Perfect for
- The every day, all weather bike commuter.
- Rolling smoothly over the nasty, potholed roads you ride on your morning commute.
- Park and Ride after Mayor Bloomberg passes congestion charging in NY.
Urban Performance Bikes

If your ride to work is less about sunny
skies and smooth tarmac, and more
about rain, grit and potholed roads,
then take a look at the Cadenza P8.
It’s custom-built for urban riding with
Schwalbe’s legendary Big Apple tires
and the smoothest shifting drivetrain
on the planet – the Shimano Alfine. The
7005 aluminum frame is burly and stiff
and even up close you can barely tell
that it folds. But fold it does, in less than
10 seconds when you need to stash it
in your closet or take it on the bus.

- Dahon F.I.T. stem offers 50mm of adjustment for a custom riding position.
- Shimano Disc brakes deliver sure and consistent stopping power in even the worst weather.
- Patented LockJaw folding hinges are incredibly strong yet stealthily low-profile.
| COLOR | ![]() |
| SPEEDS | 8 |
| FRAME SIZES | S (16"), M (18"), L (20") |
| GEAR INCHES | 26" - 80" |
| FOLDED SIZE | 39 x 81 x 94 cm (15.4" x 31.9" x 37") |
| WEIGHT | 12.6 kg (27.72 lbs) |
| FOLDING TIME | 30 seconds |
| SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT | S Frame (157 cm - 167 cm/5'2" - 5'6"); M Frame (167 cm - 183 cm/5'6" - 6'); L Frame (183 cm - 193 cm/6' - 6'4") |
| MAX RIDER WEIGHT | 105 kg (230 lbs) |
| FRAME | OA Series, 7005 aluminum, patented LockJaw hinges, eccentric bottom bracket, replaceable derailleur hanger, disc/v brake compatible |
| FORK | Dahon SlipStream™, Puro™ U7 aluminum, double butted tubing, disc/V brake compatible |
| HANDLEBAR | Ritchey, 6061-T6 aluminum, straight |
| STEM | Dahon F.I.T., patented ATS technology, 6061-T6 aluminum |
| HEADSET | Dahon Fusion, Zero stack, cartridge, conical spacer |
| GRIPS | Ergon |
| SADDLE | BioLogic™ Aria |
| SEAT POST | BioLogic™ PostPump, 27.2mm |
| SEAT CLAMP QR | ProLite design, aluminum, CNC finished lever |
| BRAKES | Shimano Disc, Mechanical |
| DISC ROTOR | Shimano |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Avid FR5 |
| BRAKE CABLES & HOUSING | Dahon LiveWire, SIS housing, slick cable |
| FRONT HUB | Shimano Disc, 32H, black |
| REAR HUB | Shimano Alfine, 8 speed, 32H, black |
| SPOKES | 18/10 stainless steel, brass nipples, black ano |
| RIMS | WTB DX24, disc only, doublewall |
| TIRES | Schwalbe Big Apple, 26” x 2.0”, RaceGuard puncture protection, 75 psi |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano Alfine RapidFire Plus, 8 speed |
| FREEWHEEL | Shimano, 16T |
| CRANKSET | Truvativ IsoFlow, 38T |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Cartridge, sealed bearings |
| CHAIN | KMC Z610RB, RustBuster |
| PEDAL | Aluminum cage, double-sided tread |
| CLIP SYSTEM | Magnetix™ system |
| ACCESSORY | Reflective pants clip |
| TOOLS | T wrench Allen tool |
| SUPPORT BRACKET | Aluminum |
| REFLECTOR BRACKET | Nylon |
| *Note: These are our standard model specifications. The specifications for your country may differ slightly. We do our best to ensure that the specifications listed here accurately reflect the exact parts found on our production bikes. However, component changes do occur for various reasons and there may be brief delays on site updates. Also our distributors also regularly ask us to make component modifications to better reflect the requirements of their local markets. We reserve the right to make component changes without prior notification, which may cause discrepancies with the information listed on the web. | |
"Overall, I very much liked the
Cadenza. Given the component
package quality, the Alfine hub
and the very versatile frame, the
price at £579 seems more than
reasonable, if not a bargain...
So all in all, I’d say Dahon are onto
another winner."
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March 2008
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