Dahon Mariner D8 Folding Bike

Bought for use on our sailboat, and the Mariner D8 is exactly right for that: folds to a size that stows in a cockpit locker, corrosion-resistant components for the marine environment, and the 8-speed Shimano drivetrain handles harbor towns and quays well. Solid, rattle-free ride for a 20" folder, and the brushed finish looks great. Weight (~12.6 kg) is manageable for lifting aboard. Recommended for boaters — this is the folding bike actually designed for that use.

This is a well made bike that is very easy to fold and store in a small trunk like a Camry. It is not too heavy to lift I am over 70. It is perfect if you have no way to ride on the side of roads or want a rack on your car. I suggest for a quick set up. Get your bike set up for you then with a marker place a mark where your settings are for your seat and handle bar height. This way you don’t have to guess when you’re ready for a ride. I am so pleased that a stationary bike is not my only option. I hope this helps someone.

1 week of use so far and it has been good. Took to an LBS on receipt to do initial setup. No damage from shipping on arrival. Gears shift up and down smoothly and on flat terrain with little effort i was sustaining around 13.5 MPH. Bike also rides smooth over good terrain conditions and slight bumps. Haven't tried anything rough. A comfortable and adjustsble ride with good handle bar grips. Average ride for work around 3.5 miles.

Was not apparent until close examination but box suffered severe side impact bending Dérailleur hanger and Dérailleur. Rear wheel not true, about $40 to straighten at the bike shop. Parts are proprietary, closest Dahon Dealer one hour away. Would not shift correctly and made unnatural sounds when not under-load so did not ride or proceed.. 5 pounds lighter than Schwinn loop which has you bent over in a mountain bike position and schwinn runs out of gear way too quick. Love the bike will own one soon.

This is my first folding bike. Surprised at how normal it feels compared to a regular bike and while it is not the lightest or smallest when folded, it can be stored in my apartment which doesn't have so much space.

I could got a better price and much better bike; And also with other extra items. The derailer is to close to the ground. The quality it seems to me is not what I was expecting. Too much money. I wonder if I go the real thing. Kind of strange that has stickers with pending patent. I thought hajon was very established company.

Let me tell you about the day my Dahon Mariner folding bike and I tested the laws of gravity — and only one of us passed. I hit the ground like a sack of potatoes dropped from a rooftop. It was not graceful. It was not slow-motion. It was a full-on, Oscar-worthy wipeout. As I lay there contemplating my life choices, I turned my head, expecting to see my precious bike mangled. Instead? The Dahon Mariner did not have a scratch on it. This bike is made of something stronger than steel and shame combined. If you’re looking for a folding bike that survives better than you do, the Dahon Mariner is it. 10/10, would trust it in a zombie apocalypse. Me? I’m still nursing my dignity.

Never again, I'm done. Front and back fenders broken. The bike looked like it was thrown into the box!