The first batch of Dahon Speed Pro bikes are now rolling off the production line at contract-assembly company Bikedirect Europe Ltd. of Wales

Dahon goes (partial) UK assembly

"This is the first of our UK assembled bikes, a trend that I would like to see more of," said Cyclemotion’s Mark Bickerton, UK importer of Dahon bikes.

The Speed Pro is Dahon’s flagship sport model retailing at £599.99.

Pic shows New Zealander Frank Clavis, director of Bikedirect Europe Ltd.

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