Originally Posted by
marada
I get very frustrated with Brompton as it seems they don’t want to listen to customer suggestions. They seem have blinkers thinking their product is perfect when there is so much scope for improvement. Don’t get me wrong I think the Brompton is an excellent bike; however there are things people are crying out for that Brompton just ignore. I personally think this is a bad business decision
The fact that a vocal few want something does not justify it from a business perspective...Brompton builds what people want to buy. You see very few fully suspended folding bikes from any manufacturer...adding weight and cost that most riders don't need is pointless. If suspended folding bikes were of great interest you'd see a lot more of them. The reality is they are a niche product in an already niche segment of a moderately sized industry sector.
Using the biggest tires your frame will allow and running them at moderate pressure is a better option for most riders than the cost, weight, complexity of suspension.
If you want a suspended folding bike just buy one of those that are available.