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Old 05-12-19, 10:56 AM
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Second hand Dahon Speed P8?

Hi,

I am looking to sell my Dad’s old Dahon Speed P8 bike which is no longer required. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a price estimate for it? It’s in good working order. Also I’m not sure how to check which year it is from. Is there a way of doing this?

Thanks in advance!
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Where are you located? Mentioning condition requires some pictures, but you need 10 posts before you can post some. Also, what year is it from?
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I’m in Scotland. I have no idea which year it is from. It says Chromaloy (?) on the frame. I’ll have a better look and see if I can find any other details. My Dad was a bit of a collector so I’m guessing he bought it and didn’t use it much at all.
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If you price it too close to what a new one costs; buyer most likely will just buy a new one.
The whole idea of getting used is to save; even though you take a chance since most likely
it will be out of warranty.

Year can be guessed by the color/design. Also/maybe by the serial number.
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Originally Posted by 1nterceptor
If you price it too close to what a new one costs; buyer most likely will just buy a new one.
The whole idea of getting used is to save; even though you take a chance since most likely
it will be out of warranty.

Year can be guessed by the color/design. Also/maybe by the serial number.
I know this is off topic, but when are you going to post some new videos? Reviews, rides, tour stuff, etc. Great to watch on a rainy day!
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Originally Posted by tds101
I know this is off topic, but when are you going to post some new videos? Reviews, rides, tour stuff, etc. Great to watch on a rainy day!
Been busy with work lately. Mon - Fri; some Sat too. But the biggest obstacle was when Microsoft stopped supporting their free movie editor.
I was so used to it; I can get ready uploading pics & clips in 15 minutes. Now that software doesn't work; I had to learn a new program. And
also with the 4K/ultra HD format; much slower going. And couldn't use my old laptop anymore; not enough computing power.

Wanted to upload my roadtrip to Greenville, South Carolina for a long time. My favorite shop(BFold) is willing to lend me their hardware for
testing; eTern Vektron, Gobike efolder, electric scooter, eBrompton(when it comes to the US), etc. Some possible future trips; Eurobike 2019/Germany,
Taipei Bikeshow 2019, etc. This year will be the last for the New York City Century; will try to do the 100 mile route on either my Bike Friday pakiT
or Brompton.

We'll see.
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I'm not a fan of this bike. I had a Dahon P8 that cracked in half at the weld near the hing after 8 years of light road use. No crashes or unusual impacts. I have pictures, but I do not have permission to post.
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You can post pictures after you have 10 posts so a couple more and you can show the pictures to us. It says you have 9 posts now. Roger
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You can post pictures after you have 10 posts so a couple more and you can show the pictures to us. It says you have 9 posts now. Roger
Ok, I'll post the picture
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Originally Posted by Leon S. Kennedy
Ok, I'll post the picture


Dahon Speed P8 frame cracked after about 8 years of light road only use. No crashes or unusual impacts. I believe it cracked because the bike was not well made.
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I would contact Thor at thorusa.com. Perhaps he can help.
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Originally Posted by Leon S. Kennedy

Dahon Speed P8 frame cracked after about 8 years of light road only use. No crashes or unusual impacts. I believe it cracked because the bike was not well made.
Please post pictures of the entire bike. From that pic it appears to be old and abused.
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Originally Posted by DancingSquirrel
Hi,

I am looking to sell my Dad’s old Dahon Speed P8 bike which is no longer required. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a price estimate for it? It’s in good working order. Also I’m not sure how to check which year it is from. Is there a way of doing this?

Thanks in advance!
In general, I won't buy anything used unless it is less than half new price, assuming great shape, due to no warranty, etc., usually lower than that on a bike due to component wear, improvement in component specs, etc.
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