What an amazing Dahon bike with rich components. I have Dahon Hemingway D8 2019, upgraded rear shifter and derailleur to Shimano Claris and plan to upgrade to 451 wheelset to give it some more speed.
the speed is largely dependent on the front chainring and rear cog size. My Dahon D8 had gearing for climing and hilly area thus much slower, the Mu SL had gearing for road riding with a 50T front crank and 11/32T rear setup, perfect for going fast.
@@TheGizmoGarage My Dahon comes with 53T front and 11-32T rear, so it’s pretty speedy and I have never had any problems climbing hills but 451 wheel will add some more speed :)
Amaizing bike. Got the 2015 model Dahon Mu Sl 10(white frame, white handle post, silver seat post, with white sram apex derailleur, brake levers, and cantilever brakes). Never gonna sell mine.
Sweet! I'm contemplating selling my Mu SL after I got a folding eBike... But last week I took it out, dusted it up and did a small ride and then decided to keep it for just bit longer...
@@TheGizmoGarage What I don't understand is why in 2022 Dahon don't have a successor to this marvel. Everyone goes on about the Mariner D8. But that's a heavy slow bike compared to this.
*Nice bike man, you should upgrade your old friction riddled square tapered bottom bracket and crankset to hollowtech. On my folding bike I have 58T chainring with 11-28 freewheel, Shimano Deore XT shifter/ RD and I average 18 mph on flats. I just ordered an 80T chainring so I'm going to see what my top speed will be with the 80T when it comes in. After that I will upgrade the wheelset to a nice double layer wheelset with cassette. The bike already has Shimano hollowtech 2 bottom bracket and shimano hydraulic disc brakes so now I just need a bigger chainring and cassette wheelset then this should be a really nice, fast bike. The looks on the guys on road bikes with big 26-28" wheels is priceless when I fly by them on this little foldie.*
Sweet. I've ridden thousands of miles on it already, the FSA ISIS drive cartridge bottom bracket works pretty good to be honest. I do have an X0 shifter and 10 speed rear derailleur and cassette sitting there ready for the upgrade, but really honestly haven't seen the need to upgrade... The stock setup works wonderful, plus my commute now is only 2.5 miles which is like a 10 min ride for me. Enjoy your ride.
Sadly not many folding bikes manufactures make super lightweight and well-designed folding bikes anymore. Most just focus on super heavy utilitarian city bikes nowadays.
Seen one on Craigslist same model for $600 and seller said upgraded the shifters to trigger. Thinking about it but don’t do much traveling but thinkin of flying to Vegas one of these days and want to bike around, and full size big bikes which I have would be a pain for luggage
Not sure how safe would be to bring it through the checked luggage if you have a specific folding bike box that can safely store it for checked bag. The folding mechanism can not take on too much abuse and will unfold easily during storage unless there is some sort of bungee cord keeping the whole piece together.
It only creaks when the locking mechanism needs a retightening. Otherwise very quiet. I ride it harder than my regular bikes and it held up well. And easy to upgrade too
Hi Li. I was so glad when I found your video about this Dahon MU SL bike because I didn't have a clue when I bought a similar bike a few weeks ago (not sure if it was a 2008 or 2009 model) for $200. The seller generously gave me a set of fenders and rear rack still in plastic wrap. My bike is also in good condition but it's not as good as yours. The rear tire has kept losing air so I think it needs a new inner tube (AV-6 = 20 x 1 1/8 - 1.5 = 95?). The bike didn't come with kickstand. Do you know where I can buy it? Also, I'd like to replace the original grips with ones that are similar to yours. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Nice to hear you got a good deal! Yes, go to your bike shop, they should have 20" tire inner tubes for sale. As for tire, I switched the one out with city tires: Kenda Kwest 20x1.5 tires, they are pretty bomb proof. The grips are Ergo grips: amzn.to/3now7Mj Kickstand is generic: amzn.to/2XaIK2c
Im negotiating for one right now! They want 600, Im offering 450, with shipping and the bag included. Double the price you recommend but its pristine and these bikes are kind of hard to come by.
@@TheGizmoGarage Thats my thought! Although a beat up speed uno for under $100 may be what I actually need (a 3rd bike I can lock up/lose to NYC bike thieves without minding too much) but damn the Mu SL is a cool folder!
internal folding adds more friction. Direct external cabling is best for braking feel. I've ridden over 1000 miles and those cables were never needing replacement.
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I have this bike and it’s awesome. All the things you said and more. I’d never sell it.
Me too. I love mine
What an amazing Dahon bike with rich components. I have Dahon Hemingway D8 2019, upgraded rear shifter and derailleur to Shimano Claris and plan to upgrade to 451 wheelset to give it some more speed.
the speed is largely dependent on the front chainring and rear cog size. My Dahon D8 had gearing for climing and hilly area thus much slower, the Mu SL had gearing for road riding with a 50T front crank and 11/32T rear setup, perfect for going fast.
@@TheGizmoGarage My Dahon comes with 53T front and 11-32T rear, so it’s pretty speedy and I have never had any problems climbing hills but 451 wheel will add some more speed :)
Amaizing bike. Got the 2015 model Dahon Mu Sl 10(white frame, white handle post, silver seat post, with white sram apex derailleur, brake levers, and cantilever brakes). Never gonna sell mine.
Sweet! I'm contemplating selling my Mu SL after I got a folding eBike... But last week I took it out, dusted it up and did a small ride and then decided to keep it for just bit longer...
@@TheGizmoGarage
What I don't understand is why in 2022 Dahon don't have a successor to this marvel. Everyone goes on about the Mariner D8. But that's a heavy slow bike compared to this.
Hi, can I wheel it when folded? I am thinking to buy a second handed.
Gorgeous bike.
It indeed is a good looking bike!
*Nice bike man, you should upgrade your old friction riddled square tapered bottom bracket and crankset to hollowtech. On my folding bike I have 58T chainring with 11-28 freewheel, Shimano Deore XT shifter/ RD and I average 18 mph on flats. I just ordered an 80T chainring so I'm going to see what my top speed will be with the 80T when it comes in. After that I will upgrade the wheelset to a nice double layer wheelset with cassette. The bike already has Shimano hollowtech 2 bottom bracket and shimano hydraulic disc brakes so now I just need a bigger chainring and cassette wheelset then this should be a really nice, fast bike. The looks on the guys on road bikes with big 26-28" wheels is priceless when I fly by them on this little foldie.*
Sweet. I've ridden thousands of miles on it already, the FSA ISIS drive cartridge bottom bracket works pretty good to be honest. I do have an X0 shifter and 10 speed rear derailleur and cassette sitting there ready for the upgrade, but really honestly haven't seen the need to upgrade... The stock setup works wonderful, plus my commute now is only 2.5 miles which is like a 10 min ride for me. Enjoy your ride.
I get the same reaction when I go lightspeed on my Tern Verge X11. It can rocket up to 28mph easily on the flat.
What an amazing video you just put me up on game.
Sadly not many folding bikes manufactures make super lightweight and well-designed folding bikes anymore. Most just focus on super heavy utilitarian city bikes nowadays.
Seen one on Craigslist same model for $600 and seller said upgraded the shifters to trigger. Thinking about it but don’t do much traveling but thinkin of flying to Vegas one of these days and want to bike around, and full size big bikes which I have would be a pain for luggage
Not sure how safe would be to bring it through the checked luggage if you have a specific folding bike box that can safely store it for checked bag. The folding mechanism can not take on too much abuse and will unfold easily during storage unless there is some sort of bungee cord keeping the whole piece together.
Does the bike frame creak when u got over a small pothole accidentally? This suggests the foldable frame is not rigid enough.
It only creaks when the locking mechanism needs a retightening. Otherwise very quiet. I ride it harder than my regular bikes and it held up well. And easy to upgrade too
Great video thank you 👍🏻
Great video but no mudguards is a problem
Great bike! Enjoy!
Thanks! 👍
Hi Li. I was so glad when I found your video about this Dahon MU SL bike because I didn't have a clue when I bought a similar bike a few weeks ago (not sure if it was a 2008 or 2009 model) for $200. The seller generously gave me a set of fenders and rear rack still in plastic wrap. My bike is also in good condition but it's not as good as yours. The rear tire has kept losing air so I think it needs a new inner tube (AV-6 = 20 x 1 1/8 - 1.5 = 95?). The bike didn't come with kickstand. Do you know where I can buy it? Also, I'd like to replace the original grips with ones that are similar to yours. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Nice to hear you got a good deal!
Yes, go to your bike shop, they should have 20" tire inner tubes for sale.
As for tire, I switched the one out with city tires: Kenda Kwest 20x1.5 tires, they are pretty bomb proof.
The grips are Ergo grips: amzn.to/3now7Mj
Kickstand is generic: amzn.to/2XaIK2c
@@TheGizmoGarage Thank so much!
Dang, how to find one for $200! I see a very-used one with mismatching wheels on ebay for 350...
Awesome bike.
Im negotiating for one right now! They want 600, Im offering 450, with shipping and the bag included. Double the price you recommend but its pristine and these bikes are kind of hard to come by.
450 is a great price for such a great folding bike, now days pretty much a entry level Dahon or Tern is easily 500+
@@TheGizmoGarage Thats my thought! Although a beat up speed uno for under $100 may be what I actually need (a 3rd bike I can lock up/lose to NYC bike thieves without minding too much) but damn the Mu SL is a cool folder!
@@juanpecan7089 Agree, have 4 bikes but always goes for the Mu SL for quick rides because it's just so darn practical and fun for short trips!
@@TheGizmoGarage Got an even newer SL with the original tires for $400! I joined the cult!
@@juanpecan7089 Welcome to the club!
Been looking for an SL model for a while now. How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking?
I paid $250 from the previous owner but I know I was lucky
Wow what a bargain. My Tern Verge x11 2021 cost me £2,600.
Bikes after COVID is expensive :( but as long as you enjoy riding it for as much as you can, your spending is justified :)
The Tern Verge X11 is a masterpiece. The best folder ever made PERIOD. Looks amazing. And roadies ask me how is that bike so fast.
这台车摆着外观很好看，就是骑起来像马戏团的杂技车，可能因为轴距比较短，我装了rack骑起来稍微好点
实际上还好，离杂技车的操控比起来还有一定距离，就是很容易在车流中穿梭。
@@TheGizmoGarage 哈哈, 我是说轴距短骑上去不是很好看, 我骑过mu p8 ,p24 但没骑过sl 印象中sl 和tern中的verge 设计有点像.但是verge的轴距长,轴距短 加上mu的设计后半身下沉 ,人骑上去就有点像骑马戏团的 大小轮车, 我之前没发觉,我朋友也有一台p8 ,我看他骑也有同感.感觉mu 摆着好看 骑上去不够帅气.LOL.但是说实在的tern 的link p9没有dahon 好骑, dahon是我骑过折叠车里做得很走心的.
刚刚review 了一下你的折叠,感觉这台sl 跟一般的mu不一样,我试过很多款dahon , pedal 在3点方向没法折叠闭合,.基本上要放在8点方向,否则, pedal会夹在车身中间.也有可能这台crank arm比较短
@@foamyes 对，这是老款折叠，车把是往外的新款的车把都是往里折所以pedal很容易被卡住 我更喜欢老款折叠，跟现在tern的折叠方法很像 速度更快 缺点就是没法折叠的很小
How much would you pay for this in 2022? I have seen once advertised locally.
Personally, less than 400-500 would be a great deal, but if it’s hard to find and in great condition probably $800 or more.
I have one for 700$
awesome 😜
Don’t like the cables sticking out when folded. Prefer the internal fold handlebars models
internal folding adds more friction. Direct external cabling is best for braking feel. I've ridden over 1000 miles and those cables were never needing replacement.
我看你喜欢骑公路车，可以试着买一台speed pro.
嗯，公路车也有，周末都是骑公路车出去玩
@@TheGizmoGarage 都是折叠爱好者：）我研究过很多款的dahon 没看这个视频之前我都不知道sl代表super light 哈哈 我觉得这台之所以轻是因为rim spokes比较少 kojek的胎比其它shwable胎要轻 外加一个quick release pedal 。
另外 我用过这款seat post 记得好像叫ibeam 我原本想换个selle royals带gel的saddle 但后来发现不兼容 不过ibeam确实很轻 这台sl机本上不需要upgrade了 唯一要加的就是pin head skews lock 这样别人就不会把轮子偷走了
@@foamyes 对的，原装确实是ibeam，实际上跟普通seatpost比没有任何重量优势，而且车座很容易移位，kojack也last了我每天上下班的六个月时间，现在用了更放爆胎但更重的轮胎，基本上也二十多磅了，不过比起hybrid bike还是要轻和方便太多。 纽约一般没有人会把折叠车锁在外面，都是因为可以带进办公室才买的折叠车
@@TheGizmoGarage 听这意思是换了marathon？或者big apple 。kojack有点方程式的感觉 marathon有点四季胎的感觉 big apple的路感最好 但阻力有点大 我个人比较喜欢big apple 鱼与熊掌不可兼得
I’m trying to lock in a deal for 700$ ..
Good luck!