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I've been looking for a lightweight folding bike for a while, to make it easier for me to take it out to trails and parks even in a smaller vehicle. This one is pretty compact when closed and I can easily throw it in the truck of my car, also better for storing in small spaces like an entrance vestibule. But portability comes at a premium price; if you need this feature then the bike is probably worth the investment though.Folding/unfolding is a simple process: there are locking latches for the mainframe, seat, and handlebars. Unfortunately, in shipping the two front wheels of my bike got jammed together where the magnets are supposed to meet (see photo), which prevented unfolding for the first time. I ended up unscrewing one magnet to get the wheels apart, then re-screwing it. The magnets help keep the front wheels closed when the bike is folded, and they look properly aligned now so I hope this was a fluke shipping issue.The paper manual is useless. Go to the internet and there are videos you can watch that clearly show the folding and unfolding process. This particular bike is an entry-level model from Dahon, but I'm impressed with how all the components look and feel; definitely solid and sturdy to ride. Handlebars and seat have plenty of adjustment room to accommodate people of different heights.I will say the bike has an unusual “look” with the low rear wheel; kind of reminds me of trick bikes I see teens riding in my neighborhood. I still have an old-school style Cruiser bike as well, but having this Dahon folding model has made it a lot more convenient for me to get away from home to other locations for a ride.One very annoying feature: the gear switch on the handlebar is way too easy to accidentally turn. To avoid doing that, you have to keep your right hand ONLY on the small tip of the handlebar grip, which isn't natural or comfortable for long rides.
David Hon was an aeronautical engineer before he decided not to make space weapons and make commuter bicycles instead. So the technology is superb on this bike. Thank you.
Bike ride, smooth
I've been looking for a lightweight folding bike for a while, to make it easier for me to take it out to trails and parks even in a smaller vehicle. This one is pretty compact when closed and I can easily throw it in the truck of my car, also better for storing in small spaces like an entrance vestibule. But portability comes at a premium price; if you need this feature then the bike is probably worth the investment though.Folding/unfolding is a simple process: there are locking latches for the mainframe, seat, and handlebars. Unfortunately, in shipping the two front wheels of my bike got jammed together where the magnets are supposed to meet (see photo), which prevented unfolding for the first time. I ended up unscrewing one magnet to get the wheels apart, then re-screwing it. The magnets help keep the front wheels closed when the bike is folded, and they look properly aligned now so I hope this was a fluke shipping issue.The paper manual is useless. Go to the internet and there are videos you can watch that clearly show the folding and unfolding process. This particular bike is an entry-level model from Dahon, but I'm impressed with how all the components look and feel; definitely solid and sturdy to ride. Handlebars and seat have plenty of adjustment room to accommodate people of different heights.I will say the bike has an unusual “look” with the low rear wheel; kind of reminds me of trick bikes I see teens riding in my neighborhood. I still have an old-school style Cruiser bike as well, but having this Dahon folding model has made it a lot more convenient for me to get away from home to other locations for a ride.One very annoying feature: the gear switch on the handlebar is way too easy to accidentally turn. To avoid doing that, you have to keep your right hand ONLY on the small tip of the handlebar grip, which isn't natural or comfortable for long rides.
Bike ride, smooth
David Hon was an aeronautical engineer before he decided not to make space weapons and make commuter bicycles instead. So the technology is superb on this bike. Thank you.
This is the 2nd foldable Dahon bike I’ve purchased in the past 14 years. I had the Espresso before. The tires are smaller on this one, which makes it more maneuverable. Once you have one Dahon it’s pointless to try another brand. It shifts gears like butter, is lightweight, and easy to adjust for riding or folding up. Dahon is simply the best.
Love this bike
This bike was ready to ride right from the box. It just snapped together. All I had to do was put air in the tires, raise the seat and handlebars, and carry it down my apartment steps. It costs more than other foldable bikes, but it's worth it. I'm a 72 year old woman, and I'm sure it will last for the rest of my life!
This is the 2nd foldable Dahon bike I’ve purchased in the past 14 years. I had the Espresso before. The tires are smaller on this one, which makes it more maneuverable. Once you have one Dahon it’s pointless to try another brand. It shifts gears like butter, is lightweight, and easy to adjust for riding or folding up. Dahon is simply the best.
This bike was ready to ride right from the box. It just snapped together. All I had to do was put air in the tires, raise the seat and handlebars, and carry it down my apartment steps. It costs more than other foldable bikes, but it's worth it. I'm a 72 year old woman, and I'm sure it will last for the rest of my life!
Love this bike
Great bike. I love it, the only problem is getting extra parts for it from the maker is really hard and frustrating.
Light weight perfect for taking with you in the car so that you can enjoy riding when you get there.
Arrived on time and in generally good condition. I can't review bike well until I have owned and ridden it for more than a year. I am a little confused by the note from Dahon (the bike's manufacturer) that I am supposed to bring the bike into an authorized Dahon dealer so the dealer can check the assembly and activate the warranty. I called 4 authorized Dahon dealers within 10 miles of my home. One dealer stated the store was not an authorized Dahon dealer, another stated they would check the assembly as part of a tune up and charge me $120, and I will visit the third dealer tomorrow. Dahon should get its act together with this.
Light weight perfect for taking with you in the car so that you can enjoy riding when you get there.
Great bike. I love it, the only problem is getting extra parts for it from the maker is really hard and frustrating.
Arrived on time and in generally good condition. I can't review bike well until I have owned and ridden it for more than a year. I am a little confused by the note from Dahon (the bike's manufacturer) that I am supposed to bring the bike into an authorized Dahon dealer so the dealer can check the assembly and activate the warranty. I called 4 authorized Dahon dealers within 10 miles of my home. One dealer stated the store was not an authorized Dahon dealer, another stated they would check the assembly as part of a tune up and charge me $120, and I will visit the third dealer tomorrow. Dahon should get its act together with this.
The bike has worked out well so far. My only problem was The brakes were locked tight and required some adjustments. Delivery took ALL day even though I could track it out for delivery since 9am. It got to me at 9pm, so I was late for work. Hope it won't happen on the next one. I did buy another one. 🥰
This is a workhorse of a bicycle! Sturdy, well designed and built. Easy to fold and unfold. Easy to lift into the car! Nice smooth shifting and nice smooth ride.
Long time mountain and road biker, so I know this stuff pretty well. Came perfectly packaged. Dahon doing a very good job with that. The quality on it is excellent. And it rides like a dream. But, the magnets which supposedly hold it together when in the folded state, are quite weak. The bike snaps apart with the slightest movement. A small Bungee cord takes care of that however. I need it to stay stuck because I need to lift it up onto a rack. It must remain stuck together. We have the red and it's very nice, high gloss.Some small issues: the shifting is not precise, so I'll get it over to the local shop for some minor Shimano adjustments. Not a big deal and even expected. Also, the amount of brake-lever-travel is not equal on both sides. (#*&^$#) The brake lever angles on the handlebar are also slightly off, easy to change that however. But, the brakes will stop you on a dime, no squealing, grabbing or vibrations. They just stop you. Tires roll easily even on moderate gravel. The kickstand is smooth, but it stands the bike up too tall, almost to the point of it tipping over the other way. It's presence is also a bit of a nuisance when folding the bike. It slows that process down a bit. Not a deal-breaker tho'.I had ordered the bike without fenders and rear rack, but that's not the one I got. No complaints there. Those extras add very little weight because the fenders are made of a substantial plastic material which is also flexible. The rack is very well designed and integrates nicely with the bike. Very solid and a good idea. Glad to have it.I would have given 5 stars if those magnets really held together so that I could lift the bike without having it come apart. But, as I said, a small bungee cord does a better and more reliable job anyway.Last comment: Why is it that a bike this small weighs as much, or more, than a full size road bike? I know there are lighter folding bikes out there, lighter than 25 pounds that is, but with a commensurately higher price too!Bottom Line: I don't think you can find a better, better designed, better looking, or better performing "folding" for the price.Follow up review: I took the bike over to our bike shop and in two minutes they had the gears/shifting and brakes perfectly adjusted. So, no issue there. And I did have them remove the kickstand. Don't need it. And, as a bonus, without the kickstand, the bike now folds MUCH easier and the magnets connect much more securely. But still staying with the bungee cord as well.
love my bike !! shifts easy, folds up easy.
I love this bike! I purchased it for use on my sailboat. It’s easily stored and great quality construction.As a bike, it’s surprisingly comfortable for its size.It does not come with a storage bag, but I recommend purchasing one of the many options available on amazon. The bag makes the bike much easier to carry and keeps the gears seasalt free!
love my bike !! shifts easy, folds up easy.
This is a workhorse of a bicycle! Sturdy, well designed and built. Easy to fold and unfold. Easy to lift into the car! Nice smooth shifting and nice smooth ride.
The bike has worked out well so far. My only problem was The brakes were locked tight and required some adjustments. Delivery took ALL day even though I could track it out for delivery since 9am. It got to me at 9pm, so I was late for work. Hope it won't happen on the next one. I did buy another one. 🥰
Long time mountain and road biker, so I know this stuff pretty well. Came perfectly packaged. Dahon doing a very good job with that. The quality on it is excellent. And it rides like a dream. But, the magnets which supposedly hold it together when in the folded state, are quite weak. The bike snaps apart with the slightest movement. A small Bungee cord takes care of that however. I need it to stay stuck because I need to lift it up onto a rack. It must remain stuck together. We have the red and it's very nice, high gloss.Some small issues: the shifting is not precise, so I'll get it over to the local shop for some minor Shimano adjustments. Not a big deal and even expected. Also, the amount of brake-lever-travel is not equal on both sides. (#*&^$#) The brake lever angles on the handlebar are also slightly off, easy to change that however. But, the brakes will stop you on a dime, no squealing, grabbing or vibrations. They just stop you. Tires roll easily even on moderate gravel. The kickstand is smooth, but it stands the bike up too tall, almost to the point of it tipping over the other way. It's presence is also a bit of a nuisance when folding the bike. It slows that process down a bit. Not a deal-breaker tho'.I had ordered the bike without fenders and rear rack, but that's not the one I got. No complaints there. Those extras add very little weight because the fenders are made of a substantial plastic material which is also flexible. The rack is very well designed and integrates nicely with the bike. Very solid and a good idea. Glad to have it.I would have given 5 stars if those magnets really held together so that I could lift the bike without having it come apart. But, as I said, a small bungee cord does a better and more reliable job anyway.Last comment: Why is it that a bike this small weighs as much, or more, than a full size road bike? I know there are lighter folding bikes out there, lighter than 25 pounds that is, but with a commensurately higher price too!Bottom Line: I don't think you can find a better, better designed, better looking, or better performing "folding" for the price.Follow up review: I took the bike over to our bike shop and in two minutes they had the gears/shifting and brakes perfectly adjusted. So, no issue there. And I did have them remove the kickstand. Don't need it. And, as a bonus, without the kickstand, the bike now folds MUCH easier and the magnets connect much more securely. But still staying with the bungee cord as well.