Dahon Mu Folding Bike With Loopwheels

This is a Dahon Mu folding bike fitted with Loopwheels, the original Kickstarter prototype unit. The Dahon Mu is a compact aluminium folding bike designed around a 20-inch wheel size, making it practical for commuters and urban riders who need something that folds down for storage or transport. This particular model comes in black with distinctive blue Loopwheels, and it's in excellent condition. The bike uses a 3-speed Sturmey Archer twist shifter for gear changes, along with folding pedals and a kick stand, so it's ready to ride as it arrives.

The Loopwheels are the standout feature here. They're carbon fibre loop-based wheels that replace traditional spoked hoops, and they change how the bike feels on different road surfaces. On smooth tarmac, they accelerate and perform like any standard 20-inch wheel, with no unusual feedback when pedalling hard. Where they make a real difference is in absorbing vibration and impact. On potholed streets or gravel paths, the Loopwheels smooth out the worst of the jarring that you'd normally feel through a regular wheel. Road buzz disappears to a level that's genuinely noticeable and satisfying. The compliance they offer is closest to the feel of a longboard—there's flex and give that takes the edge off rough surfaces without making the bike feel unstable. Even under hard cornering or aggressive braking, the wheels stay laterally stiff and composed. The Dahon frame was the limiting factor in the test rides rather than the wheels themselves.

The bike accommodates riders between 4.8 feet and 6.4 feet tall, with a maximum rider weight of 105kg. The whole setup weighs approximately 10.5kg, which is manageable for a folding bike of this type. It's suited to anyone looking for a compact urban commuter that handles rough city streets better than a standard small-wheeled folder would, particularly if you're dealing with potholed roads or uneven surfaces as part of your regular commute.