Im based in Beijing right now - am planning on getting one of these folding bikes. Does anyone know how the Dahon Archer stacks up against the Mu SL / Mu P8 / Speed P9 - Is it the same? Indeed the wording - China Domestic Model is on the side. I know theres only one color - kinda darkish grey and its a 7005 Alu frame. I can get it for about RM1.5k.

Can anyone explain the ride - I've owned road bikes and MTB's, and am not too sure about a frame that folds..

Kinda looks like this:
http://www.dahon.com/bikes/2010/speed-p8

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Added on August 1, 2010, 10:41 pmNevermind - I confirmed it's a Speed P8.
Here are some up close pics if you dont mind the chinese text.
Any user feedback ?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6303762909

This post has been edited by RJdio: Aug 1 2010, 10:41 PM

Actually I found on Tabao I can get it for RM1.2k ! From what I see it's similiar - it's cro-mo frame, SRAM deraileur 8-9 speed, rapid release wheels,big apple tyres and quite sturdy to ride.

The only issue keeping me on the fence is Im not sure if its safe to ride around town and park it outside with a big chain. Might need to get the front wheel changed to bolts as oppose to rapid release and always take the seatpost with me. Takut kena curi!! The philosophy with a foldie is to take it with you - but I dont want to do that when I go grocery shopping!!