Originally Posted by
badmother
Nice! I always liked black components (unless it is a truly vintage bike).
I wish I could test it out with the 8 speed hub. Been thinking of more gears but also thinking maybe getting a 5 speed with nine spline and do a 5x2. It would be important to get a light der or chain tensioner for the two speed or I could just as well go with the all in one 8 (or more) speed hub. In my stable the Curve is the light bike so making it just as heavy as the others makes no sense.
I have been looking at the lighter seatposts for mine too. I fear that my old seatpost pump is going to drop down (again) when I ride it.
Thanks BadMother.
If I'm ever out your way again with the Dahon Curve, will PM you so that you can take it for a spin.
The noise and friction of the Sturmey Archer X-RF8(w) still irks me, so I can't really recommend the hub without the person going for a test ride on it first. The noise has subsided a bit over a few thousand km's and maybe, just maybe it has slightly less friction now. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice looking hub and the twist shifter has a satisfyingly solid "pop" when switches gears.
There was always something sort of rattle-ly with the Curve before which is now gone with the upgrades. I think that pump inside of the seat post was knocking around.
I should really weigh the bike now that I put these lighter components on it. Was 27 lbs (12.2 kg) before. The Curve is my daily commuter so I don't want to go so light that reliability is compromised. The Crius Smart is my super light travelling bike at 19 lbs (8.6 kg).