Comments on: Dahon vs Brompton – Which is the Best Folding Bike Manufacturer?

By: Graeme knight

Graeme knight — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 03:02:36 +0000

On my second. Dahon, but the handle bar Post cracked after a couple of years on both. The first one was repaired under warranty and lasted 10 years. The last one just snapped after 3 years and I was lucky I was not going fast when it happened. I see I am not the only one this has happened to. I would think twice about buying another one.

By: Ber

Ber — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:58:09 +0000

My family has used a secondhand Dahon for over 10 years (we don’t know its actual age) with my dad clocking the most miles on it and other family members taking it out for social cycling events. It still runs smoothly with no issues but my dad also maintains it every week or so. My dad swears by Dahon for its value-for-money and has even converted some Brompton friends over, but i do agree the build for more recent Dahon models somehow doesn’t feel as solid as the one we have. Yes our Dahon is a heavy chunk to lug around even on wheels, but its pretty indestructible – we were trashing it as teens and it survived our best efforts, so i think it can really be considered for people on a budget.

By: Denis

Denis — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:22:40 +0000

I tried a Brompton and didn’t like it.
I bought an Airnimal. It’s a real bike and works very well, it’s folded size is much larger than a Brompton or Damon but I get on the train with it go to France and cycle your using the bike and trains.
Try one !

By: Nyah

Nyah — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:49:03 +0000

I have a Dahon Speed and can say that it’s an excellent bicycle. I’ve upgraded it to drop-bars because those are the only type that I want my bicycles to have, but, I feel that I’ve made the right choice. The 50mm road tires that it comes with make a huge difference for small wheels. You can actually ride at ‘road bike’ speeds with them if your bicycle has the gearing for it. The Dahon Speed is a very upgradeable bicycle in every aspect, other than the front hub which uses the Brompton-standard 74mm. I like this bicycle so much that I’ve lost interest in the larger sizes that I used to ride (700c). I’m now looking to get a 16″ foldie, after learning that 50mm road tires come in that size as well. It will be another side-folding frame because those can be rolled while folded.

By: David

David — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:49:09 +0000

I have a Tern and a Dahon . Comparing the two bikes the Tern is far more solid . The quality of the build is much better. The Brompton bike will hold its value far better than a Dahon. I would be lucky to get $200 for my lightly used Dahon.

By: Jp

Jp — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 22:12:19 +0000

In reply to Anthony. Just wanted to know if you’d consider yourself heavy?

By: Hugh Brompton

Hugh Brompton — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:10:26 +0000

Diffrent spokes for diffrent folks! Dahon evry time.

By: sowerbob

sowerbob — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:02:45 +0000

In reply to Vasiya. my bike is 7 years old and a bit tatty but it does 1,500 to 2,000 miles a year, has be assembled/ disassembled 3/4 times a day, every day, has travelled to many countries and cities and still works. I don't think a Dahon would have lasted more than a couple of years of that abuse.

By: sowerbob

sowerbob — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:58:41 +0000

I am shocked by the generalisations made in this piece. Either you are simply not a cyclist or you are biased in your review. I have been cycling for 40 years and for the past 6/7 years I have been commuting using a Brompton. I used to cycle 30 miles round trip but as I am older the 10+ miles I do as part of a multi-modal commute are more than enough. You say that Bromptons should;d not be used for any distance. What made me buy a Brompton was the fact that the first time I ever sat on one was when I cycled 120 miles on an overnight trip. I was amazed by how such a ‘toy’ could take me that distance with minimal compromise against my road bike. You are slower but not by much, it is a proper bike. Everything else you say about R&D and the like is nonsense. Brompton has the real deal, updated and refined but of a 45 year old design which was ‘right out of the box’. How come Dahon can not get close? well they do not have the engineering integrity which makes the Brompton so good. Simply if you have the money buy a Brompton, if not buy a cheaper and less capable brand.

By: Vasiya

Vasiya — Sat, 27 May 2017 04:56:24 +0000

Dahon Speed Uno is a better bike than Brompton, Brompton has flex in a frame, Dahon is strong and solid, Brompton build is better than Dahon, brassed frame is much better made, but Dahon still the better bike overall.