Originally Posted by Shilun
Dahon Curve: Compact, light 16" folding bike.
Commuter bike: Folds quickly, light and small enough to fit into a shopping bag. Revised frame geometry is reassuringly stable. A custom SL version of the Sturmey-Archer 5 speed hub provides all the gears you are likely to need to commute.
Interesting indeed!
I like the fact they are going to use the SA-5 Sprinter hub on a 16' inch wheel folder. I wonder where this leave the Presto Lite because that was a good bike. You can tell they put better quality components on that folder than the Sweet Pea which should never have been released. It goes to show you that Dahon is still thinking when it comes to the 16' wheel commuter. The company hasn't had a 5 speed 16' wheel bike in about 10 years! Overall, it doesn't look like a bad folder.
I hope they use a larger rear cog for that bike instead of the 13T to give you a lower direct drive.
I also hope they include a chain guard like the Piccolo, Presto and Presto Lite.