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03-21-09, 08:16 AM
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Hello all
Hi everyone,
Been lurking for a while but now joined the fold with a used Dahon Speed D7 (2006 model).
Quick question - what's the best way of securing the seat post (which seems to be the only quickly removable part) when the bike is locked up outside? A small chain permenantly attached from seat to frame?
Been lurking for a while but now joined the fold with a used Dahon Speed D7 (2006 model).
Quick question - what's the best way of securing the seat post (which seems to be the only quickly removable part) when the bike is locked up outside? A small chain permenantly attached from seat to frame?
03-21-09, 10:08 AM
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Welcome to the fold!
Bolt on seatpost clamp like this one:
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...p.aspx?sc=FRGL
Make sure you get the right diameter size when you order it or get it at your LBS.
Bolt on seatpost clamp like this one:
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...p.aspx?sc=FRGL
Make sure you get the right diameter size when you order it or get it at your LBS.
03-21-09, 12:01 PM
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Better still, don't lock it up outside - the beauty of folders is that you can take them with you.
03-22-09, 05:51 PM
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yes. why locked up a folder? it's never the intention of the folding bike makers to have their bike locked up outside. plus that thing of beauty should never be exposed to the elements.
btw, that's a nice used dahon.
btw, that's a nice used dahon.
03-22-09, 06:22 PM
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I dangle a cable lock from the saddle rails. Then when parked, I lock the frame and rear wheel to the rack with a U-lock. And lock the cable lock either to the rack, or to the bicycle frame.
This is a low crime area where I feel confident doing so. YMMV.
This is a low crime area where I feel confident doing so. YMMV.
03-23-09, 06:23 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Why lock up? There are many shops that won't let you take a folded bike in. Or you might be popping in for 5 minutes and its quicker to just lock it up. Or if I cycle into town and want to wander the shops I'll want to lock up the bike rather than drag it around with me.
Why lock up? There are many shops that won't let you take a folded bike in. Or you might be popping in for 5 minutes and its quicker to just lock it up. Or if I cycle into town and want to wander the shops I'll want to lock up the bike rather than drag it around with me.
