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Old 11-10-09 | 10:43 PM
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Jerrys88
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Bikes: 2016 Cannonade Synapse Carbon Ultegra 3, 2019 Fuji Touring, Dahon Formula S18, Fuji Touring Series III (bought new in 1980's, all original components, many, many great, memorable rides), Kickbike Sport Max

SC - thanks for sharing your comparison. There is just one area that I would take issue with. I notice your Brompton does not have a rear rack. With the rear rack and eazy wheels I find my Brompton to be superb in the Rollability category - to me a very important category. I have found that I can even roll it with just the seat post up, using the seat as a very convenient handle (I rotate the seat so it faces backwards making it especially handy, although it's not necessary), even though by keeping the seat post up the bike is technically not "locked" (The only time it ever started unfolding on me was when I lifted it down a step rather carelessly - generally if I was carrying the bike up a flight of stairs I'd have it either fully folded or fully unfolded.). In addition, the Brompton's bag can remain attached when rolling it and is very well centered on the bike (I myself don't have a Brompton bag, I have a backpack that attaches to the seat post. It also works beautifully when rolling). I looked into buying a Tikit because of the Brompton's limited gearing which I find to be a major drawback (I have the max. 6 gears - not enough!), but one of the things that immediately turned me off the Tikit was the awkwardness of rolling it. I found it terribly taxing on my wrist to keep the Tikit balanced while rolling it just a short distance and I couldn't imagine having to roll it much further. Even without the rack and eazy wheels, which is how I originally purchased my Brompton, I don't remember it being anywhere near as unwieldy as the Tikit felt to me.
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