Originally Posted by
chagzuki
I think companies are letting down consumers by not copying the Brompton fold. It's the best, but there's more to be done in terms of the implementation and that's where I'd like to see competition in the folding bike industry: refining the details are aspects pertaining to ride quality (which Brompton aren't concerned about since they have no direct competition).
Do you really feel Brompton parts are that poor a quality? I find the bike gives me few problems with original component parts or am I just lucky?
PS Do you really think Brompton are in a blue ocean position? I'd agree with you about the UK but not in some other markets. E.g. US and Bike Friday Tikit or the Strida in Asia?