For Sale: Advance warning -- 50+ folding bikes

Like this:

but blue.

They are 2010 Dahon Vitesse 7s.

There are more than fifty of them. They were the tour bikes for a hugely popular tour run by a couple of friends here in Paris. They have euro cabling, i.e. front brake on the left.

The bikes, I am told, are in great condition. They have kickstands, mudguards and bells. They were always stored unfolded, so they don't have a huge amount of scratches all over them.

They have puncture proof tyres with reflective sidewalls. They could probably do with a clean and a tweaking of the gears -- so flat on the tour route that the gears basically don't get used. Some may require brake blocks.

If people are after one it's 200€ + shipping from Paris. There might be some flexibility on price. I'm waiting on pics of the actual bikes, and when I get some, I'll ask about prices.

If you wanted more than one, I imagine there would be some discount. If you want the lot, PM me and I'm sure we can come to some arrangement!

If the boys make sales through here then there will be some forum donation action.

EDIT:

They are 2010 models (I haven't updated the photo, it looks the same!)

They also have half a dozen Jack d7s for sale -- that's dahon's 26in folder. **RE EDIT -- JACKS ARE 125€ + shipping. **Gears will need setting up, possibly a cable too.

In black, big fat slick tyres. I guess 2010 models, to be confirmed. Might need tubes or brake blocks.

I'm interested, have PM'd.

I'm in no particular rush for it, so if anyone else is keen, and we can buy a few in one go to save a few bob on shipping / the bikes, I'm keen.

Definitely interested, PM on the way...

OK, they are 2010 models, not 2009 models! So they are in fact even more of a bargain.

Trying to find a friendly shipper and get some photos up.

I'm also keen... if there's 50 of them shall we get our list on?

1. Basha
   
2. Valurot
   
3. Tommy Mac
   

i thought this was a warning of a fleet of nodderengers on folders, should have paid attention to the section of the forum the thread was in

I'd definitely be interested in one of these.

Good idea...I'll add the pm dibsers -- sorry for outing you as closet folder-riders, guys.

1. Basha
   
2. Valurot
   
3. gizmond
   
4. BRM
   
5. Tommy Mac
   
6. Howard
   

i thought this was a warning of a fleet of nodderengers on folders, should have paid attention to the section of the forum the thread was in
Ha, you provide the fleet of nodderengers, I'll provide the fleet of folders.

Good idea...I'll add the pm dibsers -- sorry for outing you as closet nodders, guys.

thats a low blow

There's always room for a folder :)

1. Basha
   
2. Valurot
   
3. gizmond
   
4. BRM
   
5. Tommy Mac
   
6. Howard
   
7. Stonehedge x 2
   

PM'd and not ashamed. OK, maybe a bit.

Not the coolest bike I'll ever own, but you can't deny they're practical.

I think it will ultimately mean I cycle more, which has got to outweigh the fact that I'm going to look like all those other ridiculous suits around London, at least I'll have got mine cheap!!

#clutchingatstraws #whoamitryingtokid!

Not the coolest bike I'll ever own, but you can't deny they're practical.

I think it will ultimately mean I cycle more, which has got to outweigh the fact that I'm going to look like all those other ridiculous suits around London, at least I'll have got mine cheap!!

#clutchingatstraws #whoamitryingtokid!
They are super practical and even fun to ride. I wouldn't do 100km on one unless I had to, but they're great for the city!

are the Jack d7s the same price?

Waiting on a price for the jacks. If they are similar money new then probably. If there's a bit of a difference then maybe a bit more. Hopefully photos later this morning.

There'll be another 50+ bikes this time next year if anyone's keen?!

I'm buying two so I can tape them together side by side and then weld a bar between the inner pedals. One bike per buttock you see...

Do they look like this then Wannabe?

Also re: shipping have you spoken to any of the dutch guys on here? they seem to be able to do it reasonably cost effectively, might have some Europe wide contacts etc

actual pictures...

big apple tyres on the jacks = niceness. Still no price for jacks...still no shipping sorted. Still trying!!

1. Basha
   
2. Valurot
   
3. gizmond
   
4. BRM
   
5. Tommy Mac
   
6. Howard
   
7. Stonehedge x 2
   
8. twelve
   

PMd you last night

Photoman did indeed pm me last night...feel free to update this list guys and gals I might not get time over the weekend. just copy/paste and add in your name, how many, and whether you want a jack or a vitesse...

People who've said "potentially" or whatever are still on the list and when I get a shipping price I'll prune the list.

OP EDITED TO ADD PRICE FOR JACKS -- 125€ !

1. Basha
   
2. Valurot
   
3. gizmond
   
4. BRM
   
5. Tommy Mac
   
6. Howard
   
7. Stonehedge x 2
   
8. Photoman x 3
   
9. twelve
   

1. Basha
   
2. Valurot
   
3. gizmond
   
4. BRM
   
5. Tommy Mac
   
6. Howard
   
7. Stonehedge x 3 (2 x Vitesse, 1 x Jack)
   
8. Photoman x 3
   
9. twelve
   

RIGHT -- only 30 vitesses left, and 6 jacks.

I make the list so far 12 vitesses and 1 jack. Please edit if needed...

1. Basha (vitesse)
   
2. Valurot (vitesse)
   
3. gizmond (vitesse)
   
4. BRM (vitesse)
   
5. Tommy Mac (vitesse)
   
6. Howard (vitesse)
   
7. Stonehedge x 3 (2 x Vitesse, 1 x Jack)
   
8. Photoman x 3 (vitesse)
   
9. twelve (vitesse)