Dahon Mariner D8
The sensible-money folder for the car boot and caravan.
- €899
- indicative RRP
- 12.7 kg
- claimed, size M
Why riders buy it
- Proven folding mechanism at half a Brompton’s price
- Rack and guards included for errand duty
- Light enough to sling into a boot one-handed
Go in with open eyes
- Flexy at the stem when pushed hard
- Budget parts wear faster with daily use
Character profile
- This bike
- Field average
Will it fit you?
The size run covers riders from 145 to 193 cm.
Answer the height question and this becomes a personal fit check.
Where it stands in the market
- Price€899
- Weight12.7 kg
- Ease of upkeep72 /100
- Versatility60 /100
- Tyre clearance40 mm
- Speed on tarmac40 /100
- Gear range340%
- Comfort50 /100
- Durability74 /100
- Rough-terrain ability12 /100
Bar = share of the 49-bike field it beats.
The full sheet
- Price
- €899
- Weight
- 12.7 kg
- Component tier
- 38 /100
- Gear range
- 340%
- Tyre clearance
- 40 mm
- Speed on tarmac
- 40 /100
- Comfort
- 50 /100
- Rough-terrain ability
- 12 /100
- Grin factor
- 48 /100
- Versatility
- 60 /100
- Durability
- 74 /100
- Ease of upkeep
- 72 /100
- Dealer network
- 45 /100
- Resale strength
- 52 /100
- Segment
- Folding
- Frame material
- Aluminium
- Motor
- None
- Rack & guard mounts
- Partial
- Brakes
- Rim
If this one, then maybe…
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