[Stangle]

Awesome a Folding Bike forum. These are usually only manufacturers forums so you end up talking about the same thing over and over. I carry a Dahon for everyday commuting and I'm looking into some of more expensive models. Folding Bike Riders are few so I hope there's a lot on here.

[Industry_Hack]

Welcome! I have a very vintage R20, and wish there was some way I could justify a Dahon.

[Cyclomatic]

Welcome!

[Biker]

Welcome, are dahon's the upscale folder?

[funetical]

Welcome! I dig the look. The utilitarian aspect as well.

[TxCyclist]

I personally haven't noticed much difference in quality among the various folding bike manufactures.

[funetical]

Really? I've heard things about the simplicity of design and how some companies make it horribly difficult to assemble. Just reading reviews mind you. I haven't really heard anything about riding on them.

[Industry_Hack]

Dahon makes some expensive, very fast bikes. They're considered more of a premium folder than something like a Downtube. Of course, Yan from Downtube designs his own bikes, and handles all the distribution, which keeps the price down.

[kegoguinness]

Folders can be cheap ( in terms of quality and price) and very expensive. I have a Dahon Speed P8. It's a middle-of-the-road folder. Very decent bike, nothing to write home about. Good for short rides around the city and my multi-modal commute.
I also have a Bike Friday. Expensive and fantastic road/touring bike. There is a major difference between this and the Dahon. The BF feels and rides like a full-size bike. Only it climbs better

[Industry_Hack]

I wouldn't mind the Speed Pro TT, but even at 50% of retail, I can't justify it right now.