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Old 11-05-12 | 02:05 PM
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Dahon MU SL

I would like to buy a Dahon MU SL, but I have heard that it is not being sold anymore, so I would like to buy it in Second Hand.

Does someone know where I can buy it? I live in Belgium..

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Old 11-06-12 | 08:22 AM
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So, can anyone help me or not?

I just need a tip..
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Old 11-06-12 | 08:53 AM
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Check Ebay and your local second hand websites. Craigslist, Gumtree, etc.....
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Old 11-06-12 | 10:38 AM
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Also there is a Dahon forum where you can "meet" Dahon owners. Maybe that is a place for finding one? Also: If it is no longer sold, is there a different bike with almost same spesifications that you could buy?
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Old 11-06-12 | 11:00 AM
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Check Ebay and your local second hand websites. Craigslist, Gumtree, etc.....
I already did, thanks Maybe I will give it a try..
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Old 11-06-12 | 11:01 AM
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Also there is a Dahon forum where you can "meet" Dahon owners. Maybe that is a place for finding one? Also: If it is no longer sold, is there a different bike with almost same spesifications that you could buy?
The Dahon Forum is not accepting more registrations.. I tried it today..

I would like a light folding bike.. Maybe I will try one Dahon MU Uno or Dahon Speed Uno..
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Old 11-06-12 | 01:28 PM
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Hi I have Dahon helios S L band new with box never on the road .Let me know if you interested.thanks for your time in advanced.
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Old 11-06-12 | 03:37 PM
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Hi I have Dahon helios S L band new with box never on the road .Let me know if you interested.thanks for your time in advanced.
Can you send me some pictures to joaormendes@hotmail.com?

Send also the price that you are asking, please..
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Old 11-07-12 | 10:35 AM
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Bikes: Dahon Mu Sport & Mu Ex

You can also buy those models from China, e.g. here: litepro.taobao.com
They don't have Mu Sl in particular, but some Dahon folders with their own LitePro components (which are similar to the SL's).
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Old 11-07-12 | 01:58 PM
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You undertsand Peter that some of the chinese market folders from Dahon are substantially different than their "counterparts" for the rest of the world... sometimes they use completely different frames, which look similar but are smaller, or different material, ahich might or might not be suitable for heavier/taller riders ....

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Old 11-07-12 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by brakemeister
You undertsand Peter that some of the chinese market folders from Dahon are substantially different than their "counterparts" for the rest of the world...
Did not buy one there, but according to their high res pictures they are high quality, as other Dahon bikes.
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Old 11-08-12 | 02:18 AM
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Did not buy one there, but according to their high res pictures they are high quality, as other Dahon bikes.
Not much help if the bike is smaller than you need and can not carry your weight!
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Old 11-08-12 | 04:44 AM
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Not much help if the bike is smaller than you need and can not carry your weight!
Why should they?
Because chinese are smaller and less "overweight"?

BTW, Dahon production is in Macau, China (near Hong Kong), and, most recently, Bulgaria.
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Old 11-08-12 | 05:10 AM
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I think everyone's trying to say that they make bikes to different specifications for different markets.
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The Dahon Forum is not accepting more registrations..
Try Facebook.
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I think everyone's trying to say that they make bikes to different specifications for different markets.
Exactely, so for an "avreage European or North American" buying bikes produced for the far east can be risky. Thats all.
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Old 11-08-12 | 10:03 AM
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I think everyone's trying to say that they make bikes to different specifications for different markets.
Yes. Dahon China basically offers more models icluding the Dove or even the Curl. Some specs, components (e.g., SDG saddle and post instead of Kore), and colors differ slightly. But at the end these are the same frames from the same production! However those China domestic models are not warrantied outside China.
You can check out the Dahon China portfolio here: https://www.dahon.com.cn/prouct.asp

Mu SL is named "PAA095".
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If you are still looking then you occasionally see the Mu SL on Ebay UK.

If you want something a bit more special then I was in touch with someone about 3 months ago who had a Mu EX for sale. It was 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] hand of course but it was owned by someone who is a relatively well-known cyclist who won the Smithfield Nocturne in 2010 on this bike. I believe it is mostly standard except for the seat post and saddle from a Tern I think. The seller is a share holder in Dahon or Tern, I cant remember and I think now sells Tern bikes In the UK.

If you want to know more about the bike let me know and I can find out for you.
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Old 11-10-12 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by seadragonpisces
If you are still looking then you occasionally see the Mu SL on Ebay UK.

If you want something a bit more special then I was in touch with someone about 3 months ago who had a Mu EX for sale. It was 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] hand of course but it was owned by someone who is a relatively well-known cyclist who won the Smithfield Nocturne in 2010 on this bike. I believe it is mostly standard except for the seat post and saddle from a Tern I think. The seller is a share holder in Dahon or Tern, I cant remember and I think now sells Tern bikes In the UK.

If you want to know more about the bike let me know and I can find out for you.

Guys,

I almost decided my mind on this.. I have to decide between Dahon MU Uno and Tern Link Uno..

I want the bike to ride it here in the City (Antwerp) and to go to work (+/- 15 Km from home).. I want a simple bike, a bike that doesn't give me much work and costs to maintain..

I was also watching the Tern Verge Duo.. This bike has no cables like the other two? I would like a bike with no cables..

The rear brake in the Dahon MU Uno is easy to acostumate and to use?


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I have a Speed Uno and the coaster brake is easy to use. If you need more gears a internally geared hub with coaster brake can always be added later. Bruce Metras fitted a 2 speed hub to his Mu Uno:https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...light=bruce+mu
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Old 11-10-12 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Dynocoaster
I have a Speed Uno and the coaster brake is easy to use. If you need more gears a internally geared hub with coaster brake can always be added later. Bruce Metras fitted a 2 speed hub to his Mu Uno:https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...light=bruce+mu
Dyno, thank you very much
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Old 11-10-12 | 12:55 PM
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I have a Speed Uno and the coaster brake is easy to use. If you need more gears a internally geared hub with coaster brake can always be added later. Bruce Metras fitted a 2 speed hub to his Mu Uno:https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...light=bruce+mu
What bike would you choose between the Dahon MU Uno and the Tern Link Uno?
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Old 11-10-12 | 07:12 PM
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The Tern Verge Duo if money wasnt a problem. Otherwise the Tern Link Uno, I like the latches better on the Tern but the looks of the Mu are very nice.
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Old 11-11-12 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mendes
What bike would you choose between the Dahon MU Uno and the Tern Link Uno?
I personally prefer the Dahon.
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Old 11-11-12 | 09:55 AM
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The Tern Verge Duo if money wasnt a problem. Otherwise the Tern Link Uno, I like the latches better on the Tern but the looks of the Mu are very nice.

Yes, I like the color of the Dahon, that matte black I will not use the bike that often, so I might go for the Dahon too..

Here in Belgium I think the values are more or less like this (and correct me please if I am wrong):



Tern Verge Duo - Around 850/900 Euro

Tern Link Uno - Around 600 Euro

Dahon MU Uno - Around 500/600 Euro



Who are Tern and Dahon authorized and recommended dealers here in Belgium? Does anyone knows this?

Thank you in advance.



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