New Dahon Folding Bikes Released in 2017

Dahon has just introduced its new folding bike lineup at Taipei International Cycle Show 2016. The new models are grouped into 3 categories, which are Urban, Road/Tour and Recreational. Let’s take a look at the new bikes and their specifications.

1. Dahon Urban Folding Bikes

Dahon Eezz D3

The Eezz D3 features 3 speeds, vertical folding frame, folds fast and stores small, as easy as its name suggests.

• Wheel Size: 16″
• Weight: 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg)
• Folded Size: 65 x 62 x 27 cm (25.6″ x 24.4″ x 10.6″)
• Drivetrain: 3-Speed DAHON Rear Tiagra Derailleur, Freewheel 9/11/13
• Frame: Hydroformed Dalloy Aluminum with Integrated Jiffold, vertical folding, concealed hinge
• Fork: Lightweight and Responsive Dalloy Aluminum, w/ Integrated Crown
• Handlepost: Radius V, Adjustable, Patented Fusion, Telescope, and V-Clamp Technologies, Forged Aluminum
• Wheels: Compact 16″ Aluminum Double Wall Rims with Compact Front Hubs and Compact Rear Hubs
• Brakes: DAHON Dual Pivot Alloy Caliper F&R

Dahon Qix D9

This is a smooth bike with vertical folding ingenuity, built-in roller back, larger wheels and gear range.

• Wheel Size: 20″
• Weight: 11.8 kg (26 lbs)
• Folded Size: 83 x 66 x 36 cm (32.7″ x 26″ x 14.2″)
• Frame: Flush Vertical Hinge Qix Arc Using Dalloy Tubing, Forged BB Struts
• Fork: Lightweight and Responsive Dalloy with Integrated Crown
• Handlepost: DAHON Forged Aluminum Radius-V Handlepost
• Drivetrain: 9-Speed Sram X5 rear Derailleur and twist Shifter
• Wheels: 20″ aluminum rims with 20 Hole front and 28 Hole rear Hub
• Tires: 20″ x 1.75″ Schwalbe Road Cruiser
• Carrier: Integrated rear wheeled carrier,
• Brakes: Avid FR5 brake levers, Promax V-Brakes

2. Dahon Road / Tour Folding Bikes

Dahon Mu LT11

This is a performance folding bike with the addition of a Carbon fiber fork and 20″ double walled rims.

• Wheel Size: 20″
• Weight: 21 lbs (9.3 kg)
• Folded Size: 82 x 66 x 32 cm (32.3″ x 26″ x 12.6″)
• Frame: PA Series-Dalloy, Custom-drawn Sonus Tubing, Lattice Forged Hinge, Fusion and V-Clamp Tech
• Fork: Carbon Fiber
• Handlepost: Radius T, Patented Fusion and V-Clamp Technologies, Forged Aluminum
• Drivetrain: 11-speed SL-RS700 trigger shifter, 11-speed Shimano RD-6800 rear derailleur
• Grips: Ergon GP3
• Crankset: FSA CK-81 cranks, integrated BB, carbon arms, 55 tooth alloy CNC
• Wheels: 20″ WTB F005 rims /Sealed Bearings Hubs, Sapim Spokes
• Tires: Schwalbe Durano 20″ x 1.10″
• Brakes: TRP SL Mini V CX9 W/CNC

Dahon Clinch D20

The new Clinch D20 features a super-strong diamond LockJaw frame, DAHON inverted handlepost and high-quality components, all for a very affordable price.

• Wheel Size: 451mm
• Weight :  25 lbs (11.5 kg)
• Folded Size : 34.3″ x 27.2″ x 15.7″ (69 x 40 x 87cm)
• Frame: Clinch Lockjaw Double Butted Dalloy Diamond Folding
• Fork: Clinch Patent Pending Inverted Crown Collet Clamp Dalloy for 1.5″ Headsets
• Handlepost: DAHON Oversized 1.5″ Inverted Design Lockjaw with 60mm Offset Dual Clamp Stem
• Drivetrain: 20-Speed Shimano Tiagra drivetrain
• Wheels: Formula 451 DAHON BY Formula Xero Paired Spoke Compact Wheelset
• Crankset: FSA Vero 55×42 tooth, ISIS Drive, Dahon Special Edition
• Tires: Schwalbe Shredda 37-451
• Brakes: DAHON Dual Pivot Alloy Caliper Brakes

Dahon Clinch Pro

The Clinch Pro is a strong, fast and light folding bike. It is equipped with high-end components, 451 wheels, inverted handle post design and LockJaw hinge technology.

• Wheel Size: 451mm
• Weight: 25 lbs (11.5 kg)
• Folded Size: 34.3″ x 27.2″ x 15.7″ (87 x 69 x 40 cm)
• Drivetrain: Sram 11-speed rear Derailleur and shifter
• Frame: Clinch Lockjaw Double Butted Dalloy Diamond Folding with PF30, 1.5″ Headset
• Fork: Clinch Inverted Crown Collet Clamp Dalloy for 1.5″ Headsets
• Handlepost: DAHON Oversized 1.5″ Inverted Design Lockjaw with 60mm Offset Dual Clamp Stem
• Wheels: 451mm Full Carbon Controltech Clincher Wheelset, with DAHON Sealed Stainless Bearing Hubs
• Crankset: FSA CK-81 cranks, integrated BB, Carbon arms, 55/42 Tooth Alloy CNC
• Brakes: DAHON Dual Pivot Alloy Caliper Brakes

3. Dahon Recreational Folding Bikes

Dahon Speed D9 Street

The Speed D9 is the new bike in the best-selling Speed series. It will bring you a sporty performance and great value with 9-speed SRAM X5 derailleur.

• Wheel Size: 20″
• Weight: 29 lbs (13.1 kg)
• Folded Size: 31.1″ x 25.6″ x 12.6″ (65 x 32 x 79 cm)
• Frame: Lightweight 4130 Cro Mo, Lattice Forged Hinge，w/ ViseGrip Technology
• Fork: Smooth Riding and Stable Hi-Ten Steel Blades and Steerer
• Handlepost: Forged Alloy Radius Telescope w/ Fusion Technology
• Drivetrain: SRAM X5 9-speed
• Wheels: 20″ aluminum rims w/ 20 Hole front and 28 Hole rear Hub
• Tires: Schwalbe Road Cruiser 20″ x 1.75″
• Brakes: Avid FR5 brake levers, Promax V-Brakes

Dahon Jet D9

The Jet D9 is the best folding bike to deal with urban imperfections safely and effortlessly. It is equipped with a full suspension system, which is the X-fusion air shock system.

• Wheel Size: 20″
• Weight: 26.9 lbs (12 kg)
• Folded Size : 30.3″ x 24.8″ x 11.8″ (77 x 63 x 30 cm)
• Frame: Full Suspension Dalloy Aluminum with V-Clamp Technology
• Fork: Lightweight T401 front shock fork, 30mm Travel Air Sprung
• Handlepost: Forged Alloy Radius Telescope w/ Fusion Technology
• Drivetrain: SRAM X9 rear derailleur and SRAM Twist
• Wheels: 20″ Aluminum Rims with 28 Hole
• Brakes: Avid FR5 brake levers, Promax V-Brakes

Dahon Visc D9

The Visc D9 features a new, dynamic frame design and 9 road ready speeds, suitable for back roads or city streets.

• Wheel Size: 16″
• Weight: 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs)
• Folded Size : 63 x 43 x 87cm (24.8” x 17” x 34.2”)
• Frame: Lightweight Dalloy Sonus Tubeset, Lattice Forged Hinge with Visegrip Technology
• Fork: Lightweight and Responsive Dalloy Aluminum, w/ Integrated Crown
• Handlepost: Radius T, Patented Fusion and V-Clamp Technologies, Forged Aluminum
• Drivetrain: 9-speed Shimano Capreo
• Crankset: FSA Vero single 53 tooth ISIS Drive,
• Wheels: 16″ Aluminum Rims
• Tires: Schwalbe Road Cruiser 16″ x 1.75″
• Brakes: Winzip Smooth and Powerful 110mm V-Brakes

Dahon Dash D20

The Dash D20 is among the lightest and fastest folding bikes on the market. It features the ultra-compact DualArc frame and high-quality components from Shimano, Kinetix, FSA and Schwalbe.

• Wheel Size: 20″
• Weight: 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) without pedals
• Folded Size : 34.6″ x 31.1″ x 13.7″ (88 x 79 x 35 cm)
• Frame: N type, patented LockJaw Technology, DualArc design, 7005 aluminum
• Fork: Dahon SlipStream, Puro U7 aluminum, patented Fusion technology, double butted tubing
• Handlepost: Handlebar Kinetix Pro, Carbon Reinforced Stem Dahon F.I.T., patented ATS technology, 3D forged 6061-T6 aluminum
• Handlebar: Drop bars
• Drivetrain: 20-speed Shimano Tiagra
• Wheels: Kinetix Pro, Niobium alloy, double-walled, CNC machined sidewalls rims
• Tires: Schwalbe Shredda 37-451
• Crankset: FSA Vero 55×42 tooth ISIS Drive, Dahon Special Edition
• Brakes: Caliper, forged aluminum, dual pivot

Dahon Speed D30

The Speed D30 sports a classic frame with great components for fast and flawless rides.

• Wheel size: 20″
• Handlebar: Drop bars
• Crankset: FSA Gossamer single 53 tooth ISIS Drive, Dahon special edition
• Drivetrain: 30-speed SRAM dual drive combined with Shimano Ultegra
• Tires: Schwalbe Durano 20″ x 1.10″
• Brakes: Shimano Tiagra