folding bicycle shop. bkk?

[yogavnture]

I'm interested in a quality folding bicycle. I bought one a few years ago. from a "good" shop in bkk. and the rear axle wobbled after 2 uses.  the shop proceeded to tell me i was over weight for the bike. I weigh 180 lbs.which is not that heavy.  I demanded my money back and after paying a 1500 baht penalty. I got my money back. the police were almost called. this was from the best folding bike distributer in Bangkok. does any body know if anything has changed.?  I heard brompton is going to start making bikes in thailand.  any leads????

[moonoi]

Well I'd say you're well within the max weight for almost any folding bike, Dahon and Tern state between 90-108Kg max system weight.

Brompton are available in Thailand, but very pricey at 50k THB + for the entry level model.

The Brompton shop Facebook page is here https://m.facebook.com/bromptonjunctionthailand


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[oldcarguy]

there are a few shops selling USED Japanese folding bikes ,

 

I saw them a couple weeks ago at a shop in Chinatown ,

 

and if they are still there , there were a few shops in the "junkyard" area behind Chula  closer to the Rama 4 side

 

This area imports used Motors / transmissions from Japan ,  but there are used bike shops there too....

 

wear your "work clothes and shoes" because it is a working mans area and oil , dirt and grease....

 

 

[yogavnture]

On ‎1‎/‎4‎/‎2017 at 9:28 PM, oldcarguy said:

there are a few shops selling USED Japanese folding bikes ,

 

I saw them a couple weeks ago at a shop in Chinatown ,

 

and if they are still there , there were a few shops in the "junkyard" area behind Chula  closer to the Rama 4 side

 

This area imports used Motors / transmissions from Japan ,  but there are used bike shops there too....

 

wear your "work clothes and shoes" because it is a working mans area and oil , dirt and grease....

 

 

considering certain airlines allow for sports equipment.   I believe thai lion air. for one,  having a good quality folding bike would be nice. i have bad memories of the hell I went thru with the Bangkok shop a few years ago. at some point folding bikes will get to the point of being almost as good as a full size bike

[oldcarguy]

you can be sure a Japanese one will be good quality

 

I am sure they are not piled in the shipping container with love ( or taken out)    so the paint might not be perfect ,

 

but  they will be a good price , just inspect them first.....

[yogavnture]

On ‎1‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 11:47 PM, oldcarguy said:

you can be sure a Japanese one will be good quality

 

I am sure they are not piled in the shipping container with love ( or taken out)    so the paint might not be perfect ,

 

but  they will be a good price , just inspect them first.....

I am tall . Japanese bikes might be too small for me. it is just not worth it to invest in a bike. then the parts go bad and u have to heave it   not worth the hassle

 

[yogavnture]

where in china town would i go?  is it near a river stop on boat?

[oldcarguy]

no its near KlongThom market,  I must say you will never find it , so many shops around there,

and this place is buried in the back

 

I will try and find it on google street view , but that area is all torn up because of the subway extension  and not sure how current street view is

[yogavnture]

starting to see more and more folding bikes in bkk. I suspect a good market for used ones here as rich people don't bother with bikes. 

[KMartinHandyman]

Saw this one in Seacon Square train market bike shop last week.

[KMartinHandyman]

I think it was called the Happy Bike store.

[StreetCowboy]

Folding bicycle shop ?
That reminds me that I need to check out the Avanti dealer before he finally closes his doors, to concentrate on other products...

 

 

 

Edited March 9, 2017 by StreetCowboy

[CharlieH]

There are currently a range of folding bikes on offer in Makro.

[BsBs]

On 1/4/2017 at 6:18 PM, moonoi said:

Well I'd say you're well within the max weight for almost any folding bike, Dahon and Tern state between 90-108Kg max system weight.

Brompton are available in Thailand, but very pricey at 50k THB + for the entry level model.

The Brompton shop Facebook page is here https://m.facebook.com/bromptonjunctionthailand


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Link not working anymore ?

 

 

[ttakata]

Low-mid range: http://www.naiphonbike.com/จักรยานพับ-folding-bike.html

Birdy: https://m.facebook.com/InterBikeStudio/

Moulton/Brompton: http://www.britishcyclesquare.com

Strida/Brompton: https://m.facebook.com/OneFineDay.B?_rdr

Bike Friday/Dahon: http://www.aimbike.com/index.php/folding-bike.html

 

Personally I'd buy a Brompton/Strida (weird tall posture, but easiest to roll folded) for train commuting and a Birdy (disc brakes, full suspension, & no frame hinges) for anything else.

I would avoid any aluminum side folding bikes because it is an inferior design; only the Brompton seems durable since its steel.

 

[yogavnture]

24 minutes ago, ttakata said:

Low-mid range: http://www.naiphonbike.com/จักรยานพับ-folding-bike.html

Birdy: https://m.facebook.com/InterBikeStudio/

Moulton/Brompton: http://www.britishcyclesquare.com

Strida/Brompton: https://m.facebook.com/OneFineDay.B?_rdr

Bike Friday/Dahon: http://www.aimbike.com/index.php/folding-bike.html

 

Personally I'd buy a Brompton/Strida (weird tall posture, but easiest to roll folded) for train commuting and a Birdy (disc brakes, full suspension, & no frame hinges) for anything else.

I would avoid any aluminum side folding bikes because it is an inferior design; only the Brompton seems durable since its steel.

 

steel is heavy

[poanoi]

brompton is famous for this, they know what they are doing,

i would pick a bike with electric motor while i'm at it tho,

brompton do sell them with motors too