long seat post??

Some feedback required..

Tern Verge P18 RM3820
Dahon Dash P18 RM2560 (after 5% discount)
Looking at their difference in Japan (Y126K vs Y100K), the Dahon seems to be a better buy here, right ?
Putting aside Japan, also assuming that Verge would not have a RM1.3K premium over Dash ?



Better to go to Rodalink or Lerun resellers such as KSH SS2 (I stay nearby) for this ?


Should I change this immediately if I buy the Dash ?

TQ

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Jun 12 2012, 07:47 PM

well, if u want to inspect the inner tube n clean the rims , u can go to any dealer who is willing to remove the tyres n do it for u.

I'm not sure if the new batch of dash p18 has thinner inner tubes now...
you should always keep spares tubes..

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Added on June 12, 2012, 9:32 pmone more thing, if the rider is not very tall, on the verge p18, the seat post can't be raised too high, but the handle post can't be lowered.


japanese dash p18 with upgraded parts
- cantilever brakes,
- drop bars, stem
- 20 speed
- joseph kusac wheels



vitesse p18 - lerun should brought in this bike



verge p18



This post has been edited by H2D: Jun 12 2012, 09:54 PM

yaya

Hi guys, I am new to folding bike, kinda interested in one which can put in car boot so I can bring it around. What's the recommended model for entry level (cheap one) =D? And any recommended shop?

Depends... I'll go for the Dash P18... great performance bike, the diamond frame makes the bike stiffer and handles well, can pull on it whilst going up hill, feels like a 'normal' size bike. Drawback is the folded size is bigger and less compact. Not sure if a smaller folded size portability is what you want.

I have not tried the Verge P18, but i have other single bar folding bikes, I ride it tall and high, so the longer seat and handlebar stem introduces more flex to the ride. The feel is slight different. I am not sure if the Verge can be as stiff as the Dash. But folded size is more compact and easier fits in a carry bag.

I will go for the Dash if portability and folded size is not a high priority. Try resellers like FBT or GW, may get better price... but stock of the Dash is limited and you have to 'search' for it esp L frame.

Best if you can 'test' ride before you decide.

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Added on June 19, 2012, 2:13 amcheck this out http://www.mudah.my/Dahon+Escape+D16+foldi...le-15856324.htm

This post has been edited by yangman: Jun 19 2012, 02:13 AM

so... i chanced upon this RM1.2k Sinclair A-Bike folding bike in groupon.



Video at

i wonder if this is worth it? how about its durability when going uphill? what about rough uneven cement roads, can the small wheels handle it?

small wheels = very bumpy lor....
the smaller the bumpier....
a small bike which has many folding joints like this needs to be of very high quality,
or else it will longgar very fast ......

yeah thanks for the reply. from the other thread someone replied to me that there's a reason why this is sold at groupon (unlike starbucks or iPhones you won't see there).

Was looking for a portable bike.. Any folding bike with road bike style handle bar and shifter?

got, depends on ur budget,
or u can get any folding bike u like n just change n custom the bars n shifter, it might be cheaper.
just like the dash p18 above. but dash frame is not small....

the dash x20 is not in production anymore, last year rodalink still got sell.

if u got budget, there is a bike friday pocket rocket at bike shop BU, not sure if it is sold.

see this is the pocket rocket.... 8.9K
pics by samo.



This post has been edited by H2D: Jun 23 2012, 02:05 PM

check this out http://www.mudah.my/Dahon+Escape+D16+foldi...le-15856324.htm

i think this bike is " license " by dahon made for chinese domestic market, for this price more expensive than dash p18, and the parts are nowhere the same as dash p18, if u look carefully......

Its Dahon China or CDM models, the handle bars are unique. I believe you will need to negotiate heavily with the seller. Unless you don't mind the asking price.
Now that Tern and Dahon split, its all Dahon China.

I'm still looking for a suitable carry on cover for my dash p 18. Did you manage to find one?

no i don't use any carry cover for my bike.

hi folks,
i would like to purchase a Dahon Dash P18 but i'm in Johor Bahru.
do you folks know of any shops in JB or S'pore that offer a good price?

This post has been edited by ora-ito: Jul 3 2012, 09:43 AM

http://www.lerun.com.my/dealer_johor.html

Wanna buy folding bike.

Which one is better? Dahon Eco C7 vs Raleigh Ugo vs XDS AFB 958?

Primary use is riding with kids around neighborhood and convenient to put in car to bring to park.

Please help.

This post has been edited by lightning69: Jul 5 2012, 12:34 PM

sound like cheaper one will do, Raleigh Ugo was told can get Rm699 if you know where to look, XDS maybe rm900. Eco c7 there a promotion this weekend at Midvalley for Maybank Card Treats Fair.

riding with kids around neighborhood and convenient to put in car to bring to park - think all above is more than suitable.

Enjoy the ride

Thanks for your reply. Raleigh Ugo is cheaper by around Rm200 while Dahon Eco C7 and XDS is about the same price. Dahon seems to be the best brand when it comes to folding bike, but how is the quality of the Eco C7 as it is the entry level model. What I like about the Dahon Eco C7 is that it fold fast and end up really small. XDS AFB958 on offers rear suspension and Alloy Rear Rack which is pretty attractive.

Anyway, which has the best built quality? Which has the best features?