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03-20-18 | 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Boudicca

A friend is thinking of a buying good-condition second-hand Dahon for a gentle, self-supported trip to Europe this spring. We're not planning major hills, and we'll stay in hotels or AirBnB. But the bike will need to scrunch into a suitcase (or a well padded bag) for the plane ride over, and then fit panniers for luggage for the trip.

Do you think this will work? I have a Bike Friday, and know that the travel/pannier set-up is good. But I don't know much about the Dahon.

Clues welcome.

Thanks in advance.

I've read a few reviews where their more performance orientated folders with low profile tyres can give a more harsh ride which may not be ideal for touring. I would suspect their steel framed folding bikes would be better for touring. For sheer mechanical strength and reliability I would favour a freehub based drivetrain. Maybe something like the Boardwalk D8? I'm not an expert on Dahon though but on face value that looks one of the best options in their range.

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