Folding Bikes by DAHON: 30 Years Strong - a mini documentary

[@18wheeler77]

Just bought my first Dahon classic III today, 10/14/19. Found a used, but in very good condition bike at a Brownsville Tx. pawn shop. For $95. I’m a truck driver, and I was looking for something like this. I was even thinking of getting a scooter or something. I love my dahon and as we speak, it’s under my bed, in my semi. I believe this is the perfect bike for truck drivers. For when they need to go somewhere, where they can’t drive. Whether it’s because the truck is too big, or they can’t move their truck because of Electronic logging won’t allow them to move their truck another inch.

[@Giomasternica]

I bought for $95, in LA West Covina. After that I return to my country, I was sell it for $50 to a very dear friend. I wasn't have no money to carry with me at the plane. Some nights I cry for my precious.

[@georgecross6263]

Wow, the father of folding bikes Dr. David Hon! I bet over the 30 years there has been a significant amount of gas saved world wide and will be compounded as we go into the future.

[@TheLuizzon]

Nice history of Dahon. Congratulation for Dahon team Mr. David Hon!

[@CesarLopez-gv4tg]

We have 3 in the family of 5, lots of fun beach, park, and camping....loved them Dahon the best!!

[@dahonbicycles]

Thanks so much for your post! Happy riding to you.

[@wturber]

Years ago I picked up an inexpensive Dahon at I believe a Target store in California. It was fine for around the neighborhood but not enough gear to get good speed. So modified it for more gear inches. I used to commute over 9 miles one way with it in Phoenix, AZ. It is very nice to know more about Dahon and to see that they make more refined and lighter weight bikes today.

[@timmmahhhh]

Wow I'm floored to hear that Dahon was once available at Target. My wife and I have had 26-in models for 12 years now and The past couple of days we've looked for models for our daughters. It doesn't look like the Han makes 26-in models anymore, just one 24-in and the rest 20-in. I'm in the Chicago area and the suburban's bike store that used to carry them no longer does and I found only one bike chain in the city of Chicago with three stores that has them.

[@wturber]

@@timmmahhhh It was a long time ago. Probably in the mid to late '80s.

[@viralloger267]

congratulations dahon. really inspiring for fellow entrepreneurs. you have tap into a very niche market and turn it into a global company.

[@Barsbek91]

I bought Dahon Speed Uno! Great flexible simple high quality bike! Thank you Dahon!

[@en6278]

just found one of these dumped at outside bins. Looks like one of the earliest ones and lots rust. But it still rides. I wanna sell but have no clue what its worth. Not expecting much but one mans junk is another mans vintage treasure. Nostalgia is a powerful thing.

[@reinerdxb]

Hi there, do u still have the bike, u mentioned?

[@luissonoma6255]

I was looking for scrap metal & came across one of these that someone threw out for bulk pick up. It’s a 1988 stainless steel 3 speed. Never heard of them before & I guess I’m going to keep it & restore it.

[@curtiscooney5829]

OMG. I found one of these... A 1988 foldaway cruiser for 25 bucks. Hell yes I bought it. Put a couple new tires on it. I'm in it for 65$. Looks like I've got a cool little gem on my hands.

[@PeterKenyon]

Love the mini-doco. I have owned a Dahon for the past 7 years. My wife owns a Bike Friday. Dahon has it all over BF when it comes to packing it up in a car or trying to carry it folded up stairs. My only question is where can I get my next Dahon in Australia?

[@timmmahhhh]

Thanks, I've considered Bike Friday as it looked like it was very customized to the user. I live in the Chicago area and I found just one store that carries Dahon bikes now. 13 years ago I could find about five or six stores, I've only about half who will order it for you but don't have any in stock. Good luck finding one in Australia My guess is you'll have to order it online direct from the company. When I asked the other dealers what sort of lead time it would be to order a Dahon They told me they had no idea and that some bikes have taken several months to arrive.

[@laurenmichele94]

*Nice and easy to fold and unfold. I like the **Latest.Bike** of it components and so far it rides pretty well in pavement-ed trails*

[@attybong]

dahon in the philippines means "leaf" .. it coincides with it's very purpose of preserving the environment ..

[@reinerdxb]

Yes po

[@nycewheels]

Great to learn a little more about Dahon's history- Jack

[@doronron7323]

Very impressive presentation of a clever progressive product and company. Folding bikes have been available for ever! At least Dahon seem to be producing these devises at competitive prices.

[@1gen1gen67]

I have 5 folding bikes by dahon: - Vitesse 8 speed - vybe city 3 sp -espresso 24 sp (3x8) - vitesse i7sp -pop single speed 16" And one Tern Node 24" 8 sp I enjoy this bikes, every day new!)) Thank you for these good product! PS. I hope, to find the old model;- qwest or california,- but they are not so popular in russia, moscow. Have a nice ride!)

[@timmmahhhh]

About 15 years I looked into whether folding bikes were a thing. I just moved to the Chicago area from Northwest Indiana and figured somebody had to design something for commuter trains. I'm surprised they haven't been around longer. I first bought a Bazooka bike on eBay which lasted me a few years but I didn't realize that I exceeded the weight class for it and the frame eventually broke. I replaced it with a Dahon Jack in 2009 and I still have it and love it. I bought my wife an Espresso a year later, also a 26-in model. Careless me I did not see that the handlebars were not removable but it's still a good compact bike and it's very ideal in that it is a 24 speed, whereas my jack is a 7 speed. I don't miss the other speeds and I think I remember at the time a 21 speed model would have been $100 more. I wish you still made 26-in 700cm models as it seems like the largest one you make now is 24 in with most being 20 in. I'm really surprised these haven't caught on more. We are looking at getting Mariners for our daughters.

[@dahonbicycles]

Hi, thanks so much for your feedback! We are so glad you have been enjoying our bikes over the years! We do have models with larger wheels such as the GB-2 (27.5'') and if you look on our global website we do have older models with 26" wheels dahon.com/bikes-category/bike-archive/?filters=bike-wheel-size[435], however availability of DAHON models does depend on regional distribution so it's best to either check with your local DAHON dealer (you can find their contact details here: usa.dahon.com/pages/store-locator) or online on our US website here: usa.dahon.com/collections/bikes.

[@emmanueldelapena3685]

Congrats dahon bike for succes

[@tecnocato]

My favorite bicycle is a folding bike and I always joke is my #ClownBike: 07:37 ...but do not worry about us the folders, I can average 30 kph on a 40 km group ride.

[@hondacrx7829]

Very good

[@HeyHowsMyDriving]

This is great! I have dahon vicci, dahon ccorda, dahon sseydyo and dahon rvc

[@eddiegasi2965]

The Best....

[@escurzzx1250]

I have a Dahon getaway v not sure what year but it’s yellow and about a 12”

[@SpLcSherilyn]

This is great!

[@Luminaring]

So, when is the Unatandem coming out?

[@albaescriche6318]

Powerful

[@blueser100]

They sure are nice. How come their company website pages are not secure.

[@dahonbicycles]

Hi there, thanks for posting and thanks for your feedback on the website. Our global website pages are HTTP secure. Please do let us know which site you have visited where the website pages are not secure and we will take a look into this.

[@frankbauters9717]

Would this work for a guy 5.8 at 255

[@samuellee8238]

I have 6 DAHON in my house ^^

[@69Phuket]

Do they have work visas?

[@emmanueldelapena3685]

Wow thats nice

[@timmmahhhh]

And because they are Dahon you can keep them IN the house. 😊

[@user-jr1cs6ob3m]

Just bought a Hon California. What cam3 you tell me about it Is it aluminum or stainless steel. Any other info

[@timmmahhhh]

Their website gives you the specifications on frame types. The majority are aluminum but they do have a couple of steel but I don't think stainless. I look at that because I'm a heavier writer and I exceed the weight limit for aluminum.

[@crownslay8942]

beautiful and i can't afford it. i wish i could buy jifo around 300 euros.

[@joseruben777]

Is Tern somehow associated with Dahon?

[@michaelpirrone]

Yes, Tern is run by Dr. Hon's wife and son.

[@daveadriffield7296]

Dahon is Tern in Chinese.

[@daveadriffield7296]

Is it?

[@willardSpirit]

Carbon fiber frame electric bike. The future....!

[@laurenceglynlauron4975]

I love to have dahon folding bike but I'm just a poor person from Philippines.

[@kylefern7504]

Haha

[@richardsequeirateixeira]

I live right by Duarte.

[@jochamari]

this dahon or strida?

[@timmmahhhh]

Stridas are cool but I can't see them being comfortable on long trips, strictly commuter.

[@timmmahhhh]

This is definitely Dahon.

[@colombianflag717]

What year was this.

[@dahonbicycles]

Hi there and thanks for posting. Sorry for the late reply. What would you like to know the year of? If you could give us the time code and we can check for you. Thanks!

[@DirectX3]

If you believe, you can do it.

[@adepejuojo6653]

😍

[@Clorophylle]

Dahon Vitesse the best!

[@crownslay8942]

can you guys give away that 30yr limited edition super awesome bike i just saw? omg. i cried realizing how poor we are lol

[@dahonbicycles]

+El Patrie aw, sorry! Well it is a special edition. We do have a wide range of styles and prices. Hope you find something you like.

[@mulyadi6230]

Clasic...dahon

[@fender1000100]

7😢

[@kisut7]

Dahon speed is the best.

[@bubanner]

yeah but dahon gave it style

[@bubanner]

Yeah but can I ride my pup on it.?

[@tenclub2k9]

Yes, as most new models have aftermarket front and rear carriers which take the weight of a puppy or an average sized dog.

[@daveadriffield7296]

Don’t like them but Brompton are the best known now.

[@juliusgoze1380]

My name is David, and I also have a dahon bike, since I live in the Philippines, I thought it was dahon which the meaning is "leaf" Filipino word= Dahon=Dahon Folding bike= Dahon=Deyhon

[@TheHaters112]

Gonna make foldable cars. Cars you can put under your car seat. You all laugh now but I'll be having the last laugh in the end.

[@swagmanandy]

Bickerton started folders.

[@UnseenSpirit]

Propaganda... Brompton is the best known folding bike brand. Dahon may sell more, but Brompton is known as the pinnacle of folders. Also Brompton is also known as the brand where these bikes are a way of life. However, Dahon is a big company and have some really good products.

[@strikerhusky4207]

Brompton came first. Sorry Dahon

[@dahonbicycles]

Striker Husky Though DAHON the company began in 1982, Dr David Hon first designed and patented the bike in the 70s. DAHON bikes were mass produced and distributed globally before Brompton.

[@TheCandidCanadian]

+Striker Husky Don't you dare slander Dr. Hon! Brompton is just a poor, British substitute for a Dahon bicycle.

[@simonp7095]

@@TheCandidCanadian I have a dahoo fold up bike it's great .but I know Brompton is the best