Glide P8
  • Speeds: 8
  • Weight: 15.5 kg (34.2 lb)
  • Folding Time: 15 sec
  • Folded Size: 33 x 81 x 69 cm (12.9" x 31.6" x 26.9")
  • Grocery shopping the eco-friendly way.
  • Sunny weekend rides.
  • Lunch rides to that great new café.
Folding Bicycle Description
Smooth, effortless, graceful… that’s the dictionary definition of Glide, and it’s the perfect description of our favorite lo-step folder. Instead of jumping in the car for that trip to the local café for a baguette and a latte, grab a Glide and cruise the streets in style. The UpRide frame geometry puts your body in a relaxed upright position – like you are walking, just a lot faster. You’ve never ridden a smoother, more comfortable bike. And when it comes time to fold, you’ll really appreciate how fast and how small the Glide packs down.
Technology Highlights
  • Looks and rides like a full-sized city bike but folds up fast and small.
  • UpRide frame geometry lets the rider sit up and take notice comfortably.
  • NoLift design requires no lifting to fold the bike - effortless.
  • Fully equipped for city commuting – the brake levers even have an integrated bell.
  • Dynamo hub light keeps you out of the dark, no batteries required
Folding Bike Specifications
COLORS caramel
SPEEDS 8
FRAME SIZES 1
GEAR INCHES 30" - 92"
DISTANCE: SEATPOST TO HANDLEBAR Min: 650 mm (25.4") Max: 695 mm (27.1")
DISTANCE: SADDLE TO PEDAL Min: 655 mm (25.5") Max: 1025 mm (40")
FOLDED SIZE 33 x 81 x 69 cm (12.9" x 31.6" x 26.9")
FOLDING TIME 15 sec
WEIGHT 15.5 kg (34.2 lb)
SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT 150 - 193 cm (5'0" - 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, patented Fusion technology, forged aluminum, patented InSide™ lock
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 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 Dahon Special Edition Shimano Premium Nexus 8
SPOKES 18/8 stainless steel, brass nipples
NIPPLES  
RIMS Kinetix Comp, doublewall, CNC machined sidewalls, wear line indicator
TIRES Schwalbe Big Apple, 24" x 2.0", RaceGuard puncture protection, 75 psi, Reflex
SHIFTER(S) Shimano
FRONT DERAILLEUR n/a
REAR DERAILLEUR n/a
CRANKSET Kinetix Wing, cold-forged 6061 aluminum crank arms, hand-polished, alloy ring
CASSETTE/FREEWHEEL Shimano
BOTTOM BRACKET Cartridge, sealed bearings
CHAIN KMC Z610RB, RustBuster
PEDALS Suntour folding, alloy body
CABLE & HOUSING
CHAINGUARD Full chainguard
MUDGUARDS SKS Maxi 24, stainless hardware, complete
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.
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