Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #605243 in Sports & Outdoors
- Color: Tech Bronze
- Brand: Dahon
- Model: 92-5-02
- Dimensions: 14.00" h x
26.00" w x
36.00" l,
23.81 pounds
Features
- Lightweight 7005 alloy frame with forged lattice hinge
- Custom-drawn Sonus tubing for strength and stiffness
- Folds in seconds for easy travel and storage
- Air/oil rear shock and fork suspension for smooth riding
- Durable, puncture-resistant Marathon Racer tires
Dahon Jetstream P8 Folding Bike
Product Description
If the fast and sleek JetStream XP is like a Ferrari, the JetStream P8 is closer to a Range Rover: robustly performance-oriented with an air of refined elegance. The JetStream P8 is a sporty full suspension bike that is as comfortable on long tours in the countryside as it is bombing around the city at rush hour. However you like to ride, you won't be able to ignore the sporty, go-fast design of the JetStream P8. Thanks to the Kinetix¿ Q fork, designed by Dahon in collaboration with suspension meisters German-A, the JetStream is possibly the plushest riding folding bike on the market. Look no further if you are searching for a do anything folding bicycle.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Love it even more after 2 years riding it in San Francisco
By Xavier
Dahon Jetstream P8 Folding BikeI have had this bike for 2 years now, riding it 3 or 4 times a week, and updated the review to 5 stars because like a good woman, it has never failed me and the minor shortcomings seem less important compared to the fun, usefulness, and overall beauty of it. The bike is very strong and the industrial look never fails to get positive comments. The brake issue has not been critical even on steep hills. I would love to see dahon bring this bike back at the same price or even a bit higher but not the 1200 or so I see rumored.A smooth and fun ride. Well built with a strong and light frame. This bike it totally underrated. I know people write pages about their Bromptons and Bike Fridays, but I found them jittery (and expensive) in comparison. Also for me 16 inch wheels are just too small. I like the Dahon Mu XL which is lighter. But without a suspension, I found the ride too harsh. My other bike is a nice hybrid, but I usually choose this one for several reasons: 1) It is simply a blast to ride - with the same size wheels as a BMX, this bike is maneuverable but not jittery. Jumping curbs is no problem, and lowering the seat makes for a BMX ride feel 2) It is light and easier to carry down the stairs using the frame as a handle 3) I can throw it in my car so when I have to re-park (due to the 2 and 4 hour zones), I can ride back. I actually enjoy having to move the car and being forced to take a ride ! 4) If I ride somewhere and dont feel like riding back, I can throw it in a taxi or bus with no problem 5) I don't need to bring the extra tube and tools, because if there is a problem - see number 4. 6) Despite, their desire to be bike friendly, San Francisco is not a very safe place to ride a bike. The roads are crap. The bike lanes are generally dangerous and there are thinks happening in every direction like bad drivers, doors opening, people right turning without looking, people who think bikes don't belong on the road, potholes, streetcar tracks, and mostly people not paying attention. So it is often better to ride on the sidewalk (politically incorrect but true). With this smaller bike I feel the reaction of the people is minimal when compared to approaching on the sidewalk on my full size hybrid. Plus with the low stepover height, jumping off to walk, then back on is a non issue, so I am more likely to do it. 7) I can take most of the terrain with this gear set, if not - just jump off. Be serious, do you really want to ride up Hyde street? 8) If you don't want to carry a lock, most places will let you bring it in. and 9 ) A smooth and fun ride. 10) Took it over the GG bridge to Sausalito several times with no problems. So great for moderate length trips too, unlike most folding bikes. 11) The industrial look of this bike is just cool, and I get lots of positive comments even from kids.Weaknesses - the front brake fades in an out as the front suspension operates, but this does not make me less confident on a steep hill like I expected as it is consistant. Also the brake levers are poor. Changing for a different Avid set (only $25.00) improved the brake feel (but not the fade in and out). Difficult to fit a rack. Shifting accuracy is not that great. The magnetic latches are useless.Folding: Yes the fold is not tiny, and it is a bit awkward when folded, but if you really use a folding bike you will find a petite fold is not the key issue. I still fit it into the so called storage area of a friends Smart Car(a very tiny thing ). Usually I keep the frame unfolded with the handlebars and petals folded, which makes for a good fit in a narrow hallway. And this fold gets me into most places with my bike anyway. By the way, for a cleaner fold, I recommend folding the front wheel to the inside of the fold, not the outside as recommended in the instructions.Riding this bike for 2 years in San Francisco, I find it just fun to ride and very smooth. I highly recommend this bike !
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Dahon Jetstream P8
By Billy D.
I bought a 2010, bronze, Dahon Jetstream P8 for $650 which included shipping. The Jetstream was dropped shipped from Dahon without going frist to a retail vendor. The Jetstream arrived in good condition with no shipping damage. However, all of the adjustable parts were out of adjustment including the frame latch, the handle bar latch, the rear derrailleur, and the front and rear brakes. The wheels were out of true. Thus, before riding the Jetstream, I spent several hours bringing the Jetstream into proper adjustment.I have been riding the Jetstream for several months. It is fun! It is very responsive. Even with the high bottom bracket heigth and the small, 20 inch wheels, the Jetstream is reasonably stable. It is visually interesting and draws comments from other riders. The Jetstream is a bit bulky when folded. It is not nearly as compact as a folded Brompton. I estimate the Jetstream weight at around 25 pounds. It is not as light as a Brompton. I have the stow bag which I use to transport the Jetstream in public buildings. Because of its weight and seize when folded, carrying the Jetstream any distance is awakward and burdensome.I have made a number of changes to Jetstream, The Arclight rear rack can be modified to fit the Jetstream. The Archlight is a well made rack which complements the Jetstream and allows the mounting of a tail light. There are several ways to accompliish the modiffications. Dahon makes a clamp for the seatpost that allows the use of a standard seat with rails. My seat is a leather, Ideal saddle. There is also a riser that will add heigth if the stock handle bars are retained. I added the Reelliight reflectors to the wheels.I expect to change the stock tires for the Schwalbe Big Apple tires. I ride roads with rough surfaces. I believe that the larger contact patch will increase over all stability. While the brakes are adequate, I plan to change the front brake adding a Magura hydraulic front brake to improve wet breaking performance.I am well pleased with the quality of the frame, the paint, and the components. I recommend the Jetstream to anyone looking for a folding bike at a reasonable price. The Brompton is simply to expensive.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Dahon Jetstream
By A. Promtet
I bought this bike to ride between the train station and my house. Initial impressions: The bronze and black colors go well. No kickstand, nor a seatpost pump (other Dahon models have them standard), and the seams on the frame look unfinished.You need a shock pump to adjust the rear suspension. Adjusting the read suspension correctly makes a huge difference. I inflated the tires to around 60 PSI which was too low. I got a flat in the rear wheel. After patching it and inflating to 80 PSI, I haven't had any problems. I had to go to schwable website to get a replacement inner tube, because my local bike shops were out of Presta tubes in this size. I bought a cateye taillight and tried to attach to the seatpost. The seat post was too wide for the clamp so I had to order the SP-9 clamp from the cateye small parts store.When folded, there's supposed to be a velcro strap that holds the wheels together according to the manual. I must have thrown it out on accident with the box.Overall, the bike rides very nicely. The grip shifter is great, nice suspension, and the brakes are solid. I'm average height, and the bike fits me perfectly. If you're really tall, it may not be the best bike for you.
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