Dahon Vitesse D5HG Folding Fold-up Foldable Bike

This is a used Dahon Vitesse D5HG folding bike, one of the brand's most capable designs for urban living. The Vitesse combines the practicality of a folding bicycle with genuine everyday usability, thanks to a lightweight aluminium frame paired with a 5-speed Sturmey-Archer internal hub gear and a full chain guard. The hub gear operates via a twist grip, giving smooth and precise gear changes that work even when you're stationary, and it requires virtually no maintenance beyond basic cleaning. Because the gears are internal and there's no exposed derailleur, you and your clothes stay clear of oily chain rings—a genuine advantage in daily urban commuting.

At around 11.8kg, the Vitesse is light enough to carry upstairs without strain, which matters when flat storage is tight or you're juggling it with shopping and a briefcase. It folds to 29 x 80 x 66cm by dropping the handlebars and folding the pedals inward, making it easy to squeeze into a narrow hallway, corner, or car boot. The bike works well for getting between train stations, carrying in a campervan, or simply storing at home when space is limited. The kickstand and rack mean it's equally suited to casual local trips and weekend errands.

The adjustable saddle and handlebars accommodate riders between 142 and 193cm tall (4'8" to 6'4") and up to 105kg. The 20-inch wheels are fitted with Schwalbe Marathon tyres at 1.75 inches wide, which have plenty of tread remaining and help smooth out poor road surfaces typical of urban riding. The black paint is in very good condition overall, though there are minor marks: a small chip on the top of the crossbar near the right Dahon logo, some touch-up paint on another logo mark, and a paint scuff on the down tube where a sticker has been removed. Collection is in person from Farnham Common, between Slough and Beaconsfield, or by prior arrangement at nearby railway stations.