Prepare for a completely new way of folding. The Jaws hinge is the next evolution in DAHON LockJaw technology.
Seamless and sturdy teeth lock the hydroformed lightweight aluminum frame into place, while its 8 speeds and DAHON custom tires brace you for a powerful journey ahead.
The Launch D8 is equipped with Dahon's proprietary Deltec cable system offering increased frame stiffness and increasing the maximum rider weight limit to 300lbs (137kg) along with a 10 year warranty.
Specifications
| Model Number | KBA083 |
| Frame | Dalloy Aluminum Sonus Tubeset, Lattice Forged Hinge, w/New jaws hinge |
| Fork | Smooth Riding and Stable Hi-Ten Steel Blades and Steerer |
| Handlepost | Forged Aluminum Radius Telescope w/ Fusion Technology, Adjustable |
| Rims | 20" Lightweight Aluminum Double Wal,l Disc |
| Front Hub | DAHON Custom 100mm , 28 Hole, Disc |
| Rear Hub | DAHON Custom 135mm , 28 Hole, 8 spd cassette, Disc |
| Spokes | 14 g Stainless Steel |
| Tires | DAHON Custom 20"*1.75" |
| Cranks | Forged Aluminum 53 Tooth Chainring w/ Single CNC Guard |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Bearing |
| Chain | YNB |
| Cassette | Sunrace 8 Speed, 11-32T |
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Rear Derailleur | DAHON Custom 8-Speed Rear Derailleur |
| Shifters | DAHON Custom 8-Speed Trigger Shifter |
| Handlebar | 6061 Double Butted Aluminum Flat Bar, 580 mm Wide |
| Grips | DAHON Ergo Comfort |
| Headset | Fusion, Zero Stack, Cartridge Bearing |
| brakes | TEKTRO Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | DAHON Custom 2.5 Finger Aluminum Lever |
| Saddle | DAHON Ergo Comfort |
| Seatpost | DAHON Custom 6061 Aluminum, 33.9 mm x 580 mm |
| Pedals | DAHON Foldable, PC Body, Aluminum Cage |
| Kickstand | Lightweight Aluminum |