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FS: Dahon Hon Solo folding fixie
The Hon Solo was a limited edition folding single speed made in 1996.
This is frame number 47 out of 500 made. I converted it to a fixed gear bike, replacing the 16T x 1/8" freewheel with a 13T x 3/32" Shimano Dura-Ace cog and lockring for a 69" gear. The 1/8" chain was replaced with a KMC Z narrow chain and the rear brake, brake lever and kickstand were removed. These stock parts are included with the bike in case you want to revert it back to its stock freewheeling configuration. The bike has only been ridden 43 kilometres in dry weather so looks new and the included MKS EZY quick disconnect pedals were never installed. The Bebop pedals in the photo are not included and the CatEye Wireless cyclecomputer can be left on for an additional $35 or I will remove it. The wood mudguards are included. "Dahon Folding Bikes is a company that follows their passion, and the Hon Solo is an expression of that passion. In developing the Hon Solo, a single speed bike with elegantly clean lines, Dahon brought back old school components from decades gone by: names like Brooks, Nitto, Sugino, and Suzue will bring smiles to the face of many a bicycle connoisseur. They've even fitted the Hon Solo with Lace-wood mud guards and chainguard that are painstakingly hand-crafted in an Oregon workshop. Modernized with Dahon folding technology, the Hon Solo lets you bring single speed style anywhere." Here is an interview with the designer of the Hon Solo: http://www.dahon.com/news/newsletter/2006/05/050605.htm Our Interview with Rick Hartwell In this issue of the Dahon Dispatch we talk to Rick Hartwell, Dahon Product Development Manager about the limited edition Hon Solo. Q: Hi Rick, what was the inspiration behind the Hon Solo? RH: The desire to have a classically styled bike in the line, but it's really more than that, it's about lines, colors, graphics, a balance that's hard to achieve. A bike you'd want to be seen on when cruising to your local barista. Also the selection of retro components (Brooks, Sugino, Nitto Moustache, Suzue) are inspired by one of my mentors Grant Petersen of Rivendell. It all just came together perfectly. Q: Why a limited edition? RH: It just makes the bike that much more special. It's really a gift to our loyal fans and those consumers that have a good eye for unique bikes. It puts an emphasis on it's rarity and gives more meaning to pride in ownership. Q: Why a SS? RH: Ah yes, it's clean and simple, reminds your mind what cycling is all about. Q: How has reaction been to the product? RH: Outstanding! In fact there's some pressure to increase the limited production, but no way. Q: Will there be future limited edition models in the Dahon range? RH: We tend to have a limited edition model once every few years when we concept something very unique. You'll have to wait and see ... The limited edition Dahon Hon Solo is available now for RRP US$899. For more information please visit here. Here is a link to the stock specifications: http://www.dahon.com/archive/2006/us/honsolo.htm The Hon Solo sold for $899 in 2006. I'm selling this one for $775. Contact me at zakaplan at earthlink dot net or 510-522-2368 |
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