Dahon Curve "D8" upgraded from silver to black components
12-08-17 | 08:24 AM
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I have 2 of those Lite Pro seat posts on 2 Dahon Boardwalks and have found them to be excellant. They adjust the seat tilt angle easier than any seat post I have ever used before. You can get the angle precise not close so it is very comfortable. Mine are used with Brooks seats. A Swift and a modified B 17. If you want I can do some pictures. Roger
12-08-17 | 10:14 AM
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12-09-17 | 10:24 PM
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The seatpost feels like it has a slight bit more flex in it than the original Dahon seatpost/pump. One nice thing is that it came with a plastic shim which prevents slippage and also prevents the seatpost from getting scratches.
12-09-17 | 10:26 PM
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I have 2 of those Lite Pro seat posts on 2 Dahon Boardwalks and have found them to be excellant. They adjust the seat tilt angle easier than any seat post I have ever used before. You can get the angle precise not close so it is very comfortable. Mine are used with Brooks seats. A Swift and a modified B 17. If you want I can do some pictures. Roger
12-10-17 | 03:43 AM
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The LitePro seatpost that I used in these photos came with the Crius bike I bought, so I don't know the price. I've just ordered a replacement one from eBay that cost $23US/$30CAN. If when I receive it, it is any different than the original, I'll let you know.
The seatpost feels like it has a slight bit more flex in it than the original Dahon seatpost/pump. One nice thing is that it came with a plastic shim which prevents slippage and also prevents the seatpost from getting scratches.
The seatpost feels like it has a slight bit more flex in it than the original Dahon seatpost/pump. One nice thing is that it came with a plastic shim which prevents slippage and also prevents the seatpost from getting scratches.
12-10-17 | 07:43 AM
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Mine were from EBay. I found the easiest way to adjust is to start with the seat tight. Then ride the bike. If the nose needs to go down loosen the back bolt half a turn and tighten the front bolt half a turn. If it needs to go up loosen the front bolt half a turn and the tighten the rear bolt. Take it for another ride and adjust as necessary. It may take a few rides to get it where you want but it is time well spent. Roger
10-07-19 | 08:40 PM
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Surprised that it only lost half a pound. Looks great
the weight and 3 spd make this a pretty laid back (pokey) bike, but cush with the Big Apples
where the skinny tired brommie is quicker , but harsh.
8 speed would open it up, as they got with the sport model Curve
the weight and 3 spd make this a pretty laid back (pokey) bike, but cush with the Big Apples
where the skinny tired brommie is quicker , but harsh.
8 speed would open it up, as they got with the sport model Curve
10-09-19 | 08:38 PM
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Surprised that it only lost half a pound. Looks great
the weight and 3 spd make this a pretty laid back (pokey) bike, but cush with the Big Apples
where the skinny tired brommie is quicker , but harsh.
8 speed would open it up, as they got with the sport model Curve
the weight and 3 spd make this a pretty laid back (pokey) bike, but cush with the Big Apples
where the skinny tired brommie is quicker , but harsh.
8 speed would open it up, as they got with the sport model Curve
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