Originally Posted by Duragrouch

As noted in my previous post, I think the new Launch is a significant advance over the last, in addition to the new hinge (which I don't know if is better); Front derailleur mount and 2X crank and I think I saw 10 speed rear, so 20 speeds, nicely dressed welds. That blows away the Mariner, for only USD$120 more. If I didn't already have an old Dahon Speed retrofit with a 2X crank, I'd buy one. But I still would like disc brakes. $1000? (current Launch D8 price), no. $620, I might be tempted.