lukasan

Hi everybody!

I own a Dahon Eco 3 that I bought a month and a half ago and I am insanely happy about my ride!!

Here it is in my office and in the train i take to commute everyday

kingfish254

We just got back from vacation in Argentina and Uruguay. Here are a couple of folders I saw there.

jogya03

my United on last visit in Bali

mejaime

Hello,
I'm from Portugal (Porto) i recently bought a Dawes Jack silver.
I use it to go too work, i ride about 3km. When i got more photos I post it.

JasonE

Here is my new Dahon Boardwalk. Took it for a beer run tonight!
The green thing on the handle bars is a flashlight. Its held there with bungee cords.

JasonE

DVC45

My Nova just got roadyfied

ddez

Ive finally learned how to attach pics. This pic was taken on a dull day indoors with cheap camera so bit fuzzy.Pic taken with saddle at full height.
Its my Brompton s/s (S1E) with B17 saddle,Allo Haber stem extender,Ergon2 grips and S-bag mounting block installed.
The Allo Haber extender gives 2" of extension in any direction you put it. I have it straight up at this point due to sore back.

14R 

ddez,

Your bike is a piece of art. I have recently acquired a S2-E and I am waiting for the Allo Haber stem extender to arrive. I might go with Bull horns, but if that doesn't work for me, the ergon2 grips are my next choice. At the end, our bikes will look like two sexy sisters!

GeorgePaul

Where did you get your stem extender?

14R 

HERE

justanoldhobo

The Flo doesn't fold but it fits a suitcase and is quick, light, and fun.

ddez

Thanks,cant wait to see yours done. You can really stretch out with the extender.You will of course need to use longer cables. I used Jagwire Ripcord,very smooth,could swear it stops better with them on. Cables are compressionless. Ill be watching for updates on yours.

Folding-Bikes

Here is what my Pacific Reach looked like when new a couple of months ago:


Here is mine, after 1500 miles, 1 accident and some mods:



The video dock still needs to be finished, im using the docking of a broken tripod I had at home:



£20 Campagnolo Mirage brakes, had to be modified slightly but they work great!:

niggle

Great, another Reach just like mine I have done about 2000 miles, the rear Primo Comet is on its way out, will replace with Schwalbe Duranos (not much choice in the 451 wheel size). I don't want Comets again as they are not very good in the wet IMO. At about 200 miles I added a second chain ring (42T), etc. as I found the gearing too tall in the hilly Cornish countryside but I have had no issues with the OEM brakes, now fitted with Koolstop Salmon blocks which work well and I am informed will reduce rim wear. Following Sheldon Brown's guidance on chain replacement I have just replaced the chain: I fitted a Wipperman Intrax 808 which works well.

I absolutely love the bike now, it rides so well and the handling and responsiveness are so good, 60+ miles rides are easy. Mine has mudguards and the rear rack, on which I use a Carradice rack pack, and the only other mod is the Brooks B17 Narrow saddle I have put on it which is superb. My last small wheeler was a Moulton APB and whisper it but I think the Pacific is the better bike .

airwulf

Nice looking ride. I just received my red 3spd yesterday (bought on ebay) and have a few questions.

What changes have you made to your bike?

Is there a max height to raise the seat tube? I do not see any markings on my tube to indicate min/max.

What is the recommended oil for the rear hub and what's the service interval? My bike is a bit noisy in the rear when pedaling and a little stiff in changing gears; I believe it's low on oil. I'll be taking it to LBS after a more thorough inspection and cleaning.

FYI, My hub is marked 86-5; the serial # is lightly etched inside the fold hinge but it's almost unreadable.

kingfish254

You should post your questions along with a photo of your bike on the Dahon forum. There is a lot of good Dahon experience there.
https://www.dahon.com/forum/index.php
- Max seat height - I don't remember if the older seatposts have max marks on them or not. It may be in the manual. There is a link to download it on the Dahon forum if you search around the posts.
- The best reference for servicing Sturmey Archer hubs is the Sheldon Brown website. Just google to find it.
- You may need to service the rear wheel and crank bearings also.
- I think from your hub markings you would have a 1986 0r 1987 bike.

Kevinator

Hi all, I just bought a Dahon Boardwalk today!

Folding-Bikes

Hi niggle! I have Primo on, they are ok but they could be better, let me know how the Schwalbe Duranos handle!

I love my Reach, I would only change it for one of this(Another Reach), tell me it doesnt look good..





Seatpost zoom
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...r/R0011869.jpg
Seatpost Adaptor
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...r/R0011853.jpg

Anyone know what bike this is? Looks amazing

BruceMetras

Kuwahara Gaap

bhkyte

I think its a mini vello. Kuwahara have been making bmx and mainly offroad bikes for around 40 years ago to the best of my knowleadge.

Folding-Bikes

Thanks Bruce and bhkyte! Price is 3-4 times the price of my Reach! I love the wheels.. https://www.hedcycling.com/wheels/recumbent_wheels.asp

Wonder what the price is? $500 each? lol

niggle

Actually to be fair the Comets seem to have got grippier as they have worn slick. Went out yesterday for about 45 miles/ 70K on wet roads and had no issues.

Grendelkat

Hello All. I have a Dahon Getaway V that I picked up off Craigslist real cheap and in excellent shape. Has anyone had experience upgrading from a 3 speed? Oh and my other bike is a Specialized Allez A1, Double with Shimano 105 group. Cheers!

kingfish254

What are you trying to upgrade? The Getaway V was a 5 speed. What 3 speed are you talking about? You should post this on the Dahon forum. https://forum.dahon.com/index.php?act=idx

Grendelkat

You are right I am a total DORK. I just looked at the rear-wheel cassette, 5 speed. So I need to upgrade my large chainring to something bigger...though not sure it will be possible. Just need to be able to keep pace or in front of the buses in town. Thanks for replying.