Originally Posted by
keyven
How much of a difference is it? I've read it's pretty close, with almost the exact same fold and maybe a 3-6% size difference.
Sure it's not going to measure up blow-by-blow with a brompton, but it's far more tolerable to my wife's budget. I'm probably going down next week to have a look at it, but wondering if anyone else has any comments on it.
Seems a lot of the google results lead me back to the Pinoy forums.
Looks much like the now extinct Merc, but with rear derailleur.. I've had a Sturmey 3 speed Merc kicking around for years without issue ... with the Mit, I'd probably try to get ahold of a 'frame only' and install an IGH of one form or another..
