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Should I buy the Swissbike/Paratrooper X5 or the Dahon Jack?

Dec 05, 2009 by bluelightning17 | Posted in Cycling

I wanted a folding mountain bike, but do not know whether to spend extra money for a jumper or SwissBike x5, should I? Is there much difference in interpretation between the two? Thank you.

I would definitely go for the X5 parachutist, or one of the models SwissBike. The way they fold is really good and much stronger than the Dahon where the frame is broken.

Dahon - Folding Instructions for 26" Bikes w/ Standard Hinge

www.dahon.com. Quick video on folding a Dahon 26" Bikes w Standard Hinge: Jack & Espresso.

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by susister

The Jack of Two Trades: Road/Touring Bike meets Folding Commuter Bike. This little beauty is Dahon’s more economic answer to their popular Dahon Matrix Folding Mountain Bike. Next stop, my cubicle, (luckily for me my boss let’s me keep it in my cube, she’s cool if the job’s not) and when the wheels are folded together it’s small and discreet enough to not attract much attention and safe enough to keep thieves at bay. To be honest I’m looking to escape cubicle city asap so when I weave through traffic from train station to office, I realize not only is this rocking little number stylish but it’s tough and well-put-together too. There’s a reason this folding commuter bike is in such high demand, it’s good at what it does....

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