Originally Posted by
cliff_cliff
right update.
after i realised the hinge had a large up and down play and finding the screw mechanism completely bent, i began to think the play in the hinge bolt is unsafe and caused the weight to be placed on the latch on the other side, thus bending the screw.
i dunno when this happened, either it was there when i bought it, or was too loose on my 20 mile ride and ive caused it.
either way i dont feel safe on the bike. ive ordered a new latch to see what the play is like with that, but assume the hinge is knackered and will cause the same issue.
with this is mind i found a good deal on a new mariner. was on sale, then i got extra discount with my partners nhs bluelight perks so its cost me £500 delivered and should be here in an hour. thats about $630.
i assume its the "normal version" without deltec cable, which is fine. its strange tho everywhere i look the mariner is different. some have deltec, some have those new jaws. not sure what dahon r doing.
anyway excited for new bike.