Keep in mind that, in the USA, the bike must be "tuned and adjusted by a professional mechanic before the owner’s first ride" to qualify for Dahon's Lifetime Warranty Upgrade. See:

http://dahon.com/mainnav/dahon-suppo...-warranty.html

If you want the lifetime warranty upgrade, take the bike to a professional mechanic BEFORE you ride it.

-HANK RYAN-
Norman, Oklahoma USA