Converting my Dahon Helios P8 to singlespeed
04-06-09, 05:50 PM
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Converting my Dahon Helios P8 to singlespeed
Thread is over the in the SS\FG forum:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...67#post8678567
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...67#post8678567
04-16-09, 09:43 PM
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This is the finished result.
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From 23 lbs. to 21. lbs according to my digital bathroom scale. To lose significantly more would entail going to Kinetix Pro wheels and something like Stelvio tires. For a regular bike that sees almost daily use of some sort, I prefer a puncture resistant setup rather than all out lightweight.
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