I have a Dahon Espresso and am pretty happy w/it. Yet the gear ratio top end seems a bit too low for distance street work. How 'bout paratrooper?
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I don't have mine with you so I cannot give you exact numbers, but it is very similar to most mountain bikes.At 80 RPM you can probably be near 25-28 mph speed
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I don't have mine with you so I cannot give you exact numbers, but it is very similar to most mountain bikes. At 80 RPM you can probably be near 25-28 mph speed
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I also have the espresso bought the two bikes together. Great for city biking and the speed up and hills is perfect. The paratrooper is equally as good. Gear ratio is slightly better, very happy with both bikes, but you'll need a new seat if you plan on cruising. I have reached speeds of 25-30 mph without a problem
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It seems as though it's fine on the para. I've been riding in a few areas around Denver that have rolling hills and on the downslope it managed to pick up quite a bit of speed while still giving a decent resistance on the legs.
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We've been using our SL7810/65 for several weeks and love it. Good coffee with nice froth on top. Any ideas about where to get coffee pods at a good price? Target and WalMart in our area seem to be phasing out Senseo coffee pods.
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My sister has a senseo and I used those pods. Even the regular coffee pods came out nice! I was very surprised at how good the latte/cappucino pods were. Unfortunately my coffee machine is out of commision since there is a leak somewhere and the espresso button sticks. Have to send out to fix :(
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Get a different machine. I bought a $20 stove top unit at IKEA that makes 6 cups of espresso. It's stainless steel and wonderful. My experience with the Espressione was awful too.
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This unit is basically GREAT for Choccino, Mocha, Capuccino, and all the flavored drinks. My son LOVES it in the morning. If you want a unit just for espresso and straight coffee, buy the Nespresso. You have more choice of coffee varieties.
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150 Watts more on thermocoil, hot water dispenser for americano, auto sleep (1hr)/shut-off(after 3 hr). Possibly better design on espresso hopper/grinder (time will tell). 860 model had some issues in the beginning but was fixed. 860 grinder still gets bean pockets that stops beans from funneling into grinder, not a big deal just tap the side and they fall right in. For even money i would get the 870 for sure.
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I played around and decided what they recommended was the best, a medium grind. Espresso tends to pack too much and a course grind does not get a rich full flavor.
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I had a one-on-one demo yesterday of the VirtuoLine (slightly newer product - said the only difference was size/shape and larger water reservoir). The coffee was plenty hot, and i like mine hot. It was too hot to drink and for quite some time.
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You can get close to an Americano - there's a dial that sets the beverage size - set it lower and get an espresso. I set it to between 2 and 3 o'clock and get a full mug of coffee... I say *close* to an Americano, because when you make one, you pour hot water over the espresso - which breaks up the crema. This continuously brews a mug of coffee through the espresso puck. We like it - rich, definitely more full-bodied than drip.
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In theory you could create 9 bar (130 PSI) using a dual lever set-up. Don't confuse the flow rate the coffee exits the machine with the pressure inside the machine as it is misleading and not a good indicator. I enjoy the espresso this machine produces I just wish I could make it hot with less preparatory work.
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Hi, This model goes fine with the Phillips Senseo type HD 7854.. It is a entry level espresso maker.The good thing is that you can use the coffee you want and it results in a cheaper experience, by far..
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Never having ridden either of the other two, I can't definitively say if they are equal in quality or not. But, the Dahon is very well-built, and very comfortable.
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Absolutely. That's why I bought the Preciso. So I could go from Espresso to press on the same unit. I now own a Baratza Vario. It has a different burr setup and it's not as good for course grind, but most people wouldn't notice the difference.
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Do not tamp it down too hard and as long as your hear a 'chugging' noise, it is working. Check your grind, too. It may be too fine. Espresso grind is too fine, use a slightly coarser grind. Also, get a burr grinder. Blade grinders make too much fine powder and will clog the filter. Cool?
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Hi Frank:If, cost and value and taste are your concerns, you will get far more for your dollar with the Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker. With this machine you control the flavor and number of shots. I've had many brands and they typically fail after a short time. Hands down this is the best machine yet and I use it everyday. One tip, grind beans yourself as preground is too fine and will likely block filter.Hope my feedback help! Happy brewing.
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I'm shopping for a single-serve cofee maker, and am looking at the Tassimo just because Starbucks came out with T-Discs. I tried the regular ground Cafe Verona from Starbucks, and it is my favorite. It's dark roast but not as strong as Italian-roast espresso--which is normally my gold standard, but I liked the Verona better for straight coffee.
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This machine is VERY temperamental on the grind. I found that Bustello (the black pack, gourmet) it one of the only grinds that works well. Additionally, I unscrewed and pulled out the little nossle under the basket designed to make the crema, it just makes foam, yuck.So, with the noise out, and with Bustello gourmet in, use a slight tamp. For me, I prefer to pull a ristretto using this combo for the best tasting shot. If you pull it too long, it goes bitter.