I love the small footprint of folding bikes, even when fully deployed.
I also used the folder on METRO on the Thursday before the storm hit. I took it on the #216 Park & Ride bus, which uses buses without bike racks or storage bins, so folding bikes are the only ones that work on those currently. I also took it on the light rail during the hours when regular bikes are forbidden, but folders are allowed. It's a nice way to get around these restrictions.
On the #216 bus, bike folded and crammed in front of my knee
Bike on light rail, folded and crammed behind a seat near the door
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How do you like the Dahon? Had any problems? I'm pasivly thinking about updating my folding bike but I need something that can stand a beating.
I have the Dahon Speed 7 / Vitesse 7.
I think it's a great bike, especially given the low price ($400 through Performance Bicycle).
I upgraded the saddle, and put non-foldable SPD pedals on for more efficiency, and a water bottle cage (the frame can hold 1). I put on lights. It comes with fenders and a rack already.
At some point, I'm going to put on better tires, like Schwalbe Big Apples, after the current ones wear out.
I'd like to have 8 speeds instead of 7, but... that's the way things go.
The bike tends to shed it's chain when you shift rapidly. You have to shift one gear at a time carefully, and keep tension in the chain. If it gets slack, it might dump off of the front chainring. That's a minor learning step.
I just got back from Vegas and my bike is really taking a beating. I’m becoming less and less passive about finding a new folding bike. How often do you commute on your Dahon and have you had any other problems than the chain slipping? It’s a great looking bike and I really like the color. Happy riding Peter!
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