Dahon Eco 3 2009 Folding Bike
Posted by Dahon | Under Folding Bikes Thursday Jan 28, 2010
Does your daily commute consist of riding part of the way by bike and the rest by train or bus? Then you're probably familiar with the mixed feeling of dread and hope that the next bus or train has room for your bike. With the fast and easy folding Eco 3 bike, however, you can put your worries behind you. The Eco 3 folds up in just 15 seconds, and can be taken on just about any mass transit system when collapsed. As a result, the bike is perfect for rush hour commutes, as a transportation backup on drives through the country, or for leisurely rides to brunch on the weekend. The Eco 3 is equipped with a strong and light aluminum frame that adjusts to fit a wide range of riders. The bike is also incredibly stable compared to most foldable bikes. Small wheel folding bikes have a reputation for "twitchy" handling, but twitchy handling is the result of poor frame geometry more than wheel size. Dahon overcomes this twitchiness with the BioLogic II frame--the result of almost 25 years of refinement by the team at Dahon.
The BioLogic II frame also supports Dahon's AutoLok technology and ViseGrip latching mechanisms. The latching mechanisms are extremely strong and easy to operate, with a beautifully smooth shape that fits the hand perfectly. Folding hinges with AutoLok technology add to the bike's safety, as they automatically lock shut when the lever is closed. All in all, the Eco 3 offers the perfect urban bike experience.
 The Eco 3 folds up in just 15 seconds and fits on most forms of mass transit. |
- Speeds: 7
- Frame: AA series with patented ViseGrip technology
- Fork: Hi-tensile steel, TIG welded, curved blade
- Suspension: N/A
- Handlepost: Adjustable, patented AutoLok technology, steel
- Gear inches: 36 to 72 inches
- Distance of seatpost to handlebar: 23.2 inches
- Distance of saddle to pedal: 24.4 inches (min); 31 inches (max)
- Folded size: 31.2 x 25.7 x 11.7 inches (W x H x D)
- Folding time: 15 seconds
- Weight 26.7 pounds
- Suggested rider height: 4 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 4 inches
- Max rider weight: 230 pounds
- Warranty: 5 years
About Dahon
Dahon was founded in 1982 with the singular purpose of convincing more people to use environmentally sustainable forms of transport. To accomplish this goal, the company focused from the start on creating innovative but reasonably priced folding bicycles. Now, with more than 2 million folding bicycles sold, Dahon is the worldwide leader in folding bikes. Headquartered in Los Angeles and maintaining factories in Taiwan, Macau, the Czech Republic, and China, Dahon's bicycles are sold in more than 30 countries. Dahon also says the majority of its 700-plus worldwide employees travel to work by bicycle, public transport, or a combination of both, helping the company live up to its goal of promoting green mobility solutions for people who live active, environmentally friendly lifestyles.
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