yes...another one of my 'what bike?' threads
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yes...another one of my 'what bike?' threads
yes! ive finally got enough money to get a folding bike. but the question is (again) what 1?
list:
dahon speed d7 (2007),
dahon speed d7 (2006),
dahon presto lite (2006),
dahon speed p8 (2007).
plz help
list:
dahon speed d7 (2007),
dahon speed d7 (2006),
dahon presto lite (2006),
dahon speed p8 (2007).
plz help
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The Curve has an eye appeal and I like the hub. The 8 looks pretty cool but I am not excited about the derailleur.
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what do you want it for?
I think the curve and the presto lite have 16" wheels rather than the 20" of the Speeds. Obviously the presto lite does not have a luggage rack - is that an issue for you?
The Speeds are the 20" entry level for Dahon and I don't know too much about the technical differences - but you'll be able to find it in the historical entries for the bikes on www.dahon.com (under bikes).
I think the curve and the presto lite have 16" wheels rather than the 20" of the Speeds. Obviously the presto lite does not have a luggage rack - is that an issue for you?
The Speeds are the 20" entry level for Dahon and I don't know too much about the technical differences - but you'll be able to find it in the historical entries for the bikes on www.dahon.com (under bikes).
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Those bikes are not all in the same category - different wheel size, different gears etc. Depends on your needs which you haven't stated here. So we can only make a recommendation based on our own preferences which may not align with yours.
I would go for the Curve. I have enough other bikes with gears and stuff. But I don't have a Curve. So go for it!
I would go for the Curve. I have enough other bikes with gears and stuff. But I don't have a Curve. So go for it!
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Dynocoaster- how did you enter the comp or get selected to win?
Yeah- the thread starter- you have to give info like- what you are gonna use the bike for- how tall you are- your weight- and kind of terrain you wil be riding- is storage an issue or are you taking it on a bus/train also? Also how often are you gonna ride? for fun or commuting ect? this will help people decide which bike would fit your needs.
Yeah- the thread starter- you have to give info like- what you are gonna use the bike for- how tall you are- your weight- and kind of terrain you wil be riding- is storage an issue or are you taking it on a bus/train also? Also how often are you gonna ride? for fun or commuting ect? this will help people decide which bike would fit your needs.
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looks like its the curve, i need the bike just for weekly commutes, not that far a couple of miles, its quite hilly where i am so that might be an issue, i am 5 foot something i think around 5"6.
thanks for the advice
thanks for the advice
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There is a thread where someone replaced the rear cog or the front chain ring to goo uphills easier.
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dyno could you give me a list of the order of the best bike to the worst plz, just incase i dont get the best one i can get the other one below it
thanks
thanks
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Why not get a 26" one that allows full speed travel? Jack, Matrix, Espresso, Cadenz 8 (yummmmmm)...
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yeah im not an expert on these so i dont know, anyway the presto sold above my budget, i can afford the dawes diamond they any good?