Check out Origami Bicycle Company for some interesting folding bikes. Thir Crane model is only 24 lbs. and folds up nice and compact and only costs $289.00
I have a Dahon. It's a steel frame, 3-speed internal hub, pedal-back rear brake, front v-brake. The rest is same as this. It's a useful bike but these are my problems with it: steering feels weak because it's long. Doesn't roll as well as a normal bike. Feels a little like a clown bike. 3 gears is only just ennough for this type of bike. A normal size bike is better if u don't need a foldie. More suited to smaller, lighter people. It's a good bike tho if u need a foldie!
@wertgbn I think so, the Schwalbe Supreme tires it comes with are 42mm wide so it wouldn't be much of a stretch. Because Dahon folding bikes use V-brake style brakes they have excellent clearance for wider tires. -Peter
@nycewheels Thank you for your answer!!! Meanwhile I could find a biker who uses the -Big Apple 60mm- on his Dahon MU XL Sport. Not perfect (about 1mm between frame and tire). But 50mm should be no problem.
@wertgbn You're welcome! Glad to hear it, there are so many possibilities, good to know for sure this one will work. Learn something new every day right? -Peter
@nickluas Now now, try to keep it clean nicklucas... I'm always close by. This video was made before I started here. Just uploaded a new one on the Vector X27 -Peter
@kantha95 Nice, that's a good distance for a commute. I used to ride 16 miles round trip when I was going to school. Make sure you set a good schedule so you don't get burned out and be sure to eat a little extra to keep your strength up. Have fun commuting, the Mu P8 is a great bike for the job!
@nycewheels Strangely, I know a lot of film school grads who gave up on the biz. Those triple figure salaries just never materialized, I guess :) Your videos look good though. Just so long as you continue with good audio, they'll be great.
@stefaniataT Thanks, I am starting out with acting, filming and video editing. (quite a few things a bike shop owner has to master these days. I just uploaded another one for an electric folding bike. I think it is slightly improving : )
Check out Origami Bicycle Company for some interesting folding bikes. Thir Crane model is only 24 lbs. and folds up nice and compact and only costs $289.00
OrigamiBicycleCo 3 weeks ago
I have a Dahon. It's a steel frame, 3-speed internal hub, pedal-back rear brake, front v-brake. The rest is same as this. It's a useful bike but these are my problems with it: steering feels weak because it's long. Doesn't roll as well as a normal bike. Feels a little like a clown bike. 3 gears is only just ennough for this type of bike. A normal size bike is better if u don't need a foldie. More suited to smaller, lighter people. It's a good bike tho if u need a foldie!
dob90210 3 months ago
I can't get the magnets to stick :( Should I lower the handle bars b4 lowering it to the wheel?
Auntkekebaby 7 months ago
@Auntkekebaby Yep, that's the way to do it!
nycewheels 7 months ago
Do you know, whether you can use more comfortable tires on the MUP8 (without fender and carrier) like "Schwalbe Big Apple-50mm"?
wertgbn 9 months ago
@wertgbn I think so, the Schwalbe Supreme tires it comes with are 42mm wide so it wouldn't be much of a stretch. Because Dahon folding bikes use V-brake style brakes they have excellent clearance for wider tires. -Peter
nycewheels 9 months ago
@nycewheels Thank you for your answer!!! Meanwhile I could find a biker who uses the -Big Apple 60mm- on his Dahon MU XL Sport. Not perfect (about 1mm between frame and tire). But 50mm should be no problem.
wertgbn 9 months ago
@wertgbn You're welcome! Glad to hear it, there are so many possibilities, good to know for sure this one will work. Learn something new every day right? -Peter
nycewheels 9 months ago
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wertgbn 9 months ago
where the fuck is PETER?????????????
nickluas 11 months ago
@nickluas Now now, try to keep it clean nicklucas... I'm always close by. This video was made before I started here. Just uploaded a new one on the Vector X27 -Peter
nycewheels 11 months ago
I have had the earlier model. I just bought the 2010 model now. I've got 8 miles to work so 16 miles round trip.
kantha95 1 year ago
@kantha95 Nice, that's a good distance for a commute. I used to ride 16 miles round trip when I was going to school. Make sure you set a good schedule so you don't get burned out and be sure to eat a little extra to keep your strength up. Have fun commuting, the Mu P8 is a great bike for the job!
nycewheels 11 months ago
made in china by the way
moakley 1 year ago
Thanks for the good breakdown of the Dahon MUP8, Bert. Solid video, too.
FoldingBikeLife 1 year ago
@FoldingBikeLife
thanks, need to do more of those but very time consuming. Do you know a bike-loving kid in film school looking for a gig?
nycewheels 1 year ago
@nycewheels Strangely, I know a lot of film school grads who gave up on the biz. Those triple figure salaries just never materialized, I guess :) Your videos look good though. Just so long as you continue with good audio, they'll be great.
FoldingBikeLife 1 year ago
GOOOD VIDEO....
stefaniataT 1 year ago
@stefaniataT Thanks, I am starting out with acting, filming and video editing. (quite a few things a bike shop owner has to master these days. I just uploaded another one for an electric folding bike. I think it is slightly improving : )
nycewheels 1 year ago