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1. They are great for mixed mode transportation. I have taken them on trains, busses, planes, and put them behind the back seat of cars as small as a Geo Metro. It is quick and easy to take my bike with me when I go places. Sometimes I ride one way and come home by other means. They are incredibly fun and useful to take along if you have to travel for work.

2. They are small and easily stashed. That is why they are very popular with boaters and people who have to take their bikes up crowded elevators.

I like models with 20" wheels best. The bikes are small and light enough to transport easily, and the performance is good enough to enjoy riding all day. I have ridden my Dahon Speed P8 as much as 90 miles one day in New England, fully loaded with touring bags. Sure, my full size touring bike would have been a little better for the task, but I had a great time and it was very easy to get my bike across the country to start the trip.

I have had several folding bikes over the last 20 years. Of these my Dahon has seen the most use because it is quick and easy to fold and unfold, it handles very well, and it climbs hills easily. Dahon makes a very broad range of models and they sell for very reasonable prices. - Neil Wechsler

Folding bikes

	MARINER D7 2011 Designed specifically for boaters, the Mariner D7 makes your on-shore adventures a lot more fun and convenient. It stashes easily into even the smallest of boat holds and storage spaces. When you arrive at a port of call it unfolds in seconds to help you explore or shop for supplies.The Mariner folding bike is the perfect accessory for any size boat.
	MU P8 2011 The Mu P8 is one of Dahon's most versatile, all-around bikes. It's wonderfully light, fast enough for long weekend rides, and stylish enough to turn heads everywhere it goes. Great performance and a good value. Our design goals are always lighter, stronger, and faster and the Mu P8 delivers on all three.
	SPEED D7 2011 The Speed combines sporty performance with terrific value. Year after year it remains one of our most popular bikes because of this. The frame is hand-welded from custom-drawn 4130 chromoly Sonus tubing and incorporates six different patented technologies, resulting in what is probably our stiffest frame. The Neos derailleur is fast-shifting and has a nice wide, gear range – perfect for urban riding in most cities.
	SPEED UNO 2011 At 24 lbs, the Speed Uno folding bike is one of Dahon's lightest bikes. One of the reasons for this is the single speed with a rear coaster brake. Just like the bike you had when you were a kid, pedal backward to stop the bike with a skid. Without brake cables and shifter cables, this bike touts the utmost simplicity. There is practically nothing to adjust or maintain, so for a flat commute, it's a great option. For this price, you won't find another folding bike that's worth riding.
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Last updated on January 3, 2012 10:02 AM