Originally Posted by
Azreal911
cheapest birdy buying direct from pacific cycles is $1580USD and the frog is actually $1730USD. But with the frog you get a internal hub gear Revo Nexus 8 while the birdy is a Alivio 8 speed derailler. Also with 16 inch wheels you get ALOT more variety of tyre/tire choices! The frog is looking starting to look like a winner to me! might have to start saving up now!
Not sure about "ALOT more variety of tyre/tire choices!" In Schwalbe .. for the 305 size, you get 305x40/47/50/54/and57 .. in 355 size, you get 355x28/32/35/40/47/ and 50... so what you don't get in 305 are the premium go fast tires.. the range in 355 is pretty good.. I'm sure the new Frog might work out to be a good choice, but it isn't any lighter or that much smaller folded than a regular Birdy.. I do like the new chaintensioner arrangement and fixing point on the rear stay.. that is much cleaner than the standard approach..in any event, it should be a high quality folder and ride well.