Dahon
| Industry | Bicycle |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
Area served | North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, Middle East |
Key people | David T. Hon (founder and CEO) |
| Products | Folding Bikes, Electric Folding Bikes, Road Bikes, Gravel Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Bicycle Apparels & Accessories, Bicycle Components |
| Website | www.dahon.com |
Dahon is the world's largest manufacturer of folding bicycles with a two-thirds marketshare in 2006. The company was founded in 1982 by David T. Hon, a former laser physicist, in California, United States. Currently, the company has offices in the US, Europe, and China . Dahon markets bicycles under its own name as well as other brand names, including the affiliated Yeah and Biceco Brands, and Novara for REI in the U.S. The company is a member of the Global Alliance for EcoMobility. Dahon holds over 200 patents, some having become industry standards.