We're all very proud to announce that the Vector X10, part of our newly launched line of high-end performance folding bicycles, has won a prestigious Eurobike Award at the 2010 Eurobike bicycle trade show that is being held right now in Friedrichshafen, Germany from September 1-4, 2010. A lot of work has gone into this new line of bikes so we are very happy to see that others in the industry think highly of it as well. With a frame based upon an award-winning design, the Vector series of folding bikes represents the state of the art in folding bicycle technology and is positioned at the top of Dahon’s 2011 product line. The following is taken from a press release regarding our new Vector lineup.
Vector bikes feature a patented hydroformed frame design based on the Ios XL, which received a Gold iF Design Award at Eurobike 2009. Hydroforming allows optimization of the strength to weight ratio while imparting a more elegant and sleeker look to the bike. The combination of a patented folding hinge with the hydroformed tubing results in a frame with superb torsional stiffness.
“We never stop looking for ways to improve our products,” stated Joshua Hon, Dahon vice president. “We’re incredibly excited about the Vector line of bikes because they feature the stiffest small wheel folding frames we’ve ever developed and they are just fantastic to ride. In product design, being light and strong is a difficult challenge but we managed to nail it with the new Vector platform.”
Vector X20Leading the Vector family of folding bicycles is the Vector X20, which is the successor to the top of the line Mu EX. The Vector X20 is ultra-light, weighing in at only 9.2 kg (20.2 lb), and features the 20-speed SRAM Red drivetrain, arguably one of the best drivetrains around. SRAM DoubleTap shifters provide razor sharp butter-smooth shifting and the Kinetix Pro wheel set is the lightest, strongest and most aerodynamic 20" wheelset available.
Vector X10
The Vector X10’s beautifully hydroformed frame is substantially stronger and stiffer than the Mu SL frame it replaces. A new 11-36T 10 speed cassette paired with a custom 55T FSA crankset gives the Vector X10 an even wider gear range than other folding bikes with a conventional 53/39T double crankset. Rocket-fast Kinetix Pro wheels and custom Schwalbe Durano tires round out one of lightest folding bikes on the planet.
Vector X27h
The Vector X27h is the reincarnation of the iconic Dahon Speed Pro TT using the substantially stronger Vector frame. The Vector X27h sports a wide gear range of 29" – 121" using a SRAM/Shimano drive train to deliver the hill climbing gears of a mountain bike and the big ring gears of a road bike. Dahon Special Edition Schwalbe Durano tires are light and sleek for that extra edge in speedy performance.
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Re: Foldie for Touring
For advice about selecting bikes, try our online forum here:
http://forum.dahon.com/
There are lots of friendly people who should be able to answer your question.
When will it be available in USA?
It is already mid April and still Vectors, are not available, any chance to get MU EX cheaper then? what is our option today? Could you please provide a date of vectors availability?
Foldie for Touring
Hi am thinking to getting a Dahon foldie but not sure if i can use it for touring. please advice and suggest a few model with advantageous and disadvantages.
Thanks
Sky Blue Bikes
Hi Paul,
I’ve been in to Sky Blue Bikes on the corner of Bonham Strand West & Bonham Strand (west side of the wet market), and they had 3 Dahons in stock. I didn’t see any Vectors, but I’m sure they could order an X27h in for you.
Ride on,
FF
Vector XL
Put a Nexus or Alfine hub and fenders on that thing and I’m on it!
Steve
see how much.
see how much.
I would like one...
I live in Little Rock, Arkansas and I currently ride my bicycle to work five days a week an hour and twenty-five minute trip each way…but my bike is old and gears change on its own in mid crank…and someone stole one of my front brakes off it and the back brakes went out three days ago…
Dahon in South Africa
Dear Erika,
Unfortunately, we do not have a distributor in South Africa at the moment. You can check here (http://www.dahon.com/aboutus/international-distributors) for a list of our worldwide distributors to see which one is most convenient for you to try to contact. Sorry we couldn’t be of more help.
Vector bikes in SA?
Where can I buy a Dahon bike in South Africa? With the newly built Gautrain available I would like to be able to cycle from and to the stations.
Heavier
Speed Pro TT weighs 21.4 lbs
Vector X27h weighs 22.5 lbs
I’m rather choose the lightest one.
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
Vector X27h
Can i buy this bicy in HK? how much it cost?
Im living in florida,would
Im living in florida,would like to buy one
I like it except it needs higher top gear
I think that it should have the same gear inches as the Speed Pro TT. I like that it is even lighter and has fewer gears. How much will it sell for?
Vector Availability in HK
Hi K.F.,
Thanks for expressing your interest in the Vector lineup. We love the bikes and a lot of other people also can’t wait to get their hands on them.
Our distributor in Hong Kong has picked up the Vector line up for 2011 and the bikes should be available in the territory by early March.
Happy riding!
The Dahon Dispatch Team
When will the Vector line of product be available in Hong Kong
I am a new MU SL user and quite happy with the current light weight bike. Knowning that the new Vector line of products will be available early next year, may I know when this product be available in Hong Kong.
Dahon Vector series
I can’t wait to check out the new Dahon Vector series. I always admired the Mu SL and Mu EX but they look to be even cooler in their new form. Definitely a fast road bike. I don’t know if its a practical folding bike for New York City commuting but hey, that’s not really the point of it anyway. :) Certainly looks like you could really crank on one of these… nice!
Where can I get one for free?
Looking for someone to sponsor me one.
SP-TT Replacement?
You guyz are killin’ me! First you drop a couple LBS with the aluminum framed SP and NOW you go hydro-formed for a stiffer ride. (I’m assuming the extra stiffness may allow further weight reduction?) Any weight projections yet? You’re quickly making my ’07 SP-TT Outdated!
Innovate or DIE!
Vector X20
The Vector line of bikes will be available in North America by late spring of 2011. For more information, please visit our US website at http://us.dahon.com.
When will it be available in USA
When will the Vector X20 be available in the USA. I live in California and hope to order one as soon as it is available.
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