The Malaysian Foldie issue 16, December 2014 | Page 17

The 24" bike with a price that many will envy..

At this point in time, there are at least two bikes in Dahon's 24 line-up known to mankind.

You've probably seen the Ios - XL and P9.

The Briza is not new.

So, word had it that the new 24" Dahon Briza D8 is going to cost below RM2k.

This is absolutely insane if it's true.

My buddy, the bike shop owner said he felt that the bike is suitable for older cyclists who want the comfort of riding a compact bike without sacrificing performance.

At least five units of the Dahon Briza D8 is expected to hit the shelf by November.

I am pretty stocked to see what the Perak-based distributor has to offer.

Speaking bikes with smaller wheels like the 16-inch Dahon Curve i3 or D7, we are most unlikely to see them because the new guy is rather afraid to bring them in, fearing that they won't sell as well as the larger 20" and 24" bikes. Come what may, it's going to be tough for Dahon to reclaim its past glory as we are getting spoilt with more choices.

TOP LEFT: The IOS S9 competes directly with Tern's Eclipse 24" bikes. TOP RIGHT: The Briza is said to be very affordable. BOTTOM: The Qix D8's unique vertical folding mechanism.