Dahon's 2010 Jetstream EX

Basic specs: The affordable full-suspension Jetstream P8

Most advanced full-suspension folding bike in the world: the Dahon Jetstream EX

I haven't been checking out the folding bike scene of late.Recently, I found out that Dahon's 2010 version of their full-suspension
Jetstream EX is something that is out of this world.This small folding bike which is meant for urban commuting features some
top-of-the line components.Everything about this bike is right and I was told that Le Run Bicycles Malaysia
who is the sole importer of Dahon folding bicycles have actually brought in a
few throughout last year.Their Marketing Manager Chanson Lau told me that there is one in stock at
their showroom in Desa Hartamas.I took this cue and told my buddy C.M. Khor about it because he is in the
market for a full-suspension folding bike.But what turned up at Desa Hartamas was actually a Jetstream P8.This is a mid-range bike with basic components. Very nice, but not really my
cup of tea.Having taken the Speed P8 out and about, I must say that my next bike would
be a 24-speed foldie.I hope to find out more about the availability of the Jetstream EX in Malaysia.

Pulau Ketam ride

Me, riding on a raised pavement on the island

Michelle, cycling around the village..

Michelle and I decided to make a day-trip to Pulau Ketam recently.We prepared our Dahon folding bikes for this adventure and researched a bit
about the island located off Port Klang which is about 20-minutes drive from
our home in Subang Jaya.But things had hit a snag when the Dahon Curve D3 bike's wheel tube had
ruptured.I heard a loud hiss after filling it with air and found a flat front tire.What a bummer!But luck was on our side as we found a bicycle shop in Sungai Way and had
the damaged tube replaced.It didn't take long to get to Port Klang as the roads on the second day of Hari
Raya was clear.To our surprise, we found a large crowd queuing up at the jetty and slowly
made our way to the air-conditioned ferry.This was also the first time we brought the bikes out and the boatman actually
shouted at us for bringing the Dahons into the cabin.We put up a poker face and boarded for the 35-minute ride to the island.When we alighted from the boat, the jetty area was full with people who are
mostly from the Klang Valley.In a zip, we set up the bikes and rode around the main village area.There were some temples which are the main tourist attraction on the island.After touring some of the spots including two main bridges linking the houses
to the main jetty, we decided to have lunch and call it a day.

Battle of the high-end compact camera

Nikon's answer to the Canon powershot series
New and improved: the Canon powershot G-12

Nikon and Canon would be battling it out with the introduction of their high-end
semi-professional compact cameras the P700 (Nikon) and Powershot G-12
(Canon).This will be an exciting showdown as the photographic equipment
manufacturing giants are showcasing a leap in digital imaging technology with
their pocket cameras.The G-12 will succeed the G-11 which was introduced late last year.Compared to its predecessor, the G-10, the G-11 is a slightly improved model
with low-light capture capabilities.But it lacked of High Definition video capabilities.The G-12, on the other hand, boasts of HD video capture as well as a HDR
capture mode on still.This would be a great feature for on-site photography.Nikon's P700, on the other hand, boasts of several new features such as their
high quality ED coating and high ISO capture on still.My money is on the G-12 as several improvements have been tweaked and
as the timing dictates, its the timely successor of my ageing G-10.