Delivery: the package comes in about one week, which exceeds my expectation. Everything is well-packaged.
The bike: it's pre-assembled, mostly. And very easy to do the rest. I don't need the manual to complete the bike, except for the magnetic latch that hold to folded frame together (actually it only needs a strong yank to unlock the latch). The complete bike loooks exactly like the one on the image.
The ride: This is my first 20" bicycle. First this thing is much nimbler and faster than my 26" cruiser bike I am using. The smaller wheel still gives a smooth ride, surprisingly. The brake is responsive. The saddle is OK for a one-hour-ride, but for longer ride, it feels uncomfortable.
The only minor defect is the fifth, sixth and sometimes the seventh gear keeps slipping to the lower gear.
The folding: it takes me about 10 seconds to fold this thing, probably because I am still new at it.
In general this is a good buy, and I recommend it.

I've had this book for 8 months, and while the ride is fun and utilitarian (I commute with it for 4 miles a day), the bike is poorly made.

After the first three months of riding, I had to tighten down structural screws and parts -- at least once a week. Now it turns out that my frame has somehow cracked and I have to replace it. I only use it for street commuting, so I'm not hard on it. Fortunately it's still under warranty, but . . .

I should also mention the shifter mechanism is screwy. It always has to be 'nudged' toward another gear to keep it in the right place.

Initially delighted, ultimately disappointed.

I picked up the Dahon Speed 7 this spring to test the folding concept. I migrate from my condo in SoCal to my boat in the NorthWet, with lots of camping both ways. About to leave for Moab and try the folder there - but not on anything too mountain bikie.

I have been riding the bike all summer and I am a Happy Camper. It does what I need for an urban utility bike.

I have the same shifting issue as the previous review (4:5 or 5:6), but aside from that (and I expect to cure that this fall when the bike gets a tune up), I have had not issues - and at 215#, I am a big bear for this bike.

It's fun to ride. It's really handy. No bike racks! I fold it up and stick it in my van in lieu of one tote. When van camping, it sits behind the front seat at night. It has fit in well to our style of operations and really opened up the country. I can now explore my surroundings at 5-10 mph vs. on foot. Love it.

On the boat, it rides athwartship in the... Read more