DAHON LIMITED EDITION Carbon Folding Bike 40th Anniversary

The DAHON 40th Anniversary Model

Folding bike brand Dahon is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the release of a limited run of carbon machines.

Founded in 1982, the US-based bike brand was founded in the wake of the 1970s oil crisis, as founder Dr David Hon wanted to create a green and practical travel solution.

To celebrate its 40th year, Dahon has released a limited edition carbon fibre folding bike.

The sport and nimble bike is being limited to just 249 units.

Weighing in at just 9.4kgs, the Anniversary 40 model will feature hydraulic disc brakes, a Shimano 11-speed derailleur, and Dahon’s unique diamond frame and integrated LockJaw hinges.

Founder Dr Hon started his career as an established laser physicist, before he was inspired to invent a new kind of bike. After a few years of development, the first Dahon model was released in 1984.

The company is now based in Illinois with production lines in China and Bulgaria. Dahon has accumulated more than 220 patents for its technology.

DAHON 40th Anniversary Model Specifications:

Model Number: ODB-15

Model: ANNIVERSARY 40

Weight: 9.4kg (20.7lbs)

Frame: Carbon frame equipped for 451mm Wheels

Fork: Carbon, integrated patented Fusion Technology

Handlepost: Radius T, Patented Fusion and V-Clamp, Technologies, Forged Aluminum, Custom, Designed for DAHON Double Butted System

Rims: DAHON Custom Carbon 451mm

Front Hub: DAHON Custom Disc hub 24H*100m, Stainless cartridge Bearing

Rear Hub: DAHON Custom Disc hub 24H Cassette, Stainless cartridge Bearing

Spokes : Sapim Super Light

Tires : Schwalbe ONE 28-451

Cranks: SRAM FORCE1 54T x170 mm, Crank arm Carbon

Bottom Bracket: Integrated

Chain: KMC X11

Cassette: Shimano CS-HG700 11-34T 11-SPEED

Front Derailleur: n/a

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 GS, 11-SPEED

Shifters : Shimano SL-RS700-R , 11-SPEED

Handlebar: Carbon Flat Bar, 580 mm Wide

Grips: ERGON GP3

Headset: Fusion, Zero Stack, Cartridge Bearing

Brakes: Shimano DEORE Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers: Shimano DEORE Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotors

Saddle: Fizik Antares

Seatpost : DAHON Custom Carbon 33.9 mm x 580 mm

Pedals: MKS EZY