Urban Utility Bikes
Most electric bikes are built like tanks: heavy and cumbersome. With the Boost, our objective was to design an electric bike with all of the portable convenience that our folding bikes are known for. We’re happy to say that after two years of hard work, and with the help of some Japanese motor and battery engineers, we succeeded. The Boost folds to the same dimensions as our best in class 20” wheel folders and weighs only 19.6 kg, making it one of the lightest, most compact electric bikes on the market. The smooth power will leave you laughing with delight as you sail up hills and pedal easily into ferocious head winds.
A fast urban bike with all the right stuff and fully prepped for the urban grind. Puncture-resistant Schwalbe Big Apple tires provide ease of mind when navigating urban terrain, while the virtually maintenance free Shimano Nexus 7 hub gear provides a wide range of gears. The Nexus also allows shifting from a standstill, perfect for that unexpected red light. LockJaw folding technology adapted specifically to Dahon’s range of Mini-bikes allows quick and easy folding for storage or transport.
The Espresso is the bike for urban adventures: to the park on a sunny weekend; down the street for a lazy Sunday brunch; or to the market for some fresh penne, tomatoes, and a bottle of wine. For 2010, the Espresso gets a complete makeover. The patented new Dahon Axis stem lets you fold the Espresso with a minimum of effort and Schwalbe Big Apple tires mean that you go faster, in a lot more comfort. The new Espresso is a shot of caffeine to your cycling lifestyle.
You won’t believe your eyes the first time you see the Ios fold; it’s a full size bike that has the same folding footprint as our compact 20” bikes. But it’s a lot more than a compact fold; the Ios is very simply, marvelous
urban transport. It has a beautiful hydroformed aluminum frame and it’s got a rack, mudguards and dynamo hub lighting – everything you’d want from an urban bike. Even better, it’s got our new Andros adjustable stem so you’ll always find the perfect riding position. And to guide your way at night, we’ve equipped it with the Valo light, a powerful LED light that integrates perfectly with the Andros stem.
You won’t believe your eyes the first time you see the Ios fold; it’s a full size bike that has the same folding footprint as our compact 20” bikes. But it’s a lot more than a compact fold; the Ios is very simply, marvelous
urban transport. It has a beautiful hydroformed aluminum frame and it’s got a rack, mudguards and dynamo hub lighting – everything you’d want from an urban bike. Even better, it’s got our new Andros adjustable stem so you’ll always find the perfect riding position. And to guide your way at night, we’ve equipped it with the Valo light, a powerful LED light that integrates perfectly with the Andros stem.
The Jack is designed to go at any pace you choose and to roll over anything in your path. Forget leaving your urban machine in that communal bike garage and getting nicked and scratched; keep it inside and safe…with you. That’s how it should be, right? The Jack is designed around a beefy 7005 aluminum frame and phat Schwalbe Big Apple tires. The Jack has seven nicely-spaced gears to keep things simple, enough for most anything you’re likely to encounter in the city. What kind of bike is this? It’s a human powered urban machine, Jack.
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.
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