Originally Posted by
Azreal911
I thought it was a laugh too for people complaining about the price of a Titanium bike. They definitely never owned a bike outside of a purchase from walmart. Going to a real bike store would probably open their eyes on the price range of bikes! I just have to shake my head the one that commented that you just added some hinges which shouldn't be that expensive doesn't realize the huge complexity for designing and having a good working folder. Heck Brompton has been refining their frame for like 30 years bit by bit and Dahon is still searching and trying for new ways to fold. Looks like nothing from an outsiders point of view but from the inside it's VERY busy!
The folding bike market is much tougher than the MTB and roadie market. Seasoned riders don't flinch when buying a good MTB or roadie at $2000+, but for folding bikes, there is the perception that since the wheels are small, they are little more than kids toys so should therefore cost as much as kid's toys. And the problem is that in general even seasoned MTB/roadie riders ALSO regards folders as toys, so you are left with a really tiny market segment who appreciate folding bike prices.