Bikes we like
07-17-17 | 12:09 PM
#1176
master of bottom licks
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 2
From: Lou-evil, Canned-Yucky USA
08-10-17 | 01:36 PM
#1177
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,380
Likes: 11
From: NYC
08-10-17 | 01:37 PM
#1178
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,380
Likes: 11
From: NYC
08-10-17 | 04:29 PM
#1179
The Recumbent Quant
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,094
Likes: 8
From: Fairfield, CT
Bikes: 2012 Cruzbike Sofrider, 2013 Cruzigami Mantis, 2016 Folding CruziTandem
Can you wheel it while folded?
02-07-22 | 10:17 AM
#1183
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,154
Likes: 440
From: UK
Bikes: customized Dahon Helios 1x10, customized Dahon Smooth Hound 1x11, customized Dahon Hammerhead 8.0 d7, Kinesis GX Race 50(mullet setup 1x11), Forme Calver 37 (1x11), Planet X Giovanissimi 20 (1x9), Orange Zest 20 (1x9)
Dahon Smooth hound 9s gravel bike pulling a little frog...
I will build another hound but as a 7s shopping trolley
I will build another hound but as a 7s shopping trolley
03-07-22 | 12:39 AM
#1185
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,284
Likes: 29
From: Bay Area and Sacramento
Bikes: Dahon Curl i8
CEBEP You're not going to get a response from smallwheeler. No longer on the forum.
Regarding the SU18... I remember there was an unsuccessful kickstarter for the original bike. Nice to see that the designer is still working on it. It's definitely a very different style of fold.
Regarding the SU18... I remember there was an unsuccessful kickstarter for the original bike. Nice to see that the designer is still working on it. It's definitely a very different style of fold.
03-07-22 | 12:54 AM
#1186
Full Member
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 464
Likes: 64
@Lalato I also like the concept of it. It's clear designer is improving the bike in v2.0. Definitely a change in fold and bike design compared to now dominating Dahon/Tern folds along with Brompton. Always good to see something both unique the practical.
More interesting thing is latch design he used in both rear and front ones which are different and seem to be solid.
More interesting thing is latch design he used in both rear and front ones which are different and seem to be solid.
03-15-22 | 01:48 AM
#1188
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,284
Likes: 29
From: Bay Area and Sacramento
Bikes: Dahon Curl i8
Welcome back, smallwheeler !
Less than for $4000 you will not find good bike.
03-17-22 | 08:58 AM
#1190
Unreachable
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,742
Likes: 1,625
From: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Bikes: 1990 Raleigh Flyer; 2013 Trek 7.3 FX; 2014 Trek 7.6 FX; 2019 Dahon Mu D9.
I've been having some... well, feels, okay? 🤨... about this oil slick Mint...
... and then swappin out e.v.e.r.y last part I could for one with an oil slick finish.
Like I said, they're just feels that I'm having. 🤨
... and then swappin out e.v.e.r.y last part I could for one with an oil slick finish.
Like I said, they're just feels that I'm having. 🤨
04-07-22 | 10:52 AM
#1193
QR-disc must die!!!
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 703
Likes: 199
From: Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia.
Bikes: '99 Trek 520, '20 Kona Sutra (FOR SALE 48cm), '21 Simon-Bikes mini-velo and a chromoly-framed folding bicycle with drop-bars and V-brakes, that rolls even while folded.
I like the Dahon Speed and frames inspired by it (Fnhon Storm, etc). These are folding bicycle frames made of chromoly, with V-brakes arranged for the 406 rim and enough clearance for 50mm tires. There are versions of these that have disc brakes but, they wouldn't interest me unless they also have V-brake capability.
04-08-22 | 02:09 PM
#1194
Palmer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,153
Likes: 2,263
From: Parts Unknown
Bikes: Mike Melton custom, Alex Moulton AM, Dahon Curl
04-11-22 | 10:03 AM
#1195
55+ Club,...
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,834
Likes: 1,213
From: Somewhere in New York, NY
Bikes: 9+,...
04-11-22 | 10:47 AM
#1196
Unreachable
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,742
Likes: 1,625
From: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Bikes: 1990 Raleigh Flyer; 2013 Trek 7.3 FX; 2014 Trek 7.6 FX; 2019 Dahon Mu D9.
04-11-22 | 11:04 AM
#1197
55+ Club,...
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,834
Likes: 1,213
From: Somewhere in New York, NY
Bikes: 9+,...
It's to add strength to the frame, and help prevent fatigue in the joint. But you knew that already, didn't you? Please don't ask me irrelevant questions. If you don't like it, or feel like arguing, go choose someone else.
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04-11-22 | 11:08 AM
#1198
Unreachable
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,742
Likes: 1,625
From: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Bikes: 1990 Raleigh Flyer; 2013 Trek 7.3 FX; 2014 Trek 7.6 FX; 2019 Dahon Mu D9.
Did Dahon frames have issues with frame strength or joint fatigue before?
04-11-22 | 11:12 AM
#1199
55+ Club,...
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,834
Likes: 1,213
From: Somewhere in New York, NY
Bikes: 9+,...
Possibly. This is a preventative measure to add more strength to the beefed up Mariner i7 frame. Dahon is good when it comes to recalls. The ride on this feels about as good as my non-folding bikes. Surprisingly good actually.
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04-11-22 | 03:37 PM
#1200
QR-disc must die!!!
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 703
Likes: 199
From: Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia.
Bikes: '99 Trek 520, '20 Kona Sutra (FOR SALE 48cm), '21 Simon-Bikes mini-velo and a chromoly-framed folding bicycle with drop-bars and V-brakes, that rolls even while folded.