In 1982, Dr. David T. Hon, a renowned American aerospace expert and physicist, founded the company DAHON.
DAHON is known primarily for its innovative folding bicycles, including e-bikes, which combine portability with performance, making them a popular choice among urban commuters and outdoor enthusiasts. The company has focused on creating lightweight, compact bikes that can be easily stored and transported.
With over 40 years of development, DAHON has garnered a strong reputation of superior technological capabilities, innovation, precision craftsmanship, dedication to performance excellence and uncompromising product quality.
With the vision to create sustainable urban mobility solutions through innovative engineering, DAHON is committed to advancing environmental conscious and green transportation alternatives that transform how people commute in cities.
At DAHON, we believe that folding bikes should deliver riding performance equal to or surpassing that of traditional bikes. Going beyond just folding bikes, DAHON provides high-quality road bikes, e-bikes, and many kinds of bikes that cater to diverse users, making cycling a practical and enjoyable part of everyday life.
DAHON has been recognized by the Guinness World Records Millenium Edition as the "largest manufacturer and distributor of folding bicycles" in the world. Today, DAHON’s global distribution covers 28+ countries and regions, including Europe, the United States and most parts of Asia.
*According to china lnsights Consutancy (Cic) Report, in terms of retail sales volume in 2023, DAHON ranked first in both the mainland China and global folding bicycle industries.
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Dr. David T. Hon, the esteemed founder and CEO of DAHON, has dedicated over four decades to the relentless pursuit of innovation and advancement in the realm of bike design. DAHON has garnered a strong reputation of superior technological capabilities, innovation, and dedication to performance excellence. Dr Hon is acclaimed as “Father of Modern Folding Bicycles”.
However, prior to embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Dr. Hon was a highly respected leader in laser technology during the "space race" era of the 1970s, serving as a laser physicist at Hughes Laboratories.
Despite his remarkable achievements in the field of laser technology, Dr. Hon recognized the need for sustainable mobility solutions amidst the oil crisis. Consequently, he made the bold decision to depart from his scientific career, leveraging his profound knowledge of physics to engineer DAHON's first folding bike and embark on his own business venture.
Developed over a period of more than 1,000 days by leading experts both at home and abroad, this revolutionary technology is backed by 16 patents.
DAHON-V technology solves the issue of insufficient rigidity found in many types of bicycles. It delivers a robust, powerful frame that enhances speed, providing a riding experience that is lighter, faster, and more enjoyable.
95%
of folding bike brands utilize DAHON's patented technologies
Please read our FAQs below to understand more.
All our frames and folding components are built in our own ISO 9001 certified factories, and all our bicycles exceed the rigorous U.S. and European strength and safety standards, as well those of Japan, Germany, the UK and France.All our engineering designs are rigorously tested and re-tested in our own laboratories. DAHON DoubleLok technology makes our latches and locks virtually fail-safe.
Relatively speaking, no. A small wheel has slightly higher rolling resistance than a larger wheel, but this is only one aspect of “speed.” Small wheels offer several performance advantages: they accelerate faster due to a lower moment of inertia,are more aerodynamic, and lighter. In fact, the world speed record for a bike ridden in an upright position was set on abike with 18″ wheels. With DAHON's latest "DAHON-V" technology, our small-wheeled bikes are now even faster than many larger-wheeled models, redefining performance and efficiency in compact cycling.
DAHON is the world’s leading manufacturer of folding bikes – and has been for over 40 years. What’s more, 95% + of all folding bikes on the market today rely on DAHON’s pioneering technology.
Folding bicycles can go anywhere you go. Whether you ride the entire way or go part of the way by bus, train, car, boat or plane, your DAHON folding bicycle goes with you. Due to its compactness, your DAHON folding bike caneasily be stored indoors, safe against potential theft or vandalism.
Except for the frame, fork, and handle post, most parts are standard and can be replaced at any DAHON dealer.
Your place of purchase will generally be your first choice for service, but if you encounter any issues that cannot be resolved, please email service@dahon.com, and we will always be here to assist you further.
