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THE DAHON SPIRIT
DAHON folding bikes provide performance that exceeds expectations.
A DAHON bike performs seamlessly splitting lanes on an urban street, a 30 mile weekend outing, or even a journey with a mountain pass descent.
DAHON products also provide the convenience to go anywhere, anytime.
A DAHON bike provides the flexibility to use other modes of transportation in order to get from point A to point B and stows easily when not in use.
CONQUERING THE ROADS WITH FOLDABLE TECHNOLOGY
DAHON was founded in 1982 on a vision of “green” mobility, a form of transportation that not only serves to keep people healthier, but also preserves the environment for the next generation.
Our philosophy holds that a truly green product is one that is not disposable but is well made and designed to bring its owner many years of enjoyable use. DAHON holds a premium place in the market by continuously striving to provide the best folding bicycles and always staying a step ahead in terms of technology.
We feel that foldable bicycles can, and should, deliver ride performance as good as or better than a traditional bike.
Before the newest model even lands in the local bike retailer DAHON is already pursuing ways to make the next generation of our folding bikes even better. This is the company culture.
By designing and manufacturing bicycles that are easier and more convenient to use, we can help increase the number of people able to fit cycling into their lives. That’s why you’ll find there’s a DAHON folding bike that’s right for virtually every individual, and for every situation.
DAHON practices what we preach: many of our 800+ employees travel to work by bike, public transport, or a combination of both and participate in biking events on weekends and holidays.
We’re happy DAHON folding bikes are making such a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Rest assured, we aren’t slowing down – we’re only getting started!
OUR HISTORY
Dr. David Hon has already filed for and received 7 patents for his visionary folding bicycle. His vintage hon convertible won awards the world over.
Henry Hon took charge of marketing the new folder, seeking a bicycle company which would produce their idea. As they could find no one to support their "niche" idea, Henry began raising the money to begin production on their own.
Undaunted at the turndowns, Dr. Hon quit his job and went to Taiwan, where he built his first factory with the $2 million in venture funding he had been given by idealistic supporters. By the end of the year, DAHON folding bicycles were rolling from the assembly line.
The first folding bike was a success: offering all the riding performance of a standard bike, but transforming quickly to a compact size for stowing or carrying. 6,000 folders were built and sold in the first six months.
Henry left his lucrative computer programming company and took up the marketing and administration of DAHON's finances full time. He became Vice President the same year.
The DAHON folding bike caught on across the country, and the press got wind of the DAHON brothers’ revolutionary idea. Even television was interested in showing this timely invention, and David and Henry became celebrities in their own right. DAHON has sold 10,000 bike this year.
DAHON bikes take to the air! The ingenious DAHON folding bike appears on the cover of a 1987 Great American Airways "In Flight" magazine, and under the seats of the passengers.
DAHON wins the Taiwanese TAITRA/CETRA Outstanding Product Award.
The new Shenzhen factory opens in China, turning out 400,000 bicycles every year.
DAHON is cited in the Guinness Book of Records Millennium Edition as "the world’s largest producer of folding bicycles".
DAHON received the Taiwan Symbol of Excellence award for its bicycle innovation.
Fortune Product of the Year award for the Flo break-away bike, co-designed with Joe Murray.
The revolutionary step-through Ciao won a Eurobike award and Cycling Plus cites DAHON with Silver Bike of the Year Awards for the Speed D6 and Budget bikes.
Eurobike Silver Design Award: Glide P7/P8 and the Ciao won Fiets RAI Bike of the Year.
Taipei International Cycle Show: Innovative Products Award.
DAHON celebrated 30 uninterrupted years of excellence and innovation in folding bikes – continuing to set the trend for environmentally conscious people everywhere. Gained Eurobike Award and Taipei Cycle Show d&i Award for EEZZ.
DAHON procured exclusive distribution deal for SKS in China and launched the Turn a New Leaf green living initiative.
Primary production facility and offices relocate to Nanshan in Shenzhen, China in a move that doubles production capacity. DAHON partnered with Ford for global line of Ford branded bikes and DAHON TW LLP is founded.
Taipei Cycle Show d&i awards for Clinch and Quickpark D4D stem.
DAHON celebrated its 35th anniversary as world leader in folding bikes, continuing their vision of ‘green mobility’. To mark its 35th year, DAHON produced brand new model – the CURL. This ultra-compact, multi-patented model successfully launches on Kickstarter with backers pledging to bring the project to life. Later that year, in celebration of DAHON’s anniversary, the special edition CURL i8 was released, strictly limited to a run of 500.
DAHON launch NuWave technology at Beijing Bird’s Nest! The brand-new technology debuted by DAHON offered faster and more compact folding and could be used for all bicycle types including small wheel units, regular or electric and even big wheeled MTB and road bikes.
DAHON releases pandemic special edition, Hit, this economic model introduced greater accessibility to their green mobility initiative. DAHON wins the Gold Award for their safety disc break and Curl Folding e-bike at the Invention Awards for the innovative Safety Disc Brake technology and the Curl Ei4 electric folding bike wins the Invention Award at China Cycle.
DAHON celebrates their 40th anniversary as pioneers of the folding bike industry. In celebration of their 40th year, DAHON released Anniversary 40 worldwide. This special folding model combines an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber frame and DAHONs technology showcasing 40 years of craftsmanship and expertise. The exclusive Anniversary 40 was strictly limited to a run of just 249.