About
The DAHON Spirit
DAHON folding bikes provide performance that exceeds expectations.
A DAHON bike performs seamlessly splitting lanes on an urban street, a 30 mile weekend outing, or even a journey with a mountain pass descent.
DAHON products also provide the convenience to go anywhere, anytime.
A DAHON bike provides the flexibility to use other modes of transportation in order to get from point A to point B and stows easily when not in use.
Conquering the Roads with Foldable Technology
DAHON was founded in 1982 on a vision of “green” mobility, a form of transportation that not only serves to keep people healthier, but also preserves the environment for the next generation.
Our philosophy holds that a truly green product is one that is not disposable but is well made and designed to bring its owner many years of enjoyable use. DAHON holds a premium place in the market by continuously striving to provide the best folding bicycles and always staying a step ahead in terms of technology.
We feel that foldable bicycles can, and should, deliver ride performance as good as or better than a traditional bike.
Before the newest model even lands in the local bike retailer DAHON is already pursuing ways to make the next generation of our folding bikes even better. This is the company culture.
By designing and manufacturing bicycles that are easier and more convenient to use, we can help increase the number of people able to fit cycling into their lives. That’s why you’ll find there’s a DAHON folding bike that’s right for virtually every individual, and for every situation.
DAHON practices what we preach: many of our 800+ employees travel to work by bike, public transport, or a combination of both and participate in biking events on weekends and holidays.
We’re happy DAHON folding bikes are making such a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Rest assured, we aren’t slowing down – we’re only getting started!
Our History
1980
Dr. David Hon has already filed for and received 7 patents for his visionary folding bicycle. His vintage hon convertible won awards the world over.
1981
Henry Hon took charge of marketing the new folder, seeking a bicycle company which would produce their idea. As they could find no one to support their "niche" idea, Henry began raising the money to begin production on their own.
1982
Undaunted at the turndowns, Dr. Hon quit his job and went to Taiwan, where he built his first factory with the $2 million in venture funding he had been given by idealistic supporters. By the end of the year, DAHON folding bicycles were rolling from the assembly line.
1983
The first folding bike was a success: offering all the riding performance of a standard bike, but transforming quickly to a compact size for stowing or carrying. 6,000 folders were built and sold in the first six months.
1984
Henry left his lucrative computer programming company and took up the marketing and administration of DAHON's finances full time. He became Vice President the same year.
1985
The DAHON folding bike caught on across the country, and the press got wind of the DAHON brothers’ revolutionary idea. Even television was interested in showing this timely invention, and David and Henry became celebrities in their own right. DAHON has sold 10,000 bike this year.
1987
DAHON bikes take to the air! The ingenious DAHON folding bike appears on the cover of a 1987 Great American Airways "In Flight" magazine, and under the seats of the passengers.
1993
DAHON wins the Taiwanese TAITRA/CETRA Outstanding Product Award.
1995
The new Shenzhen factory opens in China, turning out 400,000 bicycles every year.
2000
DAHON is cited in the Guinness Book of Records Millennium Edition as "the world’s largest producer of folding bicycles".
2002
DAHON received the Taiwan Symbol of Excellence award for its bicycle innovation.
2004
Fortune Product of the Year award for the Flo break-away bike, co-designed with Joe Murray.
2005
The revolutionary step-through Ciao won a Eurobike award and Cycling Plus cites DAHON with Silver Bike of the Year Awards for the Speed D6 and Budget bikes.
2006
Eurobike Silver Design Award: Glide P7/P8 and the Ciao won Fiets RAI Bike of the Year.
2009
Taipei International Cycle Show: Innovative Products Award.
2012
DAHON celebrated 30 uninterrupted years of excellence and innovation in folding bikes – continuing to set the trend for environmentally conscious people everywhere. Gained Eurobike Award and Taipei Cycle Show d&i Award for EEZZ.
2013
DAHON procured exclusive distribution deal for SKS in China and launched the Turn a New Leaf green living initiative.
2014
Primary production facility and offices relocate to Nanshan in Shenzhen, China in a move that doubles production capacity. DAHON partnered with Ford for global line of Ford branded bikes and DAHON TW LLP is founded.
2015
Taipei Cycle Show d&i awards for Clinch and Quickpark D4D stem.
2017
DAHON celebrated its 35th anniversary as world leader in folding bikes, continuing their vision of ‘green mobility’. To mark its 35th year, DAHON produced brand new model – the CURL. This ultra-compact, multi-patented model successfully launches on Kickstarter with backers pledging to bring the project to life. Later that year, in celebration of DAHON’s anniversary, the special edition CURL i8 was released, strictly limited to a run of 500.
2018
DAHON launch NuWave technology at Beijing Bird’s Nest! The brand-new technology debuted by DAHON offered faster and more compact folding and could be used for all bicycle types including small wheel units, regular or electric and even big wheeled MTB and road bikes.
2021
DAHON releases pandemic special edition, Hit, this economic model introduced greater accessibility to their green mobility initiative. DAHON wins the Gold Award for their safety disc break and Curl Folding e-bike at the Invention Awards for the innovative Safety Disc Brake technology and the Curl Ei4 electric folding bike wins the Invention Award at China Cycle.
2022
DAHON celebrates their 40th anniversary as pioneers of the folding bike industry. In celebration of their 40th year, DAHON released Anniversary 40 worldwide. This special folding model combines an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber frame and DAHON's technology showcasing 40 years of craftsmanship and expertise. The exclusive Anniversary 40 was strictly limited to a run of just 249.
2023
VELODON Announcement of "DAHON-V" technology suite to improve the speed of all types of bicycles and make riding simply faster. The first sample road bike engineered by DAHON-V technology suite.
2024
DAHON's cutting-edge "K-Feather" folding electric-assist bike secured the Gold Award of "2024 CHINA CYCLE Creative Award Selection". This triumph underscores DAHON's commitment to groundbreaking technology and eco-consciousness. It reaffirms DAHON's leading status and formidable presence in the electric vehicle domain.
2025
The Télodon C8 AXS is the company’s latest folding carbon road bike, merging lightweight portability with high-speed performance. Equipped with Dahon-V technologies like Deltech and Super Downtube, it features a sleek frame with enhanced rigidity for optimal power transfer, all while maintaining a compact look, thanks to a quick-release hinge with seamless folding.
