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09-26-08 | 05:20 AM

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joose

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From: Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Bikes: Dahon D3

I have a friend with a Speed P8 and it's gone flat on him repeatedly: the reason was simple though. Dahon applies quite inferior rim tape, and the spokes poke holes in the tubes. Retaping, an easy task for any bike shop, cures the problem.

I'm taking your advice here feijei and have brought my bike to LBS this morning for a new tube and rim tape to be replaced. LBS also said they would check to see it any spokes needed filing down and would do so, which I thought was good service on their behalf. I'm also buying and having fitted the sprung version of the Brooks B17 in black

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.

I've tried all the tricks mentioned here as well as the grease ones and it hasn't helped. I'm hoping it will settle in with age?

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

Mine has been a problem after 2 weeks. Have got the glue needed and will put that on this weekend.

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.

I'm 5'10. However, my design requires I pull the top handlebar about 3cm above Max setting each time I want to fold it (which is normally 4 times a day) This is more an hassle than a problem as I have to line up my steering each time

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

I'm all over this!!! Well my LBS is today lol (Bunneys in Nottingham btw - I recommend them)

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