Brompton L5 1998 VS Dahon GLIDE P8 2009 specs comparison

Brompton L5 1998 comparison online with competitors

Brompton L5

General Infos
Model L5
Manufacturer Brompton
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - red
-Black
Sizes - Standard size for everyone
Sizes - Standard size for everyone

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Cheng Shin C-37-349
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size16 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Saccon Levers
Saccon Sidepull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sturmey Archer
Nutted
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Alesa Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeFillet Brazed
Handlebar constructionBrompton Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBrompton Folding
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 S

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Union 600
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 121 (millimeters) Spindle
FAG Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 50 Teeth
Stronglight
Gear shift leversSturmey Archer 5-speed
Rear gear set 13 Teeth
5-speed Internal

Brompton L5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialChromoly
Fork typeBrompton

Other Specs of Brompton L5

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Pedals detailsBrompton Folding
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Rubber Damper
Saddle seatSelle Italia
Seat post extension 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Brompton Special


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Dahon Glide P8

General Infos
Model Glide P8
Manufacturer Dahon
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Caramel
Sizes - Standard size for everyone

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire24 X 2.00 (inches) Schwalbe Big Apple
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size24 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type BioLogic VB Levers
Kinetix SpeedStop V Front and ProMax Linear-pull Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Premium Nexus 8 SE
Front: BioLogic Joule II Dynamo
Rims manufacturerKinetix Comp Double Wall
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBioLogic Crescent
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRadius V Forged
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dahon Fusion+

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z610 Rust Buster
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizesKinetix Wing
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear set8-speed Internal

Dahon Glide P8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Puro U7 Aluminum
Fork typeDahon SlipStream

Other Specs of Dahon Glide P8

Component group setsFolding Mix
Pedals detailsSuntour Fold
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBioLogic AirFlo
Seat post extensionBioLogic Suspension


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