this is the reply from Josh Hon, founder of Tern Bicycles regarding this issue.
u can read the topic in the tern bicycle forum here.

http://www.ternbicycles.com/forum/there-pr...andlepost-latch
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Hi everybody,

Obviously, when there’s an accident, it’s of concern and we need to understand it. We’ve already reached out to Samo for more information.

However I can say the following:

• The Physis handlepost is manufactured by one of the best forging companies in the bicycle industry and it is CNC machined to a tolerance of 50 microns – it is very precise.
• The Physis handlepost has been independently tested and certified to exceed the European EN standards.
• Based on our overwhelming confidence in the strength and durability of the Physis, we have increased maximum rider weight limits to 110 kg (242 lbs.) on 20” bikes and 115 kg (253 lbs) on 24” bikes.
• Thor is right – the safety pin can be broken if enough force is used to try and force the lever open. We designed the pin to break at a certain amount of force – an initial beta design used a stainless steel pin but we found that it would permanently damage the joint if it were forced open and we anticipated that customers would be much more unhappy with a permanently damaged joint. The safety pin is designed as a secondary safety system.
• The clamping mechanism is based on an Over Center locking system. This means that when it is adjusted correctly, it will not open, safety lock or no safety lock. Millions of folding bicycles have shipped using this type of Over Center locking system.

Josh
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so from Josh's explanation, even without the safety, the latch would not have opened by itself.

I went to have a look at the latch and compared it with the one from Dahon speed P8.

The tern design, it will just made a very shallow ' click ' and considered ' locked '.
With very minimal force, u flip the latch , and then use some force to push the post and it will open.

Compare to the old Dahon design, the one on the speed P8, feels like a ' quick release ' type.
If u have quick release wheels or seat post, u will know that the more u press, the harder it clamps and the more secure it is.

This post has been edited by H2D: Dec 10 2011, 10:15 PM

good to know the latch is fine.

most of the time, these "issues" are user errors. many dont read the manual before using anything : /

dealers here carry the link P9? any idea? thx

u might wana call up rodalink or lerun regarding the stock

im selling my mini road bike http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2145366&hl= not foldable

Is this the retail price or already discounted price? Thanks

retail price tag. b4 diskaun.

Hmm... Weird... I called Rodalink the the price given is different... They offered me a 5+5% discount but after discount is similar to the price you posted... really wanted to get a new Tern...

then u hv to clarify with them,
i just copy from their brochure,
they din state it is discounted price.
of course normally brochure price is non discounted price mar.

[quote=dysphasic,Apr 7 2010, 03:46 PM]
Hi guys! I'm planning to sell the Dahon Mu P8 (2009 edition) that I bought a year ago. It's in orbit blue and if you scan this thread, I posted pictures in earlier replies. It's in VERY VERY good condition with no scratches. I am anal about maintenance so the bike looks brand new. I have to sell it because I currently have two other folding bikes and this is the one I use the least -- plus, I have no more storage space at home, hahaha! If you're interested or want to see more pictures, send me a PM or text me at 016-3751151.


I'm interested in ur Mu P8. Cannot get u by sms, have you changed ur ph no.?
If it's still available, please contact me (PM ) b'cos I'm not staying in KL.
thnx.

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Added on December 18, 2011, 9:21 amI may try getting a Tern foldie. Which bike could be similar in spec
with Dahon speed P8 / MuP8 ?

This post has been edited by james t: Dec 18 2011, 09:21 AM

There is a malaysia folding bike forum that i newly join. Not very active yet as it's still new but there are some hard core and experience foldie user. Maybe you guy can join it too.

http://malaysianfoldies.rocks.it/

u guys just got the eco c7 rite? n just installed the topeak bag....

yep, i think most of us here are lurking there as well.... heheh....

hi all, i m a newbie in folding bike. just got an eco c7 too. may i know is there any folding bike club that i can join? is anyone interested to cycle for fun together around puchong area?

Welcome to the Folding Bike Arena... I am new too and riding a JetStream EX.

haha congrats, saw ur post in the foldies forum.

News clipping from The Star paper


http://www.thestar.my/metro/story.asp?file...pNC3ws.facebook

This post has been edited by kenycw55: Jan 3 2012, 06:55 PM

I'm consider to buy a Bicycle accessories 32LED lights blazing wheels Hot Wheels Monkey bicycle wheel lamp lights from Taobao, but i'm not sure this site is reliable? The price is really cheap and resonable. I can't handle it.
http://www.smalltao.com/product/1278114706...20lamp%20lights

As long as it is water resistant.... get it without second thought... Will sure attract many eyes on the road...

this thing might affect performance, like wheel balance.....

i really like your KHS bike and planning to get one. can you tell me exactly what is the model, becos i ve tried to search for KHS ridgewood, with no result. i saw an ORI classic C8 bike and also considering this one, becos i really love the way it fold (quite compact). it has a very good spring saddle. the downside is the wheel is only 16". anyone have any opinion about ORI bike ? it doesn't have suspension but the price range is close to KHS ridgewood (RM2k) . which one would you rather get??

funny eh, most of the khs bike sold in this region u can't find any infos online n nothing on the khs website.....