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,...check this link out instead:
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03-13-20, 07:14 AM
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Have you checked out the Dahon Launch D8? Great bike IMO.
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You're asking me? Well, I hadn't before. I don't see what's so great about it though. It's frame/fork are aluminum, not chromoly. That right there makes it inherently wrong. It doesn't have drop-bars. it doesn't come with more than just a cassette for the gears. I'll become interested after these changes have been made.
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With the type of stem of the Revelo (designed to reduce the frame length) which is similar to the one of the Ori, its not possible to place a front bag like on the Brompton (and copied by some Bike Friday, Tyrell Yve...): the bag would hit the stem !
You could try to mount an Ori front bag:
You could try to mount an Ori front bag:
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You mentioned disc brakes, so I simply shared a link to a bike that has them. And it being aluminum, in this case, is moot. The weight limit is 250lbs, vs 230lbs for the Dahon Speed 9. I'm partial to chromoly myself, but I'd make an exception for the Launch D8. I own a Speed P8 and a Speed Uno (modified to a Speed 3i). As for drop bars, more than one cassette, etc,...the Speed D9 that you posted the comment about, claiming it can take a disc brake, it doesn't have those features either, so they're irrelevant to this discussion.
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Maybe so, but your recommendation of a bicycle with disc brakes was irrelevant to the discussion, which was about the concept of a bicycle being made to accommodate both disc and cantilever brake systems. Because of that, it looked like you were a retailer trying to talk up a new bicycle regardless of the fact that it was in no way relevant. So I mentioned certain features not being offered, to push back against the industry trying to drive the demand. So don't take it personally. But it does help to pay attention to the discussion.
Maybe if you'd read the prior posts, and actually followed your own advice, you would have seen information that was posted before you commented. And you MIGHT have noticed that the OP (Original Poster) had a brief interest in this bike. The bike he's chosen, the Revelo Folding Bike, is apparently a very nice ride. Aluminum too! Hopefully you'll check it out. Me, I'm interested in the Java Fit next time around. It's got a nice heavy rider weight capacity AND comes stock with disc brakes.
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04-05-20, 03:47 PM
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I hope that the D8 is better than the Dahon 7-speed I bought in 2011. Specifically, when changing a flat tire on the rear wheel, you must break the chain in order to move the rear derailleur into a position that allows the rear wheel to be re-mounted on the rear triangle. When viewed from the derailleur side, you can see that the mount for the derailleur is mounted IN FRONT OF the dropout instead of behind it. Terrible design choice. However, the bike rides well, feels alive, and the down fold of the stem-handlebars makes a de facto ‘bike lock’ so that I never need to bring along a lock when stopping by the grocery store or post office.
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have a fnhon tornado back home and have it done up to be able to travel long distance hauling cargo. fell in love with folding bikes due to its uniqueness and because its small and compact like me (im a hobbit). if i were you, id go for the BikeFriday NWT. id expect the bike to arrive at my place problem free. bf does have a very high reputation to uphold and so far I have not come across any complains. a video of a bf doing downhill had me sold, lol.
but im currently riding a kona sutra. a bf nwt would probably be my next bike.
but im currently riding a kona sutra. a bf nwt would probably be my next bike.
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I hope that the D8 is better than the Dahon 7-speed I bought in 2011. Specifically, when changing a flat tire on the rear wheel, you must break the chain in order to move the rear derailleur into a position that allows the rear wheel to be re-mounted on the rear triangle. When viewed from the derailleur side, you can see that the mount for the derailleur is mounted IN FRONT OF the dropout instead of behind it. Terrible design choice. However, the bike rides well, feels alive, and the down fold of the stem-handlebars makes a de facto ‘bike lock’ so that I never need to bring along a lock when stopping by the grocery store or post office.
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Yes, I can remove the rear wheel without breaking the chain. But I cannot re-mount the rear wheel without breaking the chain. It’s an awful design. I hope that post-2011 Dahons have a better rear hanger.
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Wow,...that sounds like a terrible. I'd hate to have a flat while riding. It would be a real PITA to fix in the wild.
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Hey everyone,
I'm currently in the market for a folding bike that'll last and even with all the research I've done, I'm not 100% on what to get.
Wants
I've narrowed it so far
Honestly, if wish I could just get a BMX bike with long seat post and gears at this point if that existed, haha. Too bad that "hooligan" bike is hard to find.
Thanks!
I'm currently in the market for a folding bike that'll last and even with all the research I've done, I'm not 100% on what to get.
Wants
- Something I can upgrade parts to eventually, such disk brakes or maybe even internal hub.
- 20in wheels, and can take wider
- Okay to be used in park recreational trails, a few stretches of gravel, dirt tracks, and of course roads and pavements
- I'm in Toronto, Canada. Mentioning just in case there are options here.
I've narrowed it so far
- Bike friday, NWT or diamond. Can't find current reviews, so I'm wondering if they are still worth the buy. Seems like they check all the wants. Only issue being, I'm in Canada.
- Dahon, and there is a supplier in Canada called "powerinmotion.ca". But I'm not 100% sure if these frames are upgradeable in the future, or what life expectancy to expect from the newer frames.
- Helix looks really neat but looks like they are backed up for a while and $$$.
- Giant Expressway. There is a store in Toronto. Wonder if it checks the boxes though.
Honestly, if wish I could just get a BMX bike with long seat post and gears at this point if that existed, haha. Too bad that "hooligan" bike is hard to find.
Thanks!
The 26" version of the Change Bike has a bit smaller foot print than the 650b version.
Endlessly upgradeable since its using very stock mtb/RB/gravelbike components.
I wrote about it here :
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-b...ght=changebike
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The 26" version of the Change Bike has a bit smaller foot print than the 650b version.
Endlessly upgradeable since its using very stock mtb/RB/gravelbike components.
I wrote about it here :
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-b...ght=changebike
Endlessly upgradeable since its using very stock mtb/RB/gravelbike components.
I wrote about it here :
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-b...ght=changebike
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Did your make sure to switch to the outermost cog beforehand? Assuming that you had a neos Rd, you could switch to a standard derailleur with a hanger adapter from litepro.
06-14-20, 01:46 PM
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I can highly recommend the Zizzo Liberte... Lightweight and nimble...
06-15-20, 02:49 PM
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The Fact you live in Canada , as far as Bike Fridays go is Immaterial.. they are made in Oregon (not imported and warehoused),
and can, and have, shipped them to buyers around the globe..
Bromptons..
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and can, and have, shipped them to buyers around the globe..
Anything I may have missed?
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06-17-20, 01:28 PM
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I'm going to take my Dahon to the shop and ask about getting a different derailleur. Thanks for the suggestion.
06-18-20, 04:31 PM
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On my Dahon Speed 7, I was able to remove and reinstall the rear wheel without breaking the chain. Like a bike with track ends, there's a bit of technique to it, but it's certainly not impossible.
Tip: remove the chain from the front gear before pulling or installing the rear weehl.
Tip: remove the chain from the front gear before pulling or installing the rear weehl.
I hope that the D8 is better than the Dahon 7-speed I bought in 2011. Specifically, when changing a flat tire on the rear wheel, you must break the chain in order to move the rear derailleur into a position that allows the rear wheel to be re-mounted on the rear triangle. When viewed from the derailleur side, you can see that the mount for the derailleur is mounted IN FRONT OF the dropout instead of behind it. Terrible design choice. However, the bike rides well, feels alive, and the down fold of the stem-handlebars makes a de facto ‘bike lock’ so that I never need to bring along a lock when stopping by the grocery store or post office.
