i think the difference is in the parts?
u can compare the specs in their website.
the curve D3 have 16' wheels, and looks like a kids bike, but the folded size is smaller.

can dahon bikes get cheaper in dealers besides rodalink. ?
not sure which bike shop in pj is dealer,
saw 1 in ss14 subang, u can check leruns' dealer website, they have listed all the bike shops.

http://www.lerun.com.my/shops-authorized-d...r-selangor.html

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 27 2011, 12:33 AM

the lady is the boss, her staff Gun Chin is there in FBT, he can explain the stuff bout bikes.

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 27 2011, 10:48 AM

earlier got member post about budget folding bikes, like Orbit, Element bout RM 500, frm the bike shop in Kepong, then oso got HASA folding bike,
if wana get a good bargain, have to do homework lo... have to go and check out all the bikes n hunt them in the bike shops,
then u won't feel regret afterwards, for spending more etc.

bike shops tht is near KL PJ area always more $$$ for same model like hasa orbit element etc.
need to find those budget bike shop like the one in kepong, Klang.

those " car " brand bicycles, are always more $$$ than dahon i think, those are all OEM frm factory.

go to this post, contact this member, he just got this budget folding bike.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=46042310

this is the budget bike store. http://www.2fast-4u.com

if u can read chinese, u search for those " car " brand folding bike in taobao.com
u can see more pics than any website online, cos most bikes are made in china anyway.
taobao got shop sell expensive stuffs as well don't misunderstand, and they show u more pics of the product n specs than anywhere.

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 27 2011, 12:35 PM

i think budget bikes are more or less the same?

those sub 1k models, only thing is, whether u can get cheaper , like some shop sell RM 800, where as u can get it in another shop RM 500.

the website i paste there they got 3 locations, u din check out the site?
i think the budget folding bike there suits u,
cos got ppl oredi bought frm folding bike group, n said not bad, very value for money.

aiya dun scare ppl la u guys...
low cost bike oso can ride de... just need to get from point A to B oni..

racing with different type of bikes all depends on the type of race n most important is the "engine".

the p18 will face trouble off road, on road engine no power, mtb can tapau oso.

one race the p18 can win mebe is racing from stand still 0-100m drag race.
if the engine is both the same, mebe can beat a road racing bike.
just theory oni, mebe u guys can try out.

cos the small wheel bike u put 55T front 12T back , the launching is very easy n fast.
on big wheel bike is slow at the start, but in the end will tapau the small wheel bike at the same rpm.

the thing about cyclist is that they are just too being fixed by the idea that a bicycle has to have big wheels, to be a 'adult bike' to look cool etc.

din u notice all road bikes looks the same, whether its carbon or titanium...

good to hear tht!

actually why u dun like my cycle shop?

i've not been there, but i've been to few other shops, i do understand ur feelings, when it comes to the attitude of bike shop operators tht lansi n DGAF to customers.

Dahon bikes can be found in many lerun dealers, u do get some discount frm some shops, n not all lansi.

outside fbt there is like a pub area, test there?

yep we all know that.... heheh.... still we will con't to post here....

some of you will ride the bicycle out at night to yamcha, to shops nearby, or just for a spin.

another option of getting a headlight dedicated to bicycles ( eg cateye) is
to get a torch light holder, if u are a torch light user.
After surefire, there are some really powerful and good quality china made torch light in the market,
eg Fenix, ITP, tons of it out there.

Torch holder comes in various design....


or u can mount ur torch on the helmet.

found 3 for sale in bikebuynsell
RM 8

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=124718

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=129938

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=122851

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Added on October 28, 2011, 11:32 amthis article is a very interesting read for u guys out there who is concerned.

read the complete article here http://radio-weblogs.com/0107064/categorie...2005/10/05.html




This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 28 2011, 11:32 AM

no prob no prob
i just wana share infos n discuss issues

this one?

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Added on October 28, 2011, 11:07 pmSome models of folding bicycles are equipped with Internal Gear Hubs.



there is a website, that explains about IGH and provides guides and manuals on almost all IGH in the market.

http://hubstripping.wordpress.com/internal-gear-hub-review/

http://hubstripping.wordpress.com/geared-hubs-vs-derailleur/


This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 28 2011, 11:07 PM

litepro for folding bike?

claim to be made in taiwan,
tons of it selling in Taobao,
the kinetic wheels selling bout 1600RMB
the other 20' about 1098RMB.

u try emailing cyclopedia n ask them how much they sell,
if u can find here, dun be surprise that the price will be much much more higher..
small wheel bike stuff are still consider 'no market' here in msia
those business ppl won't sell them - yet? unless in SG or thailand.

i would not hesitate to get it from taobao, if i really want it.

This post has been edited by H2D: Oct 29 2011, 03:22 AM

just type litepro, nuff dy. better if u noe chinese, easy to find parts.

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

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