Originally Posted by
tomtomtom123
It seems that Dahon has a new version of the Launch hinge. Instead of the serrated engagement teeth that extends all the way to the exterior of the hinge, it is now smooth teeth and is hidden inside.<br /><br /><img src="https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1563/untitled_1_jpga_fca308f5d1d718e3bfd3d2f3db0414f3ccdfa460.jpg"></img><br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/9w23adDuEmM">https://youtu.be/9w23adDuEmM</a>
https:// youtu .be/ 9w23adDuEmM
<br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/ibLo7sYruow">https://youtu.be/ibLo7sYruow</a>
https:// youtu .be/ ibLo7sYruow
<br /><br /><a href="https://www.dahon.com.hk/products/dahon-archer-pro-folding-bike-kba005-black-20-jaws-hinge">https://www.dahon.com.hk/products/dahon-archer-pro-folding-bike-kba005-black-20-jaws-hinge</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.dahon.com.hk/products/dahon-launch-d8-8%E9%80%9F%E7%A2%9F%E5%89%8E%E6%8A%98%E7%96%8A%E8%BB%8A-kba083-8spd%E6%9A%B4%E9%BE%8D%E6%8E%A5%E9%A0%AD">https://www.dahon.com.hk/products/dahon-launch-d8-8%E9%80%9F%E7%A2%9F%E5%89%8E%E6%8A%98%E7%96%8A%E8%BB%8A-kba083-8spd%E6%9A%B4%E9%BE%8D%E6%8E%A5%E9%A0%AD</a><br /><br />There are 2 models, one is called Launch D8 KBA083, and another one is Archer Pro KBA005.<br />There are other Launch models that don't have the "jaws hinge".
Let me take a wack at it:
I've got mixed feelings.
Dahon finally has disk brakes, FINALLY upgraded the hinge (which I'll wait until the second iteration).
But that cable....
ugh!
Nothing says "we have no faith in our own frames" than an after thought structural cable.
(possible lawsuit induced?)
I'll likely on my last Dahon, and when it goes.... [not sure yet]
Edit:
Looked at the hinge. Clamp on the bottom and a bolt neat the top. hmmmm... I'd have to see it up close.
At lease the frame is finally strengthened around the hinge.
Edit edit:
Better bottom bracket, more contact surface area for the hinge.
When it folds the cable makes it ugly. (yikes)
The underneath locking mechanism is a welcome change.