Speed P8
Perfect for
  • Fast cruising around campus.
  • Bar hopping (eco style) on Friday nights.
  • Exploring in Costa Rica.
  • Taking with you on that trip to Spain.
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Probably the best combination of performance and value in our product line, the Speed P8 is perfect for long commutes, weekend exploring, or touring. The Speed P8 shares the same frame as the Speed Pro and combines it with our no compromise Premium component package. The Speed P8’s stiff frame, rigid Radius handlepost, and plush-riding Schwalbe Big Apple tires inspire confidence on even the worst roads. Upgraded in 2008 with a Dahon Neos 2.0 derailleur, light weight SlipStream aluminum fork, and BioLogic™ Aria saddle.
highlights
COLOR
SPEEDS 8
GEAR INCHES 33" - 96"
DISTANCE: SEAT POST TO HANDLEBAR Min: 620 mm (24.4") Max: 690 mm (27.2")
DISTANCE: SADDLE TO PEDAL Min: 700 mm (27.6") Max: 940 mm (37")
FOLDED SIZE 33 x 64 x 81 cm (13" x 25" x 32")
WEIGHT 12.3 kg (27.06 lbs)
FOLDING TIME 15 seconds
SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT 142 cm - 193 cm (4'8" - 6'4")
MAX RIDER WEIGHT 105 kg (230 lbs)
FRAME K Series, SuperLite 4130 chromoly, custom-drawn double-butted Sonus tubing, forged Lattice hinge, patented ViseGrip™ technology, forged drop outs
FORK Dahon SlipStream™, Puro™ U7 aluminum, patented Fusion™ technology, double butted tubing
HANDLEPOST Radius Telescope™ adjustable, patented Fusion™ technology, forged aluminum, Covert QR technology, patented InSide™ lock
HANDLEBAR Ritchey, 6061-T6 aluminum, straight
HEADSET Dahon Fusion 2, Zero stack, cartridge, sealed
GRIPS BioLogic™ Ergo, AirFlo™ design, reflective end plugs
SADDLE BioLogic™ Aria
SEAT POST BioLogic™ Zorin PostPump
SEAT CLAMP QR Dahon Turtleneck clamp
BRAKES Kinetix SpeedStop V brakes, stainless flex noodle, stainless link and bolts, “SilentGrip” ceramic brake pads
BRAKE LEVER Avid FR5
BRAKE CABLES & HOUSING Dahon LiveWire, SIS housing, slick cable
FRONT WHEEL Kinetix Comp, 20H radial laced, ultralight 58 g. cartridge bearing hub, CNC machined doublewall rim, stainless steel spokes
REAR WHEEL Kinetix Comp, 28H radial/2 cross lacing, Kinetix road hub, CNC machined doublewall rim, stainless steel spokes
TIRES Schwalbe Big Apple, 20” x 2.0”, KevlarGuard puncture protection, 70 psi, Reflex
SHIFTER SRAM Twist, Rapid-Rise, 8 speed
REAR DERAILLEUR Dahon Neos 2.0
CASSETTE Shimano HyperGlide 8 speed, 11-32T
HOUSING Dahon LiveWire, SIS-SP 4mm housing
CRANKSET Sugino XD, cold-forged 6061 cranks, 2014-AL chainring, integrated chainguard
BOTTOM BRACKET Cartridge, sealed bearings
CHAIN KMC Z82
PEDALS Suntour folding, non-slip
KICKSTAND Aluminum, Dacromet bolt
CLIP SYSTEM Magnetix™ system
FRONT & REAR REFLECTORS Yes
ACCESSORY Reflective pants clip
*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.
dahon reviews

"The Dahon lived up to its speedy name,… Folding is simple and quick and, once compressed, you'll barely know it's in your apartment; it easily fits behind a door or in a similar nook or cranny."
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- NY Daily News, USA

"...one of the best in terms of function and value...."
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- Consumer Guide, USA

"...a great handling bike..."
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- Cycling Plus, UK

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- Fietsen Moet Kunnen, Belgium

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- Magazyn Rowerowy, Poland

"I recently purchased the Speed and am extremely happy with it. I live in Berkeley and work on the far side of San Francisco. Prior to purchasing my folding bike, I would ride my old clunker to the BART station and then sacrifice myself to the collective whims of BART and MUNI. My folding bike has allowed me to escape from MUNI and for that I offer you my most profound thanks."
- D. Trutt, Berkeley, CA

"This morning was the first full commute to work on a folder. I was expecting a very different experience from my 27" hybrid bike, but you know what? It wasn't that different. The Dahon handled just fine during the off-road sections of the trip, even though yesterday's rain has left Van Courtlandt park a muddy quagmire…I loved the gearing on the Speed 8. They worked great on the steel Riverdale hills."
- T. Heydt-Benjamin, NY, NY

"My wife and I just purchased two Dahon bikes, a Speed for her and a Helios for me. We both love our new bikes, and congratulate you on the design, construction, features, quality, and components. They're great."
- M. Niss, USA

"My Speed 8 has very good quality steel and rides like a dream."
- Steve, USA

"Well priced, very capable folding bike which can take you anywhere. And you can take it everywhere too!"
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- Consumer review on roadbikereview.com

"I am a perpetual traveler, keen cyclist and therefore a big fan of folding bicycles (of which I have 5) and especially Dahon (3 of them). This trip I started out with one of your older very compact models (steel 16" wheels, 3 spd SA hubgears.) They've done me proud, in many parts of the world including 1100 miles round India + Nepal. The ability to fold + store effortlessly on planes, trains + buses make them an ideal way of seeing the world on your own terms. After nearly 500 miles through Cambodia I chanced to find a newer Dahon going second hand in a bike shop for USD50 in Phnom Penh. She's a bit neglected but such an improvement in design I bought her + reluctantly left the old one behind in storage. Since then I've covered a further 600 + miles including more than 140 in a single day. Altogether I'm very impressed with the new generation Dahons."
- R. Maddrell, UK

"My wife is an experienced cyclist and she loved her blue speed from the beginning, especially it's easy folding, it's easy and safe behavior on the road, and the comfortable feeling on big apple tyres.
See the pictures of us on top of Mont Ventoux."
- T. Loesch, Switzerland

"I love my speed P8 very much, it is a really good and 'balanced' design, really good construction work and craftmanship."
- Karl W., Germany