Went to 4 bike shops yesterday looking for a new geared folder (good thing I was on my trike-no gas wasted and plenty of exercise). Found a 7-speed 20" wheel Dahon Speed D7 at REI for $499. Since all bikes are now 15% off, the final price before tax was $424. That was just too good of a deal to pass up, even though it is a 7-speed with nutted axles instead of the 8-speed with quick-release axles (that model is normally $699 retail). After purchasing a rack trunk, bar ends, bottle cage ($2.99-what a steal!), tire liners, new pedals, toe clips, and a spare tube, total cost after tax was still only $585.
A folder on a folder. I am car-lite. Here's proof
Worksman Port-O-Trike carrying Dahon Speed D7 by kittyz202, on Flickr
Worksman Port-O-Trike carrying Dahon Speed D7 by kittyz202, on Flickr
You can see my backpack in the shopping cart stuffed with the accessories (and my sweatshirt). I put it on my back and rode home with no problems. The ride home was almost all MUP, so that was even better.
The bike after I did my usual tweaks and got it set up the way I wanted. The background shows what kind of terrain I tested it on, of courseThat's what passes for hills around here.
Dahon Speed D7 by kittyz202, on Flickr
Dahon Speed D7 by kittyz202, on Flickr
It climbs great! I look forward to climbing Kingsbury Grade with it someday
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Thread: This was good strength training!
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05-24-2011, 10:16 PM #1
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05-25-2011, 05:21 AM #2
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Do you have a picture of the mounting arrangement? I just got a little movie camera myself.
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05-25-2011, 06:05 AM #3
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Here's one from the days of using a regular digital camera (I use a Kodak Playsport now). It is mounted on my road bike. The mount is a Pedco UltraClamp.
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05-25-2011, 08:35 AM #4
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I like your post and you inspire me to do hills!
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls & looks like work" - Thomas Edison
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05-25-2011, 09:42 AM #5
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Thank you Originally Posted by Velocivixen
I love to promote climbing as something that can be fun. Yes it hurts sometimes and it's very hard work, but that's what makes it fun to twisted types like me
The reward is the endorphin high, increased strength, decreased weight, a sense of accomplishment, and of course the descent. Climbing also has a rhythm to it that flatland riding doesn't.
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