Dahon Hit Specifications
- Frame: Lightweight aluminium
- Forks: Hi-tensile steel for durability and comfort
- Gears: 6 Speed for easy commuting
- Brakes: Aluminium V-Brakes for controlled stopping
- Wheels: 20″ aluminium rims with rubber tyres for comfort and stability
- Folded Dimensions: L:820mm, W:350mm, H:660mm
- Weight: 12.06kg
- Max rider weight limit to 300 lbs
From stored to freedom in 20 seconds
Suitable for all sizes
The Dahon HIT is a capable folding bike that offers good comfort, an excellent fit and suitability for a large range of riders. It provides a decent ride experience , with some added features that make it more than just average.
Comfortable
Comfort levels are very good. The low-pressure tyres and 20inch wheels have something to do with this. Power transfer is dependable, when everything was running as expected, there was no problem getting up to speed, keeping a good cadence, or even taking on a climb. It’s not a super-enthusiastic ride, but you don’t feel like much energy is being wasted. Cruising rather than racing is probably its most obvious forte.
Incredibly Strong
One of its main unique selling points of this model is that the ‘Dalloy’ aluminium frame comes with what it calls a ‘Deltec’ cable. This acts almost as a surrogate down tube and helps to reinforce the structural integrity of the unfolded bike. This allows the Dahon to cater for a maximum rider weight of 137kg, or 300lb.
Lightweight
The Hit itself is no heavyweight weighing in at just 12Kg. As well as being light, there’s plenty of seat post available (lack of which is a major criticism of many other folding bikes) allowing even those who are 6ft or slightly taller to hop aboard and find a suitable fit. The front forks are made from high-tensile steel which helps to insulate bumps coming up the front end. This helps make the Dahon a very comfortable folding bike to ride