{"product_id":"1988-dahon-classic-iii","title":"Vintage 1988 Dahon Classic III Folding Bike — Sturmey-Archer 3-Speed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage 1988 Dahon Classic III — The Folding Bike That Started It All\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore folding bikes were everywhere, there was \u003cstrong\u003eDahon\u003c\/strong\u003e. The company essentially created the modern folding bicycle category in the 1980s, and the \u003cstrong\u003eClassic III\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the machines that built its reputation. This is a \u003cstrong\u003e1988\u003c\/strong\u003e example — and unlike most bikes of that age, it is not a project. It works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal polished frame\u003c\/strong\u003e shows beautifully. There are normal scratches and light wear consistent with age and use, but \u003cstrong\u003eno major dents or cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mechanically it is genuinely sorted: the \u003cstrong\u003eSturmey-Archer 3-speed shifts correctly\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ewheels roll true\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003etires hold air\u003c\/strong\u003e, and — the part that matters most on a folder — it \u003cstrong\u003efolds and locks securely\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat last point deserves emphasis. A folding bike whose latches have gone sloppy is worthless, because the fold is the entire reason it exists. This one still locks up properly, which is why it remains a usable bike rather than a shelf ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal is genuinely double-sided. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible piece of cycling design history\u003c\/strong\u003e from the company that invented the segment — and it is also a practical \u003cstrong\u003ecommuter\u003c\/strong\u003e you can fold into a car boot, carry onto a train, or stand in the corner of a small apartment. The \u003cstrong\u003eSturmey-Archer internal hub\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ideal city drivetrain: shift while stopped at a light, nothing exposed to get knocked out of alignment, and close to zero maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This One Is Worth Having\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage that means something:\u003c\/strong\u003e an early Dahon from the marque that defined folding bikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolds and locks securely:\u003c\/strong\u003e the single most important thing on a used folder, and it passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturmey-Archer 3-speed, shifting correctly:\u003c\/strong\u003e a legendary internal hub, working as intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal polished frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e presents beautifully, no major dents or cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels true, tires holding air:\u003c\/strong\u003e ride it, do not rebuild it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e tough, and repairable by any competent shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDahon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBike Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding Bike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-speed, Sturmey-Archer internal hub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaliper, side pull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, original polished finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolds and locks securely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepartment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnisex adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent vintage cosmetic condition — mechanically sound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding bicycle only — no accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage cosmetic condition. Original polished frame shows nicely. Normal scratches and light wear from age and use. No major dents or cracks found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSturmey-Archer 3-speed shifts correctly. Wheels roll true. Tires hold air. Folds and locks securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dahon folding bicycle only. No accessories — no bag, no rack, no pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any bicycle of this age, we recommend a tune-up before daily use. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Local Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips freight, professionally packed. Local pickup is available at our Miami location — get in touch and we will set it up. One only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about the fold, the hub, or condition? 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