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I'm new to this forum, but sponging up a lot of good info quickly. I'm looking for a folder for a shortish (<1 mi) ride at either end of my daily commuter train trip. There's a little bit of hilliness involved, nothing outrageous but it's not a simple flat block or two. So I think my priorities would be something that's simple to fold up, compact, and can climb a bit without struggling (so no single-speeds I guess)
Just found this one on Craigslist: 1986 Dahon California
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/bik/1302974953.html
It's cheap and it's close to where I am at the moment (visiting folks). I'm tempted - it's cheap and it's old (which is kind of cool) but I know very little about vintage bikes in general, and absolutely nothing about older folders. I had my eyes on something newer but this is definitely budget-friendly if nothing else. Is it worth a look?
Just found this one on Craigslist: 1986 Dahon California
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/bik/1302974953.html
It's cheap and it's close to where I am at the moment (visiting folks). I'm tempted - it's cheap and it's old (which is kind of cool) but I know very little about vintage bikes in general, and absolutely nothing about older folders. I had my eyes on something newer but this is definitely budget-friendly if nothing else. Is it worth a look?
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I'm new to this forum, but sponging up a lot of good info quickly. I'm looking for a folder for a shortish (<1 mi) ride at either end of my daily commuter train trip. There's a little bit of hilliness involved, nothing outrageous but it's not a simple flat block or two. So I think my priorities would be something that's simple to fold up, compact, and can climb a bit without struggling (so no single-speeds I guess)
Just found this one on Craigslist: 1986 Dahon California
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/bik/1302974953.html
It's cheap and it's close to where I am at the moment (visiting folks). I'm tempted - it's cheap and it's old (which is kind of cool) but I know very little about vintage bikes in general, and absolutely nothing about older folders. I had my eyes on something newer but this is definitely budget-friendly if nothing else. Is it worth a look?
Just found this one on Craigslist: 1986 Dahon California
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/bik/1302974953.html
It's cheap and it's close to where I am at the moment (visiting folks). I'm tempted - it's cheap and it's old (which is kind of cool) but I know very little about vintage bikes in general, and absolutely nothing about older folders. I had my eyes on something newer but this is definitely budget-friendly if nothing else. Is it worth a look?
The long stem and its hinges is flexing.
It has got steel rims. I put alu on mine but it is still heavy. I suggest you go for a lighter more modern bike if you want to use it regularly. This one could be a fun bike to have if you really like it, or a good bike to keep at your folks place and use when you visit them. Mine is going into the dumpster.
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If you do trash it, at least just leave it out next to your trash so someone else will take it and enjoy it. I agree, you wouldn't want this to be your daily rider, but I actually used mine to ride laps around our park every day and it helped me lose 41 pounds in 65 days.
Of course now I have upgraded to a Dahon Jetstream.
Of course now I have upgraded to a Dahon Jetstream.
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It has got steel rims. I put alu on mine but it is still heavy. I suggest you go for a lighter more modern bike if you want to use it regularly. This one could be a fun bike to have if you really like it, or a good bike to keep at your folks place and use when you visit them. Mine is going into the dumpster.
Those become adorable.
I guess the saying is true, "someone trash is someone else treasure".
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They regularily sell for $150 plus shipping on ebay.
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If you do trash it, at least just leave it out next to your trash so someone else will take it and enjoy it. I agree, you wouldn't want this to be your daily rider, but I actually used mine to ride laps around our park every day and it helped me lose 41 pounds in 65 days.
Of course now I have upgraded to a Dahon Jetstream.
Of course now I have upgraded to a Dahon Jetstream.
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It wasn't easy and the bike was only half of my exercise. It had to look funny seeing a 250 pound guy pedalling his ass off in first gear on 16" wheels.
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I bought a Classic III last year for $60 on CL - real good condition. After selling the fenders and rack on ebay (for $53), and replacing the crank, BB and pedals with lighter components, the weight came in at 28 lbs even. Look around, this is not heavy by folder standards. Add an aluminum seatpost, $42.50 shipped, and a reasonably light seat, say 1/2 lb, and you're below 27 lbs.
I wouldn't recommended the bike for big-mileage commuting, but the fold is very compact, and most of the ones you find for sale have virtually no mileage on them.
I wouldn't recommended the bike for big-mileage commuting, but the fold is very compact, and most of the ones you find for sale have virtually no mileage on them.
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Check out this folder posting. The dumba$$ doesn't even realize that he has the front wheel pointing backwards.
https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CADDIEUP-FOL...d=p3286.c0.m14
https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CADDIEUP-FOL...d=p3286.c0.m14
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HERE IS A VINTAGE FOLDING TRAVEL BIKE BY -EDDARDO BIANCHI
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINT-FOLDING-BIK...d=p3286.c0.m14
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINT-FOLDING-BIK...d=p3286.c0.m14
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HERE IS A VINTAGE FOLDING TRAVEL BIKE BY -PONY
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINT-FOLDING-TRA...d=p3286.c0.m14
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINT-FOLDING-TRA...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Here is a great deal on a 2005 Dahon Helios in the San Diego area. They are only asking $150
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1316203015.html
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1316203015.html
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Possibly stainless Dahon Classic only $150
SF Bay
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1314390300.html
SF Bay
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1314390300.html
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Has anyone ever heard of a Bickerton? I can't say that I am very impressed with the design. Very basic construction materials. Odd look with the 20" rear wheel and 16" up front.
RARE Vintage Bickerton Portable Folding Bike Bicycle UK
https://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Vintage-Bic...d=p3286.c0.m14
RARE Vintage Bickerton Portable Folding Bike Bicycle UK
https://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Vintage-Bic...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Has anyone ever heard of a Bickerton? I can't say that I am very impressed with the design. Very basic construction materials. Odd look with the 20" rear wheel and 16" up front.
RARE Vintage Bickerton Portable Folding Bike Bicycle UK
https://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Vintage-Bic...d=p3286.c0.m14
RARE Vintage Bickerton Portable Folding Bike Bicycle UK
https://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Vintage-Bic...d=p3286.c0.m14
Here's a great quote from a David Henshaw.
"With its unusual geometry, twistable frame, and tall flexible handlebars, even the Bickerton's best friends were initially put off by its riding characteristics, but with time, most grew to accomodate the bike's wayward behaviour. The key to understanding the Bickerton, it seemed, was to bear its origins in mind, and imagine you were flying an aircraft rather than riding a bike. If you rode fiercely, the frame flexed beneath you like a jelly, but with gentle handling, the Bickerton floated and banked like a plane.. That, at least, was the theory.."
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in Los Angeles looks like a Moulton
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...331423849.html
and a Raleigh Twenty
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...328861866.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...331423849.html
and a Raleigh Twenty
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...328861866.html
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2008 Dahon Speed Pro TT in Ohio for $600. See
https://cleveland.craigslist.org/bik/1341488261.html
08/26/2009
Now the listing says "Flagged for removal." Not sure what that means. Hope I wasn't facilitating a scam.
https://cleveland.craigslist.org/bik/1341488261.html
08/26/2009
Now the listing says "Flagged for removal." Not sure what that means. Hope I wasn't facilitating a scam.
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Nice deal on a Downtube 8H in the San Francisco area. $250.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/1348383225.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/1348383225.html
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Dahon Speed (P8?) in Vermont for $125.
https://burlington.craigslist.org/bik/1350181804.html
https://burlington.craigslist.org/bik/1350181804.html
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KHS Mocha $150 in Seattle
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1346593648.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1346593648.html
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Russian Folder near Seattle https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1364272887.html
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