I need a folding bike under $200 :(
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I need a folding bike under $200 :(
I am a college student and i need an affordable folding bike.
I have been looking at Dahon boardwalk s1 and I found this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dahon-Boardw...21139184824%26
Do you think I should buy this?
I also looked at craigslist but I couldn't find any used Dahon bike..
I have been looking at Dahon boardwalk s1 and I found this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dahon-Boardw...21139184824%26
Do you think I should buy this?
I also looked at craigslist but I couldn't find any used Dahon bike..
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Well, that one is $240 with shipping. Compare the price for a brand new one with warranty. See:
https://www.thorusa.com/dahon/current/boardwalk1.htm
Where are you located?
-HANK RYAN-
Norman, Oklahoma USA
https://www.thorusa.com/dahon/current/boardwalk1.htm
Where are you located?
-HANK RYAN-
Norman, Oklahoma USA
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I am a college student and i need an affordable folding bike.
I have been looking at Dahon boardwalk s1 and I found this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dahon-Boardw...21139184824%26
Do you think I should buy this?
I also looked at craigslist but I couldn't find any used Dahon bike..
I have been looking at Dahon boardwalk s1 and I found this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dahon-Boardw...21139184824%26
Do you think I should buy this?
I also looked at craigslist but I couldn't find any used Dahon bike..
Edit: I forgot to mention, they are 12 speed, using cheaper Shimano parts, so don't expect too much.
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How is this bike compared to Dahon boardwalk S1?
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nobody is decisive, when they can ask others to do the decisions for them, for free.
hire a decision consultant, ... oh they may have a fee.
condition of used things needs on site inspection.. know any one, locally, to go with you?
at least Da Hon is a Well known company..
hire a decision consultant, ... oh they may have a fee.
condition of used things needs on site inspection.. know any one, locally, to go with you?
at least Da Hon is a Well known company..
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Just be aware on the Camping World 12 speed model, it spec's show having 22 inch tires. Not a common tire size so you might want to check out where you will be able to get replacement tires and tubes when the time comes.
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Thank you for bringing that issue up. What happened to me when I purchased the bikes at the store is that they gave me the wrong boxes. On the showroom floor were the older two toned 12 speed models (with the 20" wheels). Those where the ones that I wanted, but when I got home and opened the boxes, they were the newer all black models (with the 22" wheels). I returned them for the ones I wanted. One problem might be finding them at this stage. So if the older model (same as the one shown in their little online video) is what you want, you might need to check with a local store, as I don't think they are available online, or at least they are not shown on their website. Perhaps they are still available, but you would need to call them to find out. One very nice feature of buying them at the store is that they have a 90 day return policy. Not too shabby.
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Yes, you are right. They are heavy, but they roll along OK. I'm not overly worried as I don't throw them in and out of the car that often, and uphill riding where I live is extremely negligible. The next bikes I purchase will be a lighter model for sure. That will be when my wallet puts on some more weight.
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I have never been up close and personal with the bikes from Camping World, but they are obviously very heavy and appear to be of low quality (just my observation based upon review of their wbsite). Have you considered the Citizen Tokyo or Miami instead?
Yes, I know, I am supposed to be pushing you toward Origami, but we don't have anything in the $200 range and I would rather see you get a decent bike and develop your love of folders. You can get an Origami next time. :-)
Yes, I know, I am supposed to be pushing you toward Origami, but we don't have anything in the $200 range and I would rather see you get a decent bike and develop your love of folders. You can get an Origami next time. :-)
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I'd be surprised if that is 'bike weight' and not shipping weight ... especially for THIS ONE .. looks decent enough and there are Camping Worlds in WA to check..
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I have never been up close and personal with the bikes from Camping World, but they are obviously very heavy and appear to be of low quality (just my observation based upon review of their wbsite). Have you considered the Citizen Tokyo or Miami instead?
Yes, I know, I am supposed to be pushing you toward Origami, but we don't have anything in the $200 range and I would rather see you get a decent bike and develop your love of folders. You can get an Origami next time. :-)
Yes, I know, I am supposed to be pushing you toward Origami, but we don't have anything in the $200 range and I would rather see you get a decent bike and develop your love of folders. You can get an Origami next time. :-)
I did view the models you have on your site and I do like what I see. One question. Does any of your models come with chromed seat posts and handlebar posts? As much as I like the looks of the black posts, I would be a little concerned of the possibility that the said posts might become scratched over time. Very nice looking bikes though.
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I did view the models you have on your site and I do like what I see. One question. Does any of your models come with chromed seat posts and handlebar posts? As much as I like the looks of the black posts, I would be a little concerned of the possibility that the said posts might become scratched over time. Very nice looking bikes though.
We have used brushed aluminum seatposts and handlebar posts in the past, and they get scratched too. The beauty of the black posts is that they can be brought back to looking like new with just a quick shot of black spray paint if necessay. It is much more labor intesnsive to get scratches out of the brushed aluminum surface.
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My biggest concern about the Camping World bikes is the weight, but as BruceMetras noted, this may be the shipping weight.
We have used brushed aluminum seatposts and handlebar posts in the past, and they get scratched too. The beauty of the black posts is that they can be brought back to looking like new with just a quick shot of black spray paint if necessay. It is much more labor intesnsive to get scratches out of the brushed aluminum surface.
We have used brushed aluminum seatposts and handlebar posts in the past, and they get scratched too. The beauty of the black posts is that they can be brought back to looking like new with just a quick shot of black spray paint if necessay. It is much more labor intesnsive to get scratches out of the brushed aluminum surface.
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I see what you mean. The seat post on mine is the chrome type, but the handlebar post is, I believe, the brushed aluminum. Its a sort of grayish color. Another question. Are there chromed seat and handlebar posts out there that would work with you bikes or perhaps other brands for that matter?
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Wow! Both the hinge and BB look way out of alignment with the frame's center-line!
https://images3.campingworld.com/Cam.../70089new2.jpg
https://images3.campingworld.com/Cam.../70089new2.jpg
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Its a lot cheaper but not as good. Still at $160 you can't
expect a lot more than what you seem to be getting new.
Expect it to need to be assembled, adjusted and checked
by someone who knows what they are doing, like all the
cheaper bikes available on line.
rgds, sreten.
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I've had a Boardwalk for 7 years, it's the only folder I've ever ridden so can't compare. I bought it for the price, Dahon name, simplicity of the single speed especially in a cheap bike and I like the design. It was fine out of the box. The second year I replaced the 14 tooth sprocket with a 16 for $5. Obviously less speed but better for hills and about right in most cases to spin along. This year I put Big Apple tires on it which were expensive, slower, required loosing the fenders but improved the ride. I'd get another given my original criteria which was mainly price.
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the KISS solution , single speed, coaster brake. https://www.origin-8.com/product-desc...model_uid=8825
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the KISS solution , single speed, coaster brake.
https://www.origin-8.com/product-desc...model_uid=8825
https://www.origin-8.com/product-desc...model_uid=8825
Too simple and too stupid, no gears and
one crap brake does not make a good bike.
rgds, sreten.
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Too simple and too stupid, no gears and
one crap brake does not make a good bike.
one crap brake does not make a good bike.
add features , pay more money its straight forward formula.
I am not the "I only have $200" shopper . Have a Brompton and a Bike Friday, myself
for those who want more stuff on their bike , they add some bucks to the pot to get that.
By the way it, like a single speed has one gear, not 'No Gears '
Sheesh !! you need to work on the Math of counting things .
Just like on Sesame Street .. One; ha ha ha ... , two; Ha ha ha ...
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