Oh my! This guy is Giving Away FREE bike things!!!

http://handsonbike.blogspot.com/2013/08/gr...bike-parts.html


Alas, only in singapore...

For rm1400, you will get a Tern C7, Helmet (worth 229), Knog light (worth about 75), and a bottle cage (perhaps 10)

sounds like its quite worth it.... sale now at vans, NOTE: I don't get any benefit, so do check out others



https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=564...&type=1&theater

Checking the Link P9 specs on Tern's website. It is almost similar components to the Verge P18 except for the transmission, RD and FD and Crank. The other difference is the P9's tyres with Schwalbe Marathon supreme vs the P18's Kojaks. Wa, P9 is slightly lighter than P18, I guess due to the extra smaller gear in the crank.

I almost bought this P9 when one of the shops had changed the standard Kinetix wheelset to 20" Wheelsport wheelset and priced the bike at RM4,000. This made it lighter and faster.

With the standard wheels it was about RM2,900 before discount.

If I couldn't get the P18, I would have got this bike as I could not wait till next for the new stock to arrive. Just itching to ride all over Klang valley.

One more thing about these Terns is the Physis handlepost. Not all Terns have this. But with the Physis design, when pedalling I can pull hard on the handlebar to provide a much higher degree of acceleration power than if I were just depend on my legs alone. So on some bikes the handlebars will sort of give way and seem like its going to break if you pull too hard. This feature is important as this is available on bigger road bikes that allows you to use both your legs and body / arms strength to propel forward. ... means you can keep up with bigger road bikes as well as reach your destination faster with less effort.

Since I started riding in early June, I have lost 2 kg... I still have to lose another 2 kg so that my tummy does not show so much



This post has been edited by budgee: Aug 10 2013, 10:02 PM

On this second day of Hari Raya, I went on a early morning ride from PJ.

At about 8am, I left Paramount and took the road toward University Hospital going down towards the Federal Highway. I suspected that there would be very light traffic and I was right. I took the bike lane along Federal Highway and no more than 2 motorbikes overtook me on the narrow bike lane, turned out at Jalan Pantai baru - Jln Bangsar - Jln Travers - Tun Sambanthan - Jln Stadium.

I then cruised all the way to Jalan Imbi and Jalan Inai, explored the back roads a bit and then headed towards Jalan Bukit Bintang. It was about 9am and there were quite a lot of tourists walking along this ever busy road. But it was nice that there is not much traffic about. No heavy bus fumes to fight off. And the early morning air was still cooling.

Then rode slowly past Jalan Pudu back towards Petaling Street area. Nice to ride slow and easy to take in the sights of street pedlars.

After that, took the way back to PJ via Universiti Malaya and completed a round trip back to Paramount of about 33 km.

Tired but happy. The surprising thing was that I spent almost about 2 hours on the saddle but still did not feel any soreness. Guess the designers know what they are doing.. ( Italian made Selle Royal gel saddles )

Will try another route tomorrow.

This post has been edited by budgee: Aug 10 2013, 08:37 PM

I am now paying about RM100 per month for the gym facilities in which I find hard to stick to a regular gym schedule, end up I seldom go. And this means I find it hard to lose any weight

But with a folding bike that is always in my car, its like I can do a workout anytime that I am free.

With a gym, I will have plan my time and convenience, make my way there which means facing the traffic conditions, and if I can workout for 1 hour, after that pay for parking, and then getting out to face more traffic.

All in all, having a foldable bike in my car is like having my own personal gym equipment with me all the time .. I don't have to pay for parking, I don't have to travel to the gym or face traffic jams, I get more workout because the scenery is never the same.

In a gym, after a while everything is very very boring.
If you workout on the treadmill for 1 hour, you face the same machine for 1 hour ... very boring and uninteresting.

Whereas, if you were to cycle outdoors for 1 hour, with the changing scenery, you will feel more refreshed and energetic after 1 hour in addition to getting the exercise.


As my gym subscription is coming to an end in a few months more, I have been called up to renew for another 42 months for about RM4,000. But I don't think I will. The RM4,000 has gone into the Tern Verge P18, plus accessories and the results are showing now with the definite weight loss. ... *wide grin* ..

You buying a second bike to ride or to replace the Raleigh Ugo? How is the is the ride quality of the raleigh?

In this case, try to borrow someone's Kojaks or Durano to put onto your bike and see the difference. Big Apple won't help as it will be heavy.

My word, the Tern Eclipse X20 folding bike was tested by a bicycle courier rider who then sets a new record of 54 km/hour !!

Also known as the Pirate Ninja, its just such a beautifully made machine, that I think demand will outstrip supply. It has such a wide gear range from 25 to 107" and this makes the difference.

So now we know foldables can be as good or even better than road bikes ..

see below link:-

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=488400191243391

This post has been edited by budgee: Aug 12 2013, 08:36 PM

Yup, we can have a TT session and I can bring the Kojaks and Big Apple tyres for you to try out...

It can be a workshop session to learn how to change inner tubes which will be helpful if you get a puncture too. ..

Very nice !

Do you put it at the default 148 degree angle ?

http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/ergonomics

Such beautiful photos can only come from a high end camera..

Nice riding!! You have very sleek tyres!

Hahah! I was just now at Johnny Ng's My Bicycle Shop to have a chat....



This post has been edited by budgee: Aug 14 2013, 04:39 PM

I am quite pleased with a signboard that says "Kuala Lumpur By Cycle"

and the dedicated pathway that has been sculptured to allow smooth rolling from pathway to roads and back to pathway, makes for a good enjoyable ride around the area. This is the road going down towards Dataran Merdeka...






Another sign of development around the city to make it friendly to 2 wheels. I saw one more near Lebuh Ampang where there is a clock tower, now with a colorful dancing water fountain.

Yes, we can do that and it will be quite nice to ride around in the early morning, let's say about 8 am to 10 am, perhaps on a Sunday morning, where traffic will be at a minimum.

I sometimes just start from PJ and head onto KL around and around and then back. But if its a big group, perhaps its better we park and meet somewhere in KL, for example at Lake Gardens and then start from there, to head towards city centre.

How on earth do you get to find such articles????

Hahah! Great !

To start,
1. we will need to identify the parking lot that will be safe to park our cars.
2. Get down to plan a route to ride around in the city...
3. with a food stopover ( get some drinks and food for breakfast - maybe at teh tarik , roti canai stalls?)
4. Bikes group Photo sessions, , the Cyclists group photo sessions, Anyone got Go Pro hero, can bring along too..


we will need one cyclist in the front to lead the way (not too fast, not too slow)
we will need one cyclist at the back to be on the look out to cover any one who slips or terjatuh ...

mini project here...

I do have another suggestion. Instead of parking in KL, we try out the Car –Train – Bicycle option, to get the experience of commuting by car, train and bicycle, so that you know what to expect in your future travels.


1. Park at Asia Jaya open car park (RM6 per day). We can have peace of mind leaving our cars there as this is a paid car park area and no thieves should be breaking any car windows.
2. Fold the bikes, use elevator to go up to the train platform (got to use two different elevators and you will not need to carry your bikes – too heavy for me. Just fold it and Push or Pull it along using the bike’s wheels ) I normally do not use any bag to cover the bike nowadays, just fold it and hold on to it while in the train.
3. Use the LRT to go to Masjid Jamek (get out and use two different elevators again to go out)
4. Once you are past the Ticketing machine, you can then unfold your bikes and push it down a ramp at the rear end towards the river side next to Bank Muamalat. Again you do not have to carry your bikes down any stairs.
5. Once we are on the open road, we can then proceed to the route that anyone can come up with. (We can start from OCBC building to follow Samo’s suggestion, have breakfast at some food stalls and take the train from any LRT station in town to get back to the Asia Jaya LRT car park) But the route going on Jalan Kuching sounds scary, I have heard of many fatal accidents there – also the OCBC cycle ride may have outrider escorts, so its safer I think? Personally I prefer the quieter roads or back roads, Jalan Inai, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Ceylon, Jalan Alor, can also go to Pudu market )


If everyone is ok, we can try to follow the timing below this coming Sunday morning :

At 7am, reach car park at Asia Jaya. Take train to reach Masjid Jamek at 7:30am.
7:30am to 8:30 am ride around the city.
8:45am look for food spot, have breakfast, take photos (we go for halal food if our Muslim brothers join in)
9:30am ride to any LRT Train station in case we are tired as this is the first long distance ride (and this LRT can be Pasar Seni, Dang Wangi, or even KLCC) to go back to Asia Jaya car park.
10:30 am Fold bikes and pack up in the cars (so long and bye bye till the next event)


What to Prepare?
1. Helmet is preferable
2. Light or bright color T-shirt
3. Rear red light (not necessary but will be helpful even in the daytime)
4. Bottle of water / canned drinks
5. Puncture kit and spare inner tube (I will be bringing mine on a saddle bag, so you don’t need to buy if you don’t have – but mine is a 20” tube)
6. Small tool kit / allen keys to adjust brakes and brake pads, saddle positions, handlebars, I will bring mine as well
7. First aid kit (minimal needed - plasters, cotton buds and antiseptic cream) in case you get a fall and cut yourself or get foot blisters
8. Small chain or cable lock as you will need to leave your bikes somewhere while you get your breakfast
9. Small back pack or small bag slung over your handlebars to carry your loose items



One last NOTE: If on Sunday morning, it rains cats and dogs, like with lightning and thunder, have to abandon plans for city ride !!! Its not much fun to ride in heavy rain, slight drizzle is still OK.



If there are more than 5 riders, we will go for it. If not, then we wait for another weekend.

1. budgee (Lawrence )

Hi Sam, where do you buy your Topeak hand pumps, ah?

KL City Bike Ride - Sunday morning - 18 Aug 2013
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We will need to move the bike around in the LRT station and subways and elevators, and so it is best to do some practice at home first.
Do try pushing or pulling your bike in the folded position. Try a few ways or methods or different handling positions, then determine which way is the one that works the best for you. This is important, especially if you have just bought it. It was a gradual learning period for me then.

In the LRT station, there will be other people using the train and it won't be good to have a bike toppling over suddenly or unfold unexpectedly (it happened to me once!) The security people will be watching.

It does take a bit of getting used to in the beginning, sometimes the wheels don't move in the direction you want it to move.

So first master moving your bike around in the folded position. Next, master your bike riding skills, there will be potholes to avoid, pavements to move up and move down, braking without losing control... etc.



For my bike, I have found a good method to move it when folded, which I have posted previously in this thread, by using a rack to control the direction I want to walk with the bike.

This post has been edited by budgee: Aug 15 2013, 04:53 PM