| With the 'Espresso' what you see is what you get and | | | | stay satisfied. The major complaints from users are: |
| you get what you pay for. This folding bike does its | | | | 1) the gear shifting system is described by one rider as |
| job as it should. Just as you wouldn't expect a scooter | | | | 'iffy' due to its tendency to skip gears and shift |
| to turn into a lightning fast Japanese street motorcycle | | | | unexpectedly; clearly the 21 gears and the mechanism |
| over night don't expect too much and it might meet | | | | in its entirety could be of higher quality. 2) the 'low end' |
| and even beat your expectations. | | | | tires could be smoother and more responsive and it's |
| Strengths: | | | | not uncommon for owners to replace the 'stock' |
| This folding bicycle is good value for money. It's a | | | | versions with better quality ones; it's no wonder then |
| relatively inexpensive, full size folder whose frame | | | | that the ride has been described as 'unstable' and |
| folds in half quickly and easily with the added bonus of | | | | 'bouncy' by users. 3) the frame while not delivering the |
| removable, hanging handlebars and folding pedals. The | | | | most stable ride is of sturdy construction and although |
| folded version fits conveniently into your car trunk and | | | | new frame sizes compensate for short seat posts at |
| in doing so eliminates a bike rack yet possesses a | | | | 35 lbs this is still a heavy bike. |
| sturdy frame with a wide, ergonomically friendly seat. | | | | Minor irritants are: poor seat composition (comes apart |
| It's nice to have a top of the line folding mechanism on | | | | from the base of the saddle), cheap pedals, a |
| a standard, full size folding bike as opposed to many | | | | handlebar removal lever getting stuck, quickly |
| of what I call the circus folders on the market with their | | | | deteriorating bike rest (to prop up bike in folded |
| tiny wheels more suited for big top clowns than | | | | position), and a flimsy chain rail cover (seemingly minor |
| serious commuters. This bike is surprisingly fast and | | | | yet essential for protecting work pants). |
| the brakes are highly effective and deliver | | | | Recommended: |
| immediate-response, stopping capability. | | | | Yes, don't expect a premium quality folding bike at low |
| Weaknesses: | | | | end prices and you won't be disappointed. This bike |
| This is an effective yet inexpensive folding bike that | | | | delivers fast and tidy folding, the ride of a standard |
| contains 'stock' rather than 'custom' parts; keep that in | | | | bike in a compact package, and a low sticker price. |
| mind and remember how little you paid for it and you'll | | | | The Dahon Espres does the job and then some. |