Matrix
Perfect for
  • Fast cruising around town.
  • Grabbing a brew after work.
  • Riding up the hills of San Francisco.
  • Those who want the benefits of a folding bike, plus all the features they love on their traditional bike.
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The all-new Matrix is a versatile bike that will take on anything you throw at it. Drop it down on the nastiest potholed roads and the hydraulically-damped fork smooths everything out. On tarmac, lock out the fork and you can hammer away efficiently. Slap some knobbies on and you can even take the Matrix off-road. For 2008, we’ve given the Matrix a brand new frame featuring LockJaw folding hinges: when locked down, the hinges are incredibly strong but virtually invisible so nobody will even know you’re on a folding bike.
highlights
  • High pressure Continental Sport Contact tires feature a Kevlar antipuncture belt.
  • Shimano disk brakes for excellent all-weather braking function.
  • Dahon F.I.T. stem offers 50mm of adjustment for a custom riding position.
  • BioLogic™ PostPump integrates a high-capacity pump inside the seat post.
COLOR
SPEEDS 24
FRAME SIZES S (15"), M (17"), L (19")
GEAR INCHES 23" - 113"
FOLDED SIZE 39 x 81 x 94 cm (15.4" x 31.9" x 37")
WEIGHT 13.9 kg (30.58 lbs.)
FOLDING TIME 30 seconds
SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT S Frame (157 cm - 167 cm/5'2" - 5'6"); M Frame (167 cm - 183 cm/5'6" - 6'); L Frame (183 cm - 193 cm/6' - 6'4")
MAX RIDER WEIGHT 105 kg (230 lbs)
FRAME OAX Series, 7005 aluminum, patented LockJaw hinges, replaceable derailleur hanger, integrated head tube
FORK Suntour NEX, hydraulic damping, lockout
HANDLEBAR Ritchey Rizer, 6061-T6 aluminum
STEM Dahon F.I.T., patented ATS technology, 6061-T6 aluminum
HEADSET Dahon Fusion, Zero stack, cartridge, sealed, conical spacer
GRIPS DualDensity
SADDLE WTB, Speed V
SEAT POST BioLogic™ PostPump, 27.2mm
SEAT CLAMP QR ProLite design, aluminum, CNC finished lever
BRAKES Shimano Disc, Mechanical
DISC ROTOR Shimano
BRAKE LEVERS Avid FR5
BRAKE CABLES & HOUSING Dahon LiveWire, SIS housing, slick cable
FRONT HUB Shimano Disc, 32H, black
REAR HUB Shimano Disc, 32H, black
SPOKES 18/10 stainless steel, brass nipples, black ano
RIMS WTB SX24, disc only, doublewall
TIRES Continental Sport Contact 26” x 1.5”, 85 psi, 240 tpi, Kevlar anti-puncture protection
SHIFTER SRAM SX5 trigger, 24 speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR Microshift, forged aluminum, for MTB
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X7
CRANKSET FSA Dynadrive, 48/38/28T
CASSETTE Shimano HyperGlide 8 speed, 11-32T
BOTTOM BRACKET Cartridge, sealed bearings
CHAIN KMC Z82
PEDALS Aluminum cage, double-sided tread
CASING AND CABLE Dahon LiveWire, 4mm
ACCESSORY Reflective pants clip
TOOLS T wrench Allen tool
SUPPORT BRACKET Aluminum
REFLECTOR BRACKET Nylon
*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
AirPorter suitcase
WeatherBeater 26 mudguards
Dahon manuals

Folding and Unfolding Guide
Fork Manual
F.I.T. Stem Manual

Brakes Manual

Brake Levers Manual

Shifters Manual

Front Derailleur Manual

Rear Derailleur Manual
dahon reviews

"...well thought out mix of quality and price...it does everything I want it to and more!"
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- The Folding Society, UK

"...the best folder we've ridden."
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- What Mountain Bike Magazine, UK

"With a simple flick of the lever, the bike can be folded in half for easy storage in storerooms or cubicles which are too small for an average bike."
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- Togoparts.com, Singapore

"Klappen Ohne Reue"
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- Bike Fitness, Germany

"... a fantastic, full-size, nimble, value for money, portable bicycle..."
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- E. Chaney, Australian Cyclist, Australia

"WOW! It is great! It is very fast and more stable than any bike I've ridden. I've ridden your Speed P8 and also a Specialized. The Matrix is easily the best bike I've ridden in my life."
- E. Krosney, USA

"I purchased a Matrix this past April. The bike is Awesome. It rides like a dream. It shifts well and I don't have any negative feedback about the bike. Go and buy one for your shelf. You won't regret it."
- Chuck F, USA

"I own a 2002 Matrix (silver). I have been using it to commute to work for the past year. My commute is about 48km a day. I have also used it for century rides (161km). The bike is great! Very sturdy and stable."
- Origami, from the Dahon online forum

"I just got back from doing the 25-mile course at the Tour de Palm Springs. I was able to fly up the few hills that there were. I was amazed at how many people I passed up! I barely even broke a sweat!"
- Ian, from the Dahon forums

"It's a lovely piece of kit. As a former Certified Engineer I really appreciated the quality engineering, the fabulous weld quality and the overall hi-tech design."
- K. Hallam, UK

"...awesome and it will fit in our Cessna 172 nicely."
- M. Brenoel, Jacksonville, FL

"The Dahon Matrix is really fantastic."
- Dr. J. Meyer, Hannover, Germany

"I recently purchased a Dahon Matrix bicycle from Avenue Cyclery in San Francisco, California. I would like to compliment Dahon for producing a useable, robust folding bicycle at a reasonable price."
- B. Todd, San Francisco, CA

"Beautiful, quick, rides and brakes good in the rain, easy to secure to a pole with a U-lock thanks to its folding frame, good front suspension and comfortable seat."
- Consumer review on roadbike review.com

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- Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland

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- Przekrój, Poland