lexm

Note the tissue box in the first photo. Must mop up those tears of joy.

vmaniqui

now i am jealous. is this really how much it cost ?

https://www.comparecyclegear.com/bicy...ding-bike.html

$3,278.08 !!!!!!!!

mulleady

Sounds a killer in $'s Doesn't it? The front German A fork is €899 alone to buy as a component if building an off-road bike! At the beginning I said no way but then started adding up the value of the individual components. From the day I test rode the bike it was apparent it wasn't just an overpriced bike for people with more money than sense. It has an incredibly good ride and frame that suited me. I figured this bike would complement my Brommie and be very versatile. It looks like the government will take away the tax benefits of the Cycle to Work Scheme possibly in 2011 and I decided I only live once lol.

I have not rode it on a long commute or ride yet but absolutely no regrets and it is fast and capable bike. I don't see it be much slower than the Dahon Speed Pro TT. Despite the full suspension it is only 2kg heavier and has a great seating posture and handlebars. The wheels have double butted spokes and are far stronger than some previous Kinetix wheels used.

stevegor

Probably bust the thing in half with those HUGE calves, Mulleady.

mulleady

No way, it's a magnificent beast of a folder and I'd say it can take most things thrown at it lol!

stevegor

Yes it does look pretty awesome mate, enjoy the ride!!

Niked

Congrats and great color scheme.

mulleady

Thanks for all the good wishes. Such a friendly forum. Even the Aussies on here aren't so bad

mulleady

Thanks. Yes the colour scheme got me hook, line and sinker. I absolutely loved the design but underneath is some mean functionality. I've seen the preview from Brakemeister's trip to a bile show of the 2011 lineup and Dahon's styling and aesthetics get better by the year.

puppypilgrim

Time for a brief ride report comparing it with your Brommie and then another one after a longer run!

vmaniqui

it sure is a killer price but glad that you guys have that scheme in your country. tax free and 12 sacrifice months to pay. now if only we have that govt support here then you bet i will be having one too. NICE bike, nice color, in short just NICEEEEEEEE. now get on the saddle and report back to us in 1 day.

jur

That is one nice piece of equipment.

Almost nicer than Connie's new Moulton claret which I can't stop drooling over every time I walk through the garage.

Now for the ride report or better, a proper review. I am curious about the travel on the forks; the early ones on the Jetstream were very stiff and didn't move more than e few mm.

vik 

Looks great congrats!...

dahut

What happened to it? Its all "scrunchy."

stevegor

.....until you meet them in person.

I reckon that Jur fellow would be a nice guy to meet, but Stevegor?....... Strange, weird little hermit.

mulleady

I'll do a review this coming week I promise! Sorry it's been a whirlwind start to the academic year!

Lalato

I'm looking forward to it, mulleady. That's my favorite of the Dahon line.

Uno

Hi,

just a great bike - and the SON-Combo will fit just perfect

Congratulations
Uno