Saturday, August 27, 2005
Dahon Boardwalk S1 2005
I recently purchased a new Dahon Boardwalk S1 2005 for casual use. At that time, not much information about this bike could be found on the internet for me to make an educated decision. Hopefully this blog will make a difference.
First of all, some external links about this folding bike:
- Discussions at bikeforums.net
- Dahon's website - Boardwalk S1 for some reason is not listed on Dahon's website. Many components used on S1 can still be found on the website.
Specifications:
# Model: Boardwalk S1 (or HT011C as shown on the box)
# Folded Size: 11" x 22" x 33" (28 x 56 x 81 cm)
# Folding time: claimed to be 15 seconds
# Weight: 29 lb as shipped. 25 lb without kickstand, fender, and rear rack.
# Suggested Rider Height: 4'10" - 6'4"
# Max Rider Weight: 230 lbs. (105 kg.)
# Frame: SuperLite 4130 chromoly steel, TIG welded, black, patented ClikLok™, PowerBulge™, WrapAround™, Chubbs™ technologies, BioLogic™geometry
# Effective Top Tube: 24-25"
# Seat Tube: 10", QR (welded on seat tube)
# Standover: 20"
# BOttom bracket: 68 mm
# Fork: High tensile steel, straight blade, TIG welded, black
# Headset: 1 1/8" oversized, integrated (?)
# Handlepost: Patented Dahon Revolve™, steel, folding, QR (welded on handlepost)
# Handlebar: Aluminum, 20"
# Grips: Comfort (not really)
# Saddle: Comfort (quite)
# Seat Post: Super-oversize,steel, 34mm X 550mm, micro-adjust clamp is painted black
# Front Brake: V-brake, steel
# Rear Brake: Coaster brake
# Lever: Plastic V-brake lever
# Front Hub: Custom Dahon Compact design, steel
# Rear Hub: Coaster, 1 spd.
# Spacing (front): 70 mm (really small)
# Spacing (rear): 110 mm (standard single speed)
# Spokes: Universal chrome-plated (UCP)
# Rims: Alex Aluminum, 20"
# Tires: Kenda Kwest 20" x 1.5", 65 psi
*# Tube Valve: Schraeder
# Crankset: Steel, 44T chainring, 5-spoke, 175 mm, painted black
# Bottom Bracket: Standard, chromoly axle
# Chain: KMC Z410
# Freewheel: 14T
# Pedals: both folding
*# Mud Guards: Plastic, painted
*# Chain Guards: Resin
# Kickstand: Steel
# Rear Rack: steel
# Frame Braze-on: No
# Cable Guide: No
# Disc Brake Mount: No
# V-brake Mount: Front only
# Front derailleur: No
# Rear derailleur: No
# Manufactured in China
The above are correct to the best of my knowledge. They are NOT verified by the manufacturer.
* Image credit: dahon.com
A Few S1 Snapshots
During the unpacking I took some snapshots just to show what are expected.
The unopened box
Inside the box
Out of the box
A rubber protective thingy stuck to the frame latch, so I had to cut it out with a box cutter.
Unfolded (The unfolding was easy other than the frame latch thingy)
Front and rear view
The fork
The handlebar and brake lever. The color is off due to the flash. Both should be black. The lever is plastic.
Top tube, showing the frame latch
Seat stay, showing the hole possibly for anchoring a rear brake?
BOARDWALK - the paint
Finally, the slim-down version, 25 lb, without the fender, kickstand, and rear rack.
The unopened box
Inside the box
Out of the box
A rubber protective thingy stuck to the frame latch, so I had to cut it out with a box cutter.
Unfolded (The unfolding was easy other than the frame latch thingy)
Front and rear view
The fork
The handlebar and brake lever. The color is off due to the flash. Both should be black. The lever is plastic.
Top tube, showing the frame latch
Seat stay, showing the hole possibly for anchoring a rear brake?
BOARDWALK - the paint
Finally, the slim-down version, 25 lb, without the fender, kickstand, and rear rack.
