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Old 08-22-06, 03:00 AM
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I love riding my Mu SL

I just felt like saying that!

Took it out for a 25 mile spin yesterday afternoon - hooked up with a roadie in full kit and rode 10-feet off his rear wheel for 6 miles. Then I passed him just before turning into the parking lot.

I never did get the drops on it. I went back to the standard handlbars but I installed them upside down so they are lowers instead of risers. I'd still like to do something a little different there but can't decide what.

Never got the Schlumpf either but I may yet do that. This thing climbs so well, I might just go to a larger chainring for more top end.
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Take it up to the Smokies.
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The Mu is the cutest looking bike Dahon have made so far. And so light. Glad you're enjoying. How are those lovely Rolf wheels?
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Love the Rolfs! And they are treating me well. All the little spokes are staying tight and true.

I could defintely handle a larger chainring around here. I climbed the biggest hill around this morning without dropping all the way to the 34 in back so i can step up a bit.

As for the Smokies... I said the Mu climbed well - I didn't say I was riding it when it did. And what's this I hear about a 32-mile climb in you next of the woods!!
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The MU is the most attractive frame in a folder. Glad to hear you are happy with it.
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I got a great name for your new Mu SL. Call it Meta. I just hope you aren't too old so that there might be a connection between the name and your diet.

FWIW, the Mu SL is one of the few current Dahons I like. It looked nice but a little fragile for a big buy so I never could seriously consider one. This was especially true after my less than great experience with my SpeedPro and its wheels.
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Meta Mu SL!! I love it! I'll leave the followup lines for the rest of the crazys here ...
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Just curious what is your weight and height? I was wondering what the optimal Mu rider was like as they have one size frame.
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I'm 6 foot 175 pounds. I have the handlebars all the way forward and the seat about 4 inchs from max height. If I could move the handlebars a bit more forward I would. As it stands, the cockpit geometry is more like a mountain bike. If I could move the bars forward it would be more like a roadie. Some drop bars or bull horn bars would probably fit the bill. The lack of a sram compatible and road bar compatible shifter has stopped me from proceeding along those lines.
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