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2009 Dahon Glide P8

Original specifications: Folding Mix drivetrain · 24" wheels · 34.2 lb published weight.

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Archive #19182

Model year: 2009
Category: Folding
Sizes: One size fits all
Colors: Caramel
Weight: 34.2 lb
In this record: 25 specifications

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2009 archived details

Published colors: Caramel
Frame: 7005 butted aluminum
Original equipment: Folding Mix

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Original build7005 butted aluminum · Folding Mix · 24" wheels

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Published colors

Caramel

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Size	Color
one size fits all	Caramel

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Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	7005 butted aluminum
Fork	Dahon SlipStream
Fork Material	Puro U7 aluminum, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Folding Mix
Shifters	Shimano
Crankset	Kinetix Wing
Bottom Bracket	Sealed cartridge
Cassette	Shimano
Rear Cogs	8-speed internal
Chain	KMC Z610 Rust Buster
Pedals	Suntour Fold

Brakes

Brakes	Kinetix SpeedStop V front/ProMax linear-pull rear brakes, BioLogic VB levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" Dahon Fusion+
Handlebar	BioLogic Crescent
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Radius V forged
Saddle	BioLogic AirFlo
Seatpost	BioLogic Suspension

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Front: BioLogic Joule II dynamo, Rear: Shimano Premium Nexus 8 SE
Rims	Kinetix Comp double wall
Spokes	Stainless
Spoke Nipples	Brass
Front Tire	24 x 2.00" Schwalbe Big Apple
Wheel Size	24" wheels

Gearing

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

24 x 2.00" Schwalbe Big Apple

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Front tire: 24 x 2.00" Schwalbe Big Apple
Drivetrain: 8-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: Sealed cartridge

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2009 Dahon Glide P8