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My Bicycle
Dahon SP8 2007 edition - codename: SP1800  
Dahon Steel Framework
Origional 52-13 gear
SRAM X-7 gearbox
20x1.2 tyre
Dahon Biologic seat and handgrip
DIY pointer backlight (pilot run)
Speed metre
Standard front and back light
Optional GPS set
Optional carry bag
Speed record: 57KM/H (Mar 2010, Downhill at Luk Keng)
Averge speed: 22KM/H (Max AV speed: 26.7KM/H at Mar 2010)
 
The Dahon SP8 is a middle speed versatile bicycle. It is not for compete with road bikes. Target riding speed of SP1800 is at 70% of road bikes, which is around 30KM/H on flat grounds. The bike is equipped with speed metres, which every modern bikes should have. It is also installed pointer lights similar to cars so riders do not need to point the direction with their hand when they want to turn, which improved safety. The bike is also equiped a mobile phone bag which can carry 2 mobile devices. Riders can put the phone into the bag without worring dropping phone in journey. There is also a bay for a touch screen GPS netvigator so riders know their location when riding at unfamiliar places.
 
Riding Hours
Friday evenings
Occasional Saturdays and Sundays afternooon
 
Riding Routes (click to open)
New Territories East (via Tai Wai to Tai Po cycling path)
New Territories East Express (via Chong Seng Road, Science Park)
Tai Mei Tuk
Luk Keng and Sha Tau Kok Closed Area
Sha Tau Kok Express (via Sha Tau Kok Road)
Big Round