Originally Posted by
questionesse
Hey guys - thx for the lively participation, really appreciate it.
But could we maybe avoid bashing and comparing and questioning choices and instead getting forward a bit more with my search for an affordable, compatible clone?
To answer the repeating questions once more
Yes, it's mainly price why I'm looking for a clone
Plus is like to further lighten the bike with less/lighter parts.
Yes, it's
Hi sorry I was trying to point out an alternative route, rather than bashing.
I would be very interesting in a clone with old 135 hub. I have owned a Merc whilst also owning a brommie and sold both. I did not find the merc much different to the brompton other than a couple of issues which were easily sorted.
I remember the claimed weight was slightly lighter for the merc, but the brommie was 1/2 pound lighter for the same spec. Ie 3 speed stevios tyres.
I would be sceptical about weight claims of a clone.
Availablity information would be good, but I suspect I would buy another birdie instead if I had the money in my hand!!