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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,153
Posted By rdh

As mentioned earlier, you should check the...

As mentioned earlier, you should check the Gaerlan site (http://gaerlan.com/). He modifies both the Speed and Helios P8s to 9 speed cassettes with dual drives. He has the specs of each on the site....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-07, 09:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,719
Posted By rdh

You could also check out the new Dahon catalog...

You could also check out the new Dahon catalog (http://dahon.com/) available as a link on their home page. You might see something of interest, particularly their new Curve, which might be their...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-07, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 938,291
Posted By rdh

I like it. It doesn't look aerodynamic, but it...

I like it. It doesn't look aerodynamic, but it does look like it has plenty of room and is very functional.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-06, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,848
Posted By rdh

Dahon has frames for the Fuego, Zero-G and...

Dahon has frames for the Fuego, Zero-G and Cadenza listed on their web site (http://www.dahon.com/whatsnew/frames.htm). I don't know for sure, but I am guessing that more will be available in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-26-06, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By rdh

OOOOhhhh. Coughing up alveoli! Are you sure it...

OOOOhhhh. Coughing up alveoli! Are you sure it isn't gills or trachea?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-06, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,627
Posted By rdh

You should check out this site...

You should check out this site (http://gaerlan.com/). He specializes in customizing folding bikes for travel and has a lot of useful information. He is also a very helpful if you have specific...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-06, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By rdh

You can get a Dahon QR rack. It is almost...

You can get a Dahon QR rack. It is almost identical to the Topeak QR rack only it has a clamp that will fit the larger Dahon seatpost. With this, I use a pannier made by Arkel, called the Commuter...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-06, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,315
Posted By rdh

Most people will say that hub gears require less...

Most people will say that hub gears require less maintenance, but they are a pain when you need to change a flat. If you go for a hub gear like on the Bromptons, try and minimize the possibility of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-06, 04:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,588
Posted By rdh

To get an idea of some of the upgrade...

To get an idea of some of the upgrade possibilities of a Boardwalk, look at the Hon Solo (http://www.dahon.com/us/honsolo.htm). One difference between the Dahon and Downtube that has not been...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-06, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,370
Posted By rdh

My 2 cents is to avoid the Walmart bike. ...

My 2 cents is to avoid the Walmart bike. Although I do not have experience with them, I do not have a lot of confidence in it. If you are looking for something similar in price, you could go for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-02-06, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,154
Posted By rdh

See the attached pdf file for the CR summary of...

See the attached pdf file for the CR summary of the 5 folders.

The Dahon was labeled a best buy. The biggest negative associated with it was its heavy weight.

This is from the August 2006...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-06, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,154
Posted By rdh

Consumer Reports rates Folders

I just got the August issue of Consumer Reports in the mail today. They rated 5 models of folding bikes: Brompton C-type, Bike Friday Pocket Tourist, Dahon Speed D7, Trek F400 and Giant Halfway. The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-06, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By rdh

I agree that the rack looks cool, but wouldn't it...

I agree that the rack looks cool, but wouldn't it be a lot safer if the bikes were folded and underneath the tonneau cover?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-06, 09:11 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,395
Posted By rdh

Hmmm. You have actually seen a lot more than the...

Hmmm. You have actually seen a lot more than the majority of us on the forum. I think most people think of the Swift as a performance bike. When I think of aluminum performance bikes, the others...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-06, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 938,291
Posted By rdh

Dahon has a QR rack that fits a 34 mm seatpost. ...

Dahon has a QR rack that fits a 34 mm seatpost. You can get one here (http://gaerlan.com/dahon/rack.htm). It also comes with supports if you want to use panniers and greater stability for larger...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-06, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By rdh

The handlebar height is something that takes some...

The handlebar height is something that takes some getting use to if you have been riding road bikes. However, I like it so much, that I actually got a longer stem for my non-folding road bike. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-06, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By rdh

You might check the Dahon web site and look at...

You might check the Dahon web site and look at the specifications for the Speed Pro TT. If it isn't clear what you need to copy the configuration, go onto their forums and ask about the conversion.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-06, 08:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,334
Posted By rdh

I like your attitude. When I was in Japan, I...

I like your attitude. When I was in Japan, I felt like I was eating continuously, yet never gained a pound.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-06, 08:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,789
Posted By rdh

To see another take on how to get a really snazzy...

To see another take on how to get a really snazzy Boardwalk, look at the new (but limited) Hon Solo (http://www.dahon.com/us/honsolo.htm). It is a nice combination of retro and classiness. In my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-06, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,334
Posted By rdh

Do you take the bike into the onsen with you? I...

Do you take the bike into the onsen with you? I hope your physique does not give a bad reputation to the rest of us gaijin (foreigners).

For those of you who are unfamiliar with this particular...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-06, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By rdh

I can see in the pic where you put 2 holes for...

I can see in the pic where you put 2 holes for the clips. I am not clear on the other 2 holes. I am guessing that there are oblong holes for the straps in either end. Is this right? I am trying...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-06, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 958
Posted By rdh

You should check out this site...

You should check out this site (http://www.gaerlan.com/) for information about the best Dahon models for packing and travel. They are an online dealer and are a Dahon-authorized customizer but can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,139
Posted By rdh

You should go to gaerlan (http://www.gaerlan.com)...

You should go to gaerlan (http://www.gaerlan.com) for a discussion on airline travel with Dahons. He says the P8 is preferable to the higher end Dahons in this regard. He also has some slick custom...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-19-06, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,503
Posted By rdh

I was trying to find something that my 14 inch...

I was trying to find something that my 14 inch laptop would fit in to. I saw this interesting hard shell case (http://www.otivia.com/cargocache.htm) that looks like it would fit in easily. The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-12-06, 09:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,043
Posted By rdh

There are links to both parts of the catalog at...

There are links to both parts of the catalog at this site. (http://www.thorusa.com/bikes1.htm)
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-19-05, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,025
Posted By rdh

I think you misunderstood my point. If Treks are...

I think you misunderstood my point. If Treks are made by Dahon, yet way overpriced in Australia, then it would make much more sense to buy a Dahon.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-18-05, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,025
Posted By rdh

I believe the Treks are actually built by Dahon. ...

I believe the Treks are actually built by Dahon. The prices are slightly higher than Dahons in the US http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/citybike/index.jsp. I am not sure why there is such a big...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-04-05, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,267
Posted By rdh

You might want to wait for the 2006 Dahons. The...

You might want to wait for the 2006 Dahons. The Helios XL is being replaced by the Mu XL. It has a different frame and definitely looks spiffy. Here is a picture from a catalog prepared for a...
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