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 Product Catalog > Bikes / Frames > Folding Bikes 09 BOARDWALK S1 DAHON LICENSED TECHNOLOGY By: Dlt Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 5 Features:
Product Description: BOARDWALK S1 (Dahon Licensed technology. SINGLE SPEED. with standard component. least expensive bike by dahon. has same folding style as other models. Where to Buy
Reviews budget folder  by: on: 07-Sep 2009 * PRO: - This price is nicer than other Dahons - It is quite an attractive design, close to vintage folders from England - all around, a good grocery & errand bike, if you have a few extra hundred to spend on a tiny cruiser - Handy for travel when you need to pack it in a car or on public transit. CON: -HEAVY. It also resembles vintage folders in this respect! Just as heavy as 1969! :0 -Single-speed, and SLOW. It's a hell of a workout unless you're going downhill! (and I am in great shape) -an intolerably uncomfortable seat, which just creates waste 'cause we'll all switch 'em immediately. -scratches immediately when folded, and cumbersome to carry folded; (would be much better if there were a latch to secure the fold, and if it could be rolled along folded, that would be gold) -cheap, hard plastic fenders, plastic chain-wheel cover... other plastic parts.. -I personally was also shocked at how LONG it is - It's kind of a big bike All in all, I've bought WAY better used clunkers for 1/5 of the price of this Dahon, which serve the errand / cruising purposes just fine. This thing is kind of a useless toy, in my estimation (I returned mine). But for the people who are, for example, using it to cruise around a fairgrounds (as an above reviewer was), or motorizing them (as another above reviewer does), then it's a good frame: attractive, solid, and versatile. Great Folding Bike (for the price)  by: on: 25-Jun 2009 I'm very happy with my 2009 Dahon Boardwalk S1. It's a very simple folding bike, and those who want more/better should be prepared to dip into their pockets for a fancier model. But for under $250 you wont find any better. I take it with me every day, and it has added awesome flexability to my daily routine. Awesome Bike !! by: on: 22-Jun 2009 I am a bike racer and mechanic. The S-1 is an awesome urban bike. The weight mentioned by another reviewer is an advantage, not a disadvantage, as this bike's chromemolly frame is virtually indestructible. The weight represents quality construction, and allows this bike to be ridden over potholes at 30mph downhill without breaking, day after day. You can literally throw it in an suv, and never worry about damaging it. The single speed makes riding it ultra-simple, and you get a GREAT workout when pedaling. Ultra-stable and a joy to ride. If you want multispeeds or less weight, choose a newer Dahon, but if you want ultra-reliability and utility, this bike can't be beat. And at this price, you can't go wrong. I motorize these bikes, and have never had a frame failure after 12,000 miles and 3 years on the same bike. I hope Dahon keeps making them forever. Awesome, ultra-tough bike ! suuuuper heavy  by: on: 19-Jun 2009 I just got this bike, and am quite disappointed. The bike is ultra heavy for its size- even though I contacted the seller with inquiry about the actual weight, the bike turned out to be 6 pounds heavier than what I was told. I will remove the fenders, rear rack, reflectors, etc. in order to get rid of some of the ballast. Also, the steering wheel does not fold like in regular dahon bike, so the whole fold is kind of awkward and somewhat incomplete which makes it even more difficult to carry the bike. Bottom line, this is more of a storable bike, rather than a portable one, definitely not for frequent commuters like advertised. It is after all what it is- a cheaper imitation of a good bike; I wish I had chipped in for a real dahon. View All ReviewsView All Folding Bikes |
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