DLT Boardwalk 2009 Folding Bike
Exceeded Expectations, This is a great bike. Some of my friends, who have much more biking experience than I do, were skeptical about the idea of a folding bike. Now that they've seen how it works and tested it out, they think it's great. It's perfect for my lifestyle, because I live in an apartment & have to store the bike in the trunk of my car. It's extremely convenient; I ride it a few miles to class every day.
Exceeded Expectations
This is a great bike. Some of my friends, who have much more biking experience than I do, were skeptical about the idea of a folding bike. Now that they've seen how it works and tested it out, they think it's great. It's perfect for my lifestyle, because I live in an apartment & have to store the bike in the trunk of my car. It's extremely convenient; I ride it a few miles to class every day.
Great Folding Bike (for the price)
I'm very happy with my 2009 Dahon Boardwalk S1. It's a very simple folding bike, and those who want more/better should be prepared to dip into their pockets for a fancier model. But for under $250 you wont find any better. I take it with me every day, and it has added awesome flexability to my daily routine.
Awesome Bike !!
I am a bike racer and mechanic. The S-1 is an awesome urban bike. The weight mentioned by another reviewer is an advantage, not a disadvantage, as this bike's chromemolly frame is virtually indestructible. The weight represents quality construction, and allows this bike to be ridden over potholes at 30mph downhill without breaking, day after day. You can literally throw it in an suv, and never worry about damaging it. The single speed makes riding it ultra-simple, and you get a GREAT workout when pedaling. Ultra-stable and a joy to ride.
If you want multispeeds or less weight, choose a newer Dahon, but if you want ultra-reliability and utility, this bike can't be beat. And at this price, you can't go wrong.
I motorize these bikes, and have never had a frame failure after 12,000 miles and 3 years on the same bike.
I hope Dahon keeps making them forever.
Awesome, ultra-tough bike !
suuuuper heavy
I just got this bike, and am quite disappointed. The bike is ultra heavy for its size- even though I contacted the seller with inquiry about the actual weight, the bike turned out to be 6 pounds heavier than what I was told. I will remove the fenders, rear rack, reflectors, etc. in order to get rid of some of the ballast. Also, the steering wheel does not fold like in regular dahon bike, so the whole fold is kind of awkward and somewhat incomplete which makes it even more difficult to carry the bike. Bottom line, this is more of a storable bike, rather than a portable one, definitely not for frequent commuters like advertised. It is after all what it is- a cheaper imitation of a good bike; I wish I had chipped in for a real dahon.
