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06-13-09, 09:12 AM
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Advice please
Does anyone here know if the Dahon Speed ProTT or the Speed TR are still in production - and if so, available in UK?
I live in the Middle East, in the past have brought bikes to Europe for summer tours. Now airlines charge like bulls to do that so I'm thinking of buying a couple of good folders in uk instead, touring this summer and then bringing them back to ME for further tours in this part of the world.
And, if the bikes above have been superceded, what would you experienced people recommend for a couple of fairly experienced cyclists for 50 +/- mpd tours?
Many thanks
I live in the Middle East, in the past have brought bikes to Europe for summer tours. Now airlines charge like bulls to do that so I'm thinking of buying a couple of good folders in uk instead, touring this summer and then bringing them back to ME for further tours in this part of the world.
And, if the bikes above have been superceded, what would you experienced people recommend for a couple of fairly experienced cyclists for 50 +/- mpd tours?
Many thanks
06-13-09, 12:46 PM
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Agree with 'feijai' 100% - Great bikes and Bike Friday supports International ownership and travel.
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06-13-09, 01:07 PM
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I read somewhere that the Dahon Speed TT was no longer going to be imported to the UK. Its is still available worldwide however, so import ,2nd hand or older stock may be possible.
06-13-09, 02:06 PM
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Both models are still manufactured, but indeed aren't available (officially) in the UK. I'm sure you can get one brought in if you ask nicely...Mark Bickerton (Dahon's UK agent) has said on dahon.com forums that special requests are possible.
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Many thanks, all - very helpful
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I'm bumping a dormant thread - I hope that's ok - but I'm getting closer to choosing a couple of folding bikes for spouse and me to take on a tour this summer in Europe and future India/SE Asia trips
From my research so far
https://www.independent.co.uk/.../the...ke-926741.html
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A rather quirky and informative article about a popular (in UK) make of very easy folding bike
With folders, the compromise seems to be between ease and speed of
folding versus pleasure of riding. As I don't foresee 4 folds a day
for a daily commute including trains, I'm more in favour of one of
these - doesn't fold as small or as fast, but apparently great to ride
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/products....id=m1b0s19p428
Both available In London, where we're going in a month or so. I think I'll clear the credit cards for action!!
From my research so far
https://www.independent.co.uk/.../the...ke-926741.html
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A rather quirky and informative article about a popular (in UK) make of very easy folding bike
With folders, the compromise seems to be between ease and speed of
folding versus pleasure of riding. As I don't foresee 4 folds a day
for a daily commute including trains, I'm more in favour of one of
these - doesn't fold as small or as fast, but apparently great to ride
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/products....id=m1b0s19p428
Both available In London, where we're going in a month or so. I think I'll clear the credit cards for action!!
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The second link isn't working for me...
06-25-09, 08:12 AM
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