Originally Posted by
Still Pedaling
Sorry, not for me. The weight is fine, but I'm not going to be bothered fiddle faddling putting it together and taking it apart every time I make a stop. I agree, that the bike is probably built well, but for ease of use, there's nothing I've seen as yet that comes close to the Brompton. It folds fast and easy so I can go in an out of a store, train or whatever without messing with parts, especially it they are all wet and muddy.
I think they could have been clearer that there are two modalities, one does not have to use the complete disassemble and bag for quick stops. All BF have a quick fold: rear wheel under, rotate the front wheel back, and then (depending on the model) fold or remove seat mast/stem. On the PakiT, both the stem and seat mast clip to the bike so it is a "one piece" carry and there is no greasy chain. Quick fold is maybe 15 seconds and the weight makes it a one hand carry for most people. Perfect for stores.
Now, for a train where you have to stow it in the bag, it is a bit more complex. But not all commuters have that issue. And the Brompton does not offer 11 speeds nor a belt drive,
AFAIK. It's all trade-offs for what matters to you.