DAHON Mariner D8, NY TIMES BEST FOLDING BIKE
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DAHON Mariner D8, NY TIMES BEST FOLDING BIKE |
Features And Benefits of Dahon Mariner D8
A frequent winner of folding bike shootouts in performance that include bikes that cost up to four times as much compared to other reputable brands in the market. The Mariner D8 is one of DAHON's most popular bicycles. It’s a high quality, lightweight bike at a surprisingly affordable price. Its portability makes the Mariner D8 ideal for trips that include a stretch by bus or train – perfect for multi-modal urban transport. The DAHON Mariner D8 features a full-size frame with wheelbase geometry similar to road and mountain bikes, making it an award-winning bike and the best option for long distance riding and touring. Take it on your next adventure.
Frame Material:
The DAHON Mariner D8 feature’s Dahon proprietary frame material called “Dalloy Sonus,” which is lightweight aluminium. Some experts of Dahon said is more long-lasting than the pressed steel or aluminium that manufacturers sometimes use. Even if you are on the heavier side, this folding bike will likely be able to hold your weight.
The carrying capacity easily goes up to 230 pounds (105 kg).
Over several years, New York Times rated the DAHON Mariner as the BEST Folding Bike compared to many other reputable brands & high-end models in the market which cost 2-3 times more. Additionally, it is widely regarded as the BEST Folding bike for comfort and long-distance riding, having been tested and reviewed by numerous professional cyclists worldwide, as the riding experience is almost identical to that of a full-size bike. The DAHON Mariner is also the most popular DAHON model in the entire DAHON folding bike series.
Summary:
The DAHON Mariner D8 is the best and most recommended for customers who enjoy long-distance & leisure riding or touring on a bike. It has an elegantly designed and engineered full-size frame with a wheelbase similar to that of a road bike, mountain bike, or hybrid bike, and is best suited for long-distance and leisure riding. The DAHON Mariner D8 has the closest experience to that of riding a full-size bike. If you're looking for something that can go fast, the DAHON Mariner D8 might not be suitable as it performs best at long-distance & leisure riding or touring. It offers one of the most comfortable with solid & stable riding experiences you can ever find on a folding bike.
With the recent completion of the 75km park connector (PCN) by N-Park, using the Dahon Mariner on this long-distance trip or adventure would be the best option, as the DAHON Mariner is designed for long-distance rides like these.
Specifications:
- Mudguard (Fenders) & Rear Rack Included
- Wheel Size: 20"
- Weight: Estimated around 11.8kg (Without Fender & Rear Rack) || 12.2 kg (With Fender & Rear Rack)
- Folded Size: 65 x 32 x 79cm (25" x 12" x 31")
- Frame: Full Size, Lightweight Dalloy Sonus Tubeset, Lattice Forged Hinge，w/ ViseGrip Technology
- Fork: Smooth Riding and Stable Hi-Ten Steel Blades and Steerer
- Handle post: Forged Alloy Radius Telescope w/ Fusion Technology, Adjustable
- Rear Cassette: 8 Speed
- Drivetrain: DAHON Customised Aluminium 9-Speed Rear Deaurelliear
- Shifter: DAHON Customised 8 Speed Trigger Shifter
- Wheels: 20" Lightweight Aluminum rims w/ DAHON Customised 20" x 1.5" Tyre.
- Brakes: Alloy 110 mm V-Brakes
- Pedals: DAHON Foldable Pedals
- Rider height: 145-190cm
- Max Rider Weight: 105 kg (230 lb)
- Tyre
- Schwalbe Citizen
- Original Warranty by Manufacturer (DAHON).
- Please Note that Bicycle Specification are subjected to changes depending on different countries, production dates & colours without prior notice as stated in DAHON's Website.
- The above mentioned specifications are currently available sold by gpbikes PTE LTD.
(Specifications are Subjected to changes depending on production batch and dates.)
