Curve SL

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Urban Utility BikesUses Xtreme Luxe Components16 inch wheelsUrban riding positionArchived
Speeds: 
8
Weight: 
10.2 kg (22.44 lb)
Folding Time: 
15 sec
Folding Size: 
34 x 60 x 65 cm (13" x 24" x 26")
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  • Lunch rides to that great new café.
  • A morning commute to work.
  • Taking on the subway.
  • Weekend rides around Central Park.

The Curve SL does everything you’d expect as the top-of-the-line Dahon commuter bike: it folds in seconds, weighs next to nothing, and folds small enough to fit into a shopping bag. But where it really shines is how well it rides. BioLogic™ II frame geometry is reassuringly stable. A custom Shimano Nexus 8 Premium hub provides all the gears you’re likely to need on a commute. And custom Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires are fast, smooth and easy to accelerate. Slip a Curve SL into an El bolso and you’ll be instantly mobile, anytime, anywhere.

  • Patented new V-Clamp frame hinge is strong, durable and easy to operate.
  • The Kore saddle and post combination is light, comfortable, and offers twice as much fore/aft adjustability.
  • MKS QR pedals are precision manufactured in Japan and super easy to operate.
  • Dahon Special Edition Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires are light, fast rolling, and have a layer of Kevlar for puncture resistance.
  • Ergon grips are the most comfortable grips on the market.

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Specifications

Magnesium
8
1
38"- 85"
Min: 610 mm (24") Max: 650 mm(25.6")
Min: 650 mm (25.6") Max: 930 mm (36.6")
34 x 60 x 65 cm (13" x 24" x 26")
15 sec
10.2 kg (22.44 lb)
137 - 188 cm (4'6"-6'2")
100 kg (220 lb)
P Series, 7005 butted aluminum alloy, custom-drawn Sonus tubing, V-Clamp forged hinge
Dahon SlipStream, Puro U7 aluminum, patented Fusion technology, double butted tubing
Radius Telescope, adjustable, patented Fusion and V-Clamp technologies, forged aluminum, Covert QR technology
Kinetix Pro, Flat bar, 7050 aluminum, double-butted
Dahon Fusion+, Zero stack, cartridge bearings
Ergon
Kore XC, I-Beam, 228 grams
Kore I-Beam, 2014AL
Dahon Turtleneck clamp
Kinetix SpeedStop V brakes, stainless flex noodle, stainless link and bolts, “SilentGrip” ceramic brake pads
Kinetix SpeedStop V brakes, stainless flex noodle, stainless link and bolts, “SilentGrip” ceramic brake pads
Avid FR5
Dahon LiveWire, SIS housing, slick cable
Kinetix Neutron, cartridge bearings, Ultralight 58 gram design
Dahon Special Edition Shimano Premium Nexus 8
18/10 stainless steel, brass nipples or Sapim Leader, stainless steel (EU assembly)
Sapim Polyax, self aligning, SILS locking system, brass
Kinetix Pro, Niobium alloy, doublewall, CNC machined sidewalls
Dahon Special Edition Schwalbe Marathon Racer, 16” x 1.5”, 85 psi, Qualifier Compound casing, RaceGuard puncture protection, Kevlar bead, Reflex
Shimano Nexus 8, Revo
Sugino XD 6061-AL cold-forged crank arms, hand-polished, 2014-AL chainring
Shimano, 16T
Cartridge, sealed bearings
KMC RustBuster or SRAM SaltShaker (EU Assembly)
MKS EZY quick release pedals
Alloy
Magnetix system
Reflective pants clip
Yes

*Note: These are our standard model specifications. The specifications for your country may differ slightly. We do our best to ensure that the specifications listed here accurately reflect the exact parts found on our production bikes. However, component changes do occur for various reasons and there may be brief delays on site updates. We reserve the right to make component changes without prior notification, which may cause discrepancies with the information listed on the web.

Recommended Accessories

ArcLite Rack
SKS Mini Mudguards

Tutorial Video, Guides & Manuals

application/pdf iconFold/Unfold Guide
application/pdf iconHubs Manual
application/pdf iconShifters Manual

Reviews

Curve SL, Mu XL & Vitesse D3 Reviews
Read more
Alpe Adria Magazine, Austria
May, 2008

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