Dahon Helios XX
10-29-16, 05:21 PM
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Dahon Helios XX
My Dad bought a Dahon Helios XX and basically never used it for some reason, maybe 10 miles on it. I didn't even know he had it. Anyways its a limited addition 2002 #109 of 300 with carbon seatpost and handlebar, with Sram X0 carbon 9 speed derailleur. Tipping the scaels sub 17lbs. Well he's looking to sell it and I don't have a need for a folding bike so we are curious what it would be valued at?
10-29-16, 08:00 PM
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I believe BruceMetras has one for sale in the folding bike classified section at $1500. Might be a good place to start.
One thing before selling: The nose of the saddle is tilted way down. Level it out first and you have chances of a better sale.
One thing before selling: The nose of the saddle is tilted way down. Level it out first and you have chances of a better sale.
10-29-16, 08:31 PM
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My Dad bought a Dahon Helios XX and basically never used it for some reason, maybe 10 miles on it. I didn't even know he had it. Anyways its a limited addition 2002 #109 of 300 with carbon seatpost and handlebar, with Sram X0 carbon 9 speed derailleur. Tipping the scaels sub 17lbs. Well he's looking to sell it and I don't have a need for a folding bike so we are curious what it would be valued at?
10-30-16, 10:42 AM
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Borrow it from him for a couple of weeks and ride it. Warning you may become addicted to folders. They have a certain magnetism to them. That is a really sweet bike.
10-30-16, 11:42 AM
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The number may be based on how long you wish the sale to go. Joe's $1,000 sounds like a price it could move at. $1,500 can happen, but it may take a while. Here is a link to one sold earlier this year - apparently at that price.
You'll want to take great photos of the bike.
I have a similar but more humble Dahon Helios XL. It is a damn fun ride.
You'll want to take great photos of the bike.
I have a similar but more humble Dahon Helios XL. It is a damn fun ride.
10-30-16, 04:37 PM
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The number may be based on how long you wish the sale to go. Joe's $1,000 sounds like a price it could move at. $1,500 can happen, but it may take a while. Here is a link to one sold earlier this year - apparently at that price.
You'll want to take great photos of the bike.
I have a similar but more humble Dahon Helios XL. It is a damn fun ride.
You'll want to take great photos of the bike.
I have a similar but more humble Dahon Helios XL. It is a damn fun ride.
10-30-16, 05:47 PM
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Thanks for all the help, already fixed the seat. Waiting for a sunny day to get some proper pics for sale. Took it for a ride, definitely a fun bike to ride.
