I had a Speed Uno..great little bike. For the short commute you're doing you may find that one speed is plenty. The bike is pretty light, and I quickly got used to pedaling over minor hills without much trouble.

I received my speed uno. It seems to be a pretty good basic bike. There wasn't much to assemble or adjust, after all it is a single speed bike (so i think taking this bike to a LBS to setup is a waste). I have one ANNOYING gripe with this bike. Dahon did not include the magnetic latch with this bike, instead, it comes with a plastic ball socket latch. The plastics latch sucks. IMO, it has to aligned well for it to work. I am disappointed with thi cost cutting measure. Especially when amazon/dahon lists the magnetic latch as a main selling feature. Did anyone else get a plastic latch instead of the magnetic one?

Make sure the seat is slightly angled when folding the bike or it will interfere with the latch aligning properly.

There was some mention earlier in the thread about the difference in the hinges between the Mu and Speed, but I didn't really see an explanation. I gather that the Mu has a newer technology built into the hinge, but is it better? Does the fact that the Mu is aluminum, which I think is softer than the steel used in the speed, make the difference in hinge technology a wash? I'm trying to decide between the two, and I don't know whether the Mu is worth the extra $150.

Mu owner here. 150 difference is a lot but worth it. The hinge alone is a good upgrade not to mention its lighter by 2lbs. The fold alone is fast. Definitely a good buy.

The Mu Uno definitely has the more solid latch. Worth the extra $$$ IMO.

The Mu has double-wall rims, substantially better tires and a front hand brake. (And I'm not sure about this but it may also have the seat post pump.) IMHO, the Mu is definitely worth an extra $150.

-HANK RYAN-
Norman, Oklahoma USA

Yes, it has the seat post pump.

OK, with the exception of the crappy single wall rims, I like the Dahon Speed Uno. I've seen it can now have a front caliper brake, but can one be installed one the rear? And what's the rear wheels OLD? Is it 120mm? I'd do a 3 speed upgrade on it. Anyone know if what I want is possible? Modding my Speed P8 isn't something I want to do, as all it really needs is a derailleur upgrade. The Speed Uno I want to be igh.

Wait, I just located a 3 speed Shimano Nexus hub in 120mm,...and it's a coaster brake. Funny!!! Never mind,... :p

Decision time
 

To be honest I'm a bit confused with the options currently available for the mu and speed uno 2016! The colour options are not clear as they seem to differ from online dealers. I like the black Matt ones I've seen but can't seem to find them online. I'm in uk. Few years back I did purchase a dahon single speed for work. However I had to refund as it had a faulty wheel and
Which kinda put me off! Im now lookin at a speed uno 2016! From triton cycles whom are based in Essex England. £320. Any one have any suggestions ??

I saw and nearly purchased a dahon mu uno today. It was a 30 yr anniversary model in red black it, too had a plastic catch! It too, didn't seem to line up. Hmmmmm???

All you needed to do was purchase a magnetic latch from ThorUSA and it would have worked out fine.

nm