- Speeds: P3: 3; P7: 7; P8: 8
- Weight: P3: 13.9 kg (30.6 lb); P7/P8: 14.4 kg (31.7 lb)
- Folding Time: 15 sec
- Folded Size: 34 x 74 x 66 cm (13.3" x 28.9" x 25.7")
- Stopping to chat with friends on the way to brunch.
- A trip to the farmer's market for some fresh produce.
- A sunset ride along the beach.
Say “hello” to the friendliest folding bicycle around. The Ciao! features an ultra-low step-through frame design that makes it easy for anyone to get on and off the bike - new riders, those with limited mobility, or even those wearing a dress! The Ciao! includes a full complement of accessories: front and rear lights, a hub dynamo to power the front light, mudguards that keep dirt and water off of clothes, and a sturdy rack to carry stuff. Voted “Bike of the Year” in 2006 in the Netherlands. 
- The super low step frame design is perfect for riders who are just getting back into cycling.
- The dynamo hub means thre are no batteries to run out.
- Folds in seconds and is easy to carry so it never needs to be left outside.
- Dahon Special Edition Shimano Nexus 8 hub with fewer spokes holes permits better spoke angles and a stronger wheel.
- Fast-rolling Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires includes a Kevlar puncture resistant lining.
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| SPEEDS | P3: 3; P7: 7; P8: 8 |
| FRAME SIZES | 1 |
| GEAR INCHES | P3: 41" - 76"; P7: 29" - 70"; P8: 24" - 74" |
| DISTANCE: SEATPOST TO HANDLEBAR | Min: 640 mm (25") Max: 680 mm (26.5") |
| DISTANCE: SADDLE TO PEDAL | Min: 650 mm (25.4") Max: 950 mm (37") |
| FOLDED SIZE | 34 x 74 x 66 cm (13.3" x 28.9" x 25.7") |
| FOLDING TIME | 15 sec |
| WEIGHT | P3: 13.9 kg (30.6 lb); P7/P8: 14.4 kg (31.7 lb) |
| SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT | 142 - 193 cm (4'8"- 6'4") |
| MAX RIDER WEIGHT | 105 kg (230 lb) |
| FRAME | LA Series, 7005 butted aluminum alloy, custom-drawn Sonus tubing, Lattice forged hinge, patented Fusion and V-Clamp technologies |
| FORK | Dahon SlipStream™, Puro™ U7 aluminum, patented Fusion technology |
| SUSPENSION | n/a |
| HANDLEPOST | Radius™ V Telescope™ adjustable, patented Fusion and V-Clamp technologies, forged aluminum |
| HANDLEBAR | BioLogic™ Crescent |
| STEM | n/a |
| HEADSET | Dahon Fusion+, Zero stack, cartridge bearings |
| GRIPS/BAR TAPE | BioLogic™ Plush, reflective end plugs |
| SADDLE | BioLogic™ AirFlo™, Mojo Groove design |
| SEATPOST | BioLogic™ suspension seatpost, 40 mm travel, forged clamp |
| SEAT CLAMP | Dahon Turtleneck™ clamp |
| FRONT BRAKE | Kinetix SpeedStop V-brakes, stainless link, anchor and pivot bolts |
| REAR BRAKE | P3: SRAM coaster, hub mounted; P7: SRAM coaster, hub mounted; P8: Kinetix SpeedStop V-brakes, stainless link, anchor and pivot bolts |
| BRAKE LEVERS | BioLogic™ VB, integrated bell, ergonomic levers with Kraton insert |
| BRAKE CABLE & HOUSING | Dahon LiveWire™, SIS housing, slick cable |
| FRONT HUB | BioLogic™ Joule™ II dynamo |
| REAR HUB | P3: SRAM T3, 3 spd; P7: SRAM P7, 7 spd; P8: Dahon Special Edition Shimano Nexus 8 |
| SPOKES | 18/8 stainless steel, brass nipples or Sapim Leader, stainless steel |
| NIPPLES | Polyax nipples (EU Assembly) |
| RIMS | Kinetix Comp, doublewall, CNC machined sidewalls, wear line indicator |
| TIRES | Schwalbe Marathon Racer, 85 psi, Qualifier Compound casing, RaceGuard puncture protection, Reflex |
| SHIFTER(S) | Shimano or SRAM |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | n/a |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | n/a |
| CRANKSET | Kinetix Wing, cold-forged 6061 aluminum crank arms, hand-polished, alloy ring |
| CASSETTE/FREEWHEEL | Shimano or SRAM |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Cartridge, sealed bearings |
| CHAIN | KMC Z610RB, RustBuster |
| PEDALS | Suntour folding, alloy body |
| CABLE & HOUSING | n/a |
| CHAINGUARD | Full chainguard |
| MUDGUARDS | SKS Mini 20, stainless hardware |
| RACK | ArcLite™, tubular aluminum, luggage strap |
| KICKSTAND | Dahon Double stand |
| CLIP SYSTEM | Magnetix™ system |
| LUGGAGE BRACKET | Frame integrated - KlickFix/Basil compatible |
| FRONT LIGHT | Spanninga Micro FF, halogen, dynamo powered |
| REAR LIGHT | Spanninga Premium, LED |
| ACCESSORY | Reflective pants clip |
| *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. Also our distributors also regularly ask us to make component modifications to better reflect the requirements of their local markets. We reserve the right to make component changes without prior notification, which may cause discrepancies with the information listed on the web. | |
AirPorter suitcase
BioLogic™ Zorin PostPump seatpost
El bolso carry bag
KlickFix luggage bracket
KlickFix seatpost system
Fold/Unfold Guide
Light: Front Manual
"All in all the Ciao is a beautiful machine."
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- The Folding Society, UK
March 2008
"The Dahon CIAO P8 Folding Bike is perfect for anybody looking for a sophisticated bike for getting around town and boasts Patented DFS technology for a fast and easy 15 second fold."
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- www.besportier.com, USA
December 2007
"Simply The Best"
"Easy to fold and unfold."
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- Good Housekeeping, UK
June 2007
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ÖAMTC, Austria
April 2009
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- MBR Stadt & Land, Austria
May 2007
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- www.ecoprofile.se, Sweden
Ciao
Wins Bike of the Year
The "Bike of the Year"
award is the most prestigious cycling award in the Netherlands,
a country that boasts the highest per capita ownership
of bicycles. This marks the first time that a folding
bicycle has won the Dutch "Bike of the Year"
award.
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more!
- Fiets RAI show, The Netherlands
Ciao
Wins the Silver Award at the 2005 Eurobike Show
"This
miniature folding bike with an extremely low top tube
can be folded up in a matter of seconds, conveniently
shrinking it down to suitcase size."
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more!
- Eurobike 2005, Germany
Ciao Wins Cycling Plus Best Buy Award
"This
is a practical and stylish folding town bike par excellence...the
7005 aluminum frame has a lovely sweep, a great chocolate brown
finish, and quality components that complement it beautifully."
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more!
- Cycling Plus, July 2006, UK
Ciao
Wins Gear of the Year 2007
Winner of an international “Bike of the Year” award, the Dahon Ciao P5 folds for storage.
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- Motor Boating Magazine, USA