Originally Posted by
Casbah
I read the comments too. Can't believe the guy that said he'd had 3 bromptons stolen in 10 yrs. I wouldn't have bought the 2nd after having the 1st stolen considering how much they cost. And the guy that said the brompton is the only folder worth considering...Well, not all of us are rich. If I were rich then of course I'd get a brompton or a mezzo. Tern and Dahons might not be the best folders but they are the best that I can afford right now. As it is, it would take me 2 months to pay off the Tern D8. I've no desire to spend 6 months to a year paying off something more expensive.
I would not worry about more expensive bikes I cannot afford. A less expensive bike can make you just as happy and even more. The only thing that counts is wether you you use it or is it just stowed away somewhere. My wife loves her Nova and would not swap it for any Brompton.
REI has great customer service and if you will not be happy with the bike, will take it back for full refund (check with them though, just to be sure).