Dahon Mariner Customized for Touring (2008)

I wanted to do a video on my 2008 Dahon Mariner Folding Bike. It is one of the best folding bicycles ever produced due to its non rusting, light weight, fast folding, and well designed frame and folding system. They sell the current year Dahon Mariner D7: https://amzn.to/2wP5Qvx Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

Weighing at about 23 lbs its one of the lightest folding bikes produced. I have owned this bike new since 2008, and it has been my primary bike when i travel or for leisure riding. It was very affordable compared to a custom brompton or bike friday and provided a lot of value for the cost.

I love this bike and bring it everywhere i travel. It does not require much maintenance and of the 8 years i owned it this was the first time i had to change a tire!

For touring, I replaced the seat for a more comfortable seat, added a bike computer, added a light, added my tool kit storage, bottle cage, and a LARGE rack ( Ibera Bike Rack : https://amzn.to/2M4xVnp ) to hold planniers! the original racks were too small and my feet hit the planniers when biking… enjoy like and subscribe!

Dahon Mariner D7: https://amzn.to/2wP5Qvx

Ibera Bike Rack : https://amzn.to/2M4xVnp

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Vilano Atom upgraded! First full test ride with new gears!

After upgrading the original 2017 Vilano Atom( http://amzn.to/2fV0dX0 ) 24 mph cheap ebike freewheel from 14-30 to 11-30 ( http://amzn.to/2fW2r8i ) , Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases. i am taking it on my first test ride. there is significantly more pedal control over 25-35 kph speeds over the standard freewheel. i also upgraded the pedals to fold.

This video applies to pretty much any hub motor ebike that has a cable coming out of the hub motor. The stock Shimano 7 speed free had 14-30 teeth which on 20 inch tires had a top pedal speed of 13-15 MPH (20 kph). Swaping to a 11-30 teeth DNP Epoch Freewheel allows the top pedal speed to go to about 18 mph (30 kph).

This helps as with the pedal assist is up to 24 mph (40 kph). This will allow for more control over the bike at the higher speeds. This bike is governed to assist to 24 mph, I am not changing that, i am just upgrading the freewheels so it better matches the higher speeds of this bike.

Equipment in this video:
The Vilano Atom e-bike in this video: http://amzn.to/2fV0dX0
Dnp 11-30 t freewheel : http://amzn.to/2fW2r8i
Adjustable Wrench: http://amzn.to/2g32xuY
Park Tool Freewheel Remover FR1.3: http://amzn.to/2ihiHBT
Folding Bike Pedal: http://amzn.to/2gdbbac

This is how i do it for entertainment. I am not a professional mechanic. ***Do this at your own risk! *** Better yet bring it to an bicycle repair shop or professional. . Thanks for watching.

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DIY: Electric bike MOD!(Vilano Atom Pt-4): Freewheel upgrade -HIGHER Top pedal speed!

Ok, finally got time to make a video on my 2017 Vilano Atom ( http://amzn.to/2fV0dX0 ) electric bike and upgrading it. This video applies to pretty much any hub motor ebike that has a cable coming out of the hub motor. Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

The stock Shimano 7 speed free had 14-30 teeth which on 20 inch tires had a top pedal speed of 13-15 MPH (20 kph). Swaping to a 11-30 teeth DNP Epoch Freewheel ( http://amzn.to/2fW2r8i ) allows the top pedal speed to go to about 18 mph (30 kph). This helps as with the pedal assist is up to 24 mph (40 kph). This will allow for more control over the bike at the higher speeds. This bike is governed to assist to 24 mph, I am not changing that, i am just upgrading the freewheels so it better matches the higher speeds of this bike. 

Equipment in this video: 
The Vilano Atom e-bike in this video: http://amzn.to/2fV0dX0
Dnp 11-30 t freewheel : http://amzn.to/2fW2r8i
Adjustable Wrench: http://amzn.to/2g32xuY
Park Tool Freewheel Remover FR1.3: http://amzn.to/2ihiHBT

This is how i do it for entertainment. I am not a professional mechanic. ***Do this at your own risk! *** Better yet bring it to an bicycle repair shop or professional. . Thanks for watching.

Disclaimer:



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This is what i do for entertainment and your viewing entertainment! Some of the stuff are entertaining, while some are just plain silly. If you do anything with your own property, you do so at your own risk.
Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. This information is for entertainment only. Sterlingwong assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sterlingwong recommends safe practices when working on personal property , vehicles, and / or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sterlingwong.