Originally Posted by
Nyah
As for your folding bicycle, the biggest improvement you could make would be switching out the telescoping/QR handlepost to one that is a single piece with integrated, non-QR clamp. Finding one of these that's the correct height for you might take some time. An advantage of the Dahon is that aftermarket parts are quite available, even on Ebay. That's where I found the new handlepost for my Dahon.
To be sure the handlebar post is a major part of the problem with the bike. The flex is bad and the bars are higher than I like even when lowered all the way and farther back. I'd prefer drop bars, but they'd interfere with the nice compact fold that packs in a 62" case (mine does currently pack in a 62" samsonite oyster case).
Can you tell me more about the post you are recommending? Pictures? What does it take to fold for packing with the replacement post?
I have considered cutting the post off shorter and having the clamp welded onto remainder of the bottom section. I have not looked closely at how that might affect the fold.
The bike has been used as a loaner for friends and family members as much as anything else over the years, so I never got around to tailoring it to me.