Frame Technology

All Dahon compact bikes follow the same 3-step folding process:

Step 1: Fold the handlepost down
Step 2: Lower the seatpost into the frame
Step 3: Fold the frame in half

Sound familiar? If it does, it’s because the DFS technology we developed over two decades ago is now used by over 98% of all folding bicycles on the market. But while others have followed, we’ve continued to refine our technology and lead the way in ease of use.

Bottom bracket stiffness is very important for pedaling efficiency. On bikes featuring our Embed technology, you’ll find 300 – 360 degrees of BB/frame interface instead of the typical 90 degrees. This translates into improved stiffness and more efficient power transfer.

Switzerland, the land of precision time pieces, is a place where quality and durability are valued above all else. Fitting then that this latest technology was proposed by our Swiss Product Team member. GreaseFlow technology makes lubing and caring for a Dahon easier than ever. It incorporates a grease port in the hinge and grooved pivot pins. Using a standard grease gun, grease can be injected into the hinge pivot and streamed through the interior grooves. Contaminants and water are purged so the hinge action stays silky smooth.

Hydroforming technology shapes metals such as aluminum into lightweight, strong, and complex shapes which would be impossible with traditional metal forming techniques. In the hydroforming process an aluminum tube is placed into a negative mold. Hydraulic fluid is then forced by pistons at very high pressures into the mold, causing the aluminum to be pressed into the mold. Hydroformed tubes typically have a higher strength to weight ratio than traditional tubes because tube thickness and shape can be very precisely controlled and optimized.