Dahon Speed Pro TT Folding Bike Mango, 9-Speed

The Dahon Speed Pro TT is a folding bike built for urban riders who want something sportier than the typical commuter folder. It uses Dahon's patented folding system, which collapses the bike down to a genuinely packable size without sacrificing the ride feel when you're out on the road. The aluminium frame keeps weight down while the steel components provide durability through daily use and rough treatment that folding bikes inevitably endure.

The 19-inch tyres sit in the sweet spot for a folder like this—small enough to help the bike fold compactly, but large enough that rolling resistance doesn't become frustrating when you're cycling any real distance. They're equally happy carrying riders of different sizes, so there's no fussing about frame size in the way you'd need to with a full-size bike. The flat handlebar gives an aggressive, forward-leaning position compared to the upright setup you find on most utility folders, which suits faster urban cycling where you want to be tucked down and driving forward.

The 9-speed drivetrain uses derailleur gears and grip shifters, giving you decent range without the maintenance complexity of internal hub gears. Changes are smooth and predictable, and the extra gears mean you can keep a comfortable cadence whether you're accelerating away from lights or pushing into a headwind. V-brakes handle stopping duties reliably, and they're straightforward to adjust or replace if needed, which matters when you're folding and unfolding the bike regularly and potentially knocking things out of alignment.

This is a folding bike that works well for urban riders who treat cycling as transport but don't want to sacrifice the feel of a proper bike with some speed in it. The Mango colour comes in that warm orange-red shade, making the bike easy to spot in a crowded bike rack or among the grey commuter traffic.