Dahon Litesse Folding Bike – Compact, Lightweight & Ready to Ride!

The Dahon Litesse is a compact folding bike designed for commuters and urban riders who need something portable enough to take on public transport, store in a small flat, or fit in a car boot. Dahon's patented folding system uses a smooth-operating hinge mechanism that makes the fold quick and straightforward, so you're not wrestling with the bike every time you need to pack it away. The 7005 aluminium frame keeps weight down without sacrificing strength, making it manageable to carry or wheel around when folded.

The 20-inch wheels work well for city riding and light trails, offering a decent balance between manoeuvrability and rolling efficiency on urban streets. The bike features an upright riding position that keeps you comfortable and gives good visibility in traffic, which makes sense for the kind of riding most people do with a folding bike. The drivetrain uses derailleur gears for gear changes, and the braking system is a V-brake setup that handles reliably in everyday conditions. Standard pedals with reflectors are fitted, keeping things simple and practical.

This Dahon is finished in black with grey and blue accents, and it shifts and rolls smoothly through normal use. The bike comes in good working condition and is ready to ride, though a quick tune-up won't hurt if you want everything perfectly dialled in. When folded, it's genuinely compact and fits easily into most car trunks or living space storage. It's the kind of reliable workhorse that suits daily commuting, leisure rides around town, or keeping as a backup bike when you don't want to leave a more expensive machine locked up outside.