I needed a folding bike to travel to see my family now I've given up my car after much searching and dithering I bought a Dahon jetstream p8. I doesn’t fold as great as I'd like (due to the front suspension) but overall it's a cracking bike. At first I was a little disappointed as I ordered a 2007 model which I feel is a better design as regards folding, I got a Sept 2008 model in ace condition so thought better not look a gift horse in the mouth considering the price I paid.
It rides great is light and the suspension is superb. The front brake was poor and the levers cheap and nasty so I've changed the lot for stx-rc all round, a great improvement though now I need to make sure I don't end up over the handle bars.
I swapped out the bars and added bar ends for hill climbing and down hills. A quick release bum bag, water bottle and new rear reflector holder are the only other additions.
I also bought some MKS EZY REMOVEABLE PEDALS (£36 inc postage) so I could fit toe-clips
After spending way to much money on a push-bike I thought I'd better see how much I ride it and secure it. So on order I have the following.
Etc Mach-2 Bicycle Computer - 8 Functions and Master Lock Street Fortum Gold Sold Secure D Lock 280x110mm with 1200x10mm cable
