Vitesse D3/D7HG

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Urban Utility BikesUses Deluxe Components20 inch wheels Urban riding positionArchived
Speeds: 
D3: 3; D7HG: 7
Weight: 
D3: 11.6 kg (25.5 lb); D7HG: 11.9 kg (26.2 lb)
Folding Time: 
15 sec
Folding Size: 
30 x 69 x 81 cm (12" x 27" x 32")
SEE IT FOLDED
  • Lunch rides to that new café.
  • A weekend trip to the farmer’s market.
  • Stashing behind your train seat.
  • Commuting to work.

The Vitesse is for those who want the ultimate bike for urban commuting. We took our award-winning Vitesse D7, added an internal gear hub plus components from top component suppliers. Then we topped it off with mudguards, a rack and even a trouser saving chainguard so you can ride in any weather. New for 2008, the Vitesse gets upgraded with the robust new Radius V handlepost. We’ve also added a new model with a smooth shifting Shimano Nexus 7 speed hub.

  • Luggage bracket on the frame allows the use of hundreds of KlickFix compatible bags and baskets.
  • 7005 aluminum frame with custom drawn Sonus tubing is light and strong.
  • Radius V Telescope handlepost adjusts to fit riders of all sizes.

Specifications

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D3: 3; D7HG: 7
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D3: 41"/56"/77"; D7HG: 34" - 84"
Min: 620 mm (24.4") Max: 640 mm (25.2")
Min: 690 mm (27.2") Max: 960 mm (37.8")
30 x 69 x 81 cm (12" x 27" x 32")
15 sec
D3: 11.6 kg (25.5 lb); D7HG: 11.9 kg (26.2 lb)
142 - 193 cm (4'8"- 6'4")
105 kg (230 lb)
K Series, 7005 aluminum, Custom-drawn Sonus tubing, forged Lattice hinge, patented ViseGrip technology, forged drop outs, integrated head tube
Integrated, patented Fusion technology
Radius Telescope adjustable, patented Fusion technology, forged aluminum, Covert QR technology, patented InSide lock
6061-T6 aluminum, Flat bar
Dahon Fusion+, Zero stack, cartridge bearings
D3: SRAM or Herrmann’s (EU assembly); D7HG: BioLogic or Herrmann’s (EU assembly)
Dahon Comfort or Selle Royale Alpine Gel (EU assembly)
BioLogic PostPump
Custom oversize, aluminum
ProMax V, aluminum, linear spring, stainless flex noodle
ProMax V, aluminum, linear spring, stainless flex noodle
ProMax V, aluminum bracket/aluminum lever
SIS, Pearl silver housing, slick cables
Dahon Mini, aluminum, sealed
D3: SRAM 3 speed hub, coaster; D7HG: Shimano Nexus 7, 7R46, 36H, black ano
18/10 stainless steel, brass nipples or Sapim Leader, stainless steel, Polyax brass nipples (EU assembly)
D3: Aluminum, silver anodized; D7HG: Aluminum, black anodized
Dahon Roulez, 20" x 1.5", high pressure 65 psi, skinwall or Schwalbe Marathon, 40-406 mm, Kevlar puncture protection (EU assembly)
D3: SRAM 3 speed; D7HG: Shimano Nexus 7 Revo
Cold-forged 6061-T6 aluminum crank arms, hand-polished
Shimano Nexus 7
D3: Dahon Special Edition, 13T
D3: CH, chromoly axle; D7HG: CH
KMC or SRAM (EU assembly)
Suntour folding, non-slip
Full chainguard
Aluminum, Dacromet bolt
Magnetix system
Reflective pants clip
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*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.

Reviews

Vitesse D7HG Review

“The first thing we noticed about the Vitesse was the finishing quality. This is an impressively well-made bike for $679. “

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www.urbanvelo, USA
July, 2008
Vitesse D7HG Review

“While it looks a little offbeat, the Dahon Vitesse may be the world’s ultimate short-commute/city-commute bicycle.”

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msnbc.com
May, 2008
Curve SL, Mu XL & Vitesse D3 Reviews
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Alpe Adria Magazine, Austria
May, 2008

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