Dahon folding bike Eco 7

The Dahon Eco 7 is a folding bike built for commuters who need something practical that doesn't take up much space when they're not riding. It has a 20-inch wheel size and an aluminium frame, which keeps the weight down without sacrificing durability. The bike folds in around 15 seconds, so it's quick enough to pack away on a train, stash in a car boot, or tuck into a cupboard at home. The compact footprint makes it genuinely useful for people juggling cycling with other forms of transport.

For gearing, it runs a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain with V brakes for stopping power. This gives you enough range to handle gentle hills and varied terrain without overcomplicating things, and the Shimano components are reliable workhorses that don't need fussing over. The V brakes are straightforward to maintain and provide decent modulation in normal riding conditions.

Day to day, the smaller wheels mean the bike is responsive and easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces, which suits urban cycling where you're constantly weaving through traffic or parking up. The trade-off is that you'll feel a bit more vibration from poor road surfaces compared to a bike with larger wheels, and you do need to keep some momentum to avoid feeling like you're working too hard. That said, for short commute distances this is rarely an issue.

This is a bike for people who need fold-ability as a genuine feature of their daily routine, not just a theoretical option. If you're cycling to the station, catching a train, then cycling again at the other end, or if you've got limited storage at home or work, the Eco 7 does the job without fuss. The pair on offer here are in excellent condition and have seen very light use.