{"product_id":"dahon-vitesse-d5hg-folding-fold-up-foldable-bike","title":"Dahon Vitesse D5HG Folding Fold-up Foldable Bike","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA lovely example of a Vitesse D5HG that seems\nto have spent more time in storage than it has being ridden. The tyres still have\ntheir “whiskers” and the seam in the centre of the tread is still visible and\nthe brake blocks have yet to rub the black paint from the wheel rims.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eThe Vitesse D5HG is arguably one of the best\nbikes for urban living that Dahon have made. Dahon.com is suitably modest …\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(129, 129, 129); background: white;\"\u003e“.. with a 5-speed\nSturmey-Archer X-RF5 internal hub with alloy frame, this premium Vitesse model\nexquisitely combines high performance, light weight, and extra value for a\ndurable folding bicycle at an attractive price.”\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe\u003cspan style=\"color:black\"\u003e Sturmey-Archer hub gear is\nvirtually maintenance free. The gears are operated by a twist grip which gives\nsmooth and precise gear changing, you can even change gear at a standstill.\nBecause it has hub gears and a chain guard there isn’t a dangly derailleur so\nyou and your clothes have more chance of avoiding the oily bits.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eGreat for the urban\nlife when bike storage is a challenge, its light weight\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(circa 11.8kg) takes the strain out of\nlifting it upstairs. Drop the handlebars\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eand fold the pedals to squeeze it in to a narrow corridor, or fold it\ninto its\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003emost compact shape to put it in\nthe corner. Folds down to 29 x 80 x 66cm Of course it’s also ideal for\ncommuting or to put in your car, campervan or caravan for days out  and\nholidays, as well as trips to the shops and general tootling about . \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eAs well as the Sturmey-Archer\nhub the bike has a Biologic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003etyre pump in the seat post, as well as adjustable height\nsaddle and handlebars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eSuitable for riders weighing up to 105kg or 230lbs and 142 – 193 cm\n(4’8” – 6’4”) tall. In the photos the bike is set up for me, I’m 6’ or 183cm\ntall.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops:88.5pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDespite having lived most of its life\nin storage the paintwork does have some blemishes on; the shoulder of the right\nfork, the kickstand, the left hand Dahon logo, on the top of the crossbar\nhinge. The ends of the handlebar grips are slightly scuffed from the bike being\nleant against a wall. See photos \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops:88.5pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCollection in person only from Farnham Common,\nbetween Slough and Beaconsfield, or I can meet you by prior arrangement at\nDatchet, Gerrards Cross or Taplow railway stations if you are travelling by\ntrain to collect\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dahon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56759897522553,"sku":null,"price":199.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/9640\/3321\/files\/s-l1600_a9891cbe-1be0-4276-81e1-b682ab10d72e.jpg?v=1772370148","url":"https:\/\/www.foldingbikes4u.co.uk\/products\/dahon-vitesse-d5hg-folding-fold-up-foldable-bike","provider":"Folding Bikes 4U","version":"1.0","type":"link"}