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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-11, 08:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,479
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Vik, yr baby is born again. Beautiful. Tikit in...

Vik, yr baby is born again. Beautiful. Tikit in white is tops :thumb: I have one! May I know how much this project cost you? I would imagine 4 years on a Tikit = 5000km easy?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-11, 09:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,380
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

I used a Tikit to tour Borneo. It did the job...

I used a Tikit to tour Borneo. It did the job pretty well! But yes, a 20" would do better esp on rough roads. We hit some pretty bad roads in Lao in Dec and our 20" Expedition and Dahon Speed 8 coped...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 779
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Touring the Bolaven Plateau, Laos on foldies

The Bolaven Plateau in Southern Laos is an excellent destination for cyclists. 1300m up means cooler riding and it starts with a 50km continuous uphill. That is rewarded with numerous waterfalls that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,006
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Yeah, wise to wait for Shimano to sort out the...

Yeah, wise to wait for Shimano to sort out the kinks. Do I need to get special rear dropouts to fit the Alfine?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-10, 08:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,006
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Hi Vik,Toying w the idea of fitting the new...

Hi Vik,Toying w the idea of fitting the new Alfine 11 spd on my Tikit when it comes into the market. Besides the IGH, what other stuff do I need to make it work? I see you have a tensioner.Al
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 15,498
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

This discussion will not be the first, nor the...

This discussion will not be the first, nor the last for many more months to come. Sigh!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 15,498
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

"Despite giving the Tikit more advantage points,...

"Despite giving the Tikit more advantage points, I love both bikes and admire their engineering. They're both designed well for their purposes. Which is better? Well, it depends on your intended use...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-09, 04:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 40,677
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Dahon Dove

My friend just got back from Beijing China and brought this little beauty home. It cost him a princely sum of US$250 or so.

14" wheels, single speed & tonnes of cute appeal. A perfect spare bike?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,420
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Yupz, I used a KHS Cuppa foldie on a ride thru...

Yupz, I used a KHS Cuppa foldie on a ride thru Borneo and came away rather impressed with it.

http://lovethefold.blogspot.com/2009/09/4-small-wheels-for-borneo.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-09, 01:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Thks for your kind comments. Will try to post a...

Thks for your kind comments. Will try to post a dedicated page on the wonderful food we ate, esp the incredible seafood! I guess we foldies love cycling AND eating too!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-09, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Hi Rosie, Thks for reading abt the trip....

Hi Rosie,

Thks for reading abt the trip. The KHS Cuppa that I used was a highly modified one with XTR RD, upgraded brakes, double chain ring etc so I can only comment that the one I used...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Foldies in Borneo

Hi Folks,

Just went on a tour to Sabah, Borneo on 4 foldies. A tikit, KHS Cuppaccino, Dahon Speed TR and an Aeon (Dahon) through some very tough and challenging roads. The wonderful thing about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-09, 01:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Let that scary experience not discourage you to...

Let that scary experience not discourage you to continue enjoy cycling. We try our best to stay safe, and be safe and sometimes, that is all that we can do. Making mistakes is not the main problem,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,204
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Great review! Thks for sharing it with us Feijai.

Great review! Thks for sharing it with us Feijai.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Count me in, of course. Will be in town during...

Count me in, of course. Will be in town during that time I think ...

:)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

The Speed Pro has a gear range of 124 inches......

The Speed Pro has a gear range of 124 inches... compared to the usual 80-90 inches for a normal 8 speed folder. But you do need the strength to exploit that :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Well done... the max I did on my Speed Pro is...

Well done... the max I did on my Speed Pro is only abt 63km/h and though the bike still had gears left, I didnt!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-09, 02:20 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

"Put up or shut up dude (your words I believe)" ...

"Put up or shut up dude (your words I believe)"

I think a certain measure of civilility will go a long way here... sigh!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-09, 08:49 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

I cant believe this thread is still ongoing......

I cant believe this thread is still ongoing... well, my wife and I shall be doing a 400km ride across the top end of Borneo on a Tikit, and probably a Brompton. There will be some transporting on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-09, 02:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Hypoglycaemia

Hi folks,

On our ride yday, one of our riders on a Speed 8 blacked out and fell off his bike. When he didnt catch up, I turned around to back track only to see him laying motionless on the side of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-01-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

"I really don't understand why anyone would hate...

"I really don't understand why anyone would hate a bike so much. Tikits are good bikes. Bromptons are good bikes..."

Yes, tell us Eastbiker why you hate the tikit so much. I really love to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Now that will be something truly special! I hope...

Now that will be something truly special! I hope the bike makers are reading this excellent forum :thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

A fixed gear Tikit? Wow, you sure are a nut case...

A fixed gear Tikit? Wow, you sure are a nut case that I truly respect and admire!!! You take the cake for the nuttiest foldy rider in my books :thumb:

Your fellow tikiteer :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-09, 08:30 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Given the harsh tone of some of the postings...

Given the harsh tone of some of the postings here, I believe the disease of Foldicentrism is prevalent... read about it here.

http://lovethefold.blogspot.com/2009/07/foldicentrism.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-26-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Tire pressures

Just wondering what is your fav tire pressures on your foldies, and why. I do 45/65 on my Speed Pro w Big Apples up front and Mara Supreme on the rear. On my tikit, I do a 55/65 and the same for the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-23-09, 05:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Eastbiker, you really have a "gift" dont...

Eastbiker, you really have a "gift" dont you?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-23-09, 01:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Speaking abt off road riding on a tikit, I did a...

Speaking abt off road riding on a tikit, I did a bit of that in Pai Thailand, and it handle surprisingly well. My preference leans towards the tikit as you can tell, although I respect the Brompton...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

A big Hello to you Derek. Yes, Doc Mike and I are...

A big Hello to you Derek. Yes, Doc Mike and I are great buddies and we share a passion for foldies. We did a trip together at Bintan 200km on our foldies and it was too fun. Write ups here if you are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

As a Brommie and Tikit owner like some of you,...

As a Brommie and Tikit owner like some of you, the Brommie indeed has the better fold and I so love the way it tucks itself in when parked. Never fails to draw a crowd and it reduces its parking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Yup, how the local boys price the diff bikes will...

Yup, how the local boys price the diff bikes will change the value equation. As good as the Brommie is and I truly admire its sterling qualities, over pricing it and for that matter, any bike, will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

BFs are definitely not common in Spore. But it is...

BFs are definitely not common in Spore. But it is getting more popular esp the tikit as this is the only model the distributor brings if I remember correctly. More Stridas than BF though but I think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

I really dig the gearing of your MU24!

I really dig the gearing of your MU24!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-09, 05:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

EastBiker, there you go again... sigh! I had a...

EastBiker, there you go again... sigh! I had a lookie at your previous postings and it seems like you are always on "combat" mode. This is a foldie forum where we learn from each other, share gems of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-09, 09:53 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Lake Maninjau - I was there and know exactly what...

Lake Maninjau - I was there and know exactly what you mean abt the 44 hair pin descend! I crossed from Medan to Sibolga thru Lake Toba. The ride was absolutely amazing. I love Sumatra! Do you have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-09, 09:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,157
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Congrats on yr new Swift Nightmage. I had a...

Congrats on yr new Swift Nightmage. I had a chance to test it recently and was impressed with its exceptional performance. My beef is the folded size compared to the likes of Brompton et al but if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Eastbiker, your favourite posting seems to...

Eastbiker, your favourite posting seems to revolve around cracks.

For the record, my tikit has NO crack and it does not affect all models. All foldies have their quirks, Dahon with their hinges...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-09, 09:03 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

We just paid $10 and the baggage handlers took...

We just paid $10 and the baggage handlers took care of the bikes for us... Was told we cant fold it and walk it to the ferry ourselves. The authorities need to be educated about foldies me thinkz. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-09, 07:41 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

I'm a Brommie and tikit owner and just toured on...

I'm a Brommie and tikit owner and just toured on the tikit in Bintan, Indonesia. 200km on it, sometimes over pretty bad roads, got me really impressed on the performance of the tikit. I dare say its...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-09, 07:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

"BF shoot past me..." yups, they do tend to...

"BF shoot past me..." yups, they do tend to that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 938,291
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

I finally got to test the Swift and now know what...

I finally got to test the Swift and now know what the fuss is all about...

http://lovethefold.blogspot.com/2009/07/swift-and-sure.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-09, 05:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,193
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Thks guys for all the very helpful and...

Thks guys for all the very helpful and informative info. Nothing like hearing from the experts!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-09, 12:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,193
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Nexus 8 with triple chain ring. Possible?

Hi fellow foldies,

I'm thinking of building my ultimate touring foldie and looking at the Bike Friday Expedition. I wonder if its possible to set up a Nexus 8 hub with a triple chain ring...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-09, 05:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,614
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

I have posted this before, there is a certainly a...

I have posted this before, there is a certainly a big difference in feel between a Dahon Helio 2007 (alu) vs a Speed 8 (steel) & Speed Pro (steel). The steel frame has much less vibration and is more...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-09, 09:54 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Well said! BF's customer service is THE best...

Well said! BF's customer service is THE best among all the foldy manufacturers in my opinion. Personal, "eager to satisfy" attitude, competent, responsible, respectful, responsive and friendly. If...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,305
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

I own both tikit n Brompton. They are both good...

I own both tikit n Brompton. They are both good bikes as evidenced by many happy and satisfied owners.

But the tikit takes the cake for being able to tour better due to pannier carrying...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,015
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/oldiesonfol...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l260/oldiesonfoldies/AlwrainbowR.jpg

Rainbow riding in Mandurah, Western Australia. 2006 Dahon Speed Pro w Big Apple/Supreme combination.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-09, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,469
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Pack it in a cardboard box, protected with white...

Pack it in a cardboard box, protected with white foam boards and bubble wrap. It shd do the trick, most times.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,352
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Opps,I mean a 2008 June. Senility is setting in :(

Opps,I mean a 2008 June. Senility is setting in :(
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-09, 12:46 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,112
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

We are certainly a bunch of happily disease...

We are certainly a bunch of happily disease stricken folks here :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-09, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By OldiesONfoldies

Enjoyed looking at your pics John... Okinawa is...

Enjoyed looking at your pics John... Okinawa is beautiful.

Al - fellow S Pro owner
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