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2008 Dahon Impulse D7 Description
One of the best folding bike values on the market, the Impulse combines excellent ride characteristics, Dahon's renowned folding technology, and an unbeatable price. The Impulse features a light yet strong frame, hand-welded from 4130 chromoly steel with patented Re-Bar and Fusion technology. New for 2008 is the stronger and stiffer Radius Telescope handlepost that adjusts for riders of all sizes.
Dahon Impulse D7 Technology Highlights
Equipped with a Dahon Neos rear derailleur that features crisp, fast shifting and a low profile design that is protected from damage.- 4130 Chromoly frame incorporates six patented technologies.
- New Radius handlepost is substantially stronger and stiffer.
- Puncture resistant Schwalbe Marathon tires for bikes produced in the EU.
The Dahon Impulse D7 is perfect for
- Morning jaunts to the coffee shop.
- Storing behind your seat on a bus.
- Beating traffic on morning rides into the city.
- Searching for a great new lunch spot.
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2008 Dahon Impulse D7 Specifications |
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| COLOURS | Brick, Cloud, Denim, Obsidian, Sage, Sand, Slate, Stone |
| SPEEDS | 7 |
| GEAR INCHES | 34" - 92" |
| DISTANCE: SEAT POST TO HANDLEBAR | Min: 640 mm (25.2") Max: 660 mm (26") |
| DISTANCE: SADDLE TO PEDAL | Min: 675 mm (26.6") Max: 940 mm (37") |
| FOLDED SIZE | 29 x 66 x 75 cm (11.4" x 26" x 29.5") |
| WEIGHT | 12.2 kg (26.8 lbs.) |
| FOLDING TIME | 15 seconds |
| SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT | 142 cm - 193 cm (4'8" - 6'4") |
| MAX RIDER WEIGHT | 105 kg (230 lbs) |
| FRAME | Y Series, SuperLite 4130 chromoly, forged Lattice hinge, patented Re-Bar™ frame design, forged drop-outs |
| FORK | Integrated, patented Fusion technology |
| HANDLEPOST | Radius Telescope™ adjustable, patented Fusion™ technology, forged aluminum, Covert QR technology, patented InSide™ lock |
| HANDLEBAR | 6061-T6 aluminum, Flat bar |
| HEADSET | Dahon Fusion 2, Zero stack, cartridge bearings |
| GRIPS | SRAM or Herrmann's (EU assembly) |
| SADDLE | Dahon Comfort or Selle Royal Alpine Gel (EU assembly) |
| SEAT POST | SuperOversize, micro adjust, aluminum |
| SEAT CLAMP QR | Custom oversize, aluminum |
| BRAKES | ProMax V, aluminum, linear spring, stinless flex noodle |
| BRAKE LEVER | ProMax V, aluminum bracket/aluminum lever |
| BRAKE CABLES & HOUSING | SIS, Pearl silver housing, slick cables |
| FRONT HUB | Dahon Mini, aluminum, sealed |
| REAR HUB | Formula, cassette, aluminum, sealed |
| SPOKES | 18/10 stainless steel, brass nipples or Sapim header, stainless steel, Polyax nipples (EU assembly) |
| RIMS | Aluminum, silver anodized |
| TYRES | Dahon Roulez, 20" x 1.5", high pressure 65 psi, skinwall or Schwalbe Marathon, 40-406mm, Kevlar puncture protection (EU assembly) |
| SHIFTER | SRAM MRX Comp, SRS technology |
| DERAILLEUR | Dahon Neos, RapidRise |
| CASSETTE | 7 speed, 11-30T |
| CRANKSET | Cold-forged 6061-T6 aluminum crank arms, hand-polished |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | CH, chromoly axle |
| CHAIN | KMC or SRAM (EU assembly) |
| PEDALS | Suntour folding, non-slip |
| CHAINGUARD | Chainring protector |
| KICKSTAND | Aluminum, Dacromet bolt |
| CLIP SYSTEM | Magnetix™ system |
| WHEEL REFLECTORS | Yes |
| FRONT & REAR REFLECTORS | Yes |
| ACCESSORY | Reflective pants clip |
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