- Speeds: 8
- Weight: 10.1 kg (22.3 lb)
- Folding Time: 15 sec
- Folded Size: 33 x 69 x 62 cm (12.9" x 26.9" x 24.2")
- Politely slipping onto crowded trains on your way to work.
- Taking on the “folding-bikes-only” subway.
- Weekend rides around Central Park
The Curve SL does everything you’d expect as one of Dahon’s top-of-the-line super-light commuter bikes: it folds in seconds, weighs next to nothing, and is small enough to fit into a shopping bag when folded. But where it really shines is how well it rides. The BioLogic™ II frame geometry is reassuringly stable. A Shimano Capreo 9-speed drivetrain provides all the gears needed for gruelling commutes. Designed to minimize weight, this bike delivers surprising speed in a small package. 
- Weighing only 10.1 kg, the Curve SL is one of the lightest compact commuter bikes on the market.
- Custom Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires are fast, smooth and easy to accelerate.
- Compact folded size means it stores easily under your desk, in a closet, or under your bus seat.
- Shimano Capreo drive train is specially designed for small wheel bicycles and provides a wide range of gears for almost any terrain.
- V-Clamp frame hinge is incredibly strong, safe, and easy to operate.
| COLORS |  |
| SPEEDS | 9 |
| FRAME SIZES | 1 |
| GEAR INCHES | 31" - 90" |
| DISTANCE: SEATPOST TO HANDLEBAR | Min: 620 mm (24.2") Max: 650 mm (25.4") |
| DISTANCE: SADDLE TO PEDAL | Min: 665 mm (25.9") Max: 900 mm (35") |
| FOLDED SIZE | 33 x 69 x 62 cm (12.9" x 26.9" x 24.2") |
| FOLDING TIME | 15 sec |
| WEIGHT | 10.1 kg (22.3 lb) |
| SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT | 137 - 188 cm (4'6"-6'2") |
| MAX RIDER WEIGHT | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| FRAME | PA 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, double butted tubing |
| SUSPENSION | n/a |
| HANDLEPOST | Radius™ V Telescope™ adjustable, patented Fusion and V-Clamp technologies, forged aluminum, Covert™ QR technology |
| HANDLEBAR | Kinetix Pro, Flat bar, 7050 aluminum, double-butted |
| STEM | n/a |
| HEADSET | Dahon Fusion XP+, Zero stack, Angular Contact cartridge bearings, machined aluminum cups |
| GRIPS/BAR TAPE | Ergon for trigger |
| SADDLE | Kore XC, I-Beam, 228 grams |
| SEATPOST | Kore I-Beam, 2014 AL, 34 x 580 mm |
| SEAT CLAMP | Dahon Turtleneck™ clamp |
| FRONT BRAKE | Kinetix SpeedStop V-brakes, stainless link, anchor and pivot bolts |
| REAR BRAKE | Kinetix SpeedStop V-brakes, stainless link, anchor and pivot bolts |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Avid FR5 |
| BRAKE CABLE & HOUSING | Dahon LiveWire™, SIS housing, slick cable |
| FRONT HUB | Kinetix Neutron, cartridge bearings, Ultralight 58 gram design, Kinetix ProLite QR |
| REAR HUB | Shimano Capreo |
| SPOKES | 18/8 stainless steel, brass nipples |
| NIPPLES | Sapim Polyax, self aligning, brass |
| RIMS | Kinetix Pro, Niobium alloy, doublewall, CNC machined sidewalls |
| TIRES | Dahon Special Edition Schwalbe Marathon Racer, 16" x 1.5", 85 psi, Qualifier Compound casing, RaceGuard puncture protection, Kevlar bead, Reflex |
| SHIFTER(S) | Shimano Capreo, 9 spd |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | n/a |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano Capreo, ultra short cage |
| CRANKSET | FSA Gossamer, CNC alloy guard, ISIS Drive, Dahon Special Edition |
| CASSETTE/FREEWHEEL | Shimano Capreo, 9-26T |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | American Classic UltraLight, ISIS Drive |
| CHAIN | SRAM PC971, 9 spd, PowerLink |
| PEDALS | MKS EZY quick release pedals |
| CABLE & HOUSING | SIS-SP, anti-compression housing |
| MUDGUARDS | SKS Mini 16, stainless hardware |
| KICKSTAND | Alloy |
| CLIP SYSTEM | Magnetix™ system |
| 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. | |
El bolso carry bag
KlickFix luggage
SlipCover bag
Folding & Unfolding Guide
Crankset Manual
The magazine commented that the Curve SL is a lightweight bike, has good brakes, is quick and easy to fold, and has tires that make the bike more comfortable than the Brompton.
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- Alpe Adria Magazine, Austria
May 2008
"The ride quality, low rolling resistance and excellent brakes deserve particular mention. The new quick release front luggage system is a major step forward for Dahon in terms of convenience, … If you are looking for a compact folder though, make sure that the Curve is on your list of machines to consider."
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- The Folding Society, UK
"The Curve itself doesn't really have any natural competitors at this price and represents great value for money."
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- Today's Pilot, UK
May 2007
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- www.cykelportalen.dk, Denmark
March 2007
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- Velojournal, Switzerland
October 2007
Curve SL Wins Bike of the Year
"At the top of our list for commuters who mix cycling with public transport, the Curve SL is tough, reasonably light to carry and easy to fold."
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- Cycling Plus, UK,
January 2008
Curve SL Awarded Recommended Buy
"..a pretty compact, very light and easy to handle package that’s great for train hopping...the spec is execellent from the comfy Biologic saddle that uses the novel and megaconvenient SDG ’monorail’ adjustment system, through to the V-brakes and removable MKS alloy pedals."
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- Cycling Plus, UK,
April 2007