Old 09-25-08 | 07:02 PM
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Dahon.Steve
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Originally Posted by joose
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  • Constant slipping seat post
  • Main hinge always needing adjusting
  • Handle bar hinge needs constant adjusting both for locking as well as setting up for riding
  • Constant creaks, I oil them, new ones appear!
  • Bike falls over 50% of time when leaning on its prop stand
  • Random front flat tires?! No leaks, no punctures just sometimes totally flat
1. The constant slipping of the seat post you'll encounter on alot of folders. The problem results when the steat post touches the ground and drags dirt and oil inside the frame. You have to clean the post real well including the well where it slides inside. My Presto had this probem when it was new but as it aged, it stopped because the post became scratched. It was the scratched marks which provided extra grip.

2. They hinge is a problem but this was only after I abused the bike after four years.

3. I never had to set the handlbar since I'm 5'7 and only had to do it once. I guess if you're taller, this might not be the case.

4. Constant creeks are a problem with all folders.

5. Front tire flats, you have either a slow leak or the rim tape need to be replaced.
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