lol
lets say that I would have helped to my best ability to make the bike perfect for you.
I am not unbiased of course as I sell Dahons and other stuff for all small wheeled bikes especially folding bikes.
I am American but I was born in Germany. What I hate about this statement from R@M is that is has NOTHING to do with all the folks here in the US who ride bikes, it has NOTHING to do with birdys. I think polical statements like this have no place in our industry.
I dont know if that opposition against the war is unpopular at all. I share the same opposition against this crazyness.... same as many other Americans. Thats why I didnt like their point.
Lets leave it as that.

Thanks Thor

p.s. if your hinge was defective than its a good thing you warned the buyer. Despite being not the original owner he should have no problems to get it warrantied by any Dahon dealer.