Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Dahon Curve SL

Velopedia Archive ID 14937

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Dahon
Model	Curve SL
Bicycle type	Folding
Archive ID	14937
Original MSRP	$919.95
Colors	Magnesium
Sizes	One size fits all

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 Alloy
Fork	Dahon SlipStream
Fork material	Aluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Folding Mix
Shifters	Shimano Nexus Revo Shifter
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	Sugino XD
Bottom bracket	Cartridge Sealed
Cassette	Cog
Rear cogs	8-speed internal
Chain	KMC Rustbuster
Pedals	MKS EZY

Brakes

Brakes	Kinetix SpeedStop V brakes, Avid FR-5 front/Avid FR- 5 rear levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Dahon Fusion 2
Handlebar	Kinetix Pro
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Radius Telescope
Saddle	Kore XC I-Beam
Seatpost	Kore I-Beam

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Kinetix Nuetron, Rear: Shimano Nexus internal 8-speed
Rims	Kinetix Pro
Front tire	16 x 1.50" Schwalbe Marathon Racer
Wheel size	16" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.