[newleaf150]

I have a line on a used Dahon folding bicycle. It's a 1991 'Da Bike' model with 5 speeds. Wheels are believed to be 16". I haven't seen it in-person yet, but it sounds like it's in excellent shape.

Asking price is $80. I've been interested in folding bikes for some time, but never owned one. Thought this might be a good way to get my feet wet.

I'm interested in feedback on both the asking price and the bike itself. Sorry, no pics available until/unless I buy it.

[Industry_Hack]

Sounds ok.

[wild]

You can't buy much bike for $80 these days,I say good deal as long as it is in fairly good shape
My ¢¢

[superj]

there is a red one for sale in san antonio for something like 80 or 100 bucks. looks cool the way it collapses but i think it would be too small to comfortably ride all over hte place.

[superj]

nevermind, its 125. nice pic of it though

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/3411712606.html

[runhav]

Hi, I have two dahons thatI ride all the time. Ones a boardwalk - single speed with a coaster brake, kind of like a cruiser that folds. My other one is an speed pro that's a lot of fun to ride - it travels with me in its own suitcase. Have you done a test ride at an LBS? That'll give a better idea whether you'll like it...

[Industry_Hack]

Ooooh! They were going to send me the Speed Pro to review, with the option of buying it after the review. I had to say no.

[superj]

Originally Posted by runhav

Hi, I have two dahons thatI ride all the time. Ones a boardwalk - single speed with a coaster brake, kind of like a cruiser that folds. My other one is an speed pro that's a lot of fun to ride - it travels with me in its own suitcase. Have you done a test ride at an LBS? That'll give a better idea whether you'll like it...

that sounds cool, the speed one. the other one also but not as cool. so the speed one is actually fast, like a road bike?

[runhav]

It's quick enough - it has an 8 speed cassette mated to a 3 speed hub (all SRAM), single chainring up front. Rolf wheels, carbon fiber seat post, v-brakes. It's definitely a road bike with gears enough for most any terrain. Small wheels (20") make the handling a bit twitchy - typical for folders. In short - it's a great way to take a bike that fits you on the road. It folds down into the case in just a few minutes and its ready to fly. I much prefer this to renting/borrowing on the other end of a trip.

[runhav]

The single speed is a total 'get from the free parking spot to work ride' - considering I found it on CL for less than $100 is perfect for my needs.