Originally Posted by
jur
Shotgun approach. Have many models, you're going to hit some customers. Discontinue unpopular models.
Totally agree with that. They need even more market research driving product development to consoloidate the range better. From a business view they aren't probably optimising their bottom line with so many different bikes and development costs. It isn't as if they are merely tweaked models.
Having said that, if Dahon can sustain this product range, given the current growth in the folding bike segment globally, it's great for us consumers and folding bike enthusiasts! It's one of the quirky things about Dahon that they have such a big range and keep bringing out new ones. The new Dahon Curl, if it is realised will be a serious departure from previous models though. I've always thought it was time for Dahon to innovate the folding mechanism more and not just the frame/component configuration of new models.
I see you cover the Jetstream Jur in another thread! I guess Dahon 'slung enough mud at the wall' and some of it stuck on you lol!