DUARTE, California — December 2001 —
With an ownership rate of approximately 1.7 bicycles per person, the Dutch know their bicycles. And in recent reviews of top-selling folding bikes, Dahon bicycles won top marks. The Boardwalk and Presto won "Best of Test" honors in a review by ANWB, the Dutch Automotive Association. The Roo and Helios followed closely behind. In a review by the Dutch Cyclist Federation, the Roo and Presto models finished 2nd and 4th respectively. The only bikes that scored higher than Dahon were at least twice as expensive. Of course, that's no excuse for finishing out of the top spot - we'll just have to work harder to get it back next year.