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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Dahon Cadenza 8 and 2010 Dahon Cadenza 8.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2009 Dahon Cadenza 8
2010 Dahon Cadenza 8
Overview
Model Year
2009
2010
Brand
Dahon
Dahon
Model
Cadenza 8
Cadenza 8
Bicycle Type
Folding
Folding
Original MSRP
Not documented
$999.00
Colors
Smoke
Smoke
Sizes
S, M, L
S, M, L
Weight
31.1 lb
31.1 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Dahon SlipStream
Dahon SlipStream
Fork Material
Puro U7 aluminum, unicrown crown
Puro U7 aluminum, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Folding Mix
Folding Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Crankset
TruVativ ISO Flo 1.0, 38 teeth
TruVativ Isoflow, 38 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Cartridge Sealed
Cassette
Shimano
Shimano Alfine
Rear Cogs
8-speed internal, 16 teeth
8-speed internal
Chain
KMC Z610 Rust Buster
KMC Z610RB
Pedals
Aluminum platform
Urban Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Shimano Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-5 front/Avid FR- 5 rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Dahon Fusion
Dahon Fusion
Handlebar
Ritchey alloy flat
Ritchey
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Dahon F.I.T
Dahon F.I.T
Saddle
BioLogic Aria
BioLogic Aria
Seatpost
BioLogic Zorin PostPump, 27.2mm diameter
BioLogic Zorin PostPump, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano disc, Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 disc
Front: Shimano disc, Rear: Shimano Alfine
Rims
WTB SX24, 32-hole
WTB SX-24
Spokes
Stainless
Stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.0" Schwalbe Big Apple
26 x 2.0" Schwable Big Apple
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.