Amazon has Dahon Speed P8 for $479
 

I just ordered mine.


I don't know why it's priced so low, and do hope it's accurately described.

Might be older stock. As long as it doesn't say used/refurbished it's an excellent deal. Congratulations!!!

Thanks - I was still trying to decide if the upgraded drivetrain, tires, and landing gear "readiness" on the Tangerine model (whatever it's officially called ;-), was worth the extra money over the original Speed 8. However, spotting this made my decision easy.


I did appreciate your links to the ThorUSA specs (which I had seen - but perhaps didn't fully comprehend his conventions), but my main confusion was that he refers to it as simply Speed 8, while everyone else appears to call it a D8, and Dahon themselves don't seem sure - not even showing it on this page, which as the URL implies shows all folding bikes:


DAHON Bikes USA: Dahon Folding Bikes

Dahon has a strange way of naming and renaming the same bikes depending on the geographic location. It can really get annoying. I wanted a Dahon Curve SL (7 speed) and it's almost impossible to locate, unless I pay extortion rate pricing. Plus, it was discontinued, so the remaining bikes are becoming collectors items. Dahon are a strange company indeed. I have noticed that most Asian companies do similar though,...so I guess it's best to go with the flow. As long as companies like Dahon make a quality product, and support their customers, I'll deal with a few bouts of confusion on my part. :p

As for the upgraded parts, I'd say the price savings you just received make it easily possible to do an improvement or 2, and still have extra $$$ left over. Honestly, my only real gripe is the rear derailleur. Everything else is just personal taste/touches. Most D8 owner's seem to feel the same. I honestly think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

And, sorry I got a bit perturbed in your other thread. I sometimes get that way. My apologies. :o

Dahon Speed P8
 

> Honestly, my only real gripe is the rear derailleur.


The bike generally seems so well - and widely - regarded, that I'm surprised I don't see more complaints about that. As indicated, I'm not sure of the various ways that I may use the bike, so will have to wait to see, and perhaps swap things out if/when they become an issue. I've also ordered rack, fenders, carry bag (Columbia - which gets better ratings than the cheap nylon ones that last a week, if that), bottle cage, bell, and a spare tube.




> And, sorry I got a bit perturbed in your other thread. I sometimes get that way. My apologies.


Not to worry - it was just as much me, reacting badly to an unnecessary comment ;-)

LOL!!! Wait,...you haven't seen anything yet. I'm mildly grumpy, and rarely ever sarcastic. When the regulars start posting a bit more WATCH OUT!!! 99% of the comments will be EXACTLY the opposite of what you ask for. And they get quite upset when you tell them such,...:lol: