DAHON, the world’s largest manufacturer of folding bikes and category leader, has announced that its 2016 Jifo Uno, featuring the new Jiffold vertical folding hinge, and full sized 2016 Briza D8 are now available at DAHON dealers throughout North America. DAHON’s Jiffold vertical folding technology allows the Jifo Uno to roll directly into the folded mode with minimal time and effort.
2016 DAHON Jifo Uno
A brand new member of DAHON’s Urban Collection of folding bicycles for 2016, the Jifo Uno is the ultimate in foldable efficiency featuring DAHON’s new Jiffold vertical folding hinge, 16” wheels and DAHON’s sturdy Dalloy aluminum frame that guarantees riders the ability to zip through any traffic jam while commuting to work, seeing the city, running errands and getting on and off mass transit.
• Weight — 9.4 kg or 21 lbs.
• Frame — Dalloy Aluminum w/Integrated Jiffold Vertical Hinge Technology
• Folding Dimension — 60cm x 26cm x 57cm (23.6” x 10.2” x 22.4”)
• Fork — Lightweight and responsive steel fork, with integrated crown
• Handlepost — DAHON Forged Aluminum Radius-V Handlepost
• Drivetrain — DAHON custom single speed 39x9t
• Wheels — 16” aluminum rims, compact front hub and standard 28-hole rear hub
• Brakes — DAHON dual pivot alloy caliper front and rear brakes
• Color — Obsidian
• Model Website — http://dahon.com/bikes/qix-d8-2/
• MSRP — $799.00
2016 DAHON Briza D8
A member of DAHON’s Recreational Collection of folding bicycles, the 2016 Briza D8 features a low-step through frame, larger 24 inch wheels inspired by the famous city bikes of Amsterdam. The full size Briza is easy to fold and serves up all the versatility only DAHON can offer — a perfect bicycle that allows riders to see and enjoy pedaling around the city at their own pace … when they are done, simply fold and story the bike away.
• Weight — 13.1 kg or 29 lbs.
• Folding Dimension — 82cm x 32cm x 90cm (32.3” x 12.6” x 35.4”)
• Frame — Low step-though design, Dalloy tube set with ViceGrip hinge technology
• Fork — Smooth riding and stable Hi-Ten Steel Swept Blades
• Handlepost — DAHON Forged Aluminum Radius-V Handlepost, Adjustable and Telescopes
• Drivetrain — 8-Speed Shimano Altus rear derailleur and grip shift
• Wheels — 24” aluminum rims with 28 hole front and rear hub
• Brakes — Winzip smooth and powerful 110mm V-brakes
• Color — White
• Model Website — http://usa.dahon.com/bikes/briza-d8-2/
• MSRP — $699.00
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