CH White bought Fisher Outdoor's entire Dahon part stock when the latter company parted distribution ways with Dahon. They've been very helpful when I've had dealings with them. If you've got an older model and you need a part, well worth a try. Some part issues are still ongoing though, or at least they were a few months back (Xyro, who took over from Fisher as distributor, also parted ways with Dahon, largely due to these problems!!) Chutney (as Woolly & Peli named the TT, it suits it) needed a new chain catcher. Simple little part. Should be easy to get hold of, you'd have thought? Er, not in this country at least. Emailed Fudges (biggest Dahon dealer in the country) and CH White. Neither had them in stock or could get hold of them. I dropped a couple of German dealers a line, one didn't reply but I got a couple from
www.derfaltradshop.de. Quick and helpful service. In the meantime, Chutney is still healthy. Not ridden it that much since the autumn (the Portland's the better option for wet conditions, the Viner and
Condor still kings of the long ride) but it's definitely going to get plenty of use. Definitely a big step up from my old Jetstream XP (the shock went on that- another custom part, by Cane Creek, that got canned...).
Fingers crossed Raleigh, the new distributors, get it right and Dr Hon does his bit...
As for Tern, Josh and crew have moved on to their own bikes. The handlepost and frame hinges are completely different to even their immediate predecessor Dahon models, but a lot of the parts will still be interchangeable. Seatposts, handlebars, wheelsets, magnets, gearing stuff and many other bits and bobs...all those Tern parts will fit our little yellow missiles.
