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Dahon Folding
Bikes
Folding bikes - or portable bicycles
as Dahon like to call them - it's all
they've done since 1982 when they
made their first, pioneering folding bicycle.
And they do it very well. Easier folding
- better fit - proven reliability. Choose
from a range of Urban Utility, Urban Performance
and Road bikes. Dahon bicycles come in
three wheel sizes 16",
20" and 26".
Economic
pressures, environmental pressures, life
pressures. What’s a person to do?
Dahon make bikes that fit into your life
and help you take charge of your weekly
fuel bill, of your workouts, of your carbon
foot print. In addituion to being the ideal commuter transport, a folding
bike is ideal for the caravan, boat or
motorhome owner.
Ultra
Quick Folding
A Dahon portable bicycle folds quickly, to a very compact
size, yet still offers all the riding performance of
a traditional bicycle. Almost every Dahon bicycle can
be folded in 10-15 seconds, without tools, and is small
enough to fit under a bus or train seat.
Dahon Accessories & Performance
Upgrades
To make your Dahon folding bike even more useful there
is a great range of Dahon accessories and upgrades
available including bike transportation bags, luggage
racks and bags, a seatpost pump, mudguards and even
a mount for your iPhone or iPod Touch.
Check Dahon Out
With over 25 years of experience in making folding
bikes, Dahon has a proven record of bringing the best
in folding bike technology to the market. Check the
Dahon range out and see how their bikes can help you
make a change for the better. For further information
on the range of bikes, accessories and upgrades visit
the Dahon
UK web site. |
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Book a Demo Ride
See for yourself - book our demo bike
for a day. Our stock of Dahon bikes is
now here.
Dahon Wins!
Bruce
Croal, riding a Dahon
Mu SL loaned by Walkers Cycling,
won the folding bike race at the
Edinburgh Nocturne city centre
race in July. |
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part of the Nocturne series, Dahon,
the folding bike manufacturer sponsored
a folding bike race where the competitors,
dressed in business attire, wait
30m away from their folded bikes.
At the drop of the flag the competitors
have to run to their folded bikes,
unfold them and complete 3 laps of
a testing 1.2km circuit. In
the Edinburgh event on Saturday 3
July, the course was the toughest
of the Series and included a steep
cobbled climb up Victoria Street
just past the start/finish area.
The climb lead onto George IV Bridge
and then a sharp right turn for a
fast descent back down into the
Grassmarket. The riders then looped
around the bottom for the final
sprint up the cobbled north side
of the Grassmarket. Walkers
Cycling had a “Guest
Rider” in Bruce Croal, Scottish
Pursuit champion, riding our demo
bike – a Dahon Mu SL – a
9 speed, super light bike weighing
less than 9 kg (impressive for
any bike let alone a folder!).
Having first seen the bike at 5
pm on the evening of the race,
Bruce was ably instructed in the
technical aspects of folding and
unfolding by Zyro staff (Dahon’s
UK distributer)– not difficult
really – Dahon bikes are
simplicity itself.
There
was no doubting the eventual
winner – Bruce’s track
pedigree showing from the start.
Right from the off, he was in the
frame – tailing Mike McFarlane
on a Birdy™ Bike round the
first lap and easily leaving him
wondering what flew past after
crossing the line on the first
lap.
Bruce’s prize of a Dahon
Speed Pro TT worth £1299.99
was presented on the podium in
front of a magnificent crowd of
spectators. A great night for cycling
and a great night for Dahon. |
Above: 15 seconds is all it takes
for Bruce to unfold the
Dahon - ready to race! |
Above: A Le Mans style start as the
'city types' in the Dahon Folding
Bike race dash to unfold their
steeds and race over several
laps of a testing circuit based
in Edinburgh's Grassmarket. |
Above: Lap one and Bruce has
Mike McFarlane in his sights
as they pass through the start/finish
area. |
Above: Into the last lap and Bruce
holds a comfortable lead as the
Dahon's 20 inch wheels and Schwalbe
Kojak tyres make easy work of
the Grassmarket cobbles. |
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Left: Bruce is suited, booted and
ready to race on the Dahon Mu
SL
Above & below: The spoils
of victory - bubbly, bouquet
and a brand new Dahon Speed Pro
TT! |
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| For further
info visit the Nocturne
Series web site. |
| Dahon |
| click on a photo to
view full model details on the Dahon
UK web site |
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Dahon
Vitesse D7 £439.99 |
Dahon
Mu P8 £649.99 |
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Frequent
winner of folding bike shootouts
against bikes costing four times
the Vitesse and it costs less
than you might expect. Its light
weight makes it ideal for trips
that include a stretch by bus or
train. Total weight is 11.8 kg (26.0 lb); folding time is 15 seconds. Suitable for riders from 142 cm (4' 8") to 193 cm ( 6' 4"). Perfect basic urban transport. |
One of Dahon’s most versatile, all-around bikes. The Mu P8 is light, fast and stylish enough to turn heads everywhere it goes. Great performance and good
value. Dahon's design goals are always lighter, stronger, faster - the Mu P8 delivers on all three. Total weight is 11.2 kg (24.7 lb); folding time is 15 seconds. Suitable for riders from 142 cm (4' 8") to 193 cm ( 6' 4"). |
An urban bike that takes on anything you throw at it. On the nastiest potholed roads and the hydraulically-damped fork and Schwalbe Big Apple tyres level everything out. On tarmac, lock out the fork and you can hammer away efficiently. When locked down, the LockJaw hinges are very strong but almost invisible, so nobody will even know you’re on a folding bike.. |
Get the Right Bike
Choosing a new bike can be quite a task
given the huge variety of machinery available
nowadays. You may find one of our Walkers
Cycling bike buying guides useful. These
can be downloaded from our Bikes
Page.
Our Service
Walkers Cycling take pride in the friendly,
personal service we offer. The 'Walkers
Cycling Price' of all new Dahon bikes
sold by us is inclusive of VAT, full assembly,
21 point adjustment and safety check,
free servicing and
one or two money off vouchers which can
be redeemed against any parts and accessories
purchased when the bike comes
in for its free service.* All our manufacturers
offer a full warranty on all their products.
Stock Availability and Ordering
We aim to have a small selection of the
Dahon range in stock. To avoid
disappointment please phone, fax or email
to check availability before traveling.
Models not in stock can usually be ordered
for delivery within a few days - subject
to availability from the manufacturer.
We can take a deposit to reserve your
new bike - £30 or 25%, whichever
is the greater - ride your new bike away
when the balance has been paid.
Trade-in Your Old Bike
We have teamed up with a local charity bike recycling project to offer a £25 trade-in voucher in exchange for your old bike when you purchase a new adult bicycle. The voucher gives you £25 to spend on parts and accessories on your new bike. See our Terms & Conditions page for full details.
* Every new adult's bike
(including Dahon folding
bikes) purchased after 1st September 2009 qualifies
for free services after 6 weeks and 6 months and
two money off vouchers. Every new child's bike (up
to and including 24" wheel
size) purchased after 1st January 2010 qualifies
for a free service after 6 weeks. Money off vouchers
can only be redeemed against any parts and accessories
purchased when the bike comes in for its free service/s.
Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure
the accuracy of prices and information shown in this
page, Walkers Cycling will not be held responsible
for any loss or damage caused by any errors or omissions.
All bicycles are offered for sale at the prices displayed
in the shop. The appearance and specification of the
bicycles pictured and described on this page may vary.
Please see our Bike
Sales Terms and Conditions.
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