Dahon - Folding Instructions for 26" Bikes w/ Standard Hinge

[ingrodrigoaguilar]

and you just go swinging the handlebar around. poor engineering there.

[gabsmabs62]

i got some folding pedals for about £5 off ebay.... much easier.

[rlmackie]

That is too much work I will stay with my smaller bick that I do not need a tool to fold the bike.

[brokendownv1]

I contacted my local Dahon dealer who spoke to someone at Dahon and was informed that this stem cannot fit in pre-2009 Jack's, which is very disheartening. Can you confirm this and if so, do you have alternatives?

[brokendownv1]

Is there any component that Dahon currently sells which moves the handlebars on the side or folds for the Jack?

It would be nice to have a way to avoid using a hex key just to move the handlebars aside to put it in a bag.

[DahonFoldingBikes]

@brokendownv1, our new Axis stem, which is equipped on bikes like the Jack, addresses the very issue you raised. Though you still require a hex tool to loosen the stem, the handlebar can now be conveniently stored on the bike sideways so you don't have to contend with it dangling around when you move the bike. Try contacting your local Dahon dealer to see if they have this part in stock or if they can order it for you.

[mythinktube]

2 different tools required?! Rubbish!!

[MetaView7]

this is not a very good design

[paulpt25]

I always leave the left pedal on the bike, because it doesn't take extra space (it's between the folded parts of the frame).

[christoffff]

You need a spanner and an allen key to dismantle it, and then let the handlebars dangle by the brake cords... I think I'll just buy a regular bike and take it apart each time, it'd be a lot cheaper and not much different.

[gurintto]

@christoffff Most of those things aren't mandatory - to be able to take it on a bus or tube train, all you'd have to do is fold it in the middle and *maybe* twist the handlebars to the side. Works for me.

[discdon]

@christoffff In the UK you can't take bikes on trains during the rush hour unless it is a folder. So as a commuter into London I want a bike that has the same feel as a normal bike - not a small wheeled folder that jars on bumps and potholes. It takes a minute to fold the Dahon Jack and take off the handlebars (I never remove the pedals) and put it on the train. I've been doing this for 2 years with no regrets whatsoever...

[joeny1980]

Can these bikes (specifically the Jack and the Espresso) fold up without taking off the pedals? And what about without taking off the handlebar. I see how those adjustments make it even more compact but if its not necessary and still fits, I'll save the effort and toss it in the trunk

[igogosh]

yes, they can. I've had my Jack for 3 years. One may need to lower the seat to fold the bike more. You might need to remove the handlebar to fit the bike in the trunk of the car. I fit mine into my 2000 accord and have some space around it

[raphaelvilamiu]

wow! it's so smart! you just need 30 mins to fold it XD

[alexlhf2]

what's the model of the bike shown in the video?

[DahonFoldingBikes]

Glad you like the 26" folding bikes, they work well for someone who feels the need for a full-size bike, however the small ones are that way for a reason - they fold much smaller!

Should you have a chance to ride a 20" Dahon, I think you would be pleasantly surprised - even delighted. Convenient, stable and comfortable - you'll forget quickly about the size of the tires while riding... right up until you pack it up to toss in the trunk or take on the train!

[hitmonlee00]

why does this have so many steps!

and you have to use a separate tool as well.

very inconvenient isnt it?

[sexymodelboy]

I like this one. THe other ones are too freakin small