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 Folding Bicycle like...........Dahon?, Any Idea..??? Please contribute.. Thx

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post Jan 9 2009, 12:56 PM, updated 17y ago

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Hi... Im looking for folding bicycle, does anyone owning one??? I found one at LeRun for the brand Dahon but.....their starting price is RM899.. Need that expensive meh??? (budget around RM500)
Will appreciate is anyone able to provide some ideas, opinion, retailer shore regarding folding bicyle.
It is very convenient you can swap this thing into your car boot and cycle anytime anywhere..

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Folded
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Here are some of the website: Dahon & Polygon Bike


Thanks...
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post Jan 9 2009, 01:18 PM

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RM899 for a Dahon is considered to be VERY VERY VERY cheap. In Taiwan, the prices starts from ~RM1.2K for a Boardwalk tongue.gif

There's a lot of capalang folding bikes (not sure about Malaysia.. I'm located in taiwan) out there but I don't recommend them. They're a b1tch to ride and could even be downright dangerous as the joints can be loose and the whole bike feels like its gonna brake anytime. Just doesn't inspire confidence.

Here's some of my fav's.

Best cheapo folder
--> Giant Halfway/ Dahon D7

Best go fast fast folder
--> KHS F20 T3 (but the folding size is big) or the expensive RM Birdy.

Best folder period
--> Bromptons (but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$)

My wife's Giant Halfway.

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post Jan 9 2009, 03:12 PM

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Wow..
You own giant also.... That is good brand good quality..
You have your point..sound rational for those brandless bike might have their bike's the joints can be loose anytime...

The RM899 is starting price does not mean they selling that price..
Im looking forward for Curve D3 selling at RM1499(Die~ rclxub.gif )

How is the folding process??? complicated? friendly?

So you are Malaysian in Taiwan... My fren keep promoting how great the "Open-minded-ness" in Taiwan...People seems more civilized compare to Msia (according to her) sweat.gif

Any one out there can provide more info or perhaps show off a little your ride...? Thanks tongue.gif
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QUOTE(kethon27 @ Jan 9 2009, 03:12 PM)
Wow..
You own giant also.... That is good brand good quality..
You have your point..sound rational for those brandless bike might have their bike's the joints can be loose anytime...

The RM899 is starting price does not mean they selling that price..
Im looking forward for Curve D3 selling at RM1499(Die~  rclxub.gif )

How is the folding process??? complicated? friendly?

So you are Malaysian in Taiwan... My fren keep promoting how great the "Open-minded-ness" in Taiwan...People seems more civilized compare to Msia  (according to her) sweat.gif

Any one out there can provide more info or perhaps show off a little your ride...? Thanks  tongue.gif
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The Dahon's and Halfways are considered 15sec folders which means you can fold it in less than 15sec.

Both area extremely easy to fold.. my wife also can do it with her eyes closed.

Anyway, there's folding bikes here that starts from ~RM300 onwards and I've tried riding some of them. It's scary lor.

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It's not my ride actually... it's my wife's. We had some minor changes like upgrading the brakes (this is a must for the 2008 and earlier model), change the rear deraileur, a 11T cassette (she manages 35kmph on flat ground with this) and some continental sports contact.


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post Feb 4 2009, 05:26 PM

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Hi!

I'm looking for a folding bicycle in KL as well.

Kethon, in which branch of LeRun did you find the Dahon?

Already bought one? Any good?

Let me know!

Cheers,

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post Feb 19 2009, 10:44 AM

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HI,

Pls share with me if anyone know about folding bike in Penang, Malaysia... I want to buy one...


Thanks,
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post Feb 21 2009, 11:54 AM

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Please visit Rodalink @ Bangsar for more information on Dahon-foldable bikes. Btw, I've seen two Dahon bikes there (in the shop) when I cycled passed the shop which is located opposite my house.
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Feb 21 2009, 11:54 AM)
Please visit Rodalink @ Bangsar for more information on Dahon-foldable bikes. Btw, I've seen two Dahon bikes there (in the shop) when I cycled passed the shop which is located opposite my house.
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yeah i bought my bicycle there also ... now also thinking folding type one .... my bicycle too big! cant put inside my car sad.gif need van to send it to repair sad.gif my tires are gone sad.gif wanna replace with off road one sad.gif dun know can go buy and replace myself ... anyidea? easy to replace it like our car? sad.gif
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QUOTE(keeekeee @ Apr 1 2009, 10:51 AM)
yeah i bought my bicycle there also ... now also thinking folding type one .... my bicycle too big! cant put inside my car  sad.gif  need van to send it to repair  sad.gif  my tires are gone sad.gif  wanna replace with off road one  sad.gif  dun know can go buy and replace myself ... anyidea? easy to replace it like our car?  sad.gif
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What bicycle do you ride?

If you just want to replace the tires.. just bring the wheel to the shop ler.

If you want to bring your bike to jalan jalan in another state or whatever, you can also remove the wheels and chuck it at the back of your car.

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Of course, this means there's no space left for passengers tongue.gif

I can fit my MTB into the rear passenger seats, its wheels in the boot AND a Halfway folding bike into a Toyota Vios.
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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Apr 1 2009, 11:06 AM)
What bicycle do you ride?

If you just want to replace the tires.. just bring the wheel to the shop ler.

If you want to bring your bike to jalan jalan in another state or whatever, you can also remove the wheels and chuck it at the back of your car.

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Of course, this means there's no space left for passengers tongue.gif

I can fit my MTB into the rear passenger seats, its wheels in the boot AND a Halfway folding bike into a Toyota Vios.
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this is what i got HEIST 700C
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can i replace bigger tires ar? smile.gif dun u worry the bicyce might scratches ya leather seats ar? sad.gif



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Anybody interested and actually bought the folding bike in KL? I am verrryyyy interested, becos kena racun after came back from Taiwan travel.
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QUOTE(keeekeee @ Apr 3 2009, 10:57 AM)
this is what i got HEIST 700C
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can i replace bigger tires ar? smile.gif  dun u worry the bicyce might scratches ya leather seats ar?  sad.gif
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You meant fatter tires issit? Yours already quite thick for 700c

No worries... the drivatrain is facing outside so won't scratch.

QUOTE(CreamMilk @ Apr 15 2009, 05:21 PM)
Anybody interested and actually bought the folding bike in KL? I am verrryyyy interested, becos kena racun after came back from Taiwan travel.
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You should've brought one back tongue.gif
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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Apr 15 2009, 08:29 PM)
You meant fatter tires issit? Yours already quite thick for 700c

No worries... the drivatrain is facing outside so won't scratch.
You should've brought one back tongue.gif
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ya....very regret right now cry.gif
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This is a bit on the heavy side but its darn cool

Pacific cycle's IF Mode 26" folder.

http://www.pacific-cycles.com/product3.asp...=1&cat2=4&pid=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?hl=en&v=jJr7JRAe70c&gl=US

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD2lFgMfh2k
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any 1 who want to buy any mountain bike part please find me i got sell. cheers and BMX free style. please let me know ya...Cheers kenny ong
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Feb 21 2009, 11:54 AM)
Please visit Rodalink @ Bangsar for more information on Dahon-foldable bikes. Btw, I've seen two Dahon bikes there (in the shop) when I cycled passed the shop which is located opposite my house.
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yeah, the shop in bangsar is pretty well stocked although speed p8's are being sold like hotcakes. i called the shop asking about a red speed p8, and they had one yesterday morning. when i got there, after lunch, it was already sold! vmad.gif vmad.gif vmad.gif i ended up buying a mu p8 in dark blue instead.

regarding cheap folding bikes: i saw a cheap-ass one in rodalink for 799rm. i forgot the brand, but you might want to call them to ask for more details. if i were you though, i'd save up to buy the curve. it has better quality. you can also check out the JZ88 folding bikes in singapore. they're locally made so i think they might be cheaper. plus, they fold up like a shopping cart.
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Come come... show us ur MU

The Speed has better ride qualities but its heavier and you need to maintain the steel frame from rusting inside... so in a way, good also la if you got the Mu instead.

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post May 26 2009, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ May 24 2009, 02:15 PM)
Come come... show us ur MU

The Speed has better ride qualities but its heavier and you need to maintain the steel frame from rusting inside... so in a way, good also la if you got the Mu instead.
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pictures? okidoki.

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here it is folded at home.

this is the mu when i took it out to the sri petaling park. kind of a stupid idea really, as a entrance from the LRT side had an incline of 30 degrees uphill. i THOUGHT i could ride my bike on it (yeah right), i ended up pushing my bike up to the top just to get pictures of my bike on grass. lol

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funny thing about this bike is that i'm only 4'11 and practically the minimum height size to ride this. all the reviews online are made by foreigners who are big and burly so they say this bike is SMALL, but on me, this bike is FULL SIZED. rclxm9.gif rclxm9.gif hahaha. i love it though.
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Just a suggestion but I think you could try to lower down the handlebar height and increase the seatpost height a lil. That would help improve pedalling efficiency and climbing.

http://www.jimlangley.net/crank/bikefit.html


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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ May 26 2009, 05:02 PM)
Just a suggestion but I think you could try to lower down the handlebar height and increase the seatpost height a lil. That would help improve pedalling efficiency and climbing.

http://www.jimlangley.net/crank/bikefit.html
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sorry. that was a crappy picture. i folded it when i got on top because i was reading my book and i wanted the bike out of the sun. this shot was taken right before i planned to get down again, hence the wrong saddle height etc. tongue.gif thanks for the suggestion though.
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Hi i'm selling bicycle part if any one interested please let me know this is my blog. http://mtbpros2.blogspot.com/
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up for grab. Rm500. imported from japan and still good condition
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i wonder where can i get foldable bicyle in KL area?
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QUOTE(dysphasic @ May 24 2009, 01:49 PM)
yeah, the shop in bangsar is pretty well stocked although speed p8's are being sold like hotcakes. i called the shop asking about a red speed p8, and they had one yesterday morning. when i got there, after lunch, it was already sold!  vmad.gif  vmad.gif  vmad.gif i ended up buying a mu p8 in dark blue instead.

regarding cheap folding bikes: i saw a cheap-ass one in rodalink for 799rm. i forgot the brand, but you might want to call them to ask for more details. if i were you though, i'd save up to buy the curve. it has better quality. you can also check out the JZ88 folding bikes in singapore. they're locally made so i think they might be cheaper. plus, they fold up like a shopping cart.
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How much you bought your mu-P8? Besides the weight and design Speed -P8 and mu-P8 ... all looks the same only... i prefer mu-P8 for the nice curve design...
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QUOTE(kethon27 @ Jun 1 2009, 07:37 PM)
How much you bought your mu-P8? Besides the weight and design Speed -P8 and mu-P8 ... all looks the same only... i prefer mu-P8 for the nice curve design...
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Speed P8 is cromoly frame while the Mu is aluminum. The Speed should "ride" better ...less vibration but heavier and risk of rusting.
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where to get dark blue mu p8 in pj or kl areas???????? how much exactly, damn i kena racun d !!
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Hi guys, I'm currently doing my own online business. I'm selling bicycle and also it's accesories and parts. Kindly visit my blog http://mtbpros2.blogspot.com . For enquiries, you may email me at mtbpros@gmail.com or add me at my msn mtbpro@hotmail.com
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sigh this forum not efficient at all , nobody reply wan sien
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QUOTE(kethon27 @ Jun 1 2009, 07:37 PM)
How much you bought your mu-P8? Besides the weight and design Speed -P8 and mu-P8 ... all looks the same only... i prefer mu-P8 for the nice curve design...
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I got mine for 2k+. It's really being sold for 2.3k but you can ask for discounts. rclxms.gif

In terms of differences, I guess it's really about the bike parts. I wanted the Speed P8 because if the specifics (Big Apple tires, chromoly frame) but the Mu p8 was one of my top options.

It's better to have a list of bikes you like and then go to the shop to test ride them all so that you can see exactly what feels better for you to ride. icon_rolleyes.gif


Added on June 4, 2009, 1:48 pm
QUOTE(Brianette @ Jun 2 2009, 06:59 PM)
where to get dark blue mu p8 in pj or kl areas???????? how much exactly, damn i kena racun d !!
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rodalink bangsar. the main branch is in puchong. call them first to ask if they have stock of bikes and in what colors so you don't go to the shop for nothing.

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QUOTE(dysphasic @ Jun 4 2009, 01:47 PM)
In terms of differences, I guess it's really about the bike parts. I wanted the Speed P8 because if the specifics (Big Apple tires, chromoly frame) but the Mu p8 was one of my top options.
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I used to run 1.25 conti's and wanted to change to Big Apples for better comfort... the boss recommended 20x2.0 Cheng Sin tyres which I was skeptical initially.. but at the end, it turned out better than expected. Good grip in the wet and rolls quite well too. Best of all... it's cheap


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speed p8 and mu p8 same price ?
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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Jun 4 2009, 02:52 PM)
I used to run 1.25 conti's and wanted to change to Big Apples for better comfort... the boss recommended 20x2.0 Cheng Sin tyres which I was skeptical initially.. but at the end, it turned out better than expected. Good grip in the wet and rolls quite well too. Best of all... it's cheap
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really? hmmm... i might wait for my current tires to wear out first. don't want unnecessary expenses so soon. hehehe.

btw, i'm also interested in getting a microfolding bike since the mup8 is kinda large and bulky for me (the size of a small full sized bike) and i have a hard time carting it around when folded. have you ever heard about Pacific Bike's Carry Me? it folds thin and long on 8 inch wheels. it looks awesome.

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they're the same makers as birdy and airnimal so i trust them. i'm off to singapore this weekend to check them out. hopefully, if they fit me right, i might come back to KL with one. icon_idea.gif



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QUOTE(dysphasic @ Jun 4 2009, 03:29 PM)
really? hmmm... i might wait for my current tires to wear out first. don't want unnecessary expenses so soon. hehehe.

btw, i'm also interested in getting a microfolding bike since the mup8 is kinda large and bulky for me (the size of a small full sized bike) and i have a hard time carting it around when folded. have you ever heard about Pacific Bike's Carry Me? it folds thin and long on 8 inch wheels. it looks awesome.

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they're the same makers as birdy and airnimal so i trust them. i'm off to singapore this weekend to check them out. hopefully, if they fit me right, i might come back to KL with one.  icon_idea.gif
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I tried that before and frankly.. I rather be rollerblading tongue.gif

It's too "circus bear".

If its carting about that you're after, Brompton lor... fold the rear stays and push it around.


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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Jun 4 2009, 10:13 PM)
I tried that before and frankly.. I rather be rollerblading tongue.gif

It's too "circus bear".

If its carting about that you're after, Brompton lor... fold the rear stays and push it around.
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do you feel like a circus bear because you're tall? i'm really short (4'11) so it might be sort of ok sized on me. but we'll see. tongue.gif and honestly, a brompton is expensive for a 2nd bike!!!
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Any one here know where to get KHS T3 or T33 in Malaysia or singapore???
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Any one here know where to get KHS T3 or T33 in Malaysia or singapore???
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I think that's quite difficult as T3 is produced mainly for the Taiwanese market.


Added on June 13, 2009, 11:00 pmSince my wife won't be riding for the next year or so (will probably get her a new bike) so I've made some small unnoticeable modifications to my
Giant Halfway 07.

Here's how she looks like now:

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Fitted the wider 580mm flat bar from my mtb.... better control than the stock 560mm low riser. Climbs better too as the front's now lower

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Changed the grips to biologic ones... cheap and cheerful. The shape is better for long rides as it minimizes numbness. And of course, there's the essential bell

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Fitted a 11-30T freewheel ... the stock Halfway is seriously undergeared (14T only). This allows for a higher top speed. A long cage Deore rear mech from my MTB is also added

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Also changed the "sofa" type saddle to my pre-loved WTB Rocket V (best bang for buck saddle ever created) from my MTB

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Lastly, also changed the slippery and heavy stock folding pedal to these.... Wellgo's new QRD-M079 pedals with quick release. Can easy remove the pedal when buying a quick drink in 7-11 to avoid ppl riding away with your bike. It's also so grippy enough that I'm considering changing my MTB's pedal to these as well

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hi, verry interesting la... any sugesstion where to buy this kind of folding bike in kl or selangor(can somebody give a shop full adress)?
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hi..i am mainly travelling between taiwan, china...i wondering should i buy either GIANT or DAHON foldable bike in taiwan, china or in malaysia? any one any idea which place is cheaper?

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QUOTE(hilaryferra @ Aug 16 2009, 12:30 PM)
hi..i am mainly travelling between taiwan, china...i wondering should i buy either GIANT or DAHON foldable bike in taiwan, china or in malaysia? any one any idea which place is cheaper?

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For GIANT, Taiwan's cheaper. You can refer to the prices on the link below.. as for where to buy, there's loadsa Giant shops all over Taiwan so just ask the hotel or taxi driver which is the nearest to you. The prices are pretty much fixed as well, no discounts except for 10% off to be spent on accessories.

Ex: NTD10,000 bike... pay NTD10,000 and get NTD1000 worth of accessories of your choice.

http://www.dy.com.tw/catalog/index.php?cPa...jazozmotgwiluuu

As for Dahon, I'm not quite sure as China have their own specific models like the Jane and Archer. These are stated "China Domestic Model" on the rear stays.

Hope that helps smile.gif

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i'm interested on outdoor activity especially MTB..but suffering problem about storage in my college..
is there have any folding bike model that suite for MTB activity?


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There's some dahon mtb models and the montague's (you can google for them)
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Venompuppet, if you are interested in getting a Montague bike at a lower-than-retail price, pm me and I'll send you the contact details of a Singaporean guy who's organising a bulk order for them through another forum.
But you need to hurry, though.

Myself, I've ordered a Cammy Green Montague Paratrooper. My dream bike!.. sweat.gif
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Hi Ubique,

How much does the paraqtrooper cost?

Hi all,

Where can I can giant or montague folder in KL? Are they more affordable compare to dahon or polygon?

Thanks.
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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. rolleyes.gif 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.
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hi all, juz need to ask u guys, where can i get this bike in malaysia? KL in particular. any shops or dealer around ss2 or bangsar area? does i know they sell dahon brand. how bout giant brand? they have it here as well?

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QUOTE(4_tune @ Apr 20 2010, 06:30 PM)
hi all, juz need to ask u guys, where can i get this bike in malaysia? KL in particular. any shops or dealer around ss2 or bangsar area? does i know they sell dahon brand. how bout giant brand? they have it here as well?
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i also lookin some fold bikes and interested in the Dahon cadenza
so far i have check this place http://www.tscycle.com donno the price is cheapest or not

anybody knows where else they have sell dahon cadenza ?


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i also lookin some fold bikes and interested in the Dahon cadenza
so far i have check this place http://www.tscycle.com donno the price is cheapest or not

anybody knows where else they have sell dahon cadenza ?
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LeRun is the distributor for Dahon and I think there is an outlet in Bangsar.

Anyone here keen on group folding bike riding? Any Folder Club or Group in Malaysia?
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I came across with this A-Bike which selling at reasonable price.

The built sort of worrying..

Anyone owns it and minds to share your thought?
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i looking for foldable bicyle that look like regular bicycle.


1. is there any other option beside Montague ?
2. is it rust-free ? all aluminium?
3. where can i get in malaysia
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Im based in Beijing right now - am planning on getting one of these folding bikes. Does anyone know how the Dahon Archer stacks up against the Mu SL / Mu P8 / Speed P9 - Is it the same? Indeed the wording - China Domestic Model is on the side. I know theres only one color - kinda darkish grey and its a 7005 Alu frame. I can get it for about RM1.5k.

Can anyone explain the ride - I've owned road bikes and MTB's, and am not too sure about a frame that folds.. hmm.gif

Kinda looks like this:
http://www.dahon.com/bikes/2010/speed-p8


Added on August 1, 2010, 10:41 pmNevermind - I confirmed it's a Speed P8.
Here are some up close pics if you dont mind the chinese text.
Any user feedback ?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6303762909

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Hi .. RJdio,

Is your Speed P8 at RM1.5k price in China? I think it is slightly over RM2k in KL. I just wonder whether it is having the same components as mentioned in the Dahon Home page website. For our local model here, it is the same. Wonder what is the difference for the "China Domestic Modal" ?? Price only difference?


QUOTE(RJdio @ Aug 1 2010, 03:08 PM)
Im based in Beijing right now - am planning on getting one of these folding bikes. Does anyone know how the Dahon Archer stacks up against the Mu SL / Mu P8 / Speed P9 - Is it the same? Indeed the wording - China Domestic Model is on the side.  I know theres only one color - kinda darkish grey and its a 7005 Alu frame. I can get it for about RM1.5k.

Can anyone explain the ride - I've owned road bikes and MTB's, and am not too sure about a frame that folds.. hmm.gif

Kinda looks like this:
http://www.dahon.com/bikes/2010/speed-p8


Added on August 1, 2010, 10:41 pmNevermind - I confirmed it's a Speed P8.
Here are some up close pics if you dont mind the chinese text.
Any user feedback ?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6303762909
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My colleagues in TW has these 2 models which i think it's damn cool;

1) http://www.giant-bicycles.com/zh-tw/bikes/...s.1/6452/41891/
2) http://www.giant-bicycles.com/zh-tw/bikes/....4f/7100/41890/

The MR4 can actually go quite a high speed.... As I am riding a road bike, my colleague follows quite close behind.... very cool bike indeed, but only available in Japan and also TW
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Any foldies club around in KL? Would be nice to have a fun ride with other foldies.
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QUOTE(Bil88 @ Aug 2 2010, 04:30 PM)
Hi .. RJdio,

Is your Speed P8 at RM1.5k price in China?  I think it is slightly over RM2k in KL.  I just wonder whether it is having the same components as mentioned in the Dahon Home page website.  For our local model here, it is the same.  Wonder what is the difference for the "China Domestic Modal" ?? Price only difference?
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Actually I found on Tabao I can get it for RM1.2k ! From what I see it's similiar - it's cro-mo frame, SRAM deraileur 8-9 speed, rapid release wheels,big apple tyres and quite sturdy to ride.

The only issue keeping me on the fence is Im not sure if its safe to ride around town and park it outside with a big chain. Might need to get the front wheel changed to bolts as oppose to rapid release and always take the seatpost with me. Takut kena curi!! The philosophy with a foldie is to take it with you - but I dont want to do that when I go grocery shopping!!

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is there any cheaper foldable bike other than dahon? got any china brand?
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Any foldies club around in KL? Would be nice to have a fun ride with other foldies.
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If you are keen, please PM me your contact. Will be glad to welcome you if you are within KL or PJ. thumbup.gif

Otherwise can also join us when we do adventure outings by folder/train to interesting places. icon_rolleyes.gif

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QUOTE(Ubique @ Sep 30 2009, 08:05 PM)
Venompuppet, if you are interested in getting a Montague bike at a lower-than-retail price, pm me and I'll send you the contact details of a Singaporean guy who's organising a bulk order for them through another forum.
But you need to hurry, though.

Myself, I've ordered a Cammy Green Montague Paratrooper. My dream bike!.. sweat.gif
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Hi all,

I am a newbie here blush.gif . The last time I owned and rode a bike more seriously was during my scouting days in school, which was some 40+ years ago.

Now at age 61 and having just retired recently I have decided to take up an additional form of exercise beside my usual hiking and jogging activities. So cycling came naturally into my mind. No MTB because I found I can hike up the BM hill faster than some MTBikers so will reserve the BM Hill for hiking only (for me).

Decided on an entry level Dahon Eco3 as I want the mobility to take along the bike in my car trunk to wherever I go. Since purchased I have covered over 800 km in the vicinity of Shah Alam and Bukit Mertajam. Found the Eco3 to be just adequate and will consider upgrading when my skill or shall I say strength and interest pick up.

Have added a basic model bike computer(Wireless) to keep track on my progress. My cycling distance progressed from 10km/trip to around 30km/trip and the longest trip I have done was 52.5km sweat.gif , a return trip from Bm to Jawi, which was done within 2 hours at an average speed of 26.4 km/hr. Not bad for an Oldie on a Foldie huh, especially on an Eco3!

So far my cycling was done solo and would love to join in group touring, whether confine to folder or combine with Roadies or MTB's. And also to share in cycling experience icon_question.gif

Look through the Dahon forum but noted very few Malaysian participation so try this forum.



blush.gif Actually I wanted to post this in the thread by "kethon 27" entitled "Folding Bicycle like...........Dahon".
icon_question.gif Could the Administrator move this thread under the above heading please. Thank you.

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QUOTE(sean61 @ Aug 23 2010, 07:49 PM)
  blush.gif Actually I wanted to post this in the thread by "kethon 27" entitled "Folding Bicycle like...........Dahon".
icon_question.gif  Could the Administrator move this thread under the above heading please. Thank you.
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Thread merged into the mentioned thread smile.gif
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Hi .. Sean61,

You are definitely not a newbie to cycling doing all those trips and at an average speed of 26 + km/hr on the basic Dahon Eco3. Congratulations!!

I guessed that you are from the Northern States, however, here in the Central, there are occasions that we do have folders outings by multi-mode transportation.

At this moment, not confirmed as yet, possibility of another outing by KTM/folders to the Sungkai Hot-spring sometime in September. If you are keen can pm me.

[I]...o^`o ...o^`o ...o^`o ...o^`o



QUOTE(sean61 @ Aug 23 2010, 07:49 PM)
Hi all,

I am a newbie here blush.gif . The last time I owned and rode a bike more seriously was during my scouting days in school, which was some 40+ years ago.

Now at age 61 and having just retired recently I have decided to take up an additional form of exercise beside my usual hiking and jogging activities. So cycling came naturally into my mind. No MTB because I found I can hike up the BM hill faster than some MTBikers so will reserve the BM Hill for hiking only (for me).

Decided on an entry level Dahon Eco3 as I want the mobility to take along the bike in my car trunk to wherever I go. Since purchased I have covered over 800 km in the vicinity of Shah Alam and Bukit Mertajam. Found the Eco3 to be just adequate and will consider upgrading when my skill or shall I say strength and interest pick up.

Have added a basic model bike computer(Wireless) to keep track on my progress. My cycling distance progressed from 10km/trip to around 30km/trip and the longest trip I have done was 52.5km sweat.gif , a return trip from Bm to Jawi, which was done within 2 hours at an average speed of 26.4 km/hr. Not bad for an Oldie on a Foldie huh, especially on an Eco3!

So far my cycling was done solo and would love to join in group touring, whether confine to folder or combine with Roadies or MTB's. And also to share in cycling experience icon_question.gif

Look through the Dahon forum but noted very few Malaysian participation so try this forum.
  blush.gif Actually I wanted to post this in the thread by "kethon 27" entitled "Folding Bicycle like...........Dahon".
icon_question.gif  Could the Administrator move this thread under the above heading please. Thank you.
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To The Moderator,

Thank you for answering my request to merge the thread. At least I got 1 response from Bil88. rclxms.gif




To Bil88,

Thank you for answering at all. I am from the Northern State and spend about half of the year in Shah Alam. Most of my mileage were chalked up in KK, Shah Alam, which I found to be more conducive for cycling when compared to BM area. The downside here is the congested and dusty roads. So to avoid the traffic and hot sun I woke up early on one Saturday morning(Before sunrise) and travel through PLUS highway entering from Juru toll booth. Went out from Jawi Toll to have a cup of hot coffee and breakfast in one of the coffee shop. Throughout the journey I was enjoying the morning scenery and fresh air unaware that cyclists are not allowed in PLUS highway. On my return journey I again entered through the Jawi Toll Booth heading towards Juru but these time I wasn't so lucky and was picked up by the PLUS Patrol. The 2 kind gentlemen just cautioned me and led me to a side entrance along the highway leading to a Kampong near Sungai Bakap. I thank the 2 gentlemen and with the aid of my car GPS, I navigated out to join highway 1 towards home.

I am definitely a newbie when it comes to cycling despite my age but my interest in this newfound hobby is driving me to do some research by looking up all the bike forums. I found the thread on "Cycling beyond 50" particularly interesting and inspiring! The only downside is that all the threads were posted by peoples from the USA, Canada, EU and some from Australia. Very little contribution from our continent. I found from the threads that their environment(Inclusive of Taiwan) is more conducive for cycling and is very suitable for fun and serious cyclists alike.

I will be in Shah Alam in September so Sungkai Hot Spring outing looks fine to me but will wait to see your detailed itinerary before deciding.

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QUOTE(sean61 @ Aug 27 2010, 05:20 PM)
....... ... ...

Thank you for answering at all. ..... ...
I will be in Shah Alam in September so Sungkai Hot Spring outing looks fine to me but will wait to see your detailed itinerary before deciding.
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Hi ..sean61,

You are most welcome especially as a "newbie", and I will try my best to help wherever possible. You may PM me with your email address so that I can give you more details of any Folders outings.

BTW, here is a good outing to interact with other cyclists and at the same time for a good course. I may be there too with my folder ... On the 18th Sept there is a "Pedal Away Polio Fund Raising Cycling Expedition" starting from Sunway Pyramid 9:00am to 1:00pm on a loop of about 30km. You may find more information in this link:

http://rotaract-tuc.blogspot.com/

Spread the words about the above event to help charity.


Added on September 17, 2010, 3:45 pm whistling.gif Anyone here are cycling with folding bikes beside the usual?

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QUOTE(Bil88 @ Aug 27 2010, 06:59 PM)
Hi ..sean61,

You are most welcome especially as a "newbie", and I will try my best to help wherever possible.  You may PM me with your email address so that I can give you more details of any Folders outings.

BTW, here is a good outing to interact with other cyclists and at the same time for a good course.  I may be there too with my folder ... On the 18th Sept there is a "Pedal Away Polio Fund Raising Cycling Expedition" starting from Sunway Pyramid 9:00am to 1:00pm on a loop of about 30km.  You may find more information in this link:

http://rotaract-tuc.blogspot.com/

Spread the words about the above event to help charity.


Added on September 17, 2010, 3:45 pm whistling.gif  Anyone here are cycling with folding bikes beside the usual?
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Hi Bil88,
Me of course. Any idea how many from the group we met signed up for Pedalawaypolio tomorrow? Hope it 's not gonna rain like today so see ya at the ride, my first right in the city!
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hi guys, i am a foldable cyclist too. i got mine imported used from japan. it has 6 speed and rear suspension only...hehe

any special outing for foldables? i would love to join...i am from seri kembangan. i did cycle in putrajaya once, but dun have much kaki on this so cant really go...
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Folding bikes outings is slightly different from the usual biking. We usually do multi-mode commuting to some exciting places by car ... short distance, by train / bus ... slightly longer distance ... by airlines ... for some overseas adventures with our folding bikes. You are most welcome to join in to any of our outings.

Some of us do cycle in Putrajaya, but with our normal road bikes not folders. Folders are for fun and adventures and I do use folders for my commuting too. nod.gif


QUOTE(mike xtreme @ Sep 28 2010, 05:47 PM)
hi guys, i am a foldable cyclist too. i got mine imported used from japan. it has 6 speed and rear suspension only...hehe

any special outing for foldables? i would love to join...i am from seri kembangan. i did cycle in putrajaya once, but dun have much kaki on this so cant really go...
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oh, dun have foldable gang cycling around for fun weekly?
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what to do with foldable bike ha?
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1st KL Folder's Ride
Sunday 3rd Oct

Meet at Bukit Aman carpark 6.15am
Ride starts 6.30am sharp.
Kenny Hills-Hartamas 20km

No need registration/confirmation. Just turn up n ride.

1. Brompton
2. Dahon
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QUOTE(desert1 @ Oct 1 2010, 04:42 PM)
1st KL Folder's Ride
Sunday 3rd Oct

Meet at Bukit Aman carpark 6.15am
Ride starts 6.30am sharp.
Kenny Hills-Hartamas 20km

No need registration/confirmation. Just turn up n ride.

1. Brompton
2. Dahon
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damn! y does it have to be this weekend...my schedule is hell packed! vmad.gif
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1st KL Folders Ride 3.10.10
Bukit Aman- Kenny Hills- Hartamas- Bkt Aman 20km.

Low vehicular traffic but high human traffic (runners from Pacesetters).
Enjoyed fresh air, cool morning, free isotonic drinks courtesy of Pacestters.

Siang, Angela n I brought our Brompton M3L (3 speed) (mine) and Dahons (Curve SL, 9 speed). 100m into the ride Angela had a puncture and abandoned the ride leaving Siang n I to continue. Along the way 2 cyclists on road bikes joined us to complete the entire route.

Good ride n good company. This is just the beginning!

Mike, not to fret, there are more foldie rides to come in the near future.




QUOTE(mike xtreme @ Oct 2 2010, 12:28 PM)
damn! y does it have to be this weekend...my schedule is hell packed!  vmad.gif
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QUOTE(desert1 @ Oct 4 2010, 02:24 PM)
1st KL Folders Ride 3.10.10
Bukit Aman- Kenny Hills- Hartamas- Bkt Aman 20km.

Low vehicular traffic but high human traffic (runners from Pacesetters).
Enjoyed fresh air, cool morning, free isotonic drinks courtesy of Pacestters.

Siang, Angela n I brought our Brompton M3L (3 speed) (mine) and Dahons (Curve SL, 9 speed). 100m into the ride Angela had a puncture and abandoned the ride leaving Siang n I to continue. Along the way 2 cyclists on road bikes joined us to complete the entire route.

Good ride n good company. This is just the beginning!

Mike, not to fret, there are more foldie rides to come in the near future.
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wow! it sounds really fun! do give me a PM if ur having another 1 biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(desert1 @ Oct 4 2010, 02:24 PM)
1st KL Folders Ride 3.10.10
Bukit Aman- Kenny Hills- Hartamas- Bkt Aman 20km.

Low vehicular traffic but high human traffic (runners from Pacesetters).
Enjoyed fresh air, cool morning, free isotonic drinks courtesy of Pacestters.

Siang, Angela n I brought our Brompton M3L (3 speed) (mine) and Dahons (Curve SL, 9 speed). 100m into the ride Angela had a puncture and abandoned the ride leaving Siang n I to continue. Along the way 2 cyclists on road bikes joined us to complete the entire route.

Good ride n good company. This is just the beginning!

Mike, not to fret, there are more foldie rides to come in the near future.
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Great to know all of you are having fun, regret not able to meet up with all of you this time. Presently doing a folder touring in UK and hope able to catch up with other folders too.

The World Brompton Folding Bike Race took place in the lousy weather of UK and yet about 600 riders turn up for the race to win both championships for a S6L-X in each category, Fastest Male and Fastest Female.
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QUOTE(Bil88 @ Oct 5 2010, 04:22 AM)
Great to know all of you are having fun, regret not able to meet up with all of you this time.  Presently doing a folder touring in UK and hope able to catch up with other folders too.

The World Brompton Folding Bike Race took place in the lousy weather of UK and yet about 600 riders turn up for the race to win both championships for a S6L-X in each category, Fastest Male and Fastest Female.
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wow! thats so cool! i envy u for traveling on a folder. hope to be able to meet up with u soon
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Hi,
Any foldies outing soon? Would love to join for Sunday rides. We are a group of foldies riders but with no where to go.....
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Hi,
Any foldies outing soon? Would love to join for Sunday rides. We are a group of foldies riders but with no where to go.....
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there was an outing at 10-10-10 but the organizer didnt reply my pm so i dont really know the location. blush.gif

hope there's another outing coming up soon. but a better managed 1
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any1 know the price for Dahon eco 3? Thanks smile.gif
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Easily check it out for the latest update price from the distributor, Rodalink in KL. I understand Singapore is a different distributor, so you may check that too for comparision.
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Easily check it out for the latest update price from the distributor, Rodalink in KL.  I understand Singapore is a different distributor, so you may check that too for comparision.
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how bout the price range? icon_question.gif
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Want to cycle in Putrajaya this Saturday?

You can join.....

http://atokmtb.blogspot.com/2010/10/eco-hunt-berbasikal.html

It's free!
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i'm interested on outdoor activity especially MTB..but suffering problem about storage in my college..
is there have any folding bike model that suite for MTB activity?
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hI, YOU MAY CHECK OUT OUR FOLDABLE FOLDING BIKE. AND IT'S FROM HUMMER BRAND...
www.fbfoldingbike.com


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Hey guys,

Come and ride on this Sunday at the NTV7 Yuan Carnival Fun Ride.
Details....

http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php?fcode=807...126971590691264
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hi,

Does anyone know anywhere else besides Rodalink that sells Dahon foldable bikes? I am looking at buying one but the Rodalink that I went (Hartamas branch) is not so well stocked and they also not so helpful to me =(
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hi,

Does anyone know anywhere else besides Rodalink that sells Dahon foldable bikes?  I am looking at buying one but the Rodalink that I went (Hartamas branch) is not so well stocked and they also not so helpful to me =(
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You can try Rodalink Bangsar
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QUOTE(tinster @ Oct 27 2010, 10:50 AM)
hi,

Does anyone know anywhere else besides Rodalink that sells Dahon foldable bikes?  I am looking at buying one but the Rodalink that I went (Hartamas branch) is not so well stocked and they also not so helpful to me =(
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QUOTE(syd04 @ Oct 27 2010, 01:21 PM)

You can try Rodalink Bangsar
Agreed ... Rodalink in Bangsar do have better stock of Dahon. If you need help, you may PM me. I will be glad to share with you my experience about folding bikes. My first folding bike is a Dahon, and it is now about 25 years old. It is still used ocassionally.



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Right. I shall check out Rodalink Bangsar one of these days.

Bt, roughly, waht is the price range for Dahon bikes? Rodalink Hartamas didnt have price tags on most of the Dahons they have there, only one or two and both ranges close to RM2k or more. Which is way beyond my budget...

I am looking for smthg within the range of 1-1.3k maximum. What other cheaper alternatives to Dahon?
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there is a bike shop specialize in second hand folding bike from japan. it;s at kota kemuning's mcd area.
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there is a bike shop specialize in second hand folding bike from japan. it;s at kota kemuning's mcd area.
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Ooh, that sounds interesting. Whats the name of the shop and wats the price range like? Do they have used Dahons? I dont mind other brands but prefer Dahon because they have a cycling club for owners, which I think is good la.
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I also plan to buy bike. But someone told me, whether true or not, are we allowed to bring the bicycle inside the Star/Putra LRT ?
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I also plan to buy bike. But someone told me, whether true or not, are we allowed to bring the bicycle inside the Star/Putra LRT ?
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any1 can confrim this?

but i personally think it is possible if we have a foldable bicycle bag
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any1 can confrim this?

but i personally think it is possible if we have a foldable bicycle bag
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As long as u fold it properly it's gud to go in i suppose.

Alternatively you can put it into the bike bag before enter to the train.
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hI, YOU MAY CHECK OUT OUR FOLDABLE FOLDING BIKE. AND IT'S FROM HUMMER BRAND...
www.fbfoldingbike.com
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how about the price?
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I saw Folding Bike Trading (fbfoldingbike.com) company at Damansara Perdana having a few types of folding bikes. Among them Ralliart, KHS, Saab, Strida and Doppleganger. Anyone, tried these brands? any comments?
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for those who love to cycle (xspecially who stay at putrajaya and around), putrajaya will make xtvt cycle at nite.. at merdeka night icon_rolleyes.gif . for detail as above or check this link http://www.ppj.gov.my/portal/page?_pageid=...ema=PORTAL#1320
still looking for folding bike... any recomended (around putrajaya). putrajaya just have 1 new bike shop at presint 15 and just have dohan fodable bikes. i'm looking for strida a shape ( strida LT).

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If you are looking for folding bike, I suggest that you do a good research on the internet and talk to those who own and have been frequently using the their folding bikes in all conditions before you make your purchase. Lately, folders are attracting a lot of interest and many types are selling locally now.

Not all folders are the same. There are many good one and also some not worth what you are going to pay for. I am finding difficulty to find a local dealer or technician who is competence enough to service my SA Hub on my folder. If someone has the skill, I will be glad to discuss with him/her.

Hopefully, the present growing interest will help to develop a good following of dealers, technicians and users. .. I have a few folders and my first one is 26 years old and still using occasionally.


QUOTE(mad4419 @ Dec 22 2010, 12:27 AM)
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still looking for folding bike... any recomended (around putrajaya). putrajaya just have 1 new bike shop at presint 15 and just have dohan fodable bikes. i'm looking for strida a shape ( strida LT).
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QUOTE(tinster @ Oct 28 2010, 03:05 PM)
Right.  I shall check out Rodalink Bangsar one of these days.

Bt, roughly, waht is the price range for Dahon bikes? Rodalink Hartamas didnt have price tags on most of the Dahons they have there, only one or two and both ranges close to RM2k or more.  Which is way beyond my budget...

I am looking for smthg within the range of 1-1.3k maximum.  What other cheaper alternatives to Dahon?
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Dahon Eco3, 1.1-1.2k at rodalink


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how about the price?
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Added on December 22, 2010, 12:26 pm
QUOTE(mad4419 @ Dec 22 2010, 12:27 AM)
for those who love to cycle (xspecially who stay at putrajaya and around), putrajaya will make xtvt cycle at nite.. at merdeka night  icon_rolleyes.gif . for detail as above or check this link http://www.ppj.gov.my/portal/page?_pageid=...ema=PORTAL#1320
still looking for folding bike... any recomended (around putrajaya). putrajaya just have 1 new bike shop at presint 15 and just have dohan fodable bikes. i'm looking for strida a shape ( strida LT).
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head up to fbfoldingbike.com, they're having 1 strida LT


Added on December 22, 2010, 2:10 pmAnyone know the running price of Dahon Matrix in rodalink?
appreciate for the help in advance

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QUOTE(mycko7 @ Nov 10 2010, 04:52 PM)
I also plan to buy bike. But someone told me, whether true or not, are we allowed to bring the bicycle inside the Star/Putra LRT ?
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You definitely can. Just as long as its a foldable bike that packs away and doesn't get in ppls way. Brought it on the LRT today smile.gifAttached Image

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RM3600>

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RM2799>

but my budget is like RM1k only........ anyone can recommend me, tat similar spec and design like above and with my price range?
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Hi all
Would like to ask for recommendation, I m looking for a compact foldable bike for my daily commuting, since i park my car really far from office and had to walk to get to office (sweating). Would a Strida LT bike be good for me? I need it to fold really quick, and compact enough for me to wheel it into office and store under my table, plus be able to keep inside the boot of my car (normal compact sedan). Space is a concern and in short supply, both in the car and also in office, thus I was hoping the Strida would be compact enough for me.
Thanks a lot!
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QUOTE(Sphenix @ Mar 1 2011, 12:13 AM)
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RM3600>

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but my budget is like RM1k only........ anyone can recommend me, tat similar spec and design like above and with my price range?
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You can opt for either polygon,dahon or oyama with your budget.

let me know if you keen to get one.

I will PM you my contact

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there is a bike shop specialize in second hand folding bike from japan. it;s at kota kemuning's mcd area.
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Is this the place? Just randomly googled 'kota kemuning japan secondhand foldable bicycle' lol

I'm also looking into buying a foldable bicycle these days, was thinking maybe electric foldable bicycle also if can but don't know la... my budget very small only, RM1k max lol
Haven't bought my own bicycle before all my life so I don't know what to consider also. As long as it doesn't kill me while I'm on it can already la I think? lol. What do you guys think?
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I noticed that FitnessConcept also already brought in Reebok Switch (foldable bike)

http://www.fitnessconcept.com.my/shop/inde...products_id=453

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Price around RM1198

Anyone has tried using it?
Need to buy one for my wife.. Either Dahoon or Reebok ..

Thanks
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Anyone riding a single gear foldie? I am thinking of getting a recond foldie from the kemuning shop. It's RM390 for single gear model.
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Any good foldable bicycle for the budget of below RM800.00?
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Hello, I am new to cycling and looking for folding bike kaki- anyone?
Location: Petaling Jaya
Here is my Dahon bicycle smile.gif

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QUOTE(the_sorrow @ Jun 11 2011, 09:55 PM)
Hello, I am new to cycling and looking for folding bike kaki- anyone?
Location: Petaling Jaya
Here is my Dahon bicycle  smile.gif 

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wow u got the new dahon dash p18...
very tempted to get one...
u ride with the the seat so low?
didn't u join the folding bike club?


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Hi, may i know how much i bought your folding bike?
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rodalink is selling it @ RM2689...


a short vid about the bike

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q7nQ5PRlcA

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for budget around 800 can try to get rockbike one...or xds A7.
Rm1k can try dahon eco3.

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QUOTE(H2D @ Jun 16 2011, 04:26 AM)
wow u got the new dahon dash p18...
very tempted to get one...
u ride with the the seat so low?
didn't u join the folding bike club?


Added on June 16, 2011, 4:30 am

rodalink is selling it @ RM2689...
a short vid about the bike

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q7nQ5PRlcA
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Yeh, I bought from Bangsar rodalink RM2,550 but do not like the employee there. Impolite and not helpful.
Go ask Folding Bike to order for you if interested.

Hehe yes thats the height of my seat, noob needs to have two feet on the ground q:
Joining the fun ride event next Sunday at Putrajaya.

Where do you cycle? smile.gif
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how to join the folding bike club? is it the rodalink club for dahon bike owners ar? when i bought my bike at rodalink no one mention also about any club
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Folding bike seems nice

plan to get 1 smile.gif .....

that day i saw electric folding bike.....
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Added on June 21, 2011, 5:53 pm
QUOTE(the_sorrow @ Jun 18 2011, 12:14 AM)
Yeh, I bought from Bangsar rodalink RM2,550 but do not like the employee there. Impolite and not helpful.
Go ask Folding Bike to order for you if interested.

Hehe yes thats the height of my seat, noob needs to have two feet on the ground q:
Joining the fun ride event next Sunday at Putrajaya.

Where do you cycle? smile.gif
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oh, so u just bought it recently? cos the unit in bsar was gone, last week when i went there to look see.
din know they could give discount? i tot they stick to the rrp on their brochure ( thats wht they said )
there's one sales guy with spec seems ok, but u know la, generally sales service ppl in msia is way lagging behind...
sommore in bangsar, if matsalleh expat walk in , mebe they will start talking... n be more helpful.

y i'm interested in this dash p18 is, the portability.....
not because it is a foldie...
there are foldie groups in other countries ya know just like d fixie...
those are not cyclist.... groupies perhaps....

i dun like the look of those normal foldie ie brompton type, long seat post high neck..
yea those design u can fold it really small, but the look just doesn't cut it....
i dun need to cycle to work or need to take the bike into the office, so folded size doesn't matter,
also i dun like bike racks on the car...

then the traditional frame design of this dash p18 is suppose to give the same feel like riding a normal bike..
i don't know if there is any difference if say riding a Speed P8 and Dash P18, can one feel the flex on the p8?
or feel the dash p18 is more solid?

can the dash p18 climb steep hills? have u tried it?
i saw the gear inch on the spec, seems it is possible..
my area have a lot of steep slopes...

riding a 20" wheel bike is fun more zippy, is like driving a kancil compare to a full sedan..
but then i think it is not that stable at high speed? esp downhill....

i havent ride for many years, tht y now looking for a bike, just a recreational rider, so not going
for those expensive stuff..
i look at the bicycle buy sell site, man... most selling expensive stuff worth thousands...
is like there are many lance armstrong in msia..?? or cycling is for rich ppl only.... biggrin.gif
and also the fixie thing..... shakehead.gif

next sunday is this coming sunday?
is this organised by the fbc?

yea i hv seen folding bike shop in dsara perdana, tho dahon is not the main brand they are selling, could they give a better price?
i know atm lerun has bout 24 dash p18 in stock, not sure if FB is ordering form them...


Added on June 21, 2011, 5:53 pm
QUOTE(modben @ Jun 21 2011, 12:22 AM)
how to join the folding bike club? is it the rodalink club for dahon bike owners ar? when i bought my bike at rodalink no one mention also about any club
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u bought long time ago?
mebe tht time they haven't set-up yet leh.... biggrin.gif
then again like our member said, those sales guys are not helpful at all,


Added on June 21, 2011, 5:55 pmfor those who wana find out d benefit of riding smaller wheels like mini velos..

http://mybikeshopsg.wordpress.com/2010/07/...craze/#comments

taken frm the moulton website..

http://www.moultonbicycles.co.uk

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Small Wheels

Small wheels with high pressure tyres have been integral to the Moulton design from the beginning. The combination of the lower rolling resistance of high pressure tyres and the lower aerodynamic drag of small wheels, allows the bicycle to go faster with less effort.
In contrast to large bicycle wheels, the smaller Moulton wheels are immensely strong. Their lower moment of inertia allows faster acceleration and more responsive steering. Smaller wheels also reduce the overall length of the bicycle, making it compact and easier to transport.


there is a black version of Dash P18, not available here.
wana promo this bike, more on d performance side n bit cheaper price tag.... hope more ppl will get it...


http://qbei-hakubaicho.info/wp-content/upl...12/dash-034.jpg

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http://qbei-hakubaicho.info/wp-content/upl...12/dash-043.jpg

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Has anyone tried Hummer HM2600 folding bike?
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folding bike msia just launched the ORi foldie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPaaZgv9K28&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYEIe56yJyE&NR=1

yea very fast to fold..
this is how when u r not used to it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkOX0A8BGmw&feature=related

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Yeah recently- I bought it because of the ready stock. This is my first bicycle so cannot comment much on comparisons.
Folding Bike Shop tells me if I had ordered from her, she could have given me a better price. Black one is the newer colour scheme but I wanted a white one.

I have cycled up Bukit Cahaya (Taman Pertanian). Imagine this, my friends have to get down and push their Mountain Bikes or stand up to cycle up a hill while myself just cycle up sitting down (with that low seat) and laughing icon_idea.gif
My seat has increased in height as I get more proficient.

This Dahon is not really portable due to its fold, not compact enough to ease carrying. It's good if you just want to keep in your car trunk but not to commute with it.
Not something that you can carry with you to the washroom like the Brompton. Wish I can have the best of both worlds, performance and fold.

Check out my Brooks (saddle bag). Poison brows.gif
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wow , good to noe u r enjoying ur ride.
for me a bike is portable enuf if it doesn't require a car rack n take out wheels...
too many folding parts is oso a no no for me... doesn't matter how fast n how small it folds..

think u made a good choice getting this dash p18 , as a 1st bike,
the looks n construction is good, and price is just ok,
other brands just throw in too many expensive parts for a bike like this and made the price too high...

performance n fold, got.. sumthing like the ORI bike...
the entry level is oredi the price of dash p18...

http://www.oribikes.com/products/products.php


Added on June 21, 2011, 11:59 pmi have read on the net that there seems to be some complain about dahon's lockjaw hinge folding mechanism.. esp on the cadenza model......... hmmmmmm
they say it will make noise, creaks soon.....

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bro nice dahon there....



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how much is the dahon eco c7? the replacement for eco3. hahaha...has it arrived yet?
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QUOTE(SpikeTwo @ Jun 24 2011, 03:27 PM)
how much is the dahon eco c7? the replacement for eco3. hahaha...has it arrived yet?
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think u shud call up bike shops tht deals dahon like rodalink n foldingbike trading....
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just brought my c7 white at rodalink bukit tinggi the price is 1139 with 5% disc...nice and easy to handle
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foldies frm thailand, thai cycling scene is much more happening than here in msia.... there it seems lotsa shop selling foldies, n they can mod it....
modded dahon Mu p8

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Added on June 27, 2011, 5:48 pmkhs f20 t3, FB used to sell this, now duno got or not....

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Added on June 27, 2011, 5:50 pmdahon silvertip, before renamed to Dash p18, black kaler nicer?

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QUOTE(the_sorrow @ Jun 11 2011, 09:55 PM)
Hello, I am new to cycling and looking for folding bike kaki- anyone?
Location: Petaling Jaya
Here is my Dahon bicycle  smile.gif 

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Ty for the nice photo and informative posting of the Dahon Dash P18. rclxms.gif I currently own a Dahon Silvertip and planning to get two more folders for my Missy and dad(Gona do some light touring). Im set on getting Dash P18 and another lower end folder maybe a gaint folder or dahon.
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QUOTE(minibike @ Jun 29 2011, 10:46 AM)
Ty for the nice photo and informative posting of the Dahon Dash P18. rclxms.gif  I currently own a Dahon Silvertip and planning to get two more folders for my Missy and dad(Gona do some light touring). Im set on getting Dash P18 and another lower end folder maybe a gaint folder or dahon.
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hi, r u frm msia ?
silvertip bought here or in sg?
i duno last time they got sell silvertip here, cos hvn't started to check out folding bikes.

how old is ur dash p18 now?
any creaking sound from the lock jaw hinge??


Added on June 29, 2011, 2:08 pmhere is a review of dahon silvertip from sg togoparts.com

http://www.togoparts.com/articles/article.php?artid=1689

one noticeable spec difference is the dash p18 has a lower gear inches at 26"
where as the silvertip has 31".

not sure whether it will make a big difference in climbing hills....




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QUOTE(H2D @ Jun 29 2011, 01:21 PM)
hi, r u frm msia ?
silvertip bought here or in sg?
i duno last time they got sell silvertip here, cos hvn't started to check out folding bikes.

how old is ur dash p18 now?
any creaking sound from the lock jaw hinge??


Added on June 29, 2011, 2:08 pmhere is a review of dahon silvertip from sg togoparts.com

http://www.togoparts.com/articles/article.php?artid=1689

one noticeable spec difference is the dash p18 has a lower gear inches at 26"
where as the silvertip has 31".

not sure whether it will make a big difference in climbing hills....
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Hi Im from singapore , I got mine here at a bad price, will rather get a dash 18 over the silvertip cause of the better pricing in malaysia.

Well from me wanting to get another mid town dahon , it show how much I love this series. Been riding the silvertip for 1 month plus , 1000++ km and survived three accidents(2 slides and 1 180 flip) and the bike is still going strong, no strange noise or damage part.(One tough folder laugh.gif ). The lockjaw hinge is well design , down side is the need to use allen key to fold.

This bike love to go fast, been able to hit abt 35 - 40 km/m on road , average comfortable cruising speed is abt 30km/h.

Not sure if the smaller gearing will make a diff in hill climbing, but the engine makes all the diff. biggrin.gif

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yea, actually the dash p18 price is msia is cheaper a bit, compared to US, taiwan, japan n EU, n till now no dash p18 yet in SG, wana clear out d silvertip first they say.

it seems there is a long waiting list for dash p18 in other countries...

sg have more choices for foldies, like bike friday, etc, price wise is more on the higher side right?


Added on July 13, 2011, 12:29 amcome everyone! more the merrier..

http://www.ocbc.cyclemalaysia.com.my/

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I will be getting my foldable bike this weekend. Undecided between the Dahon Speed P8 and Hasa Minimax M1. Of course Dahon is well known but the components are just average and quite heavy at 27.6lbs.
The Hasa is a not so well known brand(search on the net doesnt give much result on the Minimax M1), but offers juicy components like Ultegra rd, sram etc and weigh much less at ~23.5lbs. It also folds & unfolds faster. Cool internal cable routing.

The only thing about Dahon is it's a well known brand and has been tested by many. I believe the components might break down/wear off and can be upgraded but the heart of the bicycle is the frame. Hasa frame/folding reliability is still unknown. Still the juicy components on the M1 is calling out loud for me!. Hahaha. Decisions... decisions...

Btw, I ride every week(well almost) on my Santa Cruz Superlight mtb so now gatal wanna try out a foldable bike.
I'm from Subang Jaya.... anyone here from the surrounding area? Maybe can go for a ride together. biggrin.gif
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hi, i just heard about this HASA from a member, seems fook sang bike shop is importing it, u got it from there?

the dahon speed p8 is almost RM 2k.
is the M1 around that price as well?

frm wht i have learned, folding bike the crucial part is the folding joint.
Dahon invented all their joints and have patents on it.
so they say its reliable .. bla bla bla...

so if u are paying the same amount of money, u might
as well want to compare the built quality, esp of the joint,
how the folding mechanism works.... see whether u have confident it can last for a while....

it will be really frustrating if u get a folding bike then after a few months riding
the joint starts to make noise, loose, can't tighten , wear out fast etc etc...

the main advantage of a folding bike is u can easily take it anywhere to cycle
with out using a bike rack.... etc etc....


Added on July 13, 2011, 11:45 amthis is hasa website...

http://www.hasabike.com.tw


Added on July 13, 2011, 12:09 pmone can DL dahon service manuals to see how their stuff works..
and learn more about it.

http://www.dahon.com/support/manuals?type=...=96&submit.y=34

also check out the dahon forum to see what owners comment about their bikes...

http://forum.dahon.com/lofiversion/index.php?t6867.html

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Test ride both bike before deciding. I insisted on testing the bike ride quality before I pull the trigger on the dahon. Dahon resell value is better so its easier to resell incase you dun like the ride.
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well i think most bike shop here dun allow u to test... esp low cost bikes....


Added on July 14, 2011, 4:22 pmfrom mudah.my, someone in penang is selling the giant halfway for 3.3k, is this bike that expensive.....?

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http://www.mudah.my/New+Giant+Folding+Bike...ay-10599312.htm

giant folding expressway 2 RM1.6K]

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http://www.mudah.my/New+Giant+Folding+Expr...+2-10575439.htm

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QUOTE(H2D @ Jul 14 2011, 04:05 PM)
well i think most bike shop here dun allow u to test... esp low cost bikes....


Added on July 14, 2011, 4:22 pmfrom mudah.my, someone in penang is selling the giant halfway for 3.3k, is this bike that expensive.....?

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http://www.mudah.my/New+Giant+Folding+Bike...ay-10599312.htm

giant folding expressway 2 RM1.6K]

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http://www.mudah.my/New+Giant+Folding+Expr...+2-10575439.htm
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Opps my bad !! cry.gif

The halfway must be the newer version, much better looking rclxms.gif
The old version I saw over here is going for $899 (RM2202 current exchange rate).

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I'm thinking about getting a Dahon Eco C6 la, where got sell aa? Preferably somewhere near or around Subang Jaya here.
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ss14 there got one bike shop dealer of polygon n dahon, check the lerun website.
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ss14 there got one bike shop dealer of polygon n dahon, check the lerun website.
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ah, I see. Will check that place out tomorrow. Thanks!
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Got my Speed P8 yesterday and went for the Putrajaya Inter Park Ride yesterday night. This bike can go fast! Hehe. I'm loving it. biggrin.gif
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great, did u met-up with the folding bike group there?
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great, did u met-up with the folding bike group there?
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Yep, I rode with Sam Choong and his gang. Very happy with the P8. Still struggling to fold the bike, folding hinge on the frame is still very tight.

Btw, H2D, thanks for ur detailed explanation. Appreciate it. rclxms.gif


Added on July 18, 2011, 7:55 pmJust wondering, will the Ikea blue bag fit the Dahon?

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welcome,
i saw u in the pics smile.gif

ikea blue bag? hv to go measure ler......

one expensive full carbon ori foldy is there too, beside tht duno which dahon bike is tht....

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QUOTE(H2D @ Jul 19 2011, 10:56 AM)
welcome,
i saw u in the pics smile.gif

ikea blue bag? hv to go measure ler......

one expensive full carbon ori foldy is there too, beside tht duno which dahon bike is tht....
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yup sam's pics .
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QUOTE(Shiroki @ Jul 15 2011, 12:53 PM)
I'm thinking about getting a Dahon Eco C6 la, where got sell aa? Preferably somewhere near or around Subang Jaya here.
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I just saw 1 this morning at a small shop in Bandar Utama going fo aboit 1,100.

I'm also interested, but thot that 1k+ is a bit too uch to spend on a bicycle. Any 2nd hand units for sale?


Added on July 20, 2011, 6:05 pm
QUOTE(Blackbird @ Jul 17 2011, 11:08 AM)
Got my Speed P8 yesterday and went for the Putrajaya Inter Park Ride yesterday night. This bike can go fast! Hehe. I'm loving it.  biggrin.gif
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Where s a good place for family to ride? where do we park the car. Are there any food outlets during weekends?

Thanks.

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QUOTE(phillipe @ Jul 20 2011, 06:02 PM)
I just saw 1 this morning at a small shop in Bandar Utama going fo aboit 1,100.

I'm also interested, but thot that 1k+ is a bit too uch to spend on a bicycle. Any 2nd hand units for sale?


Added on July 20, 2011, 6:05 pm
Where s a good place for family to ride? where do we park the car. Are there any food outlets during weekends?

Thanks.
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this shop in kota kemuning, got used folding bike, imported frm japan, for sale some less than 500RM....
u might wana check it out.

http://gwcycle.blogspot.com/

if u read the post earlier, got member post before this shop.

good place to ride?
if u don't mind driving all the way to putrajaya, u can cycle around the lake, there are paved path,
no worry about traffic. frm wht i have seen in pics tht ppl post.
i think there are food stalls there, near the monument....
i haven't been there yet....

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Added on July 25, 2011, 3:05 pmthe dahon jetstream ex 2011 is the last of its kind.
rodalink bangsar has 1 unit fitted with XTR components instead of the dual drive?
price should be Rm9k and above...
is RM10K on a bicycle worth the spend,,,,,, ??


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can ride olong tasik or hill at presint 11 also nice...

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thinking of getting a good folding bike...?
maybe you should wait till Tern arrives, rumors had it will arrive here in the coming months..

the model list is out on their website.

http://ternbicycles.com/bikes

surprise that it looks more or less like the models in Dahon?
it is because the Tern team used to run Dahon Global and design most
of Dahon's existing models..

Tern Verge P18
http://ternbicycles.com/sites/default/file...sample-hi_1.jpg

name, colour, spec, parts, more or less like the dash p18, what about the price???
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I have been watching Tern very closely. I thought they will review their bikes during the EUROBIKE 2011 which starts from 31st August 2011. But they will quick in their response as many foldies are interested in their new bikes. They uploaded their website few days ago and later uploaded their forum section.

Most Tern Bikes are similar to Dahon's except with added features. There are 3 ways of their pricing strategy. First sell 10% less than the current Dahon bikes to capture the market. Second sell the same as Dahon bikes, with added features, consumers will pick Tern. Same price more features. Third sell 10% more than Dahon to distance Tern as boutique bikes.

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wah its like the son goin to war against the dad....biggrin.gif

i would like to see the price of the verge p18 lesser than dash p18,

it seems tern bike is already with some major bike dealers for review,

check out this nycewheels post..

http://blog.nycewheels.com/tern-folding-bi...-to-drool-over/

looks like they are already testing the verge p18.....
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As this will be my first bike purchase, price is my most concern. I just want a affordable and reliable bike that can bring me from point A to point B.

Hopefully Tern will strategically price one for the mass market and another higher price for the exclusively those who like gears, gadgets and features.
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probably you will get one of the link series, since it looks like all their joints are the same.. only the frame design/style, specs n components are different.

so u gona use the bike for touring??


Added on August 4, 2011, 12:34 amafter reading more infos about Tern, looks like they are going to 'better' Dahon in a few ways,
and i think it will come with a price....

from the looks, the built quality of Tern is much more refine than Dahon's
Tern boast new joint designs, " serviceable and stainless steel parts " which even Dahon don't dare to claim.

Quoted from this article : http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/about-tern/011392

"Tern designers have spent a lot of time examining the durability of the bicycles in their folded position, too. A patented floating linkage removes any additional stress on the steel rod in the hinge clasp, and the rounded edges of the hinges removes sharp edges which can tear carry bags or injure others on public transport. The safety catch itself is made from engineering plastic..."

this paying attention to detail and quality parts will come with a price....

Dahon suing Johon+Flohon.... or tern.. laugh.gif

http://www.bike-eu.com/news/5092/dahon-fil...orence-hon.html

http://www.bike-eu.com/news/5121/legal-upd...on-dispute.html

http://www.bike-eu.com/news/5093/reaction-...-by-dahon-.html

http://www.bikebiz.com/index.php/news/read...-to-quit/011621

looks like singapore has a bigger folding bicycle / bicycle market... even though it is just a " small red dot "
Togoparts are invited to the Tern Launch in Taipei.

http://www.togoparts.com/articles/article....d=2065&pageid=1

here are more photos of the launch in flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/huggerindustr...ith/5843995445/

verge p18

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other news bout Dahon bike loosing distributorship

http://www.bikebiz.com/index.php/news/read...ic-lines/011373

to understand more about Tern bicycles, read this interview with Johon

http://16incheswestofpeoria.wordpress.com/...n-n-out-burger/

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Thanks for links. Interesting articles. Some I have read but some new to me.

I never love small wheel bikes thus I am going to buy a full-size bike. I wish to have JOE D24 but due to my budget, most likely I will go for entry-level JOE C21. Its all depend on our local distributor pricing. Hopefully they are throwing early tern discount.

As for touring with the bike, well.. I only use it as urban transportation. My intercity travels will be by public transport, such as train or bus. When I have more stamina or confidence then I will trash the bike on the trunk roads and see how far it goes. I think Tern are good bikes and it can last the trashing. Ha!Ha!
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folding bike fun ride 2011

http://www.baikbike.com/first-folding-bike...011-31-07-2011/
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wow, good to know that the malaysian cyclist community have already known about the brand Tern. Just to support your previous discussion up here, I'd say Tern will be the much-awaited folding bike to come to our shore. I was informed by GWBikes in Kota Kemuning that they might (or they will) be one of the distributors of Tern bikes in KL. Hopefully other shops will bring them in as well, and I really hope that the pricing is good! They've got a good response in Eurobike recently, and let's hope for the best to them!

Alright, just dropping by, great input guys! smile.gif
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some one posted the suggested price list from sg not long ago in one of the folding bike discussion group....

Verge X30h S Grey/Yellow 3199
Verge x20 s Black/Red 4699
Verge x10 White/Orange 2888
Verge S11i Black/Silver 3199
Verge Duo 1399
Verge P18 White/Red 1800
Link P9 Black/Red 1350
Link P24h Black/Green 1500
Link D8 White/Yellow 899
Link Uno limited units 999
Link C7 White/Grey 499

All prices in SGD and excludes GST if applicable.

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Hmmmh....planning to purchase Dahon Dash P18 (Rm2,500) this weekend but thanks for this forum for mention brand term is going to launch also. Quite interested with the verge p18 model. Is it wise to purchase Dahon now?
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well if u can wait, maybe...
no one is sure when tern will be on sale, base on the sg price, it might not be that cheap,
but if u like p18, tern wont produce a model like tht.
once the local batch is sold out, not sure when they will restock again.
dahon din even manage to launch the p18 in the usa,
there are many ppl waiting there to get it....
sg oso dun have p18...
oni japan got a lot....


tern oredi on sale in japan,
the verge p18 rrp is 126000yen

u can check out the rest of the bike here

http://hashirin.com/archives/cat_49528.html

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thanks H2D for quick reply smile.gif . no wonder i cant find much review regarding this bike but i knew 1 member from this topic just bought it. ya in terms of design and spec this bike is quiet good. biggrin.gif actually planning to purchase dahon eco c7 because of the affordable price and budget but later change mind to model speed p8 and last choose dash p18 brows.gif
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if u in kl, get it n join ocbc next week, i'm goin there.
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if u in kl, get it n join ocbc next week, i'm goin there.
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i staying at kl also. Really want to join the ocbc nextweek coz can meet with u and other folding bike member but this 14-16 october i outstation cry.gif
are u joining folding bike club?
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which folding bike club?

folding bike trading got organize activities, u can join them in facebook, they will keep u updated.
also there is monthly putrajaya interpark ride, oso can find in facebook.
there got a lot of foldies join.
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Is Dahon folding bike club from Rodalink. ya i manage to search a few folding bike club. After i purchase folding bike i going to join them too. H2D, which model u using now?

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i bought dash p18 frm rodalink, remember a few things when u bought, i'm gona list it out. now

the folding bike club frm rodalink is not active at the moment, u can sign up " malaysian foldies group "
in google groups where some members will update about events.

when hv decided to get the bike, at the bike shop, ask them to remove the inner tubes,
and u inspect both the tubes with ur hand, feel it, make sure there is no patch, no
metal shavings stuck on the tube.

during manufacturing, they drill the double wall rim for the spoke holes,
and they din clean/clear the metal shavings trapped inside the double wall,
they just stick the rim tape and assemble, so one of my rim have a lot of metal shavings inside
and u can only shake it out, vacuum it out tru the inner tube valve hole.
the metal shaving punctured my tyre during a ride.
and one of my inner tube was patched by duno who, when i discovered it, it was already 2 weeks,
and they won't replace for me.

and make sure the inner tube is schwalbe - made in indonesia.

so when r u goin to get it ? this weeken? which branch?

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i bought  dash p18 frm rodalink, remember a few things when u bought, i'm gona list it out. now
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ya, u got mention before. Remember ask the staff to check the tube. But i worried they decline to my request. Any other things and tips to look for when purchase the bike? thanks so much bro.
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they kenot decline u, u said ur fren oredi kena, n u wana make sure,
man, u r paying 2.5k for the bike, it is not any cap ayam u noe. n not cheap oso.
just talk to them nicely and they will serve u alright, i'm pretty sure of that,

also make sure they adjust n tune both the RD n FD properly,
the tiagra RD the max size is exceeded in this bike, ....

max sprocket size for the tiagra is 27T

dash p18 max sprocket is 35T

so exceeded the spec, when the chain is at the max rear sprocket,
the upper pulley of the RD will touch the max sprocket.
there is just a little room left to adjust.

so u put the bike on the stand, shift it to the max sprocket, and turn the pedal
forward and backwards as well. make sure the upper pulley is not
scraping the max sprocket, if it does, u can feel it and can hear grinding noise.

do this in the bike shop before u take it home.
else u have to adjust it at home......

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sorry, what u mean by RD n FD? is it mean front gear and rear gear? Btw did ur dash p18 got strange sound or noise on the lockjaw hinge?thanks
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yeah rd n fd is front n rear derailleur.

lockjaw noise u read from dahon forum right, i'm oso scare of tht.
but my bike is oso very new n seldom use, so i duno if it will happen in the future.

to be honest, dahon oso ah... when they assemble oso like pakai hentam oni, mass produce in kilang mar....

my lockjaw looks a bit not aligned, a bit oni, so far it can lock tight, n doesn't seem to hv problem, i'm not heavy oso, if u weight like over 80kg, then better think twice buying folding bike for heavy use.

u should download the user manual from dahon website, read it properly and familiarize ur self with the bike.

then at the bike shop, u use the allen key to unlock the bike, fold it, unfold it lock it, do it a few times, to see got any problem or not. dun depend on the sale person to check for u.

the biologic allen key provide with the bike - store inside the right grip is kinda flimsy at the welding joint, ive already broken mine, and got it replaced, so dun use excessive force, u use a proper allen key and keep that as a spare inside the grip.

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Thanks so much for the info! so u mean i have to shift to gear 1-9 on level H and turn the pedal to make sure no grinding noise from the pedal?
my weight is below 80kg. Anyway hope can meet u and we can ride together at the weekend. Btw, does dahon bike got warranty? example the bike frame become rusty or any other thing?
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got warranty, forgot how long, for workmanship defect on the frame,
it is alu frame, so it wont rust like steel.

yes, shift to 9 and test on H and L, not grinding on pedal
grinding of the upper RD pulley with the big sprocket on the rear.

i will update here, when the next putrajaya interpark ride is on this month. maybe i will join.

look at this diagram, below.

for dash p18, the largest sprocket will almost touch the guide pulley,
there is very little room. cos the RD spec is exceeded.

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Ok.thanks Now I get the clear picture of it. The ocbc race is coming. I sure u will practice from now onwards.
The folding bike category is 21km right? I very longtime also didn't ride since secondary school. For 10km distance is also problem for me. Is good also I skip this race : ( since my work commitment is not allowed me too. Good luck and gambateh to all folding bike geng!

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its not a race la.. the folding bike group is kinda like a race cos, it got hadiah, but some said they dun wana race just ride for fun,

i just join the 21km community ride, cos tht time no folding group yet, so now i dun bother switch.. just mass ride for fun..
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its not a race la.. the folding bike group is kinda like a race cos, it got hadiah, but some said they dun wana  race just ride for fun,

i just join the 21km community ride, cos tht time no folding group yet, so now i dun bother switch.. just mass ride for fun..
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Hi H2D, thanks for the price list in SGD. that really helped, saw that same pricelist in Tern's forum. Hmm, as a student I think I'llbe only purchasing the Tern Link C7 (if I'm not mistaken) - the cheapest Tern there is!

Oh and recently, I saw another folding bike brand from Taiwan, called 'Orbit'. It's quite good - the workmanship, the price is reasonable, the saddle looks good, the shifter looks unique (by Shimano) and I had a test-ride with it and boy it was quite good. As a beginner, I think it's as good as Dahon.
I really need a bike (a folding one that is) as I need to commute from home to college for my lectures.

So what say you guys, should I give the Orbit bike a go, or should I just wait for Tern bikes to come..My budget is RM1k only for the bike. Hmm.

Alright, just asking to chip in your thoughts, thanks in advance! smile.gif
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if u wana save, can consider the used bikes frm GW cycle.


Added on October 9, 2011, 1:03 amgood news, a batch of tern bikes is on the way from taiwan, it is official that lerun is bringing it in, as i have mentioned earlier, there is no problem at all that they are distributing dahon along with tern.
expect the bikes to be on sale in Nov this year.

pic taken from blogger sam's samosaurus.

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I am planning to get a bike,looking at dash p18, anyone own this bike ? mind to share some inputs, The dahon lockjaw hinge how realiable ? what is the cheapest price ?


Added on October 10, 2011, 1:57 pmAny new about selling price for tern bike in malaysia, will it be cheaper then dahon selling price in malaysia ???

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u can read the earlier posts, all have been replied.
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I am planning to get a bike,looking at dash p18, anyone own this bike ? mind to share some inputs, The dahon lockjaw hinge how realiable ? what is the cheapest price ?


Added on October 10, 2011, 1:57 pmAny new about selling price for tern bike in malaysia, will it be cheaper then dahon selling price in malaysia ???
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Hehe I'm waiting for my dash p18. Already paid deposit but have to wait for the stock to arrive. If you got any Q & A regarding dash p18. U should ask H2D coz he own this bike. But basically he already explain very detail from previous post.
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u bought frm rodalink or fbt?
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H2D ,do you have a folding bag for your dash p18 ? I need to take it on plane when going abroad ,and into train or mrt went its going travelling , try to get the cheapest quotation for dash p18 .
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dash p18 is 2.5k, i dun think u can get cheaper in msia, cos oni one distributor = lerun,
folding bike trading is also getting frm lerun. no grey import.

one thing, u wan bag etc, rodalink price is always much more expensive. try to check other shops or online to get an idea wht is the price range.

p18 take on plane, to make is smaller, u hv to remove both the wheels, the flat handle bar, u just take out frm the stem so u can put it vertical, n oso the seat take out reposition, then i think ( i hvn't tried ) u can fit it inside the largest airline legal bag.

Dahon got a very huge case for sale, but oversize baggage n oso expensive.
this is the range that dahon sell.
http://www.dahon.com/accessories/luggage

take on mrt, u need a soft bag like this jap fler use, the ostrich.

if u plan to commute often with the bike, u might wana consider verge p18 which is more compact.

jap guy putting p18 into bag b4 board train.
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waiting for train,
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this is the ostrich bag jap fler use.
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putting d x20 inside.
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Thanks H2D, you recommend me verge p18 from tern bike is it? My height 180cm and weight 88kgs , is dash p18 alright for me ? how the lockjaw hinge? so far the hinge do make any problem for you ? do you buy any folding bag for your dash p18 ?
I just bought hasa minimax for my wife, have a look Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image


Added on October 11, 2011, 12:03 pmHaSa MiNiMax M2 18speeds

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i haven't used it long enuf to test the lock jaw, n i hvn't bought any bag for it.

ur hasa seems nice for normal use, got 18 speed oso,
u can cycle the hasa, n use force a bit to test it, like cycle hard up the hill, make a sprint/dash, to check if u feel any flex etc or it can tahan ur weight or suit ur height.
most folding bike are about this size.

verge is not here yet, if u r interested u might wana wait.
it all depends on how u gona use it. smaller to pack, or the double bar frame, obviously, the dash frame can distribute weight better n oso the seat post no need to raise that high for ur height.

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Hi H2D, I had been searching high and low for foldie, finally decide to get the hasa minimax M2 for my wife, in fact i think Hasa M2 is good value compare to dahon mu p8, my first intention was to get 2 units of hasa M2, but i prefer dash p18, cause no need to adjust the seat post that high to suit my height 180cm. Do you think the tern bike verge p18 will be cheaper then dahon in malaysia, shall i wait for couple of week to see what tern bike can offer?


Added on October 11, 2011, 1:00 pmHardly to find any user review for tern bike on google search , even in taiwan.

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price wise, not so sure,
the thing is, u can't try the bikes, so...
tern is very much like the new high end dahon model, only the joint which has improved.

if u wait for tern then decide to go dahon, mebe stock habis... for dash p18 then...??
so u hv to ask the dist if they still got enuf stock, ?

hv u seen montague bikes? also can fold, but it is full size. price not cheap smile.gif

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i try montague bikes , too big for me to carry around when going abroad, and price is on the high side, my budget 2-2.5 k only.


Added on October 11, 2011, 5:11 pmH2D, how many bike do you own? how many points do you give dash p18 (10 points full ) in overall performance ?

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looks like u will use it abroad, then size n convenient is the main point.

wah i'm not expert in bikes, i only hav d dash p18 n old lerun bike.
but u can't judge it like that i think,
u wan easy fold, smaller, cheaper then hasa can do mar,
if u like the form n style, then hv to sacrifice size lor..
all depend on how u want it....

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Oh and recently, I saw another folding bike brand from Taiwan, called 'Orbit'. It's quite good - the workmanship, the price is reasonable, the saddle looks good, the shifter looks unique (by Shimano) and I had a test-ride with it and boy it was quite good. As a beginner, I think it's as good as Dahon.
I really need a bike (a folding one that is) as I need to commute from home to college for my lectures.

So what say you guys, should I give the Orbit bike a go, or should I just wait for Tern bikes to come..My budget is RM1k only for the bike. Hmm.

Alright, just asking to chip in your thoughts, thanks in advance! smile.gif
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a member of the folding bike group just mentioned that this Orbit bike was selling at RM 500 in one of the shops,
where as the normal price in other shop is RM 800.
it comes with mudgard and rear rack. quiet well made he said, value for money as well.

He gave the direction to the bike shop,

" The shop is at Taman Sri Sinar. You can either approach from Jalan Segambut or Jalan Lang Emas. The shop is along Jalan Lang Kuning, after the Esso Station, drive straight on for about 400m. and turn left to the row of shophouses facing Jln. Lang Kuning.

The shopowner is a Chinese but it is managed by a Bangladeshi and his wife. His name is Salam. "




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wao nice bike gonna have 1 soon also for myself biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(H2D @ Oct 13 2011, 11:34 PM)
a member of the folding bike group just mentioned that this Orbit bike was selling at RM 500 in one of the shops,
where as the normal price in other shop is RM 800.
it comes with mudgard and rear rack. quiet well made he said, value for money as well.

He gave the direction to the bike shop,

" The shop is at Taman Sri Sinar.  You can either approach from Jalan Segambut or Jalan Lang Emas.  The shop is along Jalan Lang Kuning, after the Esso Station, drive straight on for about 400m. and turn left to the row of shophouses facing Jln. Lang Kuning. 

The shopowner is a Chinese but it is managed by a Bangladeshi and his wife.  His name is Salam. "
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Tis shop has plenty of good bicycle. Cheaper than lots a shop out there. Quality oso very good. Bot 1 few mths back. Worth for money.


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QUOTE(H2D @ Oct 13 2011, 11:34 PM)
a member of the folding bike group just mentioned that this Orbit bike was selling at RM 500 in one of the shops,
where as the normal price in other shop is RM 800.
it comes with mudgard and rear rack. quiet well made he said, value for money as well.

He gave the direction to the bike shop,

" The shop is at Taman Sri Sinar.  You can either approach from Jalan Segambut or Jalan Lang Emas.  The shop is along Jalan Lang Kuning, after the Esso Station, drive straight on for about 400m. and turn left to the row of shophouses facing Jln. Lang Kuning. 

The shopowner is a Chinese but it is managed by a Bangladeshi and his wife.  His name is Salam. "
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Tis shop has plenty of good bicycle. Cheaper than lots a shop out there. Quality oso very good. Bot 1 few mths back. Worth for money.

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QUOTE(H2D @ Oct 13 2011, 11:34 PM)
a member of the folding bike group just mentioned that this Orbit bike was selling at RM 500 in one of the shops,
where as the normal price in other shop is RM 800.
it comes with mudgard and rear rack. quiet well made he said, value for money as well.

He gave the direction to the bike shop,

" The shop is at Taman Sri Sinar.  You can either approach from Jalan Segambut or Jalan Lang Emas.  The shop is along Jalan Lang Kuning, after the Esso Station, drive straight on for about 400m. and turn left to the row of shophouses facing Jln. Lang Kuning. 

The shopowner is a Chinese but it is managed by a Bangladeshi and his wife.  His name is Salam. "
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do you have the name of the shop?


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QUOTE(H2D @ Oct 13 2011, 11:34 PM)
a member of the folding bike group just mentioned that this Orbit bike was selling at RM 500 in one of the shops,
where as the normal price in other shop is RM 800.
it comes with mudgard and rear rack. quiet well made he said, value for money as well.

He gave the direction to the bike shop,
I actually went to ths
" The shop is at Taman Sri Sinar.  You can either approach from Jalan Segambut or Jalan Lang Emas.  The shop is along Jalan Lang Kuning, after the Esso Station, drive straight on for about 400m. and turn left to the row of shophouses facing Jln. Lang Kuning. 

The shopowner is a Chinese but it is managed by a Bangladeshi and his wife.  His name is Salam. "
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I actually went to this shop today. They have 2 models priced rm400 and rm500. Comes with free gifts.
They also sell hummer folding mountain bike for rm1300.

However they only accept cash.

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anyone tried the lerun aeon 20" folding bike? 6 speed for rm499. Local product though, not sure on quality. also it's part of maybankard's treatpoint offer, so those who has collected a bunch of points can get it for free
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QUOTE(faizalmzain @ Oct 14 2011, 05:57 PM)
do you have the name of the shop?


Added on October 15, 2011, 10:21 pm
I actually went to this shop today. They have 2 models priced rm400 and rm500. Comes with free gifts.
They also sell hummer folding mountain bike for rm1300.

However they only accept cash.
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did u get one?
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did u get one?
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i did today.

for those interested can go to their website here http://www.2fast-4u.com/
apparently they have 3 branches.

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do u like the bike?

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do u like the bike?
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first and foremost i have to admit i haven't ride a bike since i was a kid. laugh.gif
i have tried last night ride to nearby shop for dinner, so far ok but the handle feels very light. is it normal for a foldie?

no problem ride up a slope either.

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small wheel bike is like tht, a bit twitchy , nimble , unstable if u used to ride big wheels.
lower the handle bars or raise the seat if u wana put more weight on the front.
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QUOTE(H2D @ Oct 17 2011, 11:35 AM)
small wheel bike is like tht, a bit twitchy , nimble , unstable if u used to ride big wheels.
lower the handle bars or raise the seat if u wana put more weight on the front.
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thanks for the tip.
right now i need to buy a helmet to join night ride with neighbourhood riders.
they usually ride on thursday and saturday night.

i hope their route is foldie friendly.
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all depends on ur leg,
yday ocbc ride even fixie can climb hill.smile.gif

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hi H2D,
i just got my dash p18 yesterday, i bought from friend bike shop,not from rodalink, i read the manual it says need to register your bike at dahon.com, i try to register but fail to enter the serial number,
Do you register your dash p18 on dahon.com?
by the way my bike shop mechanic broken the " T " tool when tighten the lockjaw hinge, just wonder why this thing happen on dahon bike, now my friend have to claim one for me instead, how about your's ?
I thought dahon will supply good quality products, what i have to say the " T "tool was rubbish.
Still haven't test run the bike yet, this few days keep raining in my area, can't wait to ride my new bike with my another new bike (hasa minimax m2) .


Added on October 20, 2011, 12:14 pmnow i have to source the folding bag for dash p18, for transport purpose on train and flight. I just bought the dahon stow bag to put my hasa minimax m2, but no luck to put the dash p18 inside the dahon stow bag. If you ever come across any good and reasonable price folding bag for dash p18, please inform me ,thanks in advance.

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hi good to hear frm u again,

yes i manage to register at dahon.com, did u manage to get the serial right?
cos it is kinda hard to make out afew numbers or alphabet.

yea i mentioned a bout the t-tool in earlier post, so ppl can be aware n not use it too much to tighten.

i already broken mine biggrin.gif n got it replaced by lerun.
the tool is made by ergologic, i emailed them to tell them that this tool is very weak at the welding joint, hope they will redesign it.

another thing i wana show about the p18 is the inner tube. wait i get the pic.....

fitting the dash p18 into a carry bag is another issue, because of the odd size..
have to find a bigger bag, not the ones for normal folding bike.

i think there are those made in china ones, which can get from taobao.com
getting it locally might be a problem.

this bike bag looks big enough, but i think it still won't fit the dash p18?
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some bicycle carry bags on sale in rakuten.com for big wheel bikes, that i think will fit the dash p18.
there are specs n measurements below.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-ple...5/item/db-03-1/

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-ad-...e/item/monb032/

ostrich bag
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/bebike/item/ostrich_l100/

biologic t- tool that comes with the dahon dash p18. broken.
if you look closely, there is a manufacturing flaw.
welding is suppose to between metal and metal, but the welding on this tool is on the coating of the metal.

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the schwalbe inner tube that comes with the dahon dash p18 is different than
the schwalbe tube that you purchase from bike stores, in terms of thickness.
at first i thought why is this tube so thin like a balloon??
then when i bought another new tube, the difference it obvious.

the one on the left is the original tube that comes with the dash p18.
it is very thin and easily punctured , there are already signs of crack when i fold it.

the schwalbe tube 20inch with presta valve, is rrp Rm 29 in rodalink.
you can get it for RM 21 in penang.
taiwan 20 inch tube is about Rm 15. but bike stores in klang valley will price it below RM 20.

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if u like to bargain hunt and on budget, there are a lot of bicycle accessories from china that is very low priced, and " usable " ,
that you can get from taobao.com
of cos there are disadvantages of shopping in taobao.com but a lot of deals are worth it. smile.gif

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H2D,
oh man ,you really got a lot of info about dash p18, you from penang?
just too bad ,the weather in my area full of rain couple of days back, no chance to test my bike at all . do you buy anything yet from taobao ?

what cycle computer you use ? have you heard of "sunding"brand ,wireless sell for rm40, very cheap ,but no info on the quality.

About the serial number on the bike, when i try to key in the first digit number ( from 0 to 9 ) it always show error massage. i call up lerun ,they told me no need to register online.
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no i'm frm KL. smile.gif
i think whole of klang valley is rainin here n there, day and night right now.

yes i have bought a few things from taobao.

you might want to get,
1. helmet, water bottle n cage/ bladder, flat repair kit,
2. bags to fit on bike, locks, headlights, toolkits, gloves, shorts, eyewear, chain lube,
3. floor pump, cyclecomputer,

for electronic stuffs like a cyclecomputer i wouldn't go for real cheap stuff.
i'm still using a 15 year old wired cateye with cadence, cateye astrale.

reputable brands are like SIgma, cateye,
expensive stuffs - garmin, polar

bicycle tools, also kenot use cheap cheap stuff, cos real cheap stuffs, the precision is not there, when u need it, it might fail on you in an emergency.

i have bought helmet, bags, gloves, shirts, bike stand, chain cleaner, light holder, rear blinker, head scarf, arm protector, bell, bottle cages from taobao sellers.

buying from taobao is like a bit of a gamble.... so i wouldn't buy really expensive stuffs, even it turns out to be a lemon, a bit cacat, if still usable,
it is still worth it, when the price of the same thing is almost 2times if u buy frm ppl selling in "bike sell buy" site or shops here.
also u need to spend some time to " tao" the "bao" to get good deals from reputable sellers there.

if u can find products selling here at shops, u can view it to see if it is acceptable quality, then u check whether the same product is being sold in taobao.

the sunding cyclecomp is china brand, selling here bout RM 42 free post, in taobao selling for 34.50 rmb biggrin.gif
if rosak can just chuck it lo..

i recommend the camel back podium.
i got the 24oz bottle without insulation for RM 32 each.

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Hi H2D and gigigaga,

Just received my new ride smile.gif Hope we can ride together and meet up soon!

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Added on October 21, 2011, 12:15 amBesides that, currently looking for Topeak saddle bag and Cateye wireless meter also.

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nice!
topeak is dist by lerun I think, so if u don't mind d price rodalink bangsar n hartamas got quite a range.

after the ocbc ride. biggrin.gif
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Hi inky ,
Welcome to dash p18 ,i think in malaysia have very few units of dash p18 been sold, just wondering how many people surfing this forum own a dashi ? it took me few waiting days after booking from a bike shop,the shop seller told me only one unit left in lerun store ,the next shipment maybe next year .where dong you bought your dashi ? Rodalink ?

Hi H2D ,
you really know how to tao the bao ,haha . Hope to see you "tao " more "bao" and share your "bao" in this forum . To keep this forum rolling .

I found out not many info or review on dashi when try to search on google , its think dashi are very niche model among all the dahon series or even other brands foldie . I think japanese like this dashi a lot . A lot of japanese blogger mention p18 , just curious most of japanese are less then 5"9 tall ,why they like this tall bike,what you think ?
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Ya H2D, for equipment and accessories I also prefer more expensive brand because I believe it can last more longer and reliable.

Gigigaga,
I waited for 2weeks for the dash p18 after I paid the deposit. I bought at the bike shop near my house, Wangsa Maju.
Regarding the dash p18, I read at Dahon forum. Actually the dash p18 not available in Europe country example USA although Dahon got mention to distribute this model at there. Alot of forummers from Europe want to purchase this model because the structure of this bike is just like a road bike and the spec is also not bad.

I took it for a spin I tell you this bike is fast and light when going down hill and up hill. : )
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yea, the dash p18 didn't make it to the usa n oso europe, oso singapore n thailand oso dun have, they oni have the old model dahon silvertip.

so if this year's stock frm lerun all habis, means it sells very well, more than 24 units all sold. at the ocbc ride, i saw 2, one is own by a lyn member who post his bike pic here earlier. the price frm lerun is also a bit cheaper, compare to direct convert frm sg silvertip price n usa rrp. i think taiwan oso din get this model. only japan got a lot, they have black colour, n S size. japan have a huge following on mini velo bikes, so the market is there.

some big bike bags frm taobao.

bag1

bag2

bag3

bag4

these transparent bike bags are quite nice.

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WOHO bags

some of the bike shops in taobao.com
some items are replicas or fakes, n sometimes they use the genuine products pictures
and erase the logo to show as their own product. so just use common sense when buying.

http://sevenmountain.taobao.com/

http://yy1026.taobao.com/

http://abelfoxechina.taobao.com/

http://mountainpeak.tmall.com

http://basecamp.taobao.com/

http://1000bike.taobao.com/

http://gowilds.taobao.com/

http://inbike.taobao.com/

http://zerobike.taobao.com/

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hi H2D,Inky
my dashi, no chance to test run yet. H2D ,thanks for the transport bag info, still not confidence to buy from taobao, china too many con man.haha, i think malaysian have more intergrity compare to china man ,just see how the roti van driver hit the poor small girl case, shame on them.
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fuah... power man ur arak at the back... siap with hifi stand heheh biggrin.gif

taobao still ok la..
if u look at the agents in lyn tht help ppl buy frm taobao, they got lotsa biz man...

hope u will able to ride soon,
think its gona start rainin again soon...

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the 4 cannon at the back, i had keep for more then 10years, the value can buy 3 units of dash, haahaa. For investment . better then share market ...i guess...


Added on October 21, 2011, 4:54 pmi think not the right time for me to get dash, can see can't ride, raining almost everyday. i plan to take my 2 bikes to travel in japan this year end, so start to cycle to build up stamina . that why i need a transport bag.

thanks for the info on taobao again ,H2D

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Gigigaga, nice bike and nice wine hehe. Very boring, want to ride the bike but everyday 4pm-6pm will rain very heavy. Anyguys, Malaysia has a new folding bike forum. You can join and can discuss everything also. http://www.malaysianfoldies.rocks.it/ there have more experience folding bike members.
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those r not wine man.... smile.gif

yep I noe bout d forum, still lurkin there.

if u guys start posting there I will post there soon.
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H2D,
you really know what in the bottles , you also 1 of the drinker as well? haha.


why ?want to switch camp to other forum is it ?

just curious how many dash p18 owner looking at this forum?

1.H2D
2.Inkyoctopuss
3.Gigigaga
4. ????
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Haha not wine then I guess I know what is it. No switch camp, as H2D mention. I will active at both forum also. As I knew, there is 1 lyn member also own this bike. Have to search previous pages.
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haha, me no drinker, but its general knowledge ,
johnny?, remy, martel? , otard.

I will always post here, there waitin for more ppl to join 1st.

earlier got one member " the sorrow" post his p18 here, he's wit d folding bike tradin gang.

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that mean only 4 dashi ????

4 not my lucky number , sad.gif

H2D & inkyoctopuss which part of the world both you come from?
my location klang.
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Haha I believe more than 4 ppl that own this bike. I from Wangsa Maju kl. Currently still looking for nice place to ride. Any suggestion?
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I'm frm desa petaling area.

which part of japan u plannin to go?


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Haha I believe more than 4 ppl that own this bike. I from Wangsa Maju kl. Currently still looking for nice place to ride. Any suggestion?
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sam is goin putrajaya this sunday, very easy ride round the lake. bout 10 km 1 round.

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plan to start from osaka then kyoto ~ Nara ~ Ise toba shima ~ Nagoya ~ Wakayama then back to osaka.

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good luck man!
goin in winter?

how do u plan the trip, tour?

there r sites like crazy guy on a bike tht talks about bike touring.
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I thought The putrajaya ride is Saturday at 7am? If Sunday ride sure I will join bcos Sunday I not working.
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yez, in early winter Dec2011,
Basically ,this is a backpacker trip , travel free in mind with no plan. Only 2 person travel so less hassle about itinerary ,about 2 weeks travel periods.

from osaka to nara, kyoto,wakayama ,nagoya .all commuter by local train.
when arrive then start taking bike touring around tourist spots.

The airplane sport equipment fee cost me rm300 (2 bikes) really killing me
! what you think??

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oh, its sat. thts tmlo,
if I go I oni go on sun.

putrajaya I can say is low traffic on sun. I dun like to cycle on roads n hiways.


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yez, in early winter Dec2011,
Basically ,this is a backpacker trip , travel free in mind with no plan. Only 2 person travel so less hassle about itinerary ,about 2 weeks travel periods.

from osaka to nara, kyoto,wakayama ,nagoya .all commuter by local train.
when arrive then start taking bike touring around tourist spots.

The airplane sport equipment fee cost me rm300 (2 bikes) really killing me 
! what you think??

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bro, can u check in the bikes as extra luggage? instead of letting them know it is sports equipment?
both the hasa n p18 can fit in the large suitcase, when the wheels are taken out.
how bout renting bikes there? instead of taking ur own?


i google, theres lotsa sites about cycling in japan. very tempting....

http://www.japancycling.org/v2/
http://www.j-cycling.org/
http://japancyclingtrip.blogspot.com/
http://www.tokyobybike.com/

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Hi H2D,

You sure can curi curi to put in extra luggage, but when you have any accident claims, maximum for luggage only rm150, but for sport equipment they charge you extra to tell you they will provide so call "extra" cautious on your goods, this is what they claim .
i just bought the dahon stow bag to carry my hasa m2, still search around for bag for dashi.
So far i need something to be fold and can check in train or plane, that mean 2 in 1.
So i decide to get something like dahon stow bag ,with good foam padding around. When the moment i arrive airport then carry my backpack and the bike to take train to my hotel,When i travel to kyoto or nara or nagoya, i just carry the bag along, when reaching destination ,fold the bag and keep inside my backpack. This is my idea. so no need to buy another hard travel suitcase.

In osaka,kyoto, you can easy find rental bike, but after convert to RM , almost rm50++ per day for ( rm50 X 12days X 2 bikes = rm1200++ ) not cheap though. and the bike only 1 to 3 speed, if MTB cost more then Rm80 per day. And when you riding your own bike the feeling is difference , i think you know what i mean. Like fishing, i go fishing with my own rod & line no matter where i go .

i know is troublesome to taking the bike along when travel oversea, but i just want to try. haha.

But thing can be uncertain, if the winter (temperature below 10degree )are too cold or snow, then this "carry bike" plan have to call off .
so wish me luck
i travel a lot for the pass 10 years,this is something new to me. icon_rolleyes.gif

So you have any "carry bike" plan to clear your annual leave ?




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someone is selling this

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=137651


its kinda hard to find bags here in msia...

this thai brand is like oem china stuff,
in july they have a trade fair here in KL.

http://www.vincita.co.th/transport.html

there is this one for sale in penang, they ship throughout msia..

http://shopping.howei.com/index.php?route=...&product_id=851


i dun hv annual leave to clear..
just depend on how deep is d pocket..
jap is sure nice, but out of my reach atm..
perhaps will cycle taiwan...
here in msia, have a few place to try.. like langkawi, pangkor...

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Hi H2D,

i just came back from bike shop to buy cateye velo wireless+Attached Image

Don't want to spent too much on the bag, hope to get something heavy duty less then rm150

i have contact vincita . the vincita bag are small too fit my hasa m2, the dahon stow bag are just fit and nice for hasa m2.


Added on October 22, 2011, 8:11 pmTaiwan is a nice place for foldies, i been there last 2 years, during that time i saw a lot of folding bikes ,in the park they have all the facilities for cyclists, if you need some travel info about taiwan ,i can provide some info.haha

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bagging the p18 is the. problem here izzit?
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what do you mean ?
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you r lookin for a bag for p18 rite?
hasa should hv no prob findin a bag.
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I got the bag for hasa m2 ready .
I bought dahon stow bag for my hasa m2 .
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the vicinta might be able to store the p18.

dahon have streamlined their bike line-up for 2012

the 2012 dash p18 have mud gards added, quick release pedals? instead of plastic folded?
seat different design...
those waiting for next year can get the black colour rclxms.gif
price.... heheh.. hope can maintain la....

wahlau the stem oso new design, got quick release, they oso dump the " quick breaking " ergologic t- tool?? hahah..
mebe i wana sell mine n get this new one... i dun like white colour anyway... biggrin.gif

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well a lot of bikes have been axed in 2012.

the vitese p18 has been discontinued, which lerun never bring in, a bike i think is a great contender to those mini, raliart, ferari bikes,
it is like the dash p18, but can fold to a normal folding bike size.
there is no bike frm dahon like this in the 2012 line-up.

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for those with small wheel bikes who wana train indoor as well.
KSH bikes carry this minoura trainer.

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Added on October 24, 2011, 2:31 pmHow to Avoid 8 Common Road Biking Hazards
Source: www.bicycling.com

Wet Roads
The first minutes of riding in rainfall are the most dangerous, Brinton says. "Before the oil residue from cars is washed away, it creates a slick film." To turn, exaggerate the normal cornering technique of driving weight into the lowered, outside pedal. This helps your tires grip the road as much as possible.

Gravelly or Chip-Sealed Roads
"It's better to pedal through gravelly roads than to coast," says Brinton. Propulsion provides stability. There is such a thing as too much speed, though. If you start sliding, back off the power (without braking) while staying in the saddle to keep your bike planted.

Graveled Corners
Take the turn wide and lean your bike more than normal at the beginning. Straighten the bike as you approach the gravel, then, once on clear road, resume leaning. "It's pretty much the opposite of how I recommend riding corners in normal conditions," says Brinton.

Parallel Cracks
If your wheel gets caught in a crack running the length of the street, chances are you'll shred either rubber or skin. To cross a parallel crack without getting a flat tire, lean your bike slightly toward the damaged pavement, then pop your front wheel sideways so it clears the crack. If your wheels get caught in the crack, pull directly up on the front wheel, and it will automatically pop out and to the side.

Paint Stripes
The slickest parts of any wet road are the lane markings, says Brinton. To stay safe, cross road lanes as close to a right angle as you can. If you get forced onto a slick road line, avoid an abrupt reaction. "Clear the line gradually," he advises.

Potholes
Swerving around potholes makes sense-unless there's traffic or you're surprised by one while riding in the middle of a group. Learn to lightly roll or hop over potholes. "Master popping the front wheel over small cracks," says Brinton. "Once you can do that, practice popping the rear wheel over the same crack." When you can clear both wheels separately, combine the two maneuvers. With your pedals parallel to the road, pull up on the handlebar while lifting your feet. "For most potholes you don't even need a full bunnyhop," says Brinton. "At 25 miles per hour, all you really need to do is take a little bit of your bike weight off the road and your wheels will float right over."

As with resolving the grief you feel for the poor critters, they key to avoiding them is to look ahead. It's a well-known adage that your bike goes where your eyes focus. Look about 20 yards up the road, not 5.

Cobbled and Brick Roads
"Avoid death-gripping the handlebar," says Brinton, "and use your arms as a suspension system for the rest of your body." Push a bigger gear than normal, which floats your butt just above the saddle. Just like in mountain biking, let the bike find its own, natural line through cobbles. On brick roads, slot into the path smoothed out by car tires.



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Hi H2D,

basically not many changes , i prefer cloud white instead of black, i prefer without the mud guards it's look more sporty , but i really like the quick release stem, can we modify it , any after market stem with quick release?

no regret to buy this dashi, it's rigid and can perform very fast on road, just one problem , after fold the size is still big.hahahha cry.gif


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makat can be removed mar, oni when u nid it then pasang.
flat black no nid to clean d frame biggrin.gif

the stem is Dahon patented.

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if you want can sent your dashi to car paint shop for matte black (nissan skline black ) nice . less then $250.

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too troublesome biggrin.gif

also noticed that the new model uses schrader valve tube instead of presta valve?

dahon's new website is www.dahonbikes.com

www.dahon.com is the old site that is owned but no longer maintained by dahon's son johon which now has started Tern bikes.

which is y i think if u went to dahon.com to register, it return error message.

tern launch tentatively @ 19th Nov - Rodalink Bandar Botanik

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no wonder, i can't register my bike online , why they launch in bandar botanik klang ? i think bangsar more rich people to have premium product launching.

any tern bike similar to our dashi ?

If tern bike selling price lower then dahon, then i will syncope rclxub.gif


Added on October 25, 2011, 7:31 pmAnd i believe the 2012 dash p18 will be made in china.

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SG est price is this.

Verge X30h S Grey/Yellow 3199
Verge x20 s Black/Red 4699
Verge x10 White/Orange 2888
Verge S11i Black/Silver 3199
Verge Duo 1399
Verge P18 White/Red 1800
Link P9 Black/Red 1350
Link P24h Black/Green 1500
Link D8 White/Yellow 899
Link Uno limited units 999
Link C7 White/Grey 499

tern don't plan to produce double tube bikes like the dahon mini midtown series which include the dash p18.

the closes Tern bike is the Verge P18.

will the price be cheaper? I doubt it will be lower than 2.5K, based on the SG price.

i copy the news frm ppl's blog oni, mebe they will change to bangsar,
bandar botanik doesn't make sense....

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i got eco C7, for ride to work but now itchy already want to change to more speeds since the lower gears are not quite low enough, problem is, will need to change the R wheel, cassette and maybe even chainset.

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eco c7 with 28T at the back should be ok mar, the front is less than 50?

unless u hv to cycle up very steep and long hill.

so far i find 55T front the back bout 28 is low enuff dy.
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maybe just need to ride it more? or the easiest hardware option is to chane the chainring for a smaller one.
haha but thorusa.com do sell R wheels in singles.
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mebe the local bike shop can help u mod, but lower front u will loose the speed.

did u put the seat very low?

i think cycle up slope, u raise the seat until the optimum height, then u might find it easier to cycle.

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nah, seating position is optimal, will change the pedals to Wellgos and add a wireless cateyethen see how. have you found a rear blinker for your p18?
cateye dont do a clamp for 34mm seatpost. shucks
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i buy china cap ayam led oni, heheh... since i almost never ride at night,

i u want one that can really give a blast go for the pdw. really power.
http://www.ridepdw.com/goods/lights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1XJ03UVnIE&feature=related

hv to buy online tho...


Added on October 26, 2011, 4:20 pmThe joint of a Tern Bicycle.

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Stronger, Better, State of the Art

The OCL Joint is a new reference in folding frame technology. It includes two new patents and everything we know about making the safest, strongest, and most durable frame joint.

Taller, Stronger, Stiffer — Making the hinge taller and moving the pivoting surfaces outward from the center axis more than doubles overall strength and stiffness and it’s a difference you’ll feel from your very first ride. Every frame featuring the OCL Joint has been independently tested to exceed the EN safety standard by at least 50% (we stopped the machines after going past 50%).

NorGlide Bearings — The patented design puts sliding bearings between the moving parts so the folding action is always smooth and friction-free.

Interlocking Halves — Unfolded, the joint surfaces lock together to improve torsional stiffness.

Large, smooth lever — Large rounded surfaces are easy on your hands and give good leverage for easy operation.

AutoLok Technology — Close the lever and it automatically locks in place, for extra, easy security.

Floating Point Technology — Patented technology allows the lever to fold flat and brace against the joint for protection in transit.

Serviceable — Good things are made to last and that’s why the OCL Joint is designed to be fully dealer serviceable. We keep every part in stock and replacing the bearings can be done in five minutes.

Precision-machined — A machining tolerance of only 50 microns ensures a tight fit and eliminates looseness and rattling.

Stainless Steel Bolts — Cold-worked stainless hardware delivers the durability and reliability needed for daily riding.

Find out other Key Features.

http://www.ternbicycles.com/bikes/features

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i'm thinking to get one folding bike. Budget around 1.2k.
Saw 3 model from Dahon that able to fit my budget, Eco 3, Curve d3 and eco c7. Any feedbacks from these models?
or any model/brand and shop recommendation around PJ? =)
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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

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you can try folding bike trading in Dsara perdana, they specialise in foldies. the lady isn't very technical but is honest but make sure they do a full bike check before the bike leaves the shop. 1.2k gets you an eco c7. but i advise spending a but more to get more speed and a replaceable RD hanger because the eco c7 has a fixed hanger, so if you break it, that its.
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the lady is the boss, her staff Gun Chin is there in FBT, he can explain the stuff bout bikes.

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Hi

Have anyone try out the Lerun Foldable which selling at rm499, any comments. Pls advise as I'm thinking of buying one unit at the range of rm450-650

Hope to hear from all the experts here

Thanks
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I'm not too sure if I'm able to fork out extra money for a better performance bike. cry.gif been spending money for house moving and that's the reason why I need a bike now as my next place is kinda hard to get public transport since I don't drive.
let say, my choice is c7, what's the better options than c7 but the price wont go much different with c7's price?
I've tried to google and most of you guys opt for 2k++ bike specs which I cant make it for my current budget. sad.gif

Went to My Bicycle Shop at Oasis BU4, Bandar Utama. Anyone got their bike from the shop? They have Dahon bike in their range as well. Will check out FBT later.
anyway, how;s the performance of Hummer, Mini Cooper etc ? like those sold in FBT
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QUOTE(kenycw55 @ Oct 27 2011, 11:23 AM)
Hi

Have anyone try out the Lerun Foldable which selling at rm499, any comments. Pls advise as I'm thinking of buying one unit at the range of rm450-650

Hope to hear from all the experts here

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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.

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You can try hasa F1 fully imported taiwan bike for $1k plus, good spec on bike and the frame are more rigid compare to eco 7,
review for you below
http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/blog/testimo...folding-bike/13


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http://www.hasabike.com.tw/2010bikes/windows/F-1.htm

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QUOTE(H2D @ Oct 27 2011, 12:24 PM)
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.
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You can try hasa F1 fully imported taiwan bike for $1k plus, good spec on bike and the frame are more rigid compare to eco 7,
review for you below
http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/blog/testimo...folding-bike/13


Added on October 27, 2011, 1:56 pmhttp://togoparts.com/items/view_item.php?iid=9527&did=0&cid=270
http://www.hasabike.com.tw/2010bikes/windows/F-1.htm
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Hi

Thanks, have been searching but overlook this model...

Hasa-Taiwan
Element- ???
Orbit-???
Giant-Taiwan

Btw, what do u think of the Lerun?

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hasa -100% taiwan

i bought hasa M2 18 speed,shimano sora deraileur,very rigid frame, you can unfold the bike less then 3seconds . no regret , but over your budget.
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hasa -100% taiwan

i bought hasa M2 18 speed,shimano sora deraileur,very rigid frame, you can unfold the bike less then 3seconds . no regret , but over your budget.
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Good, how much did u bought it? In kepong oso?
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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.
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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.
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Wow, thats a lot of difference..Thanks for th info...Hehe..do u happen to know where ar???

Thanks
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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.
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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.
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H2D,

yez you are right, sub bike below 1k , just the matter where do you get cheaper.


Added on October 27, 2011, 3:21 pmbut if you have extra few hundreds to top up, the riding pleasure will be totally difference, and you will have more fun to riding your bike instead of boring feeling with those cap pa lang brands,then end up in your store room.
This is true fact experience from one of my friend, at first bought a cap pa lang china bike for$750, rode for few times ,chuck it inside store room for the decade , when he test my bike later , he notice a big difference with the bike , now he searching for his 2nd bike. haha


Added on October 27, 2011, 3:31 pmSo, from my friend experience that give me some hints on searching my first new bike from 500 then 850 then 1200 then 1800 then end up 2k plus ,hahaha.

think wisely for your hard working cash.

piece of advice .

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Ya gigigaga, I agreed what u mention. First I also want to purchase Dahon Eco c7 due to budget but scare later on will regret and last go for dash p18 because of the spec and quality of the bike.


Added on October 27, 2011, 3:50 pmCurrently also looking for wireless Cycle computer. Planning to purchase brand cateye for budget below rm200 but yesterday saw one rider equip his bike with with Giant Axact 13W wireless computer Got 13 function with Waterproof case.


Backlight, low-battery indicator
Functions:
Current Speed
Average Speed
Maximum Speed
Trip Distance
Odometer
Riding Time
Total Riding Time
Pace
Temperature
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cision.
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aiya dun scare ppl la u guys...
low cost bike oso can ride de... just need to get from point A to B oni.. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(gigigaga @ Oct 27 2011, 03:13 PM)
H2D,

yez you are right, sub bike below 1k , just the matter where do you get cheaper.


Added on October 27, 2011, 3:21 pmbut if you have extra few hundreds to top up, the riding pleasure will be totally  difference, and you will have more fun to riding your bike instead of boring feeling with those cap pa lang brands,then end up in your store room.
This is true fact experience from one of my friend, at first bought a cap pa lang china bike for$750, rode for few times ,chuck it inside store room for the decade , when he test my bike later , he notice a big difference with the bike , now he searching for his 2nd bike. haha


Added on October 27, 2011, 3:31 pmSo, from my friend experience that give me some hints on searching my first new bike from 500 then 850 then 1200 then 1800 then end up 2k plus ,hahaha.

think wisely for your hard working cash.

piece of advice .
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Money doesn't comes easy nowadays...
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Anyway yesterday I went to bike shop to service my gear and got 1 big ego dude with his giant mtb came to the shop
and when I walk out with my bike this fellow with his sarcastic voice say to me "Wah! Why you ride children bicycle? Look at the rim size?!" I just smile and told him this is the folding bike that y the rim size is smaller compare with normal bike. But in my mind, if I ask him to race with his giant bike, maybe he also need to lose in terms of speed. smile.gif
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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.
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i just think the dashi is a cool bike i ever see.
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Anyway yesterday I went to bike shop to service my gear and got 1 big ego dude with his giant mtb came to the shop
and when I walk out with my bike this fellow with his sarcastic voice say to me "Wah! Why you ride children bicycle? Look at the rim size?!" I just smile and told him this is the folding bike that y the rim size is smaller compare with normal bike. But in my mind, if I ask him to race with his giant bike, maybe he also need to lose in terms of speed. smile.gif
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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...

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Haha of coz ask him to race in the road condition and maybe below 500m distance cos believe mtb can gain it speed in the long distance. Ya H2D you right with the front 55T and 12T at the back, the launching is very fast plus with the small wheel smile.gif
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you are buying something that you like not what you want to show of or demo purpose or racing with others,

for me i just like the minivelo style of the dashi for my height of 180cm,and get the hasa m2 Bmx style for my wife.

i got the dashi not for going fast or what ever, it's just giving me the riding pleasure even though i ride it leisurely slow.

And for my hasa m2, the steady and rigid hinge give me a not alike foldie's feeling compare to speed p8 or mu p8.

It is the reaction between you and the bike, don't really depend on some paper review, you have to test the bike .

once you test some bikes, you can surely tell what the difference between $500 and $1000 and bike cost you $2000 or more.
It is quite worthwhile for your money to top up a few hundreds to squeeze out the juice for your riding pleasure.

Happy searching .
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you are buying something that you like not what you want to show of or demo purpose or racing with others,

for me i just like the minivelo style of the dashi for my height of 180cm,and get the hasa m2 Bmx style for my wife.

i got the dashi not for going fast or what ever, it's just giving me the riding pleasure even though i ride it leisurely slow.

And for my hasa m2, the steady and rigid hinge give me a not alike foldie's feeling compare to speed p8 or mu p8.

It is the reaction between you and the bike, don't really depend on some paper review, you have to test the bike .

once you test some bikes, you can surely tell what the difference between $500 and $1000 and bike cost you $2000 or more.
It is quite worthwhile  for your money to top up a few hundreds to squeeze out the juice for your riding pleasure.

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Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences, knowledge...
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after some thought, I've bought Dahon C7, this might not be the best bike option but i think it's enough for current situation. money still come into the consideration as we will not get enough no matter how, when bought 2k bike, we'll thought of better options for another 3k bike. It's like everyone wish to own a Lamborghini cz it's a very good performance car , but not everyone is up to the budget or do we need that high performance for the usage. so i think basically it's back to the money and usage. hopefully i'm happy with the bike for the moment, paid deposit but yet to get the bike blush.gif

went to FBT to get it for 1139, they have no stock need to order. but I've actually went to another shop before FBT (in Oasis BU4 - My Cycle Shop) which selling at 1070++ but at the end of the day, I still opt for good service and paying more for it. I dunno why but I'm more comfortable with the service and also the kindness of the shop owner in FBT. hahah laugh.gif for those opting for cheaper Dahon c7, you may visit the other one at Oasis BU4. icon_rolleyes.gif

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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.
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QUOTE(H2D @ Oct 27 2011, 08:57 PM)
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.
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the owner is good. but FBT is even better! hahha she did explained every single thing and able to test ride on some models whereas, the explanation from MCS is more general (and at one point, the owner even asked me to refer to the brochure -__-) and cant test ride. =(
Accessories wise, FBT cover more stuff for folding bike.
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outside fbt there is like a pub area, test there?
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A new forum for Malaysian foldies is here!!
http://malaysianfoldies.rocks.it/
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yep we all know that.... heheh.... still we will con't to post here....
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Haha ya, like we mention earlier. Still will active on both forum smile.gif
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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....
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or u can mount ur torch on the helmet.

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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....
user posted image

or u can mount ur torch on the helmet.

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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


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


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Thanks H2D, you are like a info reporter for this forum.

Many thanks again for your kind-hearted info inputs.

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no prob no prob smile.gif
i just wana share infos n discuss issues biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(gigigaga @ Oct 28 2011, 12:16 PM)
H2D,

Thanks H2D, you are like a info reporter for this forum.

Many thanks again for your kind-hearted info inputs.

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Yeah, Thanks..He's been very helpful ...
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Ya, he just like Wikipedia for folding bike smile.gif and thanks for keeping this forum alive and to all please share your opinion, activity and suggestion.


Added on October 28, 2011, 5:10 pmAnd to kenycw55, good luck in finding the right model. Just take your time to survey, and if you staying at selangor area. Sg buloh bike shop price is quite cheap compare with Kl area smile.gif

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Ya, he just like Wikipedia for folding bike smile.gif and thanks for keeping this forum alive and to all please share your opinion, activity and suggestion.


Added on October 28, 2011, 5:10 pmAnd to kenycw55, good luck in finding the right model. Just take your time to survey, and if you staying at selangor area. Sg buloh bike shop price is quite cheap compare with Kl area smile.gif
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Hey, thanks alot...Btw, not really familiar with Sg.Buloh....Around where or which part of Sg.Buloh...

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Hi keny,

If you come from MRR2 and follow kuala selangor road, you will pass by s.buloh ktm and keep going straight and you will see supermarket The Store in front, but keep left and after that you will see Shell station and prepare to turn left inside the shoplot.

The bike shop located at there but i cant remember the bike shop name.Just to let you know there actually got 3 bike shop but the first and second is the from the same owner and the bike shop is in charge by foreigner (they will give general price only) and remember to look for his towkey (quiet friendly) because you can nego price with him. Last time i saw a few folding bike unit that is made in taiwan and less than Rm600. So far he no sell Dahon brand but he got Raleigh and other brand. For my opinion, Raleigh folding bike very nice also. Happy hunting! rclxms.gif
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Recently bought myself a folding bike again.. rclxms.gif

It was alu body with 7 speed revo shift

Brand: Starmon Lexus Folding Bike

Shape is similar to Dahon

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

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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/


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does anyone where i can buy LitePro wheelsets in KL?
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litepro for folding bike?
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http://www.thecyclopedia.com/page8/index.html
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Hi keny,

If you come from MRR2 and follow kuala selangor road, you will pass by s.buloh ktm and keep going straight and you will see supermarket The Store in front, but keep left and after that you will see Shell station and prepare to turn left inside the shoplot.

The bike shop located at there but i cant remember the bike shop name.Just to let you know there actually got 3 bike shop but the first and second is the from the same owner and the bike shop is in charge by foreigner (they will give general price only) and remember to look for his towkey (quiet friendly) because you can nego price with him. Last time i saw a few folding bike unit that is made in taiwan and less than Rm600. So far he no sell Dahon brand but he got Raleigh and other brand. For my opinion, Raleigh folding bike very nice also. Happy hunting!   
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Added on October 29, 2011, 12:57 am[quote=littlebeettle,Oct 28 2011, 10:49 PM]
Recently bought myself a folding bike again.. rclxms.gif

It was alu body with 7 speed revo shift

Brand: Starmon Lexus Folding Bike

Shape is similar to Dahon


How much u bought it?


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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.

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[quote=littlebeettle,Oct 28 2011, 10:49 PM]
Recently bought myself a folding bike again.. rclxms.gif

It was alu body with 7 speed revo shift

Brand: Starmon Lexus Folding Bike

Shape is similar to Dahon



How much u bought this??

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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.
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QUOTE(dickybird @ Oct 29 2011, 09:18 AM)
looked on taobao but dont see any. i keep getting seiko kinetic
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Hey all, Is Dahon really that good? I mean like quality, ride, durability etc etc

Me, I had no experience nothing with folding bikes, I thought the Dahon Vector x10 costs around 3k or less. What a shock i got when i checked the price. 5.4k! doh.gif
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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?

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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!

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actually u r looking for one the suit ur budget or type?
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actually u r looking for one the suit ur budget or type?
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abit susah liddat..... dun have a lot of folding bike in the msia market....
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abit susah liddat..... dun have a lot of folding bike in the msia market....
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http://www.mudah.my/20+Imported+New+ELEMEN...ke-11118595.htm
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QUOTE(H2D @ Oct 29 2011, 10:54 PM)
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?
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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?


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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.

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

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.
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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. smile.gif


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.

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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
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ur welcome.

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

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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.
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QUOTE(Skinny01010 @ Oct 30 2011, 10:35 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.
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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


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


Added on October 30, 2011, 1:17 pm
QUOTE(kenycw55 @ Oct 29 2011, 11:14 PM)
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 you if it is in good condition and to my preferences/likeness.

Cheers!
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ur welcome,

have u been to GW cycle in kota kemuning?


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... biggrin.gif

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

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QUOTE(F Bike @ Oct 30 2011, 01:56 PM)

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

faster than rodalink... brows.gif
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next week?

faster than rodalink...  brows.gif
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Oops, I mean next week the bicycle will be in Malaysia tongue.gif
Will update you guys here when stock is in the store. Excited as Well rclxm9.gif
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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.
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haha, cause right now i dont have the spare cash. sweat.gif
look around 1st lah. i'm not despo for one. taking my time.

thanks alot H2D, you've been very helpful.
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ur welcome.

can do installment at rodalink mar.. 12mths MBB.

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hahaha. nvm lah. im not gonna buy one that soon. next year. after my spm.

p.s. i forgot to add, i need a easy to carry bike.
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strida . carry me...
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LOL the triangle bikes? idk but i just loathe the designs. whistling.gif

ori bikes looks interesting...

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neh .... contact is just up there big big call them FBT.
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haha, i saw it sometime ago d. digging for more info bout their bikes.
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photographs by s a m @ sa mo sau rus

strida... popular in penang....

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Dahon X10 still have stock in Penang?
saw a few riders with X10 in the pics.

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mostly are taukeh.. riding X10....

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this is wht happen if u don't have makat..... sweat.gif

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Added on October 30, 2011, 4:01 pmlooks like the WOHO bags are available locally, dist by Centro Sports.
can be found at Minivelo bike shop.

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Added on October 30, 2011, 4:17 pm
Avenue by JAB - Jee Ann Bicycle ( taiwan ) alternative to Strida n Carry Me,
Available in MiniVelo bike shop Damansara Perdana / Penang.

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Having a Dahon Speed P8 share by me and wife, we definately need a 2nd bike... been eyeing on the Tern Eclipse P9, hopefully the price won't scare me away...
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Hi all,

Interesting to notice that folding bikes are getting popular. Anyway, where do you guys ride, especially on weekends? Any plans to organise a leisure ride?

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wow...... so many Vector x10s. Im jealous drool.gif

I still cant figure out the Strida, they still look awkward to me. hmm.gif
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http://www.pinkbike.com/video/223779/
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[quote=H2D,Oct 28 2011, 10:59 PM]
this one?

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Yes H2D..this is the one, mine is white in colour.

[quote=kenycw55,Oct 29 2011, 09:08 AM]
[quote=littlebeettle,Oct 28 2011, 10:49 PM]
Recently bought myself a folding bike again.. rclxms.gif

It was alu body with 7 speed revo shift

Brand: Starmon Lexus Folding Bike

Shape is similar to Dahon
How much u bought this??
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Got it at a very fair price from friend bike shop.

If u really keen, PM me.

They have 2 variance...steel frame and alu frame with different prices
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Dahon X10 still have stock in Penang?
saw a few riders with X10 in the pics.

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mostly are taukeh.. riding X10....

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Hi H2D,
I am guessing you are from Penang, If so maybe you can tell me where to shop for folding bikes here in Georgetown area? I only found 2 shops one is Reebok and the other a lerun. But from what i read here (kena Racun) the Dahon or the terns are the ones to own.
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Hi H2D,
I am guessing you are from Penang, If so maybe you can tell me where to shop for folding bikes here in Georgetown area? I only found 2 shops one is Reebok and the other a lerun. But from what i read here (kena Racun) the Dahon or the terns are the ones to own.
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hello,
no i'm not from penang, i'm frm KL.
those fotos were taken by Mr Sam, he is an avid folding bike rider who owns like 6 dahon folding bike.
u can check him out on his blog samosaurus.

from his info, he mentioned those Dahon on display are from "Chin Aik Kedai Basikal" u noe which shop is this?
Lerun is the distributor of Dahon, if u can find bike shop tht sell lerun or polygon, then ask them if they can get Dahon,
there are many dahon owners in PG, from the pics i've seen.

here are the list of Lerun distributors, chin aik is in Carnavon street.

http://www.lerun.com.my/shops-authorized-d...lau-pinang.html


Added on October 31, 2011, 9:34 pm
QUOTE(kaizer @ Oct 31 2011, 04:17 PM)
yo thanks for sharing the vid, thumbup.gif

those are brompton bikes from the UK,
1 brom duno can buy how many cheap BMX liao biggrin.gif

anyway, this shows that u can have fun on any bikes,
the fold is just a function, don't try to make it like it is a special class.


Added on October 31, 2011, 9:36 pm
QUOTE(Skinny01010 @ Oct 30 2011, 02:34 PM)
LOL the triangle bikes? idk but i just loathe the designs.   whistling.gif

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wonder if u crash a strida into something, of kena bang frm behind,
will ur groin crash into the bar n crack ur nut ? laugh.gif


Added on October 31, 2011, 9:49 pm
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Hi all,
Interesting to notice that folding bikes are getting popular. Anyway, where do you guys ride, especially on weekends? Any plans to organise a leisure ride?
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just regularly browse the foldie, forum, sometimes samo will organize something, i saw ur nick there biggrin.gif

mostly cyclist likes to go to hulu langat, genting sempah, mcD there duno cycle where around the hills,
FBT group oso got go for rides, u can join them in FB to get infos.

for beginners if u don't mind go to putrajaya, it is a good n safe place to cycle away from traffic.
esp if u wana take ur family along, wife n kids,
or just to check ur fitness before goin for tougher hills.

tht place is really under utilised, n if u curse cos ur tax money being used to built it,
it is time tht u go there to use the place.
for family joy ride, park ur car at the monument alaf baru, there are some shade,
n oso there are free toilet just next to the car park,
dun go n park near the masjid there, lotsa bus n tourist n no shade.

frm there u can just cycle round the lake using the bike n jogging path,
look at the houses of the civil servants, n look at the PM's palace,
let of stim abit by @%^&* at the useless bridges,
1 round is about 10km ++ just nice for beginners, n family. all flat flat.

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Fake lah of course, but has this happened in RL? hmm.gif
logically thinking, i doubt the groin hit is possible. but still, with that pole sticking out in front so near, sweat.gif


btw, reading and learning alot from the samosaurus's blog. tons of stuff there.
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hello,
no i'm not from penang, i'm frm KL.
those fotos were taken by Mr Sam, he is an avid folding bike rider who owns like 6 dahon folding bike.
u can check him out on his blog samosaurus.

from his info, he mentioned those Dahon on display are from "Chin Aik Kedai Basikal" u noe which shop is this?
Lerun is the distributor of Dahon, if u can find bike shop tht sell lerun or polygon, then ask them if they can get Dahon,
there are many dahon owners in PG, from the pics i've seen.

here are the list of Lerun distributors, chin aik is in Carnavon street.

http://www.lerun.com.my/shops-authorized-d...lau-pinang.html


Added on October 31, 2011, 9:34 pm

yo thanks for sharing the vid,  thumbup.gif

those are brompton bikes from the UK,
1 brom duno can buy how many cheap BMX liao  biggrin.gif

anyway, this shows that u can have fun on any bikes,
the fold is just a function, don't try to make it like it is a special class.


Added on October 31, 2011, 9:36 pm
wonder if u crash a strida into something, of kena bang frm behind,
will ur groin crash into the bar n crack ur nut ?  laugh.gif


Added on October 31, 2011, 9:49 pm

just regularly browse the foldie, forum, sometimes samo will organize something, i saw ur nick there  biggrin.gif

mostly cyclist likes to go to hulu langat, genting sempah, mcD there duno cycle where around the hills,
FBT group oso got go for rides, u can join them in FB to get infos.

for beginners if u don't mind go to putrajaya, it is a good n safe place to cycle away from traffic.
esp if u wana take ur family along, wife n kids,
or  just to check ur fitness before goin for tougher hills.

tht place is really under utilised, n if u curse cos ur tax money being used to built it,
it is time tht u go there to use the place.
for family joy ride, park ur car at the monument alaf baru, there are some shade,
n oso there are free toilet just next to the car park,
dun go n park near the masjid there, lotsa bus n tourist n no shade.

frm there u can just cycle round the lake using the bike n jogging path,
look at the houses of the civil servants, n look at the PM's palace,
let of stim abit by @%^&* at the useless bridges,
1 round is about 10km ++ just nice for beginners, n family. all flat flat.
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pujaya?! have to pay #$!#$!#%! toll to get there and there is no shade just tons of cement creating a heat island and some old man's dreamy version of old baghdad? save your money stay inside in kl and go cycling in the cooler shady confines of the lake gardens or metropolitan park with a great of the city skyline. all easy riding smile.gif

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duno bout kepong park think is crowded on weekends, lake garden is way too small. oso crowded on weekends.


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Fake lah of course, but has this happened in RL?  hmm.gif
logically thinking, i doubt the groin hit is possible. but still, with that pole sticking out in front so near,  sweat.gif

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tht doesnt look like a crash test, just front braking oni...

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err...actually i no recommend ride at kepong metropolitan park at MRR2 if at the weekend. Went there in the 7am sunday, full of jogger and they all like to monopoly the bicycle lane although got walk lane for them. More of braking than pedal if you ask me shakehead.gif
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Dahon Curl, available in China?

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http://www.dahon.com.cn/prouctlist2.asp?listid=127


Added on October 31, 2011, 11:55 pm
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Having a Dahon Speed P8 share by me and wife, we definately need a 2nd bike... been eyeing on the Tern Eclipse P9, hopefully the price won't scare me away...
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tern is not expected to be cheap, here the price list in the UK.

Verge X30 £1,599.99
Verge X20 £2,299.99
Verge X10 £1,349.99
Verge S11i £1,599.99
Verge Duo £699.99
Verge P18 £899.99
Link P9 P £629.99
Link P7i £799.99
Link P24h £799.99
Link D8 D £449.99
Link D7i £6 29.99
Link Uno £449.99
Link C7 C £349.99
Joe P24 P £629.99
Joe D24 D £499.99
Joe C21 C £399.99
Eclipse P9 £799.99


Added on October 31, 2011, 11:57 pm

Ever wonder how many folding bike manufacturer in the world?

Here is an updated list from the Folding Cyclist.

http://www.foldingcyclist.com/folding-bike...-directory.html

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Wow, the Tern price list is surprising expensive.I thought the price is going to cheaper 10% or as same with Dahon. Actually i like the Verge P18, but after convert to Ringgit Malaysia, the price is more than Rm4k?!.
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kenot be same as dahon i think. if convert from the jap/sg price oso the verge p18 will hover around 3k pluss...


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Giant MR4 - 24inch foldable road bike.



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Actually, I am planning a ride in Putrajaya this weekend with some friends. Anyone of you interested in joining? Can make this a meet-and-greet session of the forummers here since most, I see, are beginners. icon_rolleyes.gif
If anyone is interested, I will post the details (but only if the ride is confirmed).

I do agree that Lake Gardens and Metropolitan Park is not so suitable due to large weekend crowd. I cycled around Desa Park City sometimes, just for workout although the route is pretty dull. Any other ideas for cycling routes?



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just regularly browse the foldie, forum, sometimes samo will organize something, i saw ur nick there  biggrin.gif

mostly cyclist likes to go to hulu langat, genting sempah, mcD there duno cycle where around the hills,
FBT group oso got go for rides, u can join them in FB to get infos.

for beginners if u don't mind go to putrajaya, it is a good n safe place to cycle away from traffic.
esp if u wana take ur family along, wife n kids,
or  just to check ur fitness before goin for tougher hills.

tht place is really under utilised, n if u curse cos ur tax money being used to built it,
it is time tht u go there to use the place.
for family joy ride, park ur car at the monument alaf baru, there are some shade,
n oso there are free toilet just next to the car park,
dun go n park near the masjid there, lotsa bus n tourist n no shade.

frm there u can just cycle round the lake using the bike n jogging path,
look at the houses of the civil servants, n look at the PM's palace,
let of stim abit by @%^&* at the useless bridges,
1 round is about 10km ++ just nice for beginners, n family. all flat flat.
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Hi penangowl,

If in the Sunday I interested join u bcos I never ride at putrajaya before. Do give me the detail if confirm. Who else wanna join? Thanks.
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Verge X30 £1,599.99 ->RM7,960.00
Verge X20 £2,299.99 ->RM11,443.00
Verge X10 £1,349.99 ->RM6,714.00
Verge S11i £1,599.99 ->RM7,952.00
Verge Duo £699.99 ->RM3,474.00
Verge P18 £899.99 ->RM3,975.00

Link P9 P £629.99 ->RM3,313.00
Link P7i £799.99 ->RM3,979.00
Link P24h £799.99 ->RM3,979.00
Link D8 D £449.99 ->RM2,238.00
Link D7i £6 29.99 ->RM3,313.00
Link Uno £449.99 ->RM2,238.00
Link C7 C £349.99 ->RM2,238.00

Joe P24 P £629.99 ->RM3,313.00
Joe D24 D £499.99 ->RM2,238.00
Joe C21 C £399.99 ->RM1,691.00

Eclipse P9 £799.99 ->RM3,979.00

I wonder how come the price for verge x30 is lower than x20?


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oversea price is always more exp than msia price.
mebe u check the spec n see got something there...
even the jap price x20 is more exp.


Added on November 3, 2011, 1:21 pm
thanks to infos from sam, the tern bike launch is set to be on

Nov 19 2011.
Bandar Botanic ROdalink.
1500 - for public.
19 models
tea n finger food.

Tern Verge S11i - est RM7K

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Tern Link C7 - est RM 1.4K

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print the coupon above n get freebies.... laugh.gif

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howdy all, am new to biking...thinking of trying out foldies...

the strida and JAB avenue looks darn cool but they're quite pricey...

found this in mudah and also saw the same in minivelo fb page, just wondering will it be good for regular use?

http://www.mudah.my/Bicycle+Folding+Bike+E...ft-12129919.htm

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should have no prob for cycling,

but why are you going for smaller wheels?
there are many low cost 20' models out there.


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Hi penangowl,

If in the Sunday I interested join u bcos I never ride at putrajaya before. Do give me the detail if confirm. Who else wanna join? Thanks.
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they r goin on saturday.
which means u can't make it again ?
I go on sundays, less traffic.

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should have no prob for cycling,

but why are you going for smaller wheels?
there are many low cost 20' models out there.
not quite sure really...lol...perhaps cuter?

the dahon speed p8 looks nice too but it's even more expensive new I reckon...

would you recommend a used dohan mid range one or a sub 500-600 bucks foldies?

I'm wondering if you could get the speed p8 used...
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it alls depends on ur wallet, if for normal cycling.

these 2 ads frm bicycle buy sell.

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=138060

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=118802

very very few ppl selling used dahon... duno why,
the bike is really worth to keep, ? haha..


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QUOTE(putterbit @ Nov 4 2011, 02:30 AM)
howdy all, am new to biking...thinking of trying out foldies...

the strida and JAB avenue looks darn cool but they're quite pricey...

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now i noe the avenue by jab cost bout 1.6K............ biggrin.gif

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Any1 know where can i get this .

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Any1 know where can i get this .

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i think FBT might have, ferari, mini cooper etc....

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Anyone has any experience with this brand before? Is it reliable?
This is the 242 Art'ismo. I'm interested in the 202 Blackmax too. The listed price is 44k for 242 and 33k for 202, both in yen. Quite a attractive price IMO.



But then the Blackmax's handles seem to be very very very tiny, or am i wrong. rclxub.gif
http://www.doppelganger.jp/en/product/202/top/



1 more, how is the handling of a 16" bike compared to a 20" ?

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Hi,

Just wandering have anyone here saw a foldable/portable bag like this...Quite convinient as it is able to fold it when unused...Heard suitable for bikers...Anyone know where to get it? Saw it in online but seller no reply-(bicyclebuysell)

Thanks

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QUOTE(Skinny01010 @ Nov 6 2011, 01:42 AM)
Anyone has any experience with this brand before? Is it reliable?

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doppleganger i tot last time FBT oso got sell.
price in yen attractive, but price in RM not very attractive leh... biggrin.gif


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Hi,

Just wandering have anyone here saw a foldable/portable bag like this...
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backpack tht can be resize, i think deuter have something like this,
also these can be found at travel, adventure, outdoor, luggage stores,
this shop in ss2 have a lot of these stuffs, need $$$$ icon_idea.gif

http://www.mycorezone.com/


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walau, i terus convert the price not bad mah. agak agak how much wor?
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bradder call up d shop n ask ..
they post the info here big big dy la..
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fbtrading? ask d. whistling.gif
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then? how? wht they say?

http://basikaljepun.blogspot.com/

202 1.5k ++
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anyone knows where can i get a folding bike in Melaka?

If possible, the shop name and location.

thanks
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got rodalink in melaka mar...
they can bring dahon frm KL..
any lerun dealer oso can bring, check the lerun website, i pasted earlier, to list
dealers in melaka.
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haven reply me. yeah i saw that. 1.5k is okay ar.
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40km on the strida, with slippers summore... dun play play...! rclxms.gif

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he's the guy samo wrote bout in his blog?
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yala biggrin.gif
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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL no wonder he wrote till like that lah! Im impressed!!

but im almost as thin as him. whistling.gif
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if u measure the angle of the strida, the crank looks much further front
than a normal bicycle..

then if u cycle standing up wana climb hill, the top of the triangle frame
is poking at ur groin/nuts...

the higher the seat goes, the closer the handle is to ur body...

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if u measure the angle of the strida, the crank looks much further front
than a normal bicycle..

then if u cycle standing up wana climb hill, the top of the triangle frame
is poking at ur groin/nuts...

the higher the seat goes, the closer the handle is to ur body...
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SWEET MAMA JESUS! hahahahahha LOL

his Strida only or all Stridas are like that?
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QUOTE(chiafoo @ Nov 5 2011, 06:34 PM)
Any1 know where can i get this .

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i think they look very much alike..

http://www.mudah.my/Dahon+Folding+Bike-12021259.htm


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it alls depends on ur wallet, if for normal cycling.

these 2 ads frm bicycle buy sell.

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=138060

http://bicyclebuysell.com/view_item.php?id=118802

very very few ppl selling used dahon... duno why,
the bike is really worth to keep, ? haha..


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now i noe the avenue by jab cost bout 1.6K............  biggrin.gif
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hey H2D,

yeah the avenue is not much cheaper compare to strida..

thanks for the info on the speed P8...looks like they are not cheap either even used...UHUHUHUH...

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then? how? wht they say?

http://basikaljepun.blogspot.com/

202 1.5k ++
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Checked, 202 Blackmax at rm1650. not bad mahhh. still attractive to me rclxms.gif
now waiting for the 242's price.
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Try SBH Bicycles in Jln Ong Kim Wee. They have some folding bikes including Polygon but I am note sure if they carry Dahon brand. Their prices seem to be way much more attractive than other shops in KL.


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If possible, the shop name and location.

thanks
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hi guys , checking in here cos i just got my first folding bike. A dahon vitesse D7.
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hi guys , checking in here cos i just got my first folding bike. A dahon vitesse D7.
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Hi Guys. I am trying to find a 20'' folding bike with suspensions. Any recommendations? Please do not quote the Dahon Jetstream EX as it is too expensive!!
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birdy birdy.....
heheh...

seriously, got cheap folding bike with both front n rear suspension, but do u want it?
like this...

http://www.mudah.my/Dahon+Folding+Bike-12021202.htm?last=1

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price is 1.6K++
if u buy from china is very cheap, sell here oni expensive.

used...

http://www.mudah.my/Japan+full+sus+folding+bike-11951704.htm


from wht i've read ,
if u mainly cycle on road, you don't really need a suspended bike.
r u cycling offroad like a mtb using the folding bike?
if u buy cheap suspended bike, with suspension tht u can't adjust, u will waste more energy pedaling,
if u like the feel of solid power transfer to the back wheel frm ur pedal, hv to go for a hard tail.

u read that samo mentioned that he prefered to tour with his speed p8 after riding his RM 10,000 jetstream frm morib to bagan lalang.... why?

hah... he din mentioned why....
but i guess probably it is because of the full suspension....
if the setting is soft, it just waste ur energy, he is heavy, sure the shocks are moving alot....

one reason from dahon/tern is also that, u dun need to use suspension on small bikes,
u can use fat tyres like the schwalbe " big apple " it will help to absorb road shocks effectively.

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birdy birdy.....
heheh...

seriously, got cheap folding bike with both front n rear suspension, but do u want it?
like this...

http://www.mudah.my/Dahon+Folding+Bike-12021202.htm?last=1

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price is 1.6K++
if u buy from china is very cheap, sell here oni expensive.

used...

http://www.mudah.my/Japan+full+sus+folding+bike-11951704.htm
from wht i've read ,
if u mainly cycle on road, you don't really need a suspended bike.
r u cycling offroad like a mtb using the folding bike?
if u buy cheap suspended bike, with suspension tht u can't adjust, u will waste more energy pedaling,
if u like the feel of solid power transfer to the back wheel frm ur pedal, hv to go for a hard tail.

u read that samo mentioned that he prefered to tour with his speed p8 after riding his RM 10,000 jetstream frm morib to bagan lalang.... why?

hah... he din mentioned why....
but i guess probably it is because of the full suspension....
if the setting is soft, it just waste ur energy, he is heavy, sure the shocks are moving alot....

one reason from dahon/tern is also that, u dun need to use suspension on small bikes,
u can use fat tyres like the schwalbe " big apple " it will help to absorb road shocks effectively.
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Thanks H2D for the explanations, but i am a middle aged rider and all the jarring from uneven roads are causing pains on my arms and back. A front suspensions might absolve the shocks from uneven roads. Maybe i should change to a bigger schwalbe big apple tyres. At the moment i am riding a Dahon Dash P18 using a standard schwalbe kojak tyres.

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I hv dash p18 as well.

the kojak is high pressure road tyre. very bumpy, u need to ride it on tarmac.

aluminum frame is hard as well.

try speed p8
with steel frame n big apple.
ppl swear tht steel makes a big difference.
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QUOTE(H2D @ Nov 8 2011, 05:15 PM)
I hv dash p18 as well.

the kojak is high pressure road tyre. very bumpy, u need to ride it on tarmac.

aluminum frame is hard as well.

try speed p8
with steel frame n big apple.
ppl swear tht steel makes a big difference.
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Strange that Rock Shox and other good suspension makers are not making suspensions for 20" foldies? I am sure it would be a big market for them. Only sub-standard made in china bikes are producing foldies with suspensions!
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the truth is..
folding bikes doesn't need to be suspended.....

and good suspension is not cheap, it will increase the cost of the bike, the 10K jetstream is an example.

most folding bikes are for leisure rides, or road bikes like mini velo, not intended for off road, hence no nid for suspension.

The Birdy are suspended, u can visit KSH Bikes to have a look. SS2 branch.

the cheapest Birdy is the Alivio, priced at USD 1,600.... brows.gif

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cyclist have been fed with the hypes of aluminum , carbon frames, even folding bikes like the Ori have carbon fiber models,
but do they all ride the same..... rolleyes.gif

i dig around online for infos....

if u read samo's blog, u will notice that he mentioned he is looking for a " Surly " bike...
huh surly...? what? why....? what is so special about surly bikes.... ?

All surly bikes are made of " Steel " !
huh steel?

many will think, steel is outdated and heavy....
even the cap ayam bicycle is made from aluminum nowadays... laugh.gif

this article i found.

Why You Should be Riding Steel and not Carbon

By Kurt Gensheimer

So you’re about to mosey on over to your local bike shop and drop more coin for your first genuine racing bike than most people pay for an entire motorcycle. You’re either new to the sport of cycling or you’ve been riding for a few years, learning the ropes on an old aluminum frame that’s one season away from the dumpster.

You’ve been watching all the Spring classics, the Giro, the Vuelta, and the Tour taking notes on who’s riding what. You’ve drooled over your own teammates’ high-dollar race rig that has more carbon fiber on it than the International Space Station.

You’ve done all your research, have test-ridden all of the latest, high dollar, carbon fiber machines, and you’ve picked your winner. The checkbook is in hand cocked and ready to besmirch every last dollar in your savings account, and all that’s left to do is negotiate with the shop so you at least have a little bit of cash left to buy some inner tubes.

But before your visions of grandeur run rampant and your checkbook becomes more hollow than Landis’ Maillot Jaune, are you sure carbon is the right frame material for your needs?

Don’t take it wrong, carbon indeed has its merits, but the recent carbon craze seems to be heavily tied to bandwagon mentality; whatever the pros are doing is what the masses want to do too. It was true in the ‘70s with drilled-out components, in the ‘80s with copious amounts of hair gel and Briko shades, in the ‘90s with those horrific lycra shorts designed to look like blue jeans, and today with carbon racing bikes.

And why shouldn’t carbon be popular? A frame and fork weighs less than a six-pack of brew, they’ve got terrific road damping capabilities, are stiffer than an I-beam – at least initially – and most importantly, carbon fiber has an indisputable cool factor. As a testament to the popularity of carbon, custom bike builders who made their name in steel are now crossing over to carbon. Names like Steelman, Serotta and Independent Fabrications all offer bank account-busting custom carbon frames.

To many bike racers, the mere suggestion of racing on a steel frame, let alone training on one, would be considered a joke. For some unwarranted reason, steel has gained a reputation in certain circles as being slow, heavy and technologically retarded – similar to the now unfounded reputation diesel-powered cars earned in the United States.

But the reality is that steel has never been stronger, lighter and more durable than it is today. And more than that, no other material can offer the versatility to custom build a bike which fits its rider perfectly.

Mass-produced Taiwanese carbon frames, which often cost more than a custom-built steel frame, cannot even come close to providing the right fit, feel and ride quality that steel can provide, let alone its durability, which will last its owner a lifetime if cared for properly.

So before you write that check, consider these reasons why steel is indeed real:

Custom Fit – Today’s production carbon bikes, in addition to being astronomically expensive, are not custom fit for you, the rider. And although one of the big advantages of carbon is its exceptional shock absorption and ride, every frame is designed for the heaviest common denominator, in other words, about 220 pounds. So what you have is a 150 pound rider on a bike designed for a 220 pound pilot. How do you think the ride is? Stiff. Rigor mortis stiff. So stiff that it can lead to unpredictable handling characteristics, which inevitably results in an intermediate rider crashing his brains out.

Alternatively, a custom-made steel bike is designed and built exactly to the rider’s height, weight, inseam and torso specifications, which will not only deliver a far better fit, but significantly better handling, compliance and ride quality.

Timeless Style – Yes, carbon fiber looks cool, but its look has not stood the test of time like a custom-built steel frame. Hand-carved stainless steel lugs, fillet brazed tubing, and subtle accents provide far more personalization than a mass-produced carbon frame can ever wish to offer. It’s like comparing a nice suit you buy at Brooks Brothers to a suit that was made with raw fabric, by hand, in painstaking detail and care, by a master tailor.

A custom built steel frame from names like Baylis, Eisentraut and White also reflect the owner’s appreciation for keeping alive the tradition of handcrafted bicycle artisanship, which goes back over a century. A typical carbon frame can be manufactured in a matter of a couple hours or less, anonymously cranked out on an assembly line with a thousand other frames just like it. Brian Baylis claims that every single one of his frames has a minimum of 100 hours of his own masterful labor invested, and no two frames in his nearly 40 years of building are alike. With steel, you’re not just buying a bike, you’re buying a timelessly stylish piece of art.

Minimal Weight Difference – Perhaps the biggest complaint about steel is how much heavier it is than carbon. But like this author’s penchant for hyperbole, the difference is greatly exaggerated. The advancement of technology has been a driving force behind carbon’s arrival into the mainstream of the bike industry. Carbon frames are pushing the limits of shedding weight, with some frames dipping below the two-pound mark. But technology has also benefited steel, primarily in the form of thinner-wall tubing that provides not only more tensile strength, but also lighter weight.

The lightest steel frame you’ll probably find comes in at three pounds, but spec the bike the same, and you’re only talking a one pound difference over a carbon frame. Is that one pound weight penalty really a deal breaker? Are you that much of a weight weenie? Is weight really that much more important than ride quality? Ask a 180 pound rider who’s piloted a 15 pound bike down a windy mountain pass at 50 miles an hour if he’d be willing to sacrifice a little weight for a more predictable ride.

In other disciplines such as cyclocross, having the absolute lightest bike is arguably more important than even with a road bike, because you have to constantly lift it and lug it on your shoulder. So carbon naturally has an initial advantage over steel. However, carbon frames have very tight clearances, and when the course resembles a mud wrestling pit, that featherweight carbon bike will turn into a mud-clogged anchor, making a steel bike with greater clearances pounds lighter. That is, unless of course, you’re fast enough to warrant having a backup bike with someone at the ready to exchange with you (I’m assuming this isn’t the case).

Durability – Frame builders have been working with steel for over a century for many reasons, but one of the most popular reasons is because of the material’s durability. Evidenced by bikes built 50 to 100 years ago still roaming the streets today, steel has proven its worth as a “lifetime” material. Carbon? Not so much. Have you ever ridden an old, monocoque carbon frame with tens of thousands of miles on it? Wet noodle is the first descriptor which comes to mind.

I distinctly remember the joyous look on my buddy’s face when he got his brand new Team CSC Cervelo Soloist frame, it was the happiest day of his life as a budding Cat 2 racer. But that look of joy was nothing compared to the look of utter dejection he had upon returning from a crit in which he crashed and cracked the brand new frame clear through the seat tube. $2,500 down the drain purely because the tube landed on someone else’s handlebars at a bad angle. A steel frame would have scoffed at the mere thought.

And if you’re the type of person who has more muscle than common sense, absolutely steer clear of carbon. Steel frames can handle the over-tightening of bolts with no qualms, but over-tighten the front derailleur clamp on a carbon frame, and the resulting crack you hear will make you want to stick your head in a vice and over-tighten.

Also, be extra careful when loading that carbon bike in the back of your car. One misplaced blunt-shaped object will render your brand new $5,000 carbon racing machine more lame than a racehorse with tendonitis.

Value – Given the same amount of money spent, would you rather have a custom frame, designed to your exact size and weight specifications, that was built with the loving care and meticulous detail of a metal artisan, or a mass-produced frame banged out on a Taiwanese assembly line designed with the most common denominator in mind?

With proper care, a steel frame will most likely outlive you, while a carbon frame will hardly outlive the credit card debt you’ll be mired in regardless of what frame material you end up buying.

In Conclusion

Of all these aforementioned reasons, what I think the carbon versus steel argument really boils down to is durability. You’re shelling out a significant chunk of change for a bike. This is a bike you will be riding every single day (optimistically) and racing a few weekends per month (even more optimistically). If you have a finite amount of money like most normal people in this world, you want a bike that can deliver durability and reliability to last as long as possible, so at a minimum, when you’re done with it, you can sell it to someone else with a clean conscience knowing it will provide the next owner years of enjoyment.

Owning a carbon bike makes sense in some situations, like if you get insane “bro deals” from sponsorships or you’re on the payroll of a UCI-sanctioned race team, and are fed free bikes on a monthly basis. In these situations, durability isn’t as much of an issue, because you’re either selling it after one season or you’re constantly riding a brand new frame free of charge.

But if your goal is to buy a bike which will last at least 5 to 10 years, you owe it to yourself to check out some of your local custom steel bike builders. Or head to events like the annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show or San Diego Custom Bicycle Show, which will really open your eyes to the beauty and legitimacy of steel as a bona-fide racing material.

But whatever your decision, have fun, be safe and keep the hammer down!

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Thanks H2D for the explanations, but i am a middle aged rider and all the jarring from uneven roads are causing pains on my arms and back. A front suspensions might absolve the shocks from uneven roads. Maybe i should change to a bigger schwalbe big apple tyres. At the moment i am riding a Dahon Dash P18 using a standard schwalbe kojak tyres.
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P18 is a sweet bike, try changing the contacts point like your grips, handlebar and tires like fatter, low pressure ones like the BAs. or visit the Dahon section about getting the right fit for your bike. Or avoid uneven roads entirely?
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Or avoid uneven roads entirely?
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its tough to avoid uneven roads sometimes..
unless cycling on certain highways....
or u live in a newly developed housing area...

the ride can be pretty harsh on the p18... with the kojaks at max pressure....

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How long have you been riding the p18?
P18 is  a sweet bike, try changing the contacts point like your grips, handlebar and tires like fatter, low pressure ones like the BAs. or visit the Dahon section about getting the right fit for your bike. Or avoid uneven roads entirely?
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I have been riding the Dahon Vitesse D7 for the last two years and got the Dash P18 last month. Off course the Dash P18 is a stiffer and fast bike but it shakes and rattles when going fast over an uneven road. Maybe i am not use to it's stiffer body yet, as the Vitesse D7 has a more comfy ride. Anyhow i am trying to recce new routes with a smooth tarmac, but you can't get it anywhere in Petaling Jaya with a good long stretch. Even in Putrajaya, some portions of the roads are using printed concrete and pavers that make the ride so uncomfortable.
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Even in Putrajaya, some portions of the roads are using printed concrete and pavers that make the ride so uncomfortable.
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which area have u been on bike in putrajaya?

i'm goin to recce the motorbike lane that surrounds the area.
no motor bike is using it, esp on sundays..
some parts seems smooth n well maintained....
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QUOTE(roksta @ Nov 9 2011, 12:07 AM)
I have been riding the Dahon Vitesse D7 for the last two years and got the Dash P18 last month. Off course the Dash P18 is a stiffer and fast bike but it shakes and rattles when going fast over an uneven road. Maybe i am not use to it's stiffer body yet, as the Vitesse D7 has a more comfy ride. Anyhow i am trying to recce new routes with a smooth tarmac, but you can't get it anywhere in Petaling Jaya with a good long stretch. Even in Putrajaya, some portions of the roads are using printed concrete and pavers that make the ride so uncomfortable.
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haha! got p18 a month, saw a birdy terus mau upgrade! haha! sabar, next month Xmas come! bikes are always a balance of comfort and speed, more of 1 less of the other. easiest thing to do is tukar tyres, the fatter the better.
if you are not oversized then you can run the tyres at the lower end of the range, have you tried that with the kojaks?

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haha! got p18 a month, saw a birdy terus mau upgrade! haha! sabar, next month Xmas come! bikes are always a balance of comfort and speed, more of 1 less of the other. easiest thing to do is tukar tyres, the fatter the better.
if you are not oversized then you can run the tyres at the lower end of the range, have you tried that with the kojaks?
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Doesn't fancy a birdy lah. Me think it is over priced and over hyped. I have seen a KHS foldie with suspensions at FBK @ Mutiara Damansara for less than Rm3k. Might sapu that one!!

I have ride around the lakes near the Putrajaya mosque and PICC. Many road bikes there especially sunday mornings. The stretch in front of the Ministry of Finance and Palace of Justice is paved with printed concrete. Good to test your suspensions there!


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Doesn't fancy a birdy lah. Me think it is over priced and over hyped. I have seen a KHS foldie with suspensions at FBK @ Mutiara Damansara for less than  Rm3k. Might sapu that one!!

I have ride around the lakes near the Putrajaya mosque and PICC. Many road bikes there especially sunday mornings. The stretch in front of the Ministry of Finance and Palace of Justice is paved with printed concrete. Good to test your suspensions there!
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http://bigfishbike.wordpress.com/2011/09/2...r-ashraf/#entry

The bigish bike look really ugly but who can complain when he got it for free!!

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the KHS, only has a rear damper...
u might wana try it out before buying, else might get disappointed again....

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The stretch in front of the Ministry of Finance and Palace of Justice is paved with printed concrete. Good to test your suspensions there!

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might wana try these ....
Brooks are well known saddle makers.....

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this is how a tall person rides a strida...... biggrin.gif
knee almost hitting the handle bar....

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think of getting a strida, visit the strida forum, to find more infos about the bike

http://www.stridaforum.com/forum/index.php

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the KHS, only has a rear damper...
u might wana try it out before buying, else might get disappointed again....

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might wana try these ....
Brooks are well known saddle makers.....

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this is how a tall person rides a strida......  biggrin.gif
knee almost hitting the handle bar....

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http://www.stridaforum.com/forum/index.php
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My new 20" KHS foldie with suspensions. Just completed a 10km trial run and it has a very comfortable ride. The front suspensions can be lock.
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good to hear that, rclxms.gif thumbup.gif
what;s the damage?
gona sell the dash p18?
the seat looks like ada spring >?

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good to hear that,  rclxms.gif  thumbup.gif
what;s the damage?
gona sell the dash p18?
the seat looks like ada spring >?
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Less than Rm3k with some freebies. The seat is Bridegestone with some spring. I change the standard seat to this, as it is quite big and comfortable for my butt! I am still keeping the Dash P18 for the odd speed works. Including the KSH, I have 7 foldies stash in the store room! One day, I ll have a "Jual Murah".
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wah ur 7 foldies, add together is like can get a legendary small wheel folding/take apart bike.

one day hope to able to get my hands on a moulton or basikal jumaat....


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anyone wish to built an ultimate offroad folding/portable bicycle with full suspension
to fight / lawan with the RM 10K jetstream ex, can opt for a Airnimal Rhino.

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wah ur 7 foldies, add together is like can get a legendary small wheel folding/take apart bike.

one day hope to able to get my hands on a moulton or basikal jumaat....


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to fight / lawan with the RM 10K jetstream ex, can opt for a Airnimal Rhino.

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cool bike brother!! how much is it? you have modified it or it is original?
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cool bike brother!! how much is it? you have modified it or it is original?
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yea it is a nice bike indeed, well too bad it is not mine biggrin.gif ,
i just post infos that i find interesting regarding portable bicycles.

that airnimal pic i got from indon bike forum, custom by mat indons.
yup as u realise all those nice n highly reputable bikes have dealers in singapore, bangkok, jakarta, but not in bolehland KL. rolleyes.gif

Airnimal is supposedly designed in cambridge england, and the frame is manufactured by pacific cycles taiwan, ( makers of birdy, if , carryme ).
They also manufacture for Banshee, Canfield, Riese und Müller, Niner, Greenspeed, Kuwahara Gaap, Airnimal, Craftworks, Diamondback, Bergamont, Evil Bike, Orbea , Louis Garneau.

The model Rhino, is their toughest and has been around for like more than 5 years, have been well received by cyclist all over the world.
You can get complete bikes, and also just the frame.
this link to the complete bike specs.

http://www.airnimal.eu/Rhino/

The frame only, in sg , the RRP is USD 999,
but remember, price of bicycles in sg is always much highers that other countries, sometimes, after u do conversion to RM.

the spec of the above Rhino by mat indon.

Forks : RST First Platinum 80mm
Shock : Cane Creek Cloud Nine
Crank : Shim XT 48-36-26
BB : Chris King
Shifters : Sram X9
FD : Shim Ultegra
RD : Sram X9
Chain : Sram X0 CrossStep
Sprocket : Sram XO 11-32
Headset : Relic Z axis
Stem : Kore Elite
Handlebars : Kore Elite
Seatpost : Kore Race
Saddle : Brooks B17 Imperial
Brake Set : Avid BB7 + SD7
Rim : Alex DA16
Hub. : Dabomb Headspin
Tyres : Maxxis Hoodlump 20X1,85
Pedals : Xpeedo Traverse
Grips : Odi Ruffian

Some ppl prefer the Airnimal Rhino, to the Dahon Jetstream, because of the fork and no hinge at the middle of the frame.
yet the Rhino can be dismantled and fit into a luggage bag.

Some other examples of custom Rhinos, and the link to the website, ( in chinese )

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http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/bikefun-bikefun...8409&l=f&fid=15
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these bikes can do well on off-road trails, as reviewed by many mat sallehs..
just don't over abuse it... laugh.gif

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The airnimal (animal? air minimal?) cost about US3K roughly Rm9-10K. A direct competitor to Dahon Jetstream EX. This is the 'porsche' of folding bikes!!
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not really porshe la , it is the component tht is expensive, complete bike for airnimal rhino have IGH I think.


Added on November 11, 2011, 11:14 pm
The airnimal Rhino " black " complete bike, is equipped with the Rohloff speedhub 14,
which cost almost USD1.3K for the hub alone.

Notice that more and more premium touring and folding bicycles are using IGH - internal gear hub,
just how does it function to replace the usual cassette gears?? icon_idea.gif

This chart below from Rohloff, kinda explains it all, it is easy to understand.
If u have a 27 speed mtb, the effective gears are around 14 speed only, just look at the chart.
The Rohloff speedhub 14 covers the whole range of the 27 speed, with just 14 speed.

There are many reviews online, about the Rohloff, regarded as the finest IGH, with zero maintenance they said.
These links kinda explains it all , go ahead n explore.

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/rohloff.html

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/rohloff-impressions.html

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wheels/h...607_127crx.aspx

http://www.rohloff.de/en/products/speedhub/

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well it is still friday, so lets look that the Basikal Jumaat, or bike friday! rclxms.gif

Bike friday are raved n recommended by many cyclist all over.
Like the bromptons and moultons, it is made of steel.

Hand made, (customizable according to rider size) in Oregon USA.
There are dealers in SG, Jakarta n bangkok but not in KL doh.gif

small wheeled, and very portable, the bike can be fit inside a samsonite flite case.
There are models for touring, fast road racing, off road, tandem etc.

http://www.bikefriday.com/

recommended by jim langley - ex Bicycling mag tech editor.
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The airnimal (animal? air minimal?) cost about US3K roughly Rm9-10K. A direct competitor to Dahon Jetstream EX. This is the 'porsche' of folding bikes!!
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RM9 - 10k , how many go for it? This is beyond many budget to getting 1. For normal user like us, who or how many of people will spend 10k to get a bike? Is it really worth for it?

Not many get own a real porsche, but seem this bike porsche is also not easy afford by many...hehe...

Would that price will get lower like the computer or av(lcd tv, led tv), most of them sell expensive at launch, but after a while it price drop the very attractive price for everyone to own, it is possible?
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no don't think will drop price.
bicycle is not like pc parts.
cos of low value of rm, price is exp here.
other countries, still ok, lotsa ppl own it.
but then still hv ppl willing to spend tons of $$$
on bicycles, not just folding bikes.

worth it or not , depends on u, n oso ur pocket.
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if compactness is nor absolute must, then straight away upgrade those folding pedals to proper fixed pedals, the saddle to either a roadie saddle or a fizik gobi or the wtb rocket V, both will give you all day comfort without the energy sapping bouncy bouncy heaviness of the stock. beyond, anymore minute increase in performance will come at very high cost.
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Looking for lights,, click the link..

http://www.baikbike.com/new-arrival-cateye...m-rm99-onwards/
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Dar all, may i know what is the different DAHON make in China ? the quality not same ? i saw Dahon sell in china is cheaper than here le...
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if it is the same model then shud be no difference, even tho make in china,
just check the dahon china website.
if u go china buy, sure cheaper....

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thai upgrade, dahon vitese p18

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oh mean , Dahon Malaysia also make in china lo ? in china SP8 only RMB 2500+-...... RM1300++ only .... why malaysia need over 2K ... malaysia really Rich la... hahahaha
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some dahon model not sold in china is made in taiwan,
u can go to the shop there to check the 'stamp' on the bike frame,
near the crank there.
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Ok thanks... Hopefully can get a nice bike....
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Added on November 19, 2011, 8:48 pmanyone went to the tern launch?
9pm still no news, no one post in the folding forum yet,
too shock bout the price??

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Hi folks. I'm Aloy newbie from Penang. Can some of you guys sdvice me where to look for foldable bike and recommended brand? I'm a big guy so looking for a bigger foldable bike, medium size budget. Appreciate
your advice over here rclxms.gif

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u can go to the lerun website, they got list their dealers in pg,
got one shop i've mentioned, they have stock dahons as seen in the pictures, from
the penang foldies ride, posted earlier, just search my post.
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Tern verge p18 = RM 3.8K biggrin.gif

still cheaper than sg...


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QUOTE(agdawson @ Nov 19 2011, 10:52 PM)
Hi folks. I'm Aloy newbie from Penang. Can some of you guys sdvice me where to look for foldable bike and recommended brand? I'm a big guy so looking for a bigger foldable bike, medium size budget. Appreciate
your advice over here rclxms.gif
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the shop i mentioned is chin aik at carnavon? street,
the taukeh even come down for the tern launch,
shows he's serious in gettin quality bikes for his shop.

taukey on the right...
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Hi. Anyone like to comment if the brand RockBike 20" folding bike is a good buy? Was going thru and someone was offering to sell a brand new bike. Appreciate some advice here

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budget bikes are more or less the same.
how much?

this one?

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Is anybody knows if the Tern Eclipse p9 available in Rodalink?
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Is anybody knows if the Tern Eclipse p9 available in Rodalink?
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u can always call them up to see if the demo has been grabbed.... biggrin.gif
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Does it mean they only got the demo unit? No stock yet?
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i think so, call n see.....
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nice bike, bro, a colorful bike, how much is it?
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nice bike, bro, a colorful bike, how much is it?
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well i have no idea how much it cost to upgrade the vitesse p18 to these parts.
some mebe not available here, as the shops here are more cater to MTB road bikes, some fixie.
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Any one have any comments on Oyama bikes from taiwan? Saw a 24" foldie on offer. Quite interested. It's the model below.

bike

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actually u can look at the bikes and compare it with the others,
check the built quality etc etc, then u will know which one is the better buy.
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QUOTE(gigigaga @ Oct 11 2011, 12:55 PM)
Hi H2D, I had been searching high and low for foldie, finally decide to get the hasa minimax M2 for my wife, in fact i think Hasa M2 is good value compare to dahon mu p8, my first intention was to get 2 units of hasa M2, but i prefer dash p18, cause no need to adjust the seat post that high to suit my height 180cm. Do you think the tern bike verge p18 will be cheaper then dahon in malaysia, shall i wait for couple of week to see what tern bike can offer?


Added on October 11, 2011, 1:00 pmHardly to find any user review for tern bike on google search , even in taiwan.
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gigigaga, where and how much you bought the Hasa minimax m2?

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i think he said he go it in klang,
klang valley shop some got, but price should be a bit $$ more...

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i think he said he go it in klang,
klang valley shop some got, but price should be a bit $$ more...
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Fook Sang is one of the distributor for Hasa Minimax M2. (GPS 101 37.289 E and 3 5.196 N)
The place is a bit run down but they stock many bicycles and accessories and their prices are reasonable. Nearby KSH Merida Bicycles in Taman Megah is a bit up market and provide good service from their experts. There is another bicycle shop in Taman Megah, but i am not recommending it because they are Langsi!

www.tbfooksang.com/

Tukang Basikal Fook Sang
596, Jalan SS9A/14, Sungai Way
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Contact Person : Yong Foo Yoong
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Mobile No : 016 - 221 8040
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some body said fooksang charge more $$ for hasa ....
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I am not sure that all items at Fook Sang are reasonable. Two days ago I went to Fook Sang to buy some accessories. One of the items that I bought was Camelbak Podium Chill Bottle for RM45 after discount from RM53. But yesterday I saw the particular bottle listed for RM45 at Rodalink Bangsar.
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whoa...
rodalink price oredi $$$ liao,
FS summore can slash...

i got my podium no chill for RM32 each.
for chill sure can get cheaper than RM 45 ,,,,,,,
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QUOTE(gataddhin @ Nov 24 2011, 03:11 PM)
I am not sure that all items at Fook Sang are reasonable. Two days ago I went to Fook Sang to buy some accessories. One of the items that I bought was Camelbak Podium Chill Bottle for RM45 after discount from RM53. But yesterday I saw the particular bottle listed for RM45 at Rodalink Bangsar.
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Bargain and bargain and bargain...maa!
The Hasa Minimax M2, i was quoted for Rm2.3k by Fook Sang but got myself a KSH ridgewood dual suspensions instead, for Rm2.5k at Fbike Trading.
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RM 53 + bargain bargain bargain = RM 45 .....
for those who duno wht other shop price... = very good bargain lo.....
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Thanks all. So which offer better price? Fook Sang or KSH Merida?

roksta, the KSH ridgewood dual suspensions is it better than the minimax?


Added on November 24, 2011, 5:13 pmWith this price it's pretty hard not to consider the dahon dash P18 as well. H2D, the dash P18 can fit into a normal sedan car boot after folded?

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QUOTE(LTO @ Nov 24 2011, 04:36 PM)
Thanks all. So which offer better price? Fook Sang or KSH Merida?

roksta, the KSH ridgewood dual suspensions is it better than the minimax?


Added on November 24, 2011, 5:13 pmWith this price it's pretty hard not to consider the dahon dash P18 as well. H2D, the dash P18 can fit into a normal sedan car boot after folded?
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That is the one million dollar question. Which bike is best for you?
Of course the higher the cost of the bike, the better it is.
It all depends on your needs and of course your budget.
Over the years, i have bought the foldable Dahon Espresso, Vittesse D7, Hummer, Orbit, Dash P18 and KSH Ridgewood.
The best for me is the KSH Ridgewood because of the suspensions, 24 speed, it's portability, comfortable ride and stiff body. The Dash P18 is very fast, very stiff but the ride is uncomfortable bucause of the kojak tyres.

I think you should try and test whatever bike first before buying but as you know, many shops would not let you do it as they think you might ride away with it.

Anyhow, this is only my personal opinion and other members, especially our friend H2D could offer better advice.
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i fully agree with roksta!
u will have to do the comparison urself..., hv to run around a bit.
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QUOTE(LTO @ Nov 24 2011, 04:36 PM)
the dash P18 can fit into a normal sedan car boot after folded?
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i can put it in my antik saga sedan boot, got lotsa space, but of cos u can't put 2 bikes in there.
standing at the back of a maiwee n wiwaa oso no prob i think.... laugh.gif

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As roksta has stated 'I think you should try and test whatever bike first before buying but as you know, many shops would not let you do it as they think you might ride away with it.'
Whether able to test ride the bike of interest is one thing. For a noobie like me who have not ride a bike since schooldays, even if can test ride, may not noe wat to look out for.
So I value the comments and inputs from the members here. Thks.
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buying a bike is not that critical lar...
just like shopping for normal goods, n common sense,
but trying a bike is important too, cos u will get to feel whether u will be comfortable
with it. tho just cycle one round in front of the shop might not be enough to test
the feel.
frm wht u read here n else where online etc,
u can get lotsa infos already,
if u kenot tahan too much vibration, body will pain here there, then u shud not get a
bike like the dash p18. etc etc etc
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Haha...if the bike cost more than 2K then it's critical for me. Understand test ride is important. Wan to do some homework 1st before go hunting mar.

Pardon me for a noobie question, the P18 kenot change the tyres to cut down the vibration?
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can, the stock rim of the dash p18 will fit alot of 20' tyres, but u must make sure it has enough clearance at the calipers,
i read frm dahon forum
that switching from stock 2.0 big apples tyres that comes stock with the speed p8 to 2.15 size makes a huge difference. even bigger is 2.35.
which means any tyre that is wider than 2.0 shud make a difference, then u need to test with various tyre pressure to get the best feel for u.

http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=7814

this is the 60mm big apple..

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LTO, it is a jungle out there when it comes to choosing a good bike. If your budget is below RM2k, may i suggest you try the Dahon speed P8, Vitesse D7 or the Eco C3/7 first. Do not try others as Dahon is a well proven brand. Do check the thousand of reviews on the Dahon products.
Happy hunting!


Added on November 25, 2011, 11:55 amH2D, I am thinking of replacing my Dash P18 Schwalbe kojak to Schwalbe's Big Apple. Which size will be more comfortable and do you know the cost and shop that sells the BA?

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looks like bigger the better from comments in the dahon forum,
lerun is the dist for schwalbe, other dealers can get from them oso, but i duno lerun got bring in size bigger than 2.0,
u can try other brand as well, price agak agak can refer to price overseas gua....


Added on November 25, 2011, 2:52 pm

Tern bicycle problem??

was it QC problem or rider's negligence...?? icon_idea.gif

recently samo blogged that his vip bos crashed his new tern Link D8, sweat.gif

http://samosauruschronicles.blogspot.com/2...ches.html#links

it seems the handle post latch kenot lock, was is locked properly in the first place.... ? hmm.gif

the new design is suppose to be more secure than previous dahon designs...

prospect new tern owners should send this to JoHon brows.gif to ask whether his QC team din check properly ...... rolleyes.gif

anyway the vip got his bike replaced by the dist... whistling.gif

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Got any bicycle shop provide ezypay?
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rodalink - mbb 12 mnths. over 2k purchase oni i think.
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i got one dahon selling away if interested pm me
bought it around 2k +- forgotten d
black in color
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speed p8?
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I just bought Giant Expressway 1, colour Dark Silver from the Giant distributor at Guar Chempedak, Kedah. Got freebies include helmet, water bottle, speedometer, lights and bicycle pump. Will be going around cycling in Penang therefore hopefully can get to join some fellow bikers.
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I just bought Giant Expressway 1, colour Dark Silver from the Giant distributor at Guar Chempedak, Kedah. Got freebies include helmet, water bottle, speedometer, lights and bicycle pump. Will be going around cycling in Penang therefore hopefully can get to join some fellow bikers.
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How much u bought it
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Added on November 25, 2011, 11:55 amH2D, I am thinking of replacing my Dash P18 Schwalbe kojak to Schwalbe's Big Apple. Which size will be more comfortable and do you know the cost and shop that sells the BA?
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u called rodalink dy?
they oni have 2.0 big apple, RM 89 i think. it will def fit d dash p18 cos the fork width is same as speed p8,
but to get the 2.35 size, will have to look for other brand or import frm oversea.


Added on November 28, 2011, 11:25 amTern bicycle malaysia price list.

Verge X30h = RM 6700
Verge X20 = RM 10 060
Verge X10 = RM 5740
Verge S11i = RM 6775
Verge P18 = RM 3820

Link P9 = RM 2800
Link P24h = RM 3280
Link D(Dato'S)8 = RM1930
Link Uno = RM 1860
Link C7 = RM 1400
Eclipse S11i = RM 7700

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Another Tern's latch problem. If it happens in the US, the whole bike's shipment would be recall back to Taiwan. In Malaysia, anything goes......

Don't buy this bike until they solve all this problems.

http://samosauruschronicles.blogspot.com/


Added on November 30, 2011, 10:37 am
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u called rodalink dy?
they oni have 2.0 big apple, RM 89 i think. it will def fit d dash p18 cos the fork width is same as speed p8,
but to get the 2.35 size, will have to look for other brand or import frm oversea.


Added on November 28, 2011, 11:25 amTern bicycle malaysia price list.

Verge X30h = RM 6700
Verge X20 = RM 10 060
Verge X10 = RM 5740
Verge S11i = RM 6775
Verge P18 = RM 3820

Link P9 = RM 2800
Link P24h = RM 3280
Link D(Dato'S)8 = RM1930
Link Uno = RM 1860
Link C7 = RM 1400
Eclipse S11i = RM 7700
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H2D, i called Rodalink Bangsar and as what you said, they only have schwalbe 20x2.0 only and it cost Rm89 with another RM39 for the tube. The guy told me he has never fitted a schwalbe 20x2.0 to a Dash P18 before so he wouldn't know whether it would fit! Anyhow he is willing to give try! Total cost is RM256.00

I will change the tires one fine day.



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Hi. Checking for the Penang folding bike riders.....where and when do you ride? Appreciate your inputs....
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Hi I'm selling my 3 month old Dahon MU P8. No longer in use. Price is negotiable. Thx. http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2131533&hl=
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Hi guys , just want to know is it handlebar post and seat post is the same ?
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QUOTE(chiafoo @ Dec 5 2011, 01:53 PM)
Hi guys , just want to know is it handlebar post and seat post is the same ?
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handle bar is not seat post.
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Cause i only found ppl selling handlebar bundle with seatpost . The problem is my folding bike handlebar post join together with handlebar which look like " T " shape and i want to change the handlebar to BMX style . That y i need handlebar post , unless i cut the " T " to " l " then only can mount the BMX handlebar

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QUOTE(chiafoo @ Dec 5 2011, 06:19 PM)
Cause i only found ppl selling handlebar bundle with seatpost . The problem is my folding bike handlebar post join together with handlebar which look like " T " shape and i want to change the handlebar to BMX style . That y i need handlebar post , unless i cut the " T " to  " l " then only can mount the BMX handlebar
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u need to remove the T, replace the stem, which has many types, then u can pasang the handle bar.
bring it to a bicycle shop, they will advise u what u need n pasang for u.

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Hi I'm selling my Dahon MU P8. Care to drop by. Thanks. http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2131533&hl=
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only rodalink is carrying tern bikes?
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bicycle shops that can order from lerun lor..
sofar stock for cheaper models are available frm rodalink, expensive ones, next year.
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is the link P9 considered a cheap model? haha
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QUOTE(roksta @ Nov 29 2011, 06:33 PM)
Another Tern's latch problem. If it happens in the US, the whole bike's shipment would be recall back to Taiwan. In Malaysia, anything goes......

Don't buy this bike until they solve all this problems.

http://samosauruschronicles.blogspot.com/
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.

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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
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u might wana call up rodalink or lerun regarding the stock smile.gif
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im selling my mini road bike http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2145366&hl= not foldable
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QUOTE(H2D @ Nov 28 2011, 11:20 AM)
Tern bicycle malaysia price list.

Verge X30h = RM 6700
Verge X20 = RM 10 060
Verge X10 = RM 5740
Verge S11i = RM 6775
Verge P18 = RM 3820

Link P9 = RM 2800
Link P24h = RM 3280
Link D(Dato'S)8 = RM1930
Link Uno = RM 1860
Link C7 = RM 1400
Eclipse S11i = RM 7700
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Is this the retail price or already discounted price? Thanks
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retail price tag. b4 diskaun.
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retail price tag. b4 diskaun.
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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... biggrin.gif
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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.
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[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. rolleyes.gif 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.
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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.


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 ?

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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/

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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....
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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?
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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?
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haha congrats, saw ur post in the foldies forum.
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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
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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
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As long as it is water resistant.... get it without second thought... Will sure attract many eyes on the road...

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I'm consider to buy a Bicycle accessories 32LED lights blazing wheels
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this thing might affect performance, like wheel balance.....
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QUOTE(roksta @ Nov 24 2011, 03:24 PM)
Bargain and bargain and bargain...maa!
The Hasa Minimax M2, i was quoted for Rm2.3k by Fook Sang but got myself a KSH ridgewood dual suspensions instead, for Rm2.5k at Fbike Trading.
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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??
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funny eh, most of the khs bike sold in this region u can't find any infos online n nothing on the khs website.....
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QUOTE(chaos123 @ Jan 4 2012, 05:20 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
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taobao don't ship direct to KL. problematic and require some middleman which will charge a fee.

QUOTE(H2D @ Jan 8 2012, 01:46 AM)
funny eh, most of the khs bike sold in this region u can't find any infos online n nothing on the khs website.....
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manufacturer sometimes makes region specific bikes or name them differently for a particular country and don't put it on their site as it is not sold internationally.

gin huat is the distributor for KHS i believe. just not sure if they bring in the KHS folding bikes.

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bought frm taobao tru lyn many times, some deals r worth it, depends on the stuff tht u buy.
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any middleman to recommend? did have something in mind to get but realized not cheap after asking around the last time.

what charges am i to expect on top of the prices on taobao.
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for me i won't buy expensive or branded stuff.
branded might be fake, expensive stuff if something wrong very susah.
so it is like gambling.

i use one lyn member, pm u name, now cny they all very busy.
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thanks, got your PM.

it's available on ebay too the item i was looking for but shipping on ebay is even worst especially when they are in the US or euro regions.

i agree with you that it is a 50/50 thing. but taobao does have a lot of funky items for sale.
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sure no prob.
yep funky items smile.gif i agree...

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hopefully those funky items can tahan lasak.


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what r u planning to buy?
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QUOTE(ra2boy @ Jan 9 2012, 06:37 PM)
Bro firstly confirm what kind of connect using. Before that all answer given you don know right or not.
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just wanted to buy some of those cycling computer mounts... now i can't find it as i was browsing some sellers shop...and can't remember what they call it in mandarin...

there are some other stuff as well which looks cheap but not sure if worth trying.
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wow nvr know u also kacau in here~
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i buat kaciao all over the place.. want to be public enemy no.1...
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Dahon Visc P18 vs Tern Verge P18 rclxms.gif

Verge p18 stock is coming soon, Visc mebe not available here in Msia.

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How much these costs?
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@sniper: D7 if in TW how much will cost? IM me ya?
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QUOTE(Lin Dan @ Feb 1 2012, 04:30 PM)
How much these costs?
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tern p18 msia list price is RM 3820, japan price is 126K Yen,
Visc p18 is 105K Yen.

the visc p18 if being sold here, should be round 2.5k or less or 2k++ i think,
but lerun not interested to bring in.
i believe this model will be in demand, since the dash p18 is selling very well over here.
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bside rodalink where else hav sell dahon dash p18 within kl area ? thank you smile.gif
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Any recommendation those below RM1,000?
Eyeing on Raleigh Ugo.
If possible wanna avoid XDS. =/
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from taobao, i think include shipping is around rm500...
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QUOTE(davinyan @ Feb 15 2012, 11:38 PM)
from taobao, i think include shipping is around rm500...
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looks nice drool.gif reliable?

im looking at curve SL and carryme SD at the moment. this will be my first folding bike.. hope can get a cheap and durable one..

any other recommendations? wil be bringing the bike whenever i travel.. so gotto be really light.

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