unsnapping three clips-no operation manual required. The elegant but sturdy
and simple frame consists of a single curving piece with a V-shaped bracket
for the pedal housing. The bike is light enough (about 20 pounds) for urban
commuters to lug on a bus or subway. It's also narrow enough in its folded
form to fit through New York subway turnstiles. Gear changes are smooth, and
you find yourself pedaling no harder or faster than you would on a full-size
bike. A clever bit of design turns the seat post into part of a stable base
for the folded bike. Unfortunately, the tires have trouble standing up to
life in the big city.
THE RIDE: Ah, those skinny little tires on the Kinetix Pro wheels. We were
concerned from the start that they wouldn't stand up long to the abusive
streets of Manhattan and that a gaping midtown pothole would snag and bend
the wheel, sending us catapulting over the handlebars. But no, it was a
seemingly smooth stretch just two blocks from home that punctured the front
tire-a mere two weeks into our Dahon experience.
REGULAR PRICE: $1499
FOOTPRINT OPEN: 57 x 23 x 40 in.
FOOTPRINT FOLDED: 36 x 17 x 24 in.
TIME TO SET UP: 0:28 sec (on first try).
TIME TO BREAK DOWN: 0:20 sec.
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