Folding Bikes - I like the look of this Dahon MU UNO

Single speed and no front brake, just a back peddle brake:
http://www.dahon.com/us/muuno.htm

Looks really clean:thumb:

The 2009 range is on the site?

The Speed P8 in black is tasty.

Looks great! I did notice a mistake under "Technology Highlights" though. They list the Dahon Neos 2.0 derailleur when this is a single speed bike:roflmao2:

Edward


Single speed and no front brake, just a back peddle brake:
http://www.dahon.com/us/muuno.htm

Looks really clean:thumb:

Under specs:

FRONT BRAKE Kinetix Tour, forged aluminum, dual pivot caliper, long reach, adjustable angle pads =
BRAKE LEVERS Aluminum

???

Under specs:

FRONT BRAKE Kinetix Tour, forged aluminum, dual pivot caliper, long reach, adjustable angle pads =
BRAKE LEVERS Aluminum

???

They explain this under Technology Highlights:

"Every bike comes with a quality, forged, dual-pivot caliper brake and brake lever in case you really want (or law requires) a front brake."

Edward

They explain this under Technology Highlights:

"Every bike comes with a quality, forged, dual-pivot caliper brake and brake lever in case you really want (or law requires) a front brake."

Edward

Wow... that's actually way cool. To tell the truth, this Mu Uno really does it for me, could very well be my next bike. Just for the fun of it, I set up a c-dale mtn bike I had with 20" wheels off a kids bike just to see if it would work with 20 wheels. Because it was a kids bike, it had a coaster brake. That thing was serious fun. Add a fold? Yeah, I'm completely sold on the idea. Extra bonus goodness when considering a switch to fixed gear...

Any idea of the US price?

i like it specially the way it folds.http://animepisodes.info/images/f80ff32e08a25270b5f252ce39522f72.jpg

Any idea of the US price?

I too am curious about the MSRP on this bike. Maybe $350-$450?

On another note, I wonder if the UNO will replace the Boardwalk S-1 as their single speed offering? The S-1 is not on the website, unless I missed it somehow.

Regards,
Edward

The S1 hasn't appeared on their website in the U.S. product line for several years. However, it has been available from several different online sites. Not sure that will continue to be the case.

I really like my 2005 S1, and it was a bargain at $129.00, back when Camping World sold them.

I've added mini bar ends, upgraded front V-brake and brake handle, replaced the pedals and added a ThudBuster seat post. I've done several 20 mile rides on it over relatively flat terrain (Rails to Trails).

i like it specially the way it folds.

??? By which you mean, just like every other Dahon, Downtube, and low-end folder on the market?

Thorusa.com has prices for the 2009s.

Mu Uno: $579

Hm.

Well... the Boardwalk S1 seems like a bargain at $269. Hey, wait, when I click on the 2009 bikes, the 2008 list comes up. And Dahon isn't listing the Boardwalk for 09.

I will have complete listings closer to the time when the 09 actually becomes available .. no sense of advertising somthing which isnt available ...

Thor

Another poster indicated that the Boardwalk hasn't been on Dahon's website for several years now. About the MU UNO's MSRP, that seems a little high, but then again, prices for Dahons have been climbing every year.

Edward


Mu Uno: $579

Hm.

Well... the Boardwalk S1 seems like a bargain at $269. Hey, wait, when I click on the 2009 bikes, the 2008 list comes up. And Dahon isn't listing the Boardwalk for 09.

Woah, had no idea the Uno was that expensive. When I was considering bikes, I loved how Uno looked and because it was single speed, I thought it would be cheaper too. But I took it out of my choices because of the back pedal breaks (I can't deal with that).

I agree its expensive ..... how else you want to brake than to backpedal ??? I know some of us old slow farths almost never need brakes ..... but the majority does here and than ....

putting the foot down on the street and drag doesnt work so well .....

thor

The Uno isn't expensive for what it is. I'll be buying one. Nice, light, and simple.

It's a shame they didn't leave off all the cable routing stuff for an ultra-clean frame silhouette. It's nice though - leave it to the dutch to persuade them to do a coaster brake bike. I rode one out there as a student and it was a hoot.

It's a shame they didn't leave off all the cable routing stuff for an ultra-clean frame silhouette. It's nice though - leave it to the dutch to persuade them to do a coaster brake bike. I rode one out there as a student and it was a hoot.

I think it's smart to leave all the cable routing on there, just in case you want to add stuff to it later. I was browsing the Moulton site and noticed that the TSR IGH offering, while suprising me by being the lowest priced TSR, still comes with a derailleur hanger--something I consider a bonus, but which someone looking for clean lines might detest.

The Uno supposedly comes with premium components, but how many can there possibly be on a coaster brake bike? I was hoping for a price somewhere less than a Curve D3, $400 max--seemed like a reasonable expectation. At MSRP, I can get a REI FlyBy, and an 8sp upgrade, for only $120 more, and doesn't REI offer some insane discount that would put it below MSRP on the Uno? Might be smarter to get the FlyBy, have a coaster brake wheel built, and keep the 8sp setup as a spare... or sell it to fund the switch and come out even farther ahead on the whole deal.

That Mu Uno is pretty sweet. Nice find...

I've had my eye on the Cadenza Solo (which is apparently available international but not USA?) (http://www.dahon.com/intl/cadenzasolo.htm)

That would be a perfect beach cruiser with Skyways!

I agree its expensive ..... how else you want to brake than to backpedal ???

Coaster brake must be an Ultegra, or Durace?:roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2:

Edward:D

Cadenza SOlo is indeed available in the US
http://www.thorusa.com/dahon/2008/cadenzasolo.htm

but no Cadenza SOlo for 09 in the US ......

Thanks Thor

That Mu Uno is pretty sweet. Nice find...

I've had my eye on the Cadenza Solo (which is apparently available international but not USA?) (http://www.dahon.com/intl/cadenzasolo.htm)

Sad thing is that these are listed on ebay for about $100 less than the Mu Uno...

The Cadenza Solo is a nice bike, but not a proper cruiser here at the beach in Ventura, CA.

This is what a cool cruiser looks like around here - single-speed with a coaster break.

ADD: I have only seen three or four real Fixies" around here in the last two months, and two of them were together. In Portland they are the 'basic city bike' and abound, but not here.

Cadenza SOlo is indeed available in the US
http://www.thorusa.com/dahon/2008/cadenzasolo.htm

but no Cadenza SOlo for 09 in the US ......

Thanks Thor

Yeah, I remember the 08's being available in the US (and sadly noticed them after I bought my Trek Soho S, of the two I think I would have preferred a Solo - not to say I don't like my Trek, I do, but of the two for the money I think the solo would have been the better deal).

However, I hadn't noticed that you still had some '08s in stock (may have to look at one of those in the future...). Is there any major mechanical upgrade? Other than the obvious 1) handlebar change to bullhorns 2) update to the frame triangle (check the images near the top of the seat tube).

Any thoughts on WHY Dahon nixxed the Solo for the US? Other than the fact that it's got 26" wheels (which some don't like, but Specialized is doing fine with it's 26" single speed... Globe something or other), the fact that it'd got a EBB and it's crazy read for modifying makes it a killer deal.

Yeah, I remember the 08's being available in the US (and sadly noticed them after I bought my Trek Soho S, of the two I think I would have preferred a Solo - not to say I don't like my Trek, I do, but of the two for the money I think the solo would have been the better deal).

However, I hadn't noticed that you still had some '08s in stock (may have to look at one of those in the future...). Is there any major mechanical upgrade? Other than the obvious 1) handlebar change to bullhorns 2) update to the frame triangle (check the images near the top of the seat tube).

Any thoughts on WHY Dahon nixxed the Solo for the US? Other than the fact that it's got 26" wheels (which some don't like, but Specialized is doing fine with it's 26" single speed... Globe something or other), the fact that it'd got a EBB and it's crazy read for modifying makes it a killer deal.

I think Dahon'd make a mint if they did their BreakAway frame in a ss/fg version...

I think Dahon'd make a mint if they did their BreakAway frame in a ss/fg version...

Breakaway... you talking like the Tournado (http://www.dahon.com/us/tournado.htm)? Mmm... that could be really slick (http://www.dahon.com/technology/frame/bab.htm), since if you went fg, you could just run a front brake...

The Solo is a fixed gear/singlespeed.

Models in the US or models in the Uk or elsewhere .....
here is how i works ... I bet Dahon would like to sll every model they make everywhere... but they let the importers decide what models they can sell to the dealers in their market ....
If enough dealers place orders for the new 09 Dahon Solo at the tradeshow in October than that bike will be showing up in the 09 line up .. If the dealers are only lukewarm than it ight not...
So far we have 08 for sale and no need for 09 !

Sometimes Singlespeeders think that they make a big market ... I tend to dissagree ....
( I have sold ONE !!! all last year )

Thor

p.s
what that means is that if you like to get one and you live in the USA now its the time to get that butt of the fence and put some money down .... lol

Models in the US or models in the Uk or elsewhere .....
here is how i works ... I bet Dahon would like to sll every model they make everywhere... but they let the importers decide what models they can sell to the dealers in their market ....
If enough dealers place orders for the new 09 Dahon Solo at the tradeshow in October than that bike will be showing up in the 09 line up .. If the dealers are only lukewarm than it ight not...
So far we have 08 for sale and no need for 09 !

Sometimes Singlespeeders think that they make a big market ... I tend to dissagree ....
( I have sold ONE !!! all last year )

Thor

p.s
what that means is that if you like to get one and you live in the USA now its the time to get that butt of the fence and put some money down .... lol

I guess that makes sense on how they decide what's coming to market in a given year.

;) Yeah, I'd jump on one of the Solo's you have in stock if my wife and I weren't in house-hunting mode (meaning no 'extra' expenses for a while).

??? By which you mean, just like every other Dahon, Downtube, and low-end folder on the market?

Wow, you're so wrapped up in your tikit that you're dissin' other bikes? Lumping Dahon and Downtube with low end folders huh?

...Sometimes Singlespeeders think that they make a big market ... I tend to dissagree ....
( I have sold ONE !!! all last year )...

Now, now! We don't really think that, but we tend to deal with shops that specialise in SS stuff, and also we tend to build our own bikes from scratch, so generalist dealers don't see much of us. (Although you have sold me some stuff :) )

But we do have the same frame requirements as hub geared bikes, and as those get more leverage in the market, you'll see more of us.

As a matter of interest, do Dahon sell frames so someone could build their own ss Dahon?

lol ,,, maybe a little offbeat statement there .... but the reality is that the demand is low than the manufacturer will not make huge efforts to make more models available ....

No sorry no frames ..I have some repair 20 inch frames or can get them to fix a bike which got into an accident or such .. but nothing for sale ... unfortunately .... i tried hard VERY ..lol

I will order some Mu unos when they become available .. for sure .. just not 10 at a time ..lol

thor

No sorry no frames ..I have some repair 20 inch frames or can get them to fix a bike which got into an accident or such .. but nothing for sale ... unfortunately .... i tried hard VERY ..lol
This Dahon sales model reminds me of the Apple model... "No you can't. You buy a Mac with our SW on it and that's that."

But Thor's is in a position to make an informed statement, being a shop owner. The market must suck. :(

I have my revamped Eska (which is not entirely unlike the Uno) up on ebay (190282409052) here in Melbourne and it seems to be generating interest... people asking me to post it and I don't want to. :( I didn't think it was that special...

Wow, you're so wrapped up in your tikit that you're dissin' other bikes?

An astonishing misreading of what I wrote. I didn't say a dang bad thing about other bikes, and in fact own two Dahons. I was only irritated at an overexcited posting about how the Uno folds, only to find out after clicking the link that it folds in the standard way. Shouldn't have let my irritation out on the forums: it was a very bad day. But don't you let that stand in the way of a playground style swipe opportunity.

...I will order some Mu unos when they become available .. for sure .. just not 10 at a time...

Very wise in my opinion! :)

An astonishing misreading of what I wrote. I didn't say a dang bad thing about other bikes, and in fact own two Dahons. I was only irritated at an overexcited posting about how the Uno folds, only to find out after clicking the link that it folds in the standard way. Shouldn't have let my irritation out on the forums: it was a very bad day. But don't you let that stand in the way of a playground style swipe opportunity.

LOL, the first playground swipe was you first post here. Take that.