94.500 yen

DAHON Mu SL Limited 197.400 yen
Price 177.600 yen

DAHON Mu SL 176.400 yen
Price 158.700 yen

DAHON Espresso (Espresso) ¥ 65.100
Price 58.500 yen

DAHON Jack D24 (Jack) ¥ 71.400
Price 64.200 yen

DAHON Curve D3 63.000 yen
Price 56.700 yen

DAHON SPEED TR 157.500 yen
Price 141.400 yen

DAHON Route (route) ¥ 42.000
Price 37.800 yen

DAHON Boardwaik D7 (Boardwalk) ¥ 51.450
Price 46.300 yen

DAHON Smooth Hound 131.250 yen
Price 118.100 yen

DAHON DASH P18 112.350 yen
Price 101.100 yen

DAHON Vector X10 186.900 yen

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Added on October 30, 2011, 12:44 pmSome of Tern Bicycle price in Japan.


tern VERGE S11i 207.900 yen

tern VERGE P18 126.000 yen

tern VERGE Duo 93.450 yen

tern Link P9 90.300 yen

tern Link D8 61.950 yen

tern Link Uno 61.950 yen

tern Eclipse (Eclipse) ¥ P9 105.000

tern VERGE X30h 199.500 yen

tern VERGE X20 315.000 yen

tern VERGE X10 178.500 yen

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Added on October 30, 2011, 1:17 pmur welcome,

have u been to GW cycle in kota kemuning?

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Added on October 30, 2011, 1:24 pmThe TERN has landed!

its said there is only one Verge X20 and S11i.
ups for grabs during the launch.

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Added on October 30, 2011, 1:38 pm

if u buy a ferari u get 500HP,
if u get a X20, u still have the same 2 leg power...
probably will kena tapau by other bikes a fraction of the price at genting sempah...

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 30 2011, 01:55 PM

anybody know any dealer bring in Montague folding bike here??

Folding bike trading in damansara perdana - look for Ms Well Tan

Hello SYAMiLLiON,

We are the official distributor for Montague Bicycles in Malaysia. May I know what model are you looking for?
I have just opened a sale trade here: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2080917&hl=

On a separate note,Tern Bikes will be coming in soon next week.

Our address:
G 10, Emerald Plaza East, Jalan PJU 8/3, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Malaysia

Tel : +603 771 33 888
Mobile : +6016 393 2229
Fax : +603 771 33 222
Email : foldingbiketrading@gmail.com

next week?

faster than rodalink...

Oops, I mean next week the bicycle will be in Malaysia
Will update you guys here when stock is in the store. Excited as Well