Dahon Matrix 2011 full size folding bike bicycle, 24”Wheel Disc Brakes 21Speed

The Dahon Matrix 2011 is a full-size folding bike built around a 24-inch wheel, making it suited to adult riders who want the practicality of a folder without compromising on everyday usability. The aluminium frame keeps weight manageable whilst maintaining the rigidity needed for regular commuting and recreational riding. What sets the Matrix apart from smaller folders is that it retains a proper medium frame size, so the riding geometry feels closer to a conventional bike than a compact travel folder, which makes it more comfortable for longer sessions or taller riders.

The bike runs 21-speed derailleur gears operated via thumb shifters on a flat bar handlebar, a setup that's straightforward to use in traffic and doesn't demand constant attention to your hands. Mechanical disc brakes handle stopping power reliably in wet and dry conditions, and the lever modulation is predictable enough for confident braking on urban descents or when loaded with a commute bag. The grey finish is understated and practical, hiding the daily grime that accumulates on city bikes.

Day to day, the Matrix works well as a commute bike that can fold down for the train or car, though it's worth being realistic about what that fold delivers. This isn't a compact travel folder that drops to briefcase size; it's still a proper bike that happens to fold, so storage footprint is modest rather than minimal. That trade-off is deliberate. You get the ride quality and comfort of a medium-frame bike with the flexibility to collapse it when you need to stow it away or carry it up stairs.

The Matrix suits commuters who cycle part of their journey but need to fold the bike for trains or buses, and riders who want a versatile workhorse that doesn't feel like a compromise between full-size and portability.