My Dahon Boardwalk!
10-05-07, 04:52 PM
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My Dahon Boardwalk!
Just got it back and here are the pics! I replaced the stock single speed hub and coaster brake with a Shimano Nexus 3-spd internal hub with roller(drum) brake. Also put on some foam grips. The bike rides great though later I might want to change the 14t rear cog to a 16t since where I live there are lots of hills. Next mod will be a dynamo and lights.
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10-05-07, 04:58 PM
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Good work.
I happen to like the coaster brake on my Dahon Presto. It's too bad they don't make more bikes with the coaster brake because really preserves the front brake. I use the coaster brake about 95% of the time. You have the added benefit of having both front/rear and coaster brakes.
What's the size of the chainring and how many teeth on the rear cog? How much did it cost?
I happen to like the coaster brake on my Dahon Presto. It's too bad they don't make more bikes with the coaster brake because really preserves the front brake. I use the coaster brake about 95% of the time. You have the added benefit of having both front/rear and coaster brakes.
What's the size of the chainring and how many teeth on the rear cog? How much did it cost?
10-05-07, 05:25 PM
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Good work.
I happen to like the coaster brake on my Dahon Presto. It's too bad they don't make more bikes with the coaster brake because really preserves the front brake. I use the coaster brake about 95% of the time. You have the added benefit of having both front/rear and coaster brakes.
What's the size of the chainring and how many teeth on the rear cog? How much did it cost?
I happen to like the coaster brake on my Dahon Presto. It's too bad they don't make more bikes with the coaster brake because really preserves the front brake. I use the coaster brake about 95% of the time. You have the added benefit of having both front/rear and coaster brakes.
What's the size of the chainring and how many teeth on the rear cog? How much did it cost?
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10-05-07, 05:55 PM
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No I don't. Perhaps you could look it up online and I am sure Folder Fanatic would knows since she has done a similar conversion but wait...arent you supposed to be the Dahon Specialist here?
10-06-07, 01:51 PM
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The chainring diameter might have changed a bit since I bought mine a few years ago (Dahon is always changing the bikes around). My chainring is 44t.
Beautiful bike! It seems far more ambitous than mine ever was.
Beautiful bike! It seems far more ambitous than mine ever was.
10-07-07, 02:10 PM
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https://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/265
I very rarely go out at night with any of my bikes. But if I do, I have found these battery powered lights very effective and interchangable between each bike. I actually use 2 of them, one pointed down at the ground ahead of me to spot potholes and other debris, and the other straight ahead. Or one could be counted on as a spare in case one light goes out right in the middle of the trip.
I use the blinking red lights in the rear:
https://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/320
I have used these lights in an emergency situation with full confidence. So unless another type of light comes my way, well I guess I will stick with these ones.
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I will second battery lights for occasional/emergency use. For regular use I don't mind spending my money on a decent generator setup. FWIW out of my current 7 bikes 4 have generator hubs or generators on them. My "folder" (Raleigh Compact RSW) doesn't have a generator hub...yet
But I have one on the way from England. I like the always ready part of a generator. I am quite absent minded, so having the light ready to go whenever I need them is a good thing. A couple of weeks ago I was on a weekend ramble with my Raleigh Superbe, I got a bit further out than I had planned, got side tracked 
and ended up riding the last 5 miles home after dark. Fortunately it is one of the bikes that has the Dynohub set up on it. Normally if I plan on riding it after dark I will carry a set of small LED battery lights with me to use in flash mode as extra markers. They can also double as an emergency head/taillight combo too.
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But I have one on the way from England. I like the always ready part of a generator. I am quite absent minded, so having the light ready to go whenever I need them is a good thing. A couple of weeks ago I was on a weekend ramble with my Raleigh Superbe, I got a bit further out than I had planned, got side tracked and ended up riding the last 5 miles home after dark. Fortunately it is one of the bikes that has the Dynohub set up on it. Normally if I plan on riding it after dark I will carry a set of small LED battery lights with me to use in flash mode as extra markers. They can also double as an emergency head/taillight combo too.Aaron
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10-08-07, 10:16 AM
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I'm just sick of batteries. Expensive to replace all the time and even with rechargeable systems. I've learned that dynamo powered lights have come a long way in the last few decades. They last long, are very bright and stay on for a few minutes when you come to a stop.
