Hi

I'm interested in the Dahon Curve D7, seems like its only available in Asia (Japan, Singapore) I'd be willing to have it shipped from overseas if I can find a reputable dealer or contact.

I've sent emails to several dealers in Japan and Singapore with no replies and or they likely don't know English.

Appreciate it!

https://www.dahon.jp/2016/product/Curve_D7/index.html


Thanks
Antone

As an alternative, you can have a bike shop replace the three-speed SRAM IGH on the original Curve with the eigh-speed Sturmey-Archer X-RF8 IGH.

The OLD is supposed to be the same, it provides a gear ratio of 325%, and the added benefit of getting rid of the derailleur that comes with that Shimano RD-FT35 seven-speed version of the Curve.

Sturmey Archer | X-RF8

Thanks for the interesting idea. I did a quick search but can't seem to find much info of anyone having success with this upgrade...?

I Have seen the 7 speed Curve in Thailand and it looks very nice..I also see many 6 speed similar sized bikes in Thailand..Chevrolet make 7 speed 16 inch wheel bikes which are very common throughout Thailand..
Just an idea ..contact Bicycle Hero in Korea..they may be able to help you?
If not think about a Flamingo bike..They are imported into Singapore or perhaps direct from Taiwan..Products - GRACE GALLANT ENTERPISES CO.,LTD. FOLDINGBIKE-FL-BP01-7..

If you did buy a Dahon Curve 3 speed I would think about a 5 speed Sturmey Archer hub or a 7 speed Nexus..or 8 speed Alfine....I would avoid the Sturmey Archer 8 speed..not heard a lot of good about them...and I do believe you would need a small front chainwheel for the Sturmey 8 speed..

I agree about getting a 3 speed and upgrading the rear hub to an 8 speed. Well worth it, and no rear derailleur.

OMG!!! I absolutely LUV the Dahon Curve D7!!!

I did the conversion of a D3 to a Sturmey Archer "D8". This is my main bike for commuting. Took it on a 5 week trip to Europe in summer. Let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...8-120-old.html

https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...tes-later.html

The Nexus and the Alfine hubs have too wide of an OLD for the Curve D3 (120mm).

I'm running a 46 tooth chainring with a 25 tooth sprocket on the Sturmery Archer 8 on my D3 and the gearing is perfect (for me).