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Forum: Commuting
12-15-06, 03:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,604
Posted By AWOL

Frame: Pacer or Smoothie ES

Hi there

I have a nice Shimano road set that I am wanting to put on a new frame. I am currently looking at the Surly Pacer and the Soma Smoothie ES.

Use will be mostly fast commuting and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-15-06, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By AWOL

oooh, that is a sweet looking ride.

oooh, that is a sweet looking ride.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-10-06, 03:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,597
Posted By AWOL

That section of the Dahon site you mentioned...

That section of the Dahon site you mentioned states that they are either professional or amateur images.

I have seen amazing pix of people doing all manner of mad stuff with Dahons, DTs, Bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-06, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By AWOL

I rode a Birday recently and was super impressed,...

I rode a Birday recently and was super impressed, but there is an availability issue in the US right? Shame as they are nice bikes.

As my sig says - I would recommend a Dahon for bang for buck or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-06, 08:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,548
Posted By AWOL

CE - you give up too easily. :) I am...

CE - you give up too easily. :)

I am constantly amazed at the hypocrisy and double standards on this site. The anti this and anti that brigade(s) in the folding community are bizarre. People...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-06, 08:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,548
Posted By AWOL

Wavshrdr - I have seen you over on the Dahon...

Wavshrdr - I have seen you over on the Dahon forums... have you raised your concerns directly there?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-06, 11:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,626
Posted By AWOL

the syntace option is a good one. i did this on...

the syntace option is a good one. i did this on my jetstream with good results.

the syntace site has no jpn dealer but a google jpn search reveals some possible options. sorry i cant read...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-06, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 701
Posted By AWOL

the competition looks good, but I just hope noone...

the competition looks good, but I just hope noone from dahon visits these forums.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-06, 02:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,527
Posted By AWOL

hmm, so desing is important. go the birdy i say....

hmm, so desing is important. go the birdy i say. i think a better bike for the buck. better components and durabilty and rides more like a normal bike
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-06, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By AWOL

thats an 05 booth photo. this years booth was...

thats an 05 booth photo. this years booth was different
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-06, 06:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,143
Posted By AWOL

i am shocked. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ...

i am shocked.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-06, 03:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,023
Posted By AWOL

these forums were always mellow, with people...

these forums were always mellow, with people giving advice freely... it did change noticeably of late. thats all i will say on the matter.

i will get back on topic - and thx to those that did -...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-06, 09:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,023
Posted By AWOL

This is why I didnt want to mention names. I...

This is why I didnt want to mention names. I think its a great attempt at a viral marketing campaign but people see through it.



Well the Dahon guys are active on the Dahon forum and I would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-06, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 902
Posted By AWOL

saw that dahon pump at the taipei show... would...

saw that dahon pump at the taipei show... would be the perfect solution. full stroke pump... in a seat post. perfect me thinks. :)

i am sure they will be available in some china mail order catalog...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,023
Posted By AWOL

oh yeah... the other cool thing was finally...

oh yeah... the other cool thing was finally getting a look at the dahon pump seat post thing. looks cool and seems to work nicely as well. comes in folder size and 27.2mm.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-06, 11:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,023
Posted By AWOL

> rafael - pix? hmm, will see what i can do......

> rafael - pix? hmm, will see what i can do... photos arent allowed at most booths.

>caotropheus - hardly. i have been curious/mildy critical about a certain brand on here before and been nailed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-06, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,023
Posted By AWOL

Taipei Bike Show

Well well... folders are everywhere, which is great for the industry i suppose. But there arent many innovators here aside from the usual suspects - likle Birdy and Dahon.

Birdy has some bikes to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-06, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 959
Posted By AWOL

My comment had more to do with viral marketing...

My comment had more to do with viral marketing than this 'new' users 'experience' with a downtube.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-06, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 959
Posted By AWOL

Wow... another Downtube newbie to the site......

Wow... another Downtube newbie to the site... they must be rolling in the cash by now.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-06, 06:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,336
Posted By AWOL

Taiwan is a far more expensive place to have...

Taiwan is a far more expensive place to have bikes built than China. Shifting to China would help. I rode one recently... horrible.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-06, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,675
Posted By AWOL

you can activate but it isnt a lifetime warranty....

you can activate but it isnt a lifetime warranty. for that you DO need to get the LBS involved

http://www.dahon.com/support/warranty.htm
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-06, 11:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,459
Posted By AWOL

Some good threads on this topic on the Dahon Bags...

Some good threads on this topic on the Dahon Bags and Luggage forum

http://www.dahon.com/forum/index.php?showforum=8
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-06, 05:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,607
Posted By AWOL

Probably out of the same factory in China. ...

Probably out of the same factory in China.

Those elastomer shocks scare me.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-06, 11:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,057
Posted By AWOL

i know the touring capabilities of folders but i...

i know the touring capabilities of folders but i really just cant see a bike spec'd as low as the DTs (or other low end spec bikes) could be up to the challenge.

congrats on the bike co job!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,057
Posted By AWOL

wow... you guys sure are nerds... how can you...

wow... you guys sure are nerds... how can you pick all these details out of 1 pic?! :)

vince - you should write for magazine, your use of hyperbole and adjectival phrasing is unsurpassed. using...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-06, 04:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,057
Posted By AWOL

Cheers Yan. I wasnt aware you did speccing etc of...

Cheers Yan. I wasnt aware you did speccing etc of bikes.

Is the folding style similar to a Brompton or similar to existing fold? I also wasnt aware Browmpton was a market leader - or do you mean...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-06, 08:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,057
Posted By AWOL

is it a brompton style 16" folder?

is it a brompton style 16" folder?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-06, 11:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,005
Posted By AWOL

I use a Dahon El Bolso for protection and ease of...

I use a Dahon El Bolso for protection and ease of transport. Worth a look.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,005
Posted By AWOL

out of the 33 models listed in the 06 dahon...

out of the 33 models listed in the 06 dahon catolog only 5 have suspension seatposts.

i reckon a speed tr with a new seatpost would be perfect, racks, fenders etc. good gear range, great quality...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-06, 08:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,398
Posted By AWOL

skyfish... given the spec, its steel and 25lbs......

skyfish... given the spec, its steel and 25lbs... $200 is a steal.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-06, 07:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Posted By AWOL

First commute on 'new' Dahon Jetstream P8

Today was my first mulit modal commute on my 'new' Dahon Jetstream P8. New in the sense it is the first time I have had it out since I made a few mods.

I have put on fenders, a Syntace handlber...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-06, 04:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,032
Posted By AWOL

I love my P8. I switched out to a SDG saddle....

I love my P8. I switched out to a SDG saddle. From home to the train and then to work = a 15 km ride each way. Rail hail or shine it has been super comfortable. Lovely geometry. Might put on some Big...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-06, 11:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,815
Posted By AWOL

If you visit the german a site is says the 20...

If you visit the german a site is says the 20 inch version weighs 1240g
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-06, 05:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,110
Posted By AWOL

love the hhead tube and seat tube decals.

love the hhead tube and seat tube decals.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-06, 01:14 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 511,619
Posted By AWOL

just having some fun. i couldnt find a pic of a...

just having some fun. i couldnt find a pic of a young mccauley culkin with his hands on his face... :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-06, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 511,619
Posted By AWOL

this is getting god damn ridiculous. :rolleyes: ...

this is getting god damn ridiculous. :rolleyes:

http://www.kentuckylemonlaw.com/images/sleazy_salesman.gif
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-06, 11:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,629
Posted By AWOL

thx yan. i meant external as in mags, journals,...

thx yan. i meant external as in mags, journals, online zines and mags etc
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-06, 10:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,629
Posted By AWOL

Are there any external (to posters here) reviews...

Are there any external (to posters here) reviews on Downtubes. I read a lot of superlatives on this forum but cant find stuff elsewhere.

Where are DT's made? Does DT design them or do they buy the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-06, 09:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,394
Posted By AWOL

Make sure you get the 06 racks

Make sure you get the 06 racks
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-06, 07:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,394
Posted By AWOL

vince... you mean you sell downtube bikes?

vince... you mean you sell downtube bikes?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,394
Posted By AWOL

interesting comments as one of the things i...

interesting comments as one of the things i always liked about the dahon forums is negative comments are addressed and not deleted by the mods.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-06, 10:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,394
Posted By AWOL

The 2006 catalog on the Dahon website lists the...

The 2006 catalog on the Dahon website lists the Jetstream XP.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-06, 08:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,394
Posted By AWOL

Info on the Mu here: ...

Info on the Mu here:

http://www.dahon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1871
http://www.dahon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2195
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-06, 07:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,394
Posted By AWOL

Its a shame the thread was hijacked, but DT is...

Its a shame the thread was hijacked, but DT is active on these boards and has some very 'vocal' supporters.

Yep, try the Dahon forum directly. I think a few of the Dahon staff are quite prompt in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,410
Posted By AWOL

I bet you could take that 'off some sweet jumps"...

I bet you could take that 'off some sweet jumps" :)

http://i.xanga.com/heart_icons/sweet%20jumps.gif
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-06, 07:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,394
Posted By AWOL

wow! you as the downtube man are basically saying...

wow! you as the downtube man are basically saying riding a downtube folder down steps and off curbs is OK? i hope you arent opening yoursefl up to liability with statements like that? i cant think of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-06, 01:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,394
Posted By AWOL

downtubes are pretty heavy right? about the 29lbs...

downtubes are pretty heavy right? about the 29lbs mark from the last time i checked their site. their spec doesnt look that appealing to me. i like that the extra $ spent on a BF, Brompton or Dahon...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-06, 09:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,039
Posted By AWOL

settle down. do you need emoticons in every...

settle down. do you need emoticons in every second word? i wasnt knarky i was asking a question

is this better?

Really? Is this a fact?:eek: I though Dahon had been around a fair bit longer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-06, 08:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,039
Posted By AWOL

Really? Is this a fact? I though Dahon had been...

Really? Is this a fact? I though Dahon had been around a fair bit longer than BF? ie 1982 V 1991? The BF design looks like they took it from Dahon rather than the other way round as you suggest.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-12-06, 10:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,039
Posted By AWOL

and even better straight from the horses mouth @...

and even better straight from the horses mouth @ http://www.dahon.com/dahonbrochure2006.pdf

and the 06 speed TR doesnt have hydro brakes either
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