Project Folding 451 Road Mini Velo
01-21-16, 03:48 AM
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Project Folding 451 Road Mini Velo
This thread is dedicated to documenting the custom build of a folding 451-wheel road mini velo bicycle.
Let's get started. A new, year-2015 Dahon Dash Altena frame, fork, headset and stem:
Let's get started. A new, year-2015 Dahon Dash Altena frame, fork, headset and stem:
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01-21-16, 10:31 AM
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Bi Fri Pocket Rocket .. just single main tube rather than 2 ..
Oh. this is about you and your bike ?
what component group you want?
Oh. this is about you and your bike ?
what component group you want?
01-21-16, 08:51 PM
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BFPR? No, my taste, my poison are classic mini velos, that is, those with traditional geometry consisting of rear triangle and front parallelograms conjoined by the seat-tube.
As for the custom build project, I am looking at mostly Shimano 105 with a tall (58T or above) chainring. I've already sourced a 58T TA Specialites ring, but I am holding out for the possibility of getting my hands on a 62T. The wheelset, also already sourced, is a Wheelsport Super 451, white. Tires, already sourced, are Panaracer Minits Lite PT 7/8" and/or 1 1/8".
As for the custom build project, I am looking at mostly Shimano 105 with a tall (58T or above) chainring. I've already sourced a 58T TA Specialites ring, but I am holding out for the possibility of getting my hands on a 62T. The wheelset, also already sourced, is a Wheelsport Super 451, white. Tires, already sourced, are Panaracer Minits Lite PT 7/8" and/or 1 1/8".
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Hmmm. I wasn't aware you could buy just the bare frames. Do you mind PMing me with a link? I like the full triangle look as well.
06-07-16, 10:11 PM
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Abu, can PM me the shop? I live in Singapore and looking to get just the frame as well. Actually I wanted to get the P18 but it's like no longer sold anymore.
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07-11-16, 10:46 PM
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So, when do you think the build will be completed? I can't WAIT to see the end result,... 
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PS: sorry I was messing with you the other day. My apologies,...
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nice build, senpai.
yeah, the saddle is wrong. it seems anachronistic and bulky as well. aesthetically, something like a fizik arione or similar would be more appropriate (and no doubt kinder to your booty).
yeah, the saddle is wrong. it seems anachronistic and bulky as well. aesthetically, something like a fizik arione or similar would be more appropriate (and no doubt kinder to your booty).
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Coming along strong! I'd certainly like to get a Dahon triangle framed bike eventually, but it won't be half as nice as yours.
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The thread says, "folding," I don't see the fold.
07-12-16, 06:10 PM
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The Dahon Dash Altena, among other Dahons, uses a Lockjaw hinge on the top and down tubes to fold. It's not the quickest or smallest of folds, but it does allow for a classic, triangulate frame geometry which aids in rigidity, and if you're into that kind of thing, the aesthetics of the bike. This is what a folded Dash Altena looks like:
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It does look good. Too bad it is so hard to get the frames.
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the dahon, however, with it's aluminum frame and CNC'd this and that, the ice-blue silver powder coat and shimano 105... this bike is ultraman, cintaku. in fact, the saddle you need for this bike is right here. the tioga spyder with carbon rails. mmm yes. imagine the imprint this saddle will leave on your butt after riding to Ubud and back. when she sees your bare booty, your wife will think you've been hanging out in kuta again...
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Oh no,...I see your point. It definitely doesn't go.
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07-13-16, 12:52 AM
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ready for road trials
...tires pumped, pedals installed. ready for road trials...
07-13-16, 03:54 PM
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It's a shame the Dahon Dash isn't available in North America anymore. It was sold for a while but discontinued. 
There are very few options for minivelo style bikes here. I only know one company (bikesdirect) that sells a minivelo in the US and they only have one model.
Dahon Dash P18 Folding Bike (Midtown Mini Series) – NYCeWheels.com (discontinued)
There are very few options for minivelo style bikes here. I only know one company (bikesdirect) that sells a minivelo in the US and they only have one model.
Dahon Dash P18 Folding Bike (Midtown Mini Series) – NYCeWheels.com (discontinued)
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These guys: Products | Respect Cycles, Innovative bikes, for The Urban Environment. You can buy the frameset separately or their build.
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These guys: Products | Respect Cycles, Innovative bikes, for The Urban Environment. You can buy the frameset separately or their build.
Amazing the full build is only 19 lbs according to the specs.
07-13-16, 06:24 PM
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https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1066475-my-new-project-mini-velo-single-speed.html
Also this dash altena is really nice, sweet.
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