Choosing Your Bike - Urban Performance

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR WHEEL SIZE

Dahon makes bikes with five different wheel diameters: 16", 20", 24", 26", and 700c. Wheel size will affect the ride characteristics and portability of your bike.


16" WHEEL SIZE
Our 16" wheel folding bikes are designed to be light and ultra compact when folded. That makes them ideal for commuters who use public transport because they need to fold and carry their bikes several times a day. However a trade off is that to achieve a very compact folded size, Dahon's 16" bikes won't be quite as comfortable to ride for longer distances or for taller riders. Choose a 16" model if compact folded size is your primary concern.

20" WHEEL SIZE
Most of our customers feel that our 20" models deliver the optimal balance of performance and folding convenience. Our 20" wheel folding bikes are slightly larger when folded than the 16" models but they deliver a more comfortable and efficient ride. With the right components, our 20" wheel bikes are good for distances up to a century. Choose a 20" model if you want performance and portability.

24" and 26" WHEEL SIZE
24" and 26" wheel folding bikes are essentially "regular" bikes that offer portable convenience and Dahon quality. Our full size bikes feature standard frame geometries for an excellent ride. Virtually all of the components, except for the frame, are off-the-shelf components that can be repaired or replaced in any bike shop. Choose a full size bike if you want the performance and looks of a "regular" bike but still want folding convenience.

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