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(More customer reviews)The Dahon Speed 7 (upgraded to Speed 8) has been my vehicle of choice for years. Fold it up, put it in a large hardshell suitcase, take it to Mazatlan or Hawaii or wherever and ride around. (Roll up your clothing, put it in plastic bags, and pack it in the spaces in and around the bike. One checked bag, no bike fees, no hassles.) My next goal is to take it to Japan; some of the best level riding anywhere starts within a couple of miles of the Tokyo Narita airport. And in Japan, you can take it on the train (if it's under a cover).
Now, in our condo in Hawai'i, I keep one with a surfboard rack on it. I can surf any break within a mile or so of our place with no problem. On the South Shore (Oahu), this means Kaisers to Suicides and beyond. (I ride a 10 foot board, no problem on the bike.) Combination lock with an 8 foot cable; lock the bike to a palm tree and go surfing.
Also in Hawai'i: the bike has a rack on it, with a box. Ride to the supermarket, do all my shopping by bike. Don't have a car there; don't want one, don't need one.
Hills? I wouldn't want to take the Speed 7/8 on the Tour de France, for sure. But for any normal city street grade, it's fine. Very good gear ratio. If you know the road up to the overlook at Diamond Head, above the lighthouse, I've ridden up there on the Speed 7 (1 less gear) many times. Sitting down the whole way.
Traffic? The agility of this bike (short wheel base) has saved me several times where a larger, less agile bike would have failed to avoid some idiot opening a car door or cutting me off to get a parking place.
Back home in San Diego, a Speed 7 lives in the back of my car. Go to the beach, park the car, ride around.
San Francisco peninsula? Take the Dahon on the train, get off, unfold, ride.
Price and design? I researched all the other brands (Bike Friday, Montague, etc.). This is the best design and the most economical.
Try it, buy it, you'll like it. I can't say enough about this bike. Beats walking, beats driving, gets the job done. I had a full-sized, 21-speed Dahon and sold it--the small one is more practical and just as good to ride.
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