Originally Posted by
badmother
Since you soon have both small fold and quick and esy riding/folding bike maybe look into a dedicated touring bike (and a detatchable rather than folding) like one of the Bike Friday bikes.
Definitely will consider that, considering BF's reputation in these parts.
Originally Posted by
tds101
Although I love the Tern line, I'm looking into other brands. Thanks for the recommendation though!
Originally Posted by
chagzuki
Weird that Tern seem to have a magnet problem, I assume the parts are the same as Dahon.
How did you find the dual shifter 6 speed system on the Brompton?
The part is indeed the same as the Dahon, but there are a few factors that make it decidedly less reliable. For one, the frame hinge swings out more freely on the Tern, so already you are losing some of the resistance that keep it together. Another thing is that the Tern's N-fold results in the handlebars being on the outside (see above pic). When carrying with the right arm, my leg bumps into the handlebar, which tilts the wheel and disengages the magnet.
As for the the 6 speed shifting, it wasn't too hard to figure out, but I do prefer my Dahon's shifting on the right grip.