Vitesse D3/D7HG

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Speeds: 
D3: 3; D7HG: 7
Weight: 
11.9 kg (26.2 lb)
Folding Time: 
15 sec
Folding Size: 
29 x 80 x 66 cm (11.3" x 31.2" x 25.7")
SEE IT FOLDED
  • Lunch rides to that new café.
  • A weekend trip to the farmer’s market.
  • Stashing behind your train seat.

The Vitesse D7HG is for those who are looking for a great bike for urban commuting at a good value. We took our award-winning Vitesse D7, added an internal gear hub and tried and true 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. Available in 3-speed model for general use, and a 7-speed model for more demanding riders.

  • Comes with all the accessories needed for true city utility.
  • Internal gear hubs are perfect for commuting in nasty urban conditions because they require very little maintenance.
  • Comes with a large volume pump hidden inside the seatpost.
  • Luggage bracket on the frame allows the use of hundreds of KlickFix compatible bags and baskets.
  • Radius V Telescope handlepost adjusts to fit riders of all sizes.

Specifications

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D3: 3; D7HG: 7
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42" - 78"
Min: 610 mm (23.8") Max: 635 mm (24.8")
Min: 695 mm (27.1") Max: 955 mm (37")
29 x 80 x 66 cm (11.3" x 31.2" x 25.7")
15 sec
11.9 kg (26.2 lb)
142 - 193 cm (4'8"- 6'4")
105 kg (230 lb)
KA Series, 7005 butted aluminum alloy, custom-drawn Sonus tubing, Lattice forged hinge, patented Fusion technology
Integrated Fork, patented Fusion technology
Radius V Telescope, adjustable, patented Fusion and V-Clamp technologies, forged aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum, Flat bar
Dahon Fusion+, Zero stack, cartridge bearings
SRAM or Herrmann's (EU assembly)
Dahon Comfort or Selle Royale Alpine Gel (EU assembly)
BioLogic PostPump Seatpost, 34 x 580 mm
Dahon Covert Seatpost Clamp, high leverage design
ProMax V, aluminum, linear spring
ProMax V, aluminum, linear spring
ProMax V, aluminum bracket/aluminum lever
SIS, Pearl silver housing, slick cables
Dahon Mini, aluminum, sealed
D3: SRAM; D7HG: Shimano Nexus
18/8 stainless steel, brass nipples or Sapim Leader Spokes, stainless steel
Polyax nipples (EU Assembly)
Aluminum, black anodized
Dahon Roulez, 20" x 1.5", high pressure 65 psi, skinwall or Schwalbe Marathon Tires, 20" x 1.5", Puncture protection (EU Assembly)
D3: SRAM; D7HG: Shimano Nexus
Cold-Forged Aluminum Cranks, hand-polished
D3: Dahon custom 13T; D7HG: Shimano Nexus
5-piece, chromoly axle
KMC or SRAM
Suntour folding, non-slip
Shimano
Full chainguard
Aluminum, Dacromet bolt
Magnetix Technology
Frame integrated - KlickFix Luggage Brackets compatible
Reflective Trouser Strap
Yes

Tutorial Video, Guides & Manuals

Reviews

Vitesse D7HG Review

“The Dahon comes commute-ready, with a rack, chain guard, and fenders, making it hit the price/quality hot spot in folding bikes.”

Men's Journal, USA
April, 2009

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