Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike, Review

Perfect for trips that include partial travel by bus or train (or even boat or car), the Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike is lightweight and folds easily and quickly in just 15 seconds.

 
Originally designed specifically for boaters, the Dahon Mariner D7 can easily be stored in a small space on your boat, in your home/apartment, in the trunk of your car, under your desk at work, or easily carried on to a bus or train (see measurements listed below).

The Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike is a quality bike that is solidly built.  It features a low profile design with a 7005 aluminium frame.  The Mariner D7 is equipped with a Dahon Neos rear derailleur and SRAM 7-speed shifters for fast and easy gear shifting.

The Mariner D7 Folding Bike features a Dahon WTB Comfort Saddle with flex-adjust riding position which enables the rider to effortlessly switch riding positions to adapt to different road conditions for the most comfortable ride.



Motivational tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes can burn approx. between 207 and 345 calories for women or between 252 and 520 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a look a closer look at the features and specifications in detail of the Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike to help you decide if it’s the right bike for you:


Features of the Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike:


DAHON MARINER D7 FOLDING BIKE

FRAMESET:
MAIN FRAME
KM series, 7005 aluminium alloy, Visegrip technology
FORK
Aluminium, integrated
WHEELS:
TIRES
K-1045
20” x 1.75”
RIMS
Aluminium
SPOKES
Stainless
FRONT HUB
FM31-F 3/8 x 14 G x 20 H x 74 x 110 mm
REAR HUB
FM32-7 3/8 x 14 G x 28 H x 130 x 170 mm
DRIVETRAIN:
CRANKSET
Kinetix Supara, Forged cranks
CHAIN
KMC Z-51, anti-rust
CHAINGUARD
Alloy
BOTTOM BRACKET
CH-302
REAR DERAILLEUR
Dahon Neos
SHIFTERS
SRAM 7-speed
SHIFT CABLES
SIS or SP, black
GEAR INCHES
37” – 85”
COMPONENTS
BRAKES
DHV-107 W/O Logo, silver
BRAKE LEVERS
DHL-42G W/O Logo
BRAKE CABLES
2P Black housing, black cables
HEADSET
Dahon Fusion+ Zero Stack, Cartridge bearings
HANDLEBAR
6061-T6 aluminium
HANDLEPOST
Radius telescope, adjustable, patented fusion & V-clamp technologies, forged aluminium
SEATPOST
SP-22, 34 x 580 silver
SADDLE
WTB comfort saddle with flex-adjust
SEAT CLAMP
Dahon Covert, high leverage design
PEDALS
Folding both side, NW-319
MEASUREMENTS
SEATPOST TO HANDLEBAR
Min 610mm (23.8”)
Max 635mm (24.8”)
SADDLE TO PEDAL
Min 695mm (27.1”)
Max 955mm (37”)
SIZE OF BIKE FOLDED
28cm x 81cm x 66cm
(11” x 31.9” x 25.7”)
FOLDING TIME
Approx. 15 seconds
RECOMMENDED RIDER HEIGHTS
142cm – 193 cm
(4ft 8” – 6ft 4”)
WEIGHT OF BIKE
26 lbs (11.8 kg)
RIDER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 230 lbs (105 kg)


The Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike is a real gem of a bike for multi-modal urban travelling.  It’s comfortable to ride and has a good range of gear options for a folding bike.  It’s quick and easy to fold and unfold.  The aluminium frame makes it lightweight enough to easily carry on and off other modes of transport, while still being sturdy enough to give a stable ride.  When folded, it doesn’t take up much space so not only is it easy to carry on to other modes of transport but is also easy to store away.

Dahon Mariner D7 folds up to a compact size to easily carry on to other modes of transport or for storage, picture, review features & specifications
Dahon Mariner D7 folds up to a compact size 
to easily carry on to other modes of transport or to store away


Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike, picture, review features & specifications, folds quick & easily to carry on transport or store away
Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike



See what customers who have bought the Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike have to say about it:

B.D.:
“I wouldn’t bother with any other models of folding bikes except the Dahon Mariner D7.  I previously had a cheaper Dahon model, the Boardwalk which only had 1 speed.  With the Dahon Mariner you can go fast with its 7 speeds and I can easily pass by people on regular bicycles most of the time.  It’s a light bike and low maintenance.  I use this bike to commute to work every day, saving myself money, this bike will pay for itself.

J.H.:
“Both my wife and I have a Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike and we love them!  We cycle every day and alternate between a 6 mile and a 12 mile route, and these bikes have held up well.  After the initial breaking in of the saddle, these bikes are comfortable and perform excellently.  I would say the Dahon Mariner’s cost is about average for a folding bike but its performance and build is better than other models of folding bikes.  The bikes were very easy to assemble with just minimal assembly required as most of it was already assembled.”

D.W.:
“The Dahon Mariner D7 Folding Bike is a time saver, money-saver and space-saver!  I use this bike for my daily commute to work – cycle to the train station, take the bike on the train, cycle from the other end instead of getting a bus to work (around 7 miles cycling a day).  I’ve managed to shave 40 minutes off my commute each way as well as saving around $40 a month on commuting costs.  I store my folded bike under my desk at work so there’s no worries about it getting stolen.  The gear ranges are perfect for both flats and hills.  It rides like a normal bike and I usually end up cycling past other cyclists on the way to work.  It’s the best purchase I’ve made this year.  I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a folding bike.”




N.B.  It's always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional if you are new to exercise or have any concerns relating to your health and fitness regime.
*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.


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