Teh new hotness

April 20th, 2008

It’s the Dahon Speed D7. I picked it up at Family Bicycles in Waldo, where they still had some 2007 models left.  That’s good thing because the 2008 models are going up 20% in price thanks to demand for raw materials in China and the cost of transportation.

Anyway, it’s a great little gizmo. I took it down to the hardware store and it was a joy to ride.  It runs surprising well, especially for quick trips. Riding RAGRAI might be a bit of stretch.  And it sure has a novelty factor.  I’m used to getting some funny looks every now on then on my full-sized biks, but everyone I passed by did a double take or pinted at my little green friend.

If KC was flat, I’d ride the hell out of this thing. The 7 gears were OK for cruising the neighborhood, but I might need to get in a little better shape before I try riding it Downtown and coming back up the bluff.  I think it will come in handy on my short commute to work, riding to the bus stop, or on Amtrak trips.


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2 Responses to “Teh new hotness”

  1. Noah says:
    4/20/2008 at 9:29 pm

    Dude! That’s awesome. I guess I am coming up on one year since I bought a bike for myself…

    I really want a folder. And a ‘Cross bike. And a tandem. Curses, bike addiction! *shakes fist at the bike gods*

  2. Nuke says:
    4/23/2008 at 9:47 am

    Cool little bike. Looks a lot better engineered than other portables I have seen.

    As for RAGBRAI, I loved when t cam thru my small home town. I have never seen a party better in that town! You know that RAGBRAI is an ancient Aztec phrase meaning “Come for the ride, stay for the beer” right?