New DAHON CURVE D3 FOLDING BICYCLE Review

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(More customer reviews)I *love* bicycles, and I really love folding bikes. Having owned several bikes, and several Dahons, I think I can speak about this one. Things I like.
- reasonable fold.
- reasonable weight
- decent ride. Remember, this is a smaller bike. Smaller bikes are a bit nimbler (some would say "twitchy") and smaller wheels have less gyroscopic force. This is a double edged sword. It makes it easier to accelerate (great for stop and go), but it also makes smaller wheels "twitchy". Bigger tires add some low-tech shock absorption
- 3 speeds. Its enough for shorter distances. I used to want more speeds (and I still appreciate it for my other bikes), but it really *is* enough for commuting and short (say 5-6 miles and under) distances.
- built in rack
- built in bike pump and fenders
- reasonable cost
- good build construction
- feels solid (for a folding bike, which is never as solid as a non-folder)
- simple, durable.
- the twin rack. it keeps the bike vertical,
Things I don't like:
- wish its fold was a bit smaller. Not bad for trains, apartments and offices. A bit big to bring onto a coach type bus. There's no way to squeeze it small enough between your legs and still get it behind a seat.
- a bit clumsy to carry. Like most dahons, the center of gravity doesn't line up w any comfie holding point. I usually hold it by the seat, but it just doesn't feel right.
- no easy way to roll it. Here to fore, my favorite folder is a Strida. More compromises, but when its folded, I just roll it along. This bike, you have to carry. Its a 25 lb suitcase, with no convenient handle. How far do you want to tote it?
- the twin rack. Its tipsy.


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Customers rave about the styling and delightfully smooth handling of the Curve D3, one of Dahon's most popular bikes. It's the perfect bike for an easy commute or as secondary transportation stashed in a car. With its impressively small folded package it's easy to take two for a weekend getaway.

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