- Speeds: 7
- Weight: 11.8 kg (26 lb)
- Folding Time: 15 sec
- Folded Size: 29 x 80 x 66 cm (11.3" x 31.2" x 25.7")
- Beating traffic on a morning ride into the City.
- A post Sunday brunch ride around the park.
- Searching for a great new lunch spot.
When we combine a light aluminum frame with our latest patented technology and equip it with our Deluxe component package, the result is light-weight and light on the wallet. The Vitesse is frequently rated the winner in folding bike shootouts, frequently beating out bikes costing up to four times as much. It’s no wonder then that the Vitesse is one of the most popular folding bikes on the market. 
- It folds in less than 15 seconds so you can take it anywhere.
- It’s light enough to carry on public transport.
- Perfect for taking on a bus or train on your commute or stashing in your apartment.
- Equipped with a Dahon Neos rear derailleur that features crisp, fast shifting and a low profile design that is protected from damage.
- 7005 aluminum frame with custom-drawn Sonus tubing and six patented technologies.
| COLORS |         |
| SPEEDS | 7 |
| FRAME SIZES | 1 |
| GEAR INCHES | 34" - 92" |
| DISTANCE: SEATPOST TO HANDLEBAR | Min: 610 mm (23.8") Max: 635 mm (24.8") |
| DISTANCE: SADDLE TO PEDAL | Min: 695 mm (27.1") Max: 955 mm (37") |
| FOLDED SIZE | 29 x 80 x 66 cm (11.3" x 31.2" x 25.7") |
| FOLDING TIME | 15 sec |
| WEIGHT | 11.8 kg (26 lb) |
| SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT | 142 - 193 cm (4'8"- 6'4") |
| MAX RIDER WEIGHT | 105 kg (230 lb) |
| FRAME | KA Series, 7005 butted aluminum alloy, custom-drawn Sonus tubing, Lattice forged hinge, patented Fusion technology |
| FORK | Integrated, patented Fusion technology |
| SUSPENSION | n/a |
| HANDLEPOST | Radius™ V Telescope™, adjustable, patented Fusion and V-Clamp technologies, forged aluminum |
| HANDLEBAR | 6061-T6 aluminum, Flat bar |
| STEM | n/a |
| HEADSET | Dahon Fusion+, Zero stack, cartridge bearings |
| GRIPS/BAR TAPE | SRAM or Herrmann's (EU assembly) |
| SADDLE | Dahon Comfort or Selle Royale Alpine Gel (EU assembly) |
| SEATPOST | SuperOversize, MicroAdjust, aluminum |
| SEAT CLAMP | Dahon Covert™, high leverage design |
| FRONT BRAKE | ProMax V, aluminum, linear spring |
| REAR BRAKE | ProMax V, aluminum, linear spring |
| BRAKE LEVERS | ProMax V, aluminum bracket/aluminum lever |
| BRAKE CABLE & HOUSING | SIS, Pearl silver housing, slick cables |
| FRONT HUB | Dahon Mini, aluminum, sealed |
| REAR HUB | Formula, cassette, aluminum, sealed |
| SPOKES | 18/8 stainless steel, brass nipples or Sapim Leader, stainless steel |
| NIPPLES | Polyax nipples (EU Assembly) |
| RIMS | Aluminum, ground sidewalls, anodized |
| TIRES | Dahon Roulez, 20" x 1.5", high pressure 65 psi, skinwall or Schwalbe Marathon, 20" x 1.5", Puncture protection (EU Assembly) |
| SHIFTER(S) | Shimano |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | n/a |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Dahon Neos |
| CRANKSET | Cold-forged 6061 aluminum crank arms, hand-polished |
| CASSETTE/FREEWHEEL | SRAM 11-30 cassette |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | 5-piece, chromoly axle |
| CHAIN | KMC Z50 |
| PEDALS | Suntour folding, non-slip |
| CABLE & HOUSING | SIS-SP, Pearl silver |
| CHAINGUARD | Full chainguard |
| KICKSTAND | Aluminum, Dacromet bolt |
| CLIP SYSTEM | Magnetix™ system |
| LUGGAGE BRACKET | Frame integrated - KlickFix/Basil compatible |
| WHEEL REFLECTORS | Yes |
| FRONT & REAR FREFLECTORS | Yes |
| 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
ArcLite rack
El bolso carry bag
SKS Mini 20 mudguards
Fold/Unfold Guide
“... the Vitesse is more or less in a class of it's own. ... Dahon is on to a winner.”
- A2B magazine, UK
“First of all thank you for some excellent service. My initial enquiries were answered promptly and fully and once I’d placed the order the bike came when you said it would. I'm delighted with the bike, as you say it rides beautifully, much nicer than the Brompton - it's easy to forget you are on a small wheeled folding bike.”
- H. Medley, UK
“Almost a month ago, I got a Vitesse D3/D7 and it has been terrific. I’ve averaged 5-6 miles a day including weekends. Dahon's folding mechanism is so easy I would highly recommend it to all commuters. I've amazed quite a few onlookers when I fold my bike in 15 seconds and carry it inside a building.”
- Blassty, from the Dahon Community Forum, Chicago, IL
Read
more!
- Ofanaim Magazine, Israel
Read
more!
- Handwerk Magazin, Germany
1st Place - Overall Test Winner
"THE extremely
comfortable Vitesse trounced the opposition. Only 50 seconds
passed before it was ready to ride, while folding took
less than 30. It was lightweight, handled brilliantly
and its smooth gripshift gearchange and three well spaced
ratios made easy work of our test route. It folded down
small and featured a bell, rack and bungees to secure
a case. Easily our Best Buy.”
Read
more!
- AutoExpress, UK