New DAHON CURVE D3 FOLDING BICYCLE Review

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(More customer reviews)I *love* bicycles, and I really love folding bikes. Having owned several bikes, and several Dahons, I think I can speak about this one. Things I like.
- reasonable fold.
- reasonable weight
- decent ride. Remember, this is a smaller bike. Smaller bikes are a bit nimbler (some would say "twitchy") and smaller wheels have less gyroscopic force. This is a double edged sword. It makes it easier to accelerate (great for stop and go), but it also makes smaller wheels "twitchy". Bigger tires add some low-tech shock absorption
- 3 speeds. Its enough for shorter distances. I used to want more speeds (and I still appreciate it for my other bikes), but it really *is* enough for commuting and short (say 5-6 miles and under) distances.
- built in rack
- built in bike pump and fenders
- reasonable cost
- good build construction
- feels solid (for a folding bike, which is never as solid as a non-folder)
- simple, durable.
- the twin rack. it keeps the bike vertical,
Things I don't like:
- wish its fold was a bit smaller. Not bad for trains, apartments and offices. A bit big to bring onto a coach type bus. There's no way to squeeze it small enough between your legs and still get it behind a seat.
- a bit clumsy to carry. Like most dahons, the center of gravity doesn't line up w any comfie holding point. I usually hold it by the seat, but it just doesn't feel right.
- no easy way to roll it. Here to fore, my favorite folder is a Strida. More compromises, but when its folded, I just roll it along. This bike, you have to carry. Its a 25 lb suitcase, with no convenient handle. How far do you want to tote it?
- the twin rack. Its tipsy.


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