Do I want a Dahon Mu p8 folding bike?

[RubyToogood]

Someone at work is selling one cheap.

 

[Geri]

I always worry with those things that I might not unfold it properly and it will collapse when I'm riding it.

Also that I might look ridiculous on it.

 

[Greebo]

Try a test ride on it?

 

[DownwardDog]

Depends how cheap... It's probably not terrible but it's not a Brompton either.

 

[weepiper]

IME there's a reason why they're selling it cheap.

 

[fen_boy]

I have a Dahon and it's a pile of shit. The wheels are made of cheese rather than metal.

 

[Ax^]

are you hipster?

 

[editor]

I've used a Dahon for years. Decent bikes.

Cycled up Dartmoor on it and - rather foolishly - managed to hit 44mph on the way back.

Here I go!

 

[editor]

Here's some reviews of the Mu P8.

Overall, the Dahon Mu P8 is a highly recommended bicycle for urban commuters or even casual bike riders. The Mu P8 is nimble, quick in acceleration, and exhibits impressive speed. Most importantly, it virtually eliminates the theft variable that plagues urban cyclists while still maintaining the fun factor of city bike riding and reduces your carbon footprint.
http://www.examiner.com/review/product-review-dahon-mu-p8-folding-bike

http://www.bestfoldingbike.net/dahon-mu-p8-review/

http://wokingham-cyclist.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/my-dahon-mu-p8.html

 

[Ax^]

reduces your carbon footprint

 

[doddles]

I have a Dahon. It's OK - build quality I would say is OK, without being great. Some bits and pieces are rather cheap and tend to break (e.g. stand, pedals), but the frame and major mechanicals seem fine.