A little help identifying this year and model dahon
02-26-10, 10:27 PM
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A little help identifying this year and model dahon
I am looking at getting this dahon and need some specs on it as the seller has no clue. Does anyone have any info about it?
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02-26-10, 10:52 PM
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Mid 80's model w/16" wheels.
Lots of them still around.
Lots of them still around.
02-26-10, 10:58 PM
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also if someone can give a little value advice as well that would be great. The guy wants $130.
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It looks in quite new condition for such an old bike but $130? He's dreaming. These bikes do have some modest collector value but they are not rare, unless it is a full stainless steel model (which are usually not painted). I think it is worth half that.
It would be about mid 80s vintage. These early Dahons are quite heavy beasts but all the same they fold very compactly indeed, if folded correctly.
It would be about mid 80s vintage. These early Dahons are quite heavy beasts but all the same they fold very compactly indeed, if folded correctly.
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Thanks Jur.
I also wanted to note that it is a 3 speed igh if that matters.
I also wanted to note that it is a 3 speed igh if that matters.
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@teamontherun: While I don't think the $130 price is terribly out of line (do a search of eBay and Craigslist), I think you could get a newer, better Dahon (see https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1617932605.html, for example) for about the same money.
