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09-04.-2004, 03:43 PM
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Dahon Boardwalk D3
Hi,
After a several days of touring the net for a folding bicycle which gives me quality, low price I found out the "Boardwalk D3" seems like the best chosice for me. I prefer foot brake because of the fast wear that going in the hand activated brake. The problem is that I didn't find reviews, prices or information about the D3, only on the D6. I would be very thankfull if one of you tryed those bikes and can tell his opinion, where did he buy those and how much did they cost. thanks in advance, Zohar |
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10-04.-2004, 11:44 AM
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Re: Dahon Boardwalk D3
> Hi,
> After a several days of touring the net for a folding bicycle which > gives me quality, low price I found out the "Boardwalk D3" seems like > the best chosice for me. I prefer foot brake because of the fast wear > that going in the hand activated brake. > Zohar Fast wear? Of what, the friction pads, or of the hand muscles? -- Ted Bennett Portland OR |
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10-04.-2004, 01:01 PM
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Re: Dahon Boardwalk D3
Ted Bennett wrote:
> > Hi, After a several days of touring the net for a folding bicycle > > which gives me quality, low price I found out the "Boardwalk D3" seems > > like the best chosice for me. I prefer foot brake because of the fast > > wear that going in the hand activated brake. Zohar > Fast wear? Of what, the friction pads, or of the hand muscles? > -- > Ted Bennett Portland OR The pads-they do wear out. -- |
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10-04.-2004, 01:01 PM
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Re: Dahon Boardwalk D3
Zohar wrote:
> Hi, After a several days of touring the net for a folding bicycle which > gives me quality, low price I found out the "Boardwalk D3" seems like > the best chosice for me. I prefer foot brake because of the fast wear > that going in the hand activated brake. The problem is that I didn't > find reviews, prices or information about the D3, only on the D6. I > would be very thankfull if one of you tryed those bikes and can tell his > opinion, where did he buy those and how much did they cost. thanks in > advance, Zohar Since the only differrence is a 14/28 freewheel and derailer and rear handbrake vs. an SRAM S3 with coaster brake, the only distinctions will be those typical of any other manufacturers' bikes with similar options. You'll get slightly lower bottom end and slightly higher top end and closer ratios with the D-6 (The gear ratio specs are wrong for the D3, the S3 hub reduces ratio to a multiple of .73 and overdrive to multiple of 1.36 so you can't have a 2:1 ratio range). The D-3 lets you shift while standing, and the coaster brake will stop better in the rain but will give more rolling resistance when not in use. Reviews may be scarce on the D-3 since it isn't sold in the US and many other countries. -- |
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11-04.-2004, 05:57 AM
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Re: Dahon Boardwalk D3
meb wrote:
> The pads-they do wear out. So does the friction material on other types of brakes. Kool Stop "salmon" (Scott-Mathauser iron oxide compound) [1] pads wear slowly enough that one could expect a few thousand to well over ten thousand miles of use before they needed replacing. Regrettably, Kool Stop does not offer brake pads using this compound that are styled to look like miniature sneakers. [1] < http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakeshoes.html > -- Tom Sherman - Quad Cities (Illinois Side) |
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