How to Fold Up a Raleigh Boardwalk Bicycle

Made by Dahon, the Raleigh Boardwalk is a lightweight folding bicycle designed for easy storage and transportation without sacrificing performance or comfort. Folding your bicycle in the proper allows you to store it in a duffel bag or carrying case, and you can do this in a matter of minutes.

Instructions

    • 1

      Flip the lever in the center of the handlebars into the "Up" position. Rotate the handlebars so that the brake levers are on the top of the handlebars. Flip the center lever back down, locking the handlebars in place.

    • 2

      Flip the lever in the center of the post leading to the handlebars into the "Open" position. Slide the post up until the minimum insertion line on the interior shaft is visible. Flip the lever back down to lock the post in place.

    • 3

      Locate the locking mechanism on the front post. Slide the safety catch down, and then flip the locking arm down. Fold the front post down so that the handlebars are next to the front tire.

    • 4

      Release the catch on the seat post and slide the post into the frame of the bicycle. Rotate the front of the bike seat 45 degrees to the left. Fasten the catch on the seat post. The bottom of the seat post should now be resting on the ground.

    • 5

      Rotate the pedals so that the left pedal forms a 45-degree angle with the ground on the front side of the bike.

    • 6

      Rotate the locking pin on the center support bar counterclockwise. Pull the locking bar out and away from the bike. Fold the front half of the bike to the left to meet the rear half of the bike.

    • 7

      Push each pedal in toward the bike and push the pedal down in one motion to fold it down.