@iamconfounded - I was lurking on the Dahon forum yesterday, I believe there are rear lugs for mounting racks,, the handlebar 'fold' appears to be slightly different on 2005+ bikes - undo two screws at the rear of the stem and lift the bars off. Later bikes lose the suspension seat post and gain a Biologic pump post (or in the UK a Bel-Air/SDG) specs are different in the EU , so do check. Big Apples are highly regarded in urban environments, and give a compliant ride. They're probably one reason Dahon ditched the suspension seatpost on later bikes, which also got a frame re-design.

The cheaper (UK) Espresso has the same frame, 21 gears, higher stem and riser bars to give a sitting up position, curved (non-MTB style forks) and skinny road tires. Remarks from owners with both are that the Espresso is a more traditional upright ride, whereas the black-painted Jack is an 'urban assault vehicle'. Either could be easily converted to other duties, but the Jack has those MTB style straight forks.

I'm tempted to get an Espresso for the 21 gear, and fit an MTB stem, knobblies and low bars for modest country pursuits. The Jack is cooler, though , and looks to have different rims and spokes. Cranks are Truvative on the Jack, 'cold-forged' un-named on the Espresso.

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Sue