Dahon Ciao! P8 2011 Technical specs and features

Brand Dahon
Model Ciao! P8
First production 2011
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Dahon Ciao! P8 Parts   
Available Sizes - Not available


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireSchwalbe Marathon Racer
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type BioLogic VB Levers
Kinetix SpeedStop V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus 8
Front: BioLogic Joule II Dynamo
Rims manufacturerKinetix Comp
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Butted Aluminum Alloy
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionBioLogic Crescent
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset sizeDahon Fusion+

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC Z610RB
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizesKinetix Wing
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear setNot Available

Dahon Ciao! P8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialPuro U7 Aluminum
Fork typeDahon SlipStream

Other Specs of Dahon Ciao! P8

Component group setsFolding Mix
Available colors - Charcoal
Weight 31.7 Lbs
Pedals detailsSuntour Folding Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBioLogic AirFlo
Seat post extensionBioLogic Suspension


Dahon Ciao! P8 bike review

Dahon produced the Ciao! P8 bike in 2011 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.00.
Dahon Folding Ciao! P8 can be found in one single color which is Charcoal.
This bike is equiped with Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires and Stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Kinetix Comp. Dahon equiped this exact model with Kinetix SpeedStop V brakes, BioLogic VB levers braking system and Front: BioLogic Joule II dynamo, Rear: Shimano Nexus 8 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dahon used 7005 Butted Aluminum Alloy material for the frame. BioLogic Crescent high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ciao! P8 to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Kinetix Wing is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z610RB chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dahon, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano gear shift levers.