Dahon Folding Bicycle Forum: Upgrades and Accessories http://forum.dahon.com/index.php Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:48 -0600 30 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9291
I wanted to let you all know that we just launched an independent accessory brand titled "BioLogic". The website went live just today (www.thinkbiologic.com). BioLogic accessories are aimed at urban commuters and since a lot of you do regularly ride to work, we're interested in your feedback. So, please go ahead and check out the website and let us know what you think.

Cheers,

-E]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:57:12 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9291 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9277 Kangaroo Center Mounted Child Bicycle Carrier

anyone has any experience with it?

]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:52:04 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9277 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9275
I'd appreciate your advice/recommendations since buying things site unseen can be a challenge.

I'd like to equip the bike for day rides, carrying jacket, pick-nick, camera, lock and so on. I was looking at the luggage truss, but wonder whether that doesn't interfere with folding and carrying the bike around. I'll probably end up getting the ArcLite rack in any event, but then my eyes cross looking at the slew of bags available, not knowing which would work easily on the rack and not interfere with pedaling. Without going overboard on budget of course.

All suggestions appreciated!]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:41:12 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9275 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9266 I got a set of the 451 wheels in
http://www.thorusa.com/dahon/accessories/wheels.htm
and V brake extenders to run the bigger wheels ...

than get one of those nifty front derralleur hangers and make a 16 speed out of your bike and voila a rocketship is born ...

:-)
Thor]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:39:01 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9266 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9186
I'm new to the forum and new to folding bikes.
I recently purchased a Jestream p8. So far I like the bike. I just have a few questions.

1) Where can i get a kickstand that will fit?

2) Where do I get a book rack and fender?

3) being new to folding bikes, What's the basic maintenance that I need to do on a regular basis?

4) where do i get parts if things starts to wear out or break off? Like the front spring suspension or the back air suspension.

5) Are there any cool modifications I can do to the Jetstream?

6) Any tip or anything special I know about being a folding bike owner, specially for the Jestream model?

I'm really liking this whole folding bike Idea, I'm thinking of also purchasing a Speed TR.
Sorry if these things are already posted or been answered before, I'm new to the forum and I haven't had time to read through the posts.

Thank in advance. ]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:42:19 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9186 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9185
I've been a proud owner of a red Dahon Eco 3 for little more than a week now, and I'm loving this bike. I've ridden close to 20km (I'm from Brazil, so metric FTW lol) on it already, and it's been great.

I want to add a rear rack to the bike though, but I don't know which one to get: the Arc Rack or the ArcLite Rack. What's the difference betweem them? Are they both compatible with the Eco 3?

If anyone has any experience with these racks and the Eco 3, I'd appreciate any help.

Thanks a lot,
Rodrigo.
]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:20:16 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9185 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9176
1. Top view. Syntace Eco stem with VRO handlepost and stock Kinetix handlebar.


2. Front view. Notice the rubber cups are now reversed.


3. Side view. I find that this angle suits me best after some test riding.


4. This is the latest Radius VRO post with external V clamp and the V-shaped lock. The black plastic knob hits the frame when folded so we have to do something about it later.


5. Just to show the length of the handlepost. Nothing scientific here.


6. Remember to use the existing compression nut for the new post as the one that comes with it was too large. I supposed it is for the Mu SL.


7. This little rubber bumper was moved from the left to here...


8. ...so that the black plastic knob does not hit the frame when folded.


9. Folded position. the floor tiles are 45 x 45 cm each.


10. Bonus pic. I love my 3 year old Blackburn Mars 3.0 so much that it moves from one bike to another. This beauty can be mounted on the super fat seat tube of the Curve using the supplied mounting kit. Try that with the Cateye!


Thanks for viewing.

]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:32:09 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9176 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9169 http://www.amazon.com/Origin-Bicycle-Drop-...6282&sr=8-1

Will this work?]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:52:53 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9169 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9159 Rear view camera/computer]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:20:12 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9159 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9157


into this...





anyone know what parts would I need? What about the gear shifter?
This is how the handle bars look like originally FYI


I'm a noob so I don't know the names of the parts pictures or links would be best for me, Thanks!

PS: Can I put 700c road bike tires on the Dahon Jack?]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:35:15 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9157 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9131 ) It chromoly and has 7 speeds, and weighs about 24 lbs.

I am going to buy some big apple tires for it but I am thinking that having a front suspension would also be nice. I live in the suburbs of Shanghai and find that I am constantly riding over rough road. Can I replace the fork with a fork that has a suspension?

Also, is there a way to put disc brakes on this - front and/or rear?]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:39:09 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9131 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9130 Here is a newbe question. Where do I get a spare tube for my Dahon Jack in case I get a flat while riding? Sorry for such a silly question but I a, new to biking.]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:37:12 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9130 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9129 I have recently bought a Dahon Jack D7 bike and I would like to add a child seat for my year and a half old daughter. Does anyone has any recommendations? Front seat versus rear seat? Would any seat fit on my bike or only certain types? Thanks a lot for your help!]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:34:21 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9129 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9119
Shimano PD-M520 spd pedals stripped from my mtb.


Cateye LD150F on the existing front reflector bracket which happens to be made by cateye too. Sweet.
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:22:55 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9119 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9101 I will like to Upgrade Rear Derailleur on my 2009 Espresso with high end Rear Derailleur so how do you find out what Rear Derailleur will fit my bike? Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:15:12 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9101 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9089 I read about demountable pedals but I'm not sure yet if they are for me. After some use they'll need maintenance and spare parts. . . also, I could lose a pedal in my mess!
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:47:50 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9089 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9081 Can anyone recommend a good seat replacement for my Mu XL Sport? It's decent for short two-mile rides (even still, it's a hard seat), but anything more (i.e. leisure ride at beach, or longer ride in general), and my a$s is hurting. I don't need hemorrhoids.

At the same time, I don't want a huge cruiser seat that ruins the aesthetics of the bike, and I don't intend anything longer than 10 mile rides. I'm open to any seat (or is it called saddle?), as I will get an adapter for my I-beam. But I'd just like any recommendations from those of you who have any. Again,

1. comfort
2. price
3. aesthetic

Thanks!]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:55:24 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9081 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9062 Anyway, I'm glad to say that I am now very happy with the braking on my Pro TT. I got everything to work really well with the factory brakes by rerouting the cables to outside of the handle bar and removing a bit of cable length. I also added some cross levers which I really like, with the cross levers the brakes also firm up quite a bit since the cross levers work with linear pull brakes also. But I am glad to say my road levers don't touch the bars and they feel really solid at about half travel, I'd like to add however that I do run my pads fairly close to the rims but I don't usually have any issues with anything building up as most of my riding is on the road.
I was very happy with the setup I had but I couldn't pass up the FRM brakes I have on the bike now. With both setups it is possible to lock up the rear tire, I'm aware that this doesn't help me stop, but since it feels firm I feel much more confident and thus I can enjoy my ride more seems the modulation is much better too.

Well anyway enough talk here's the pics. I threw in a few extras in case anyone is wondering what a Pro TT looks like with a Thudbuster ]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:37:52 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9062 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9061
I'm looking to replace the (brace coupling pin assembly) and rims.]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:18:52 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9061 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9054
I just bought an Airzound horn for my Vitesse D7HG. The horn's trigger & horn are all one piece, separate from the air bottle. The horn should clip onto the handlebar next to my grip, preferably my left grip, so I can catch it with my thumb.

(Incidentally, it looks like I could brake and honk at the same time, and the left grip is the front brake anyway, so all should be good.)

The problem is that of course the bike folds up nice and tight and there's no room for the horn. Back in 2006, Mediaavid fit a horn (which looks like it was the same shape & size) on a Mu XL, but I haven't had the same luck. Mediaavid posted pix of the horn on the Mu XL.

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for how to fit this horn in the right place and within the fold? Currently I'm stuck with removing the horn from the handlebar clip before folding the bike, and letting it hang down. I'm unhappy with that and am afraid that this plastic clip with give out with too much handling like that.]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:47:53 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9054 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9045 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:09:43 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9045 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9032 I impulse brought a shop soiled Dahon Cadenza Frame 2006???? It looks like the current dahon Jack frame, but is available as a cadenza in Australia, it is my intention to use my marin hawk hill 2003??? As a donor bike, I live in the UK in Gloucestershire. In a rural location so I do most of my bike shopping online, I am really doing this on the cheap as I only need the bike for 4 months until I go travelling for a year, After I come back it is my intention to do a custom build as a touring/commuting bike.

Ok
I want to fit my standard suspension from the old bike, I need to know what bearing and cups I need for the headset?

And can any one tell me where I can buy the right bearing in the UK?

I would prefer solid forks; can any one tell me where I can get the right forks for the frame? Preferably in the UK.

Thanks guys I’ll post some picks as soon as I get a new battery charger and can use my camera

V
]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:58:10 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9032 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9021 i don't think it came with the bike - got it from performance bike. the store put the bike together once it arrived.

my bike is the color slate and i've nicked it a bit. i'm looking for the paint - anybody know if this is available for purchase? at hopefully a reasonable price.

thanks in advance... ]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:43:50 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9021 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9016
Did someone try to get the Magura rim Brakes on a Dahon Curve?

Like this one:
Magura Brakes

Is there enough clearance to get the brakes in? And is the fold and unfold of the houses bad for the brake?

Can I use any V-Brakes on the bike? Like a Shimano or Avid?

Thanks]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:40:20 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9016 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9008


Mind sharing your experience?!

Here's their website:

http://www.steelbikereviews.com/k/?view=it...heelsets+ZJS610

http://www.stars-rim.com/english/product1.asp?id=87

They are supposedly light and strong, but then again I prefer to hear some feedback!]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:56:50 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9008 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9000
It seems like I can get a Aber Hello, which I may need to bring the handlebars closer to me since it seems to be able to fit all Dahon bikes.

However, I was thinking of getting the comfort handlepost and a suspension seat post down the line.

Yet, I see that the comfort handlepost can only be for those Dahon's that feature a Radius V handlepost. I don't think the Eco has that. I definitely don't see it in the specs. If it doesn't, does that mean I can't get the comfort handlepost?

With the above in mind, does that mean that the suspension seat post will also be out too? I don't see a diameter or much detail in the specs on the bike to be sure it will fit.

Sorry for the novice questions.]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:06:01 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=9000 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=8997
Any news on a biologic bike mount upgrade for the iphone 4? Or, does the existing design accommodate the iphone 4?

Thanks]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:49:44 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=8997 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=8977
Even with bar ends on the TRs stock bars, and moving the clamp to various positions, I am not totally satisfied with the hand positions offered.

Or, is there any good conversion for the T stem to allow more choices? I'm considering picking up a spare handlebar stem to replace one I have that is a bit worn, and experimenting with cutting it off and adding a normal steerer tube top with some JB Weld.


]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:03:24 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=8977 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=8964 I live in turkey istanbul.I bought this bike as a commuter and touring bike.I also have 4 other bikes.
I am happy with the current bike config but in the future can i use standard equipment for example short cage shimano 105 dereiluer,105 crankset and bottem bracket.I mean can i use all the equipment that normal bikes use?I know the only limitation is front hub which is 74mm thats not a problem i can buy spares and will use life time but other parts i consider upgrading in the future.Thank you and take care all and here is my bikes photos.




]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:55:19 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=8964 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=8961 Front spokes = 183mm
Rear Left = 159mm
Rear right = 173mm

I want to change the 46T chainring to a 36T, which will lower the 21 low gear inch to a 16 for difficult climbs. I was told I need to get a 110BCD chainring with 5 bolts. Any idea if aluminum or stainless steel is better? If I add a bashguard directly onto the 110BCD bolt holes, do I need longer bolts?
What chain type does it use?

I was cleaning my cassette and removed my rear wheel. I noticed that the wheel was very loose from the SRAM dual drive hub. The 2nd nut on the driveside was loose too, but when I tighten it completely, it prevents the hub from spinning at all. I have never serviced the hub myself so am unsure how it works. I could only get the hub to spin if I loosened the 2nd nut by 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn. Is that how it's supposed to be installed, or is there something wrong? The wheel still wiggles slightly around the hub. Won't this cause some wear?
I wish there was some instruction manuals but I cant find any!
My local bike shop greased my hub with lithium. (It's turned green!)]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:20:26 -0600 http://forum.dahon.com/index.php?showtopic=8961