Is Dahon Mu P24 any good?
10-20-09 | 09:53 PM
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Is Dahon Mu P24 any good?
I am thinking of getting another folder which will replace my damaged dahon speed d7. Durability is my first priority because I got tired of dealing with punctured tires and lousy brakes. Dahon Mu P24 caught my attention because I live in hilly area but I need to know how durable this bike really is before I make a purchase. Also, how is 09 model different from 08 model.
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10-21-09 | 03:40 AM
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Bikes: Upgraded Scott Sub 20 in silver; Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc 2006 in limited edition Army green; Dahon Curve D3 foldable in white; Dahon MU P24 in blue.
I ride this almost daily, been doing so for more than a year. It is a reliable and good ride. Hills are not an issue for its 24 gears. The Marathon Racer tires on it are also fairly puncture resistant.
Don't know what the difference is between the 09 and the 08 models though.
Don't know what the difference is between the 09 and the 08 models though.
10-21-09 | 07:50 AM
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The www.dahon.com site has the differences.
10-21-09 | 08:17 AM
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Often folding bike benifiet from telfon coated inner brake cables due the friction inherant in long cable runs. Also you could try a quality brake pad like fibrax or Koolstops.
10-21-09 | 09:13 AM
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09/current version has fenders and Radius V Handlepost versus no fenders and radius3 recalled fixed post for the 08 version. the 08 sells for roughly 250 dlr less due to agressive close out pricing.
( fenders are 30 bucks )
Thor
( fenders are 30 bucks )
Thor
10-21-09 | 10:49 AM
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Bikes: Upgraded Scott Sub 20 in silver; Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc 2006 in limited edition Army green; Dahon Curve D3 foldable in white; Dahon MU P24 in blue.
Yes, I ride it in rain too, it is fine. I did change the brake pads to kool stops but I am very particular about braking power. The original brake pads were not faulty or anything.
As with most Dahon bikes, you have to tweak some of the nuts in the hinged areas once in a long while but that is no major maintenance.
The Dual Drive is a neat gearbox. I find that I use it more often in street traffic than the 8 gears in the rear cassette simply because it is convenient (it is an IGH, and I can change gears while stationary).
The modifications you see on my Mu P24 were just my personal preferences (example: I wanted my handlepost and handlebar stiffer and fold outwards instead of inwards). I added the rack and fenders because my model did not ship with those.
10-22-09 | 07:37 AM
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06-02-13 | 11:09 PM
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The P24 is my main bike. I ride it the most so that tells you which one I like the most for day to day use.
Yes, I ride it in rain too, it is fine. I did change the brake pads to kool stops but I am very particular about braking power. The original brake pads were not faulty or anything.
As with most Dahon bikes, you have to tweak some of the nuts in the hinged areas once in a long while but that is no major maintenance.
The Dual Drive is a neat gearbox. I find that I use it more often in street traffic than the 8 gears in the rear cassette simply because it is convenient (it is an IGH, and I can change gears while stationary).
The modifications you see on my Mu P24 were just my personal preferences (example: I wanted my handlepost and handlebar stiffer and fold outwards instead of inwards). I added the rack and fenders because my model did not ship with those.
Yes, I ride it in rain too, it is fine. I did change the brake pads to kool stops but I am very particular about braking power. The original brake pads were not faulty or anything.
As with most Dahon bikes, you have to tweak some of the nuts in the hinged areas once in a long while but that is no major maintenance.
The Dual Drive is a neat gearbox. I find that I use it more often in street traffic than the 8 gears in the rear cassette simply because it is convenient (it is an IGH, and I can change gears while stationary).
The modifications you see on my Mu P24 were just my personal preferences (example: I wanted my handlepost and handlebar stiffer and fold outwards instead of inwards). I added the rack and fenders because my model did not ship with those.
