Originally Posted by
Tommy C
This clamp came on my Mu P8, the screw is just to keep the clamp from moving, besides destroying the paint underneath I don't see any use for that screw, maybe my case is different because I had to remove the clamp so many times trying to resolve the seatpost slippage.
Overall I think Dahon offers great bikes, I took a Brommie for a spin and it was ridiculous compare to the Mu P8, even the Curve D3 is a much better ride by far. The Brommie felt like a bike from the mid 70's to me.
My case could be a warranty, the other Mu that I have got is fine, I need to give it a little tune up once a month but overall it's ok and pleasure to ride.
Dahon offers 5 year warranty and you can bump it up to a lifetime.
Brompton 5 year
Downtube 1 year
So it tells something about the quality.
I think it is a matter of opinion. I own both a Brompton and a Mu SL. Yes the Mu SL is a better ride given its weight and wheel size but there is no way the Brompton is inferior. They are 2 very different bikes with their own respective merits and I couldn't choose between them overall as they are both excellent folders. There is no way the Curve D3 is better then the Brompton sorry! Either on fold, durability or ride the Brompton comes out as a much better 16". I'm not qualified to comment on the Curve SL which is obviously Dahon's premium 16" bike until the Curl is released.