Originally Posted by
smalltalk
I don't expect to use a fairing on a folding of course. But I do expect reasonable comfort.
I'm 5'10" and have longer legs roughly those of someone at least 6' tall. I extend the seat post on the Brompton almost all the way up minus an inch or so.
Are you using the standard or the extended seat post?
Originally Posted by
smalltalk
I tested both the M type and H type. I focused more on the H type because of the more upright riding position I desire. But afterwards I read the H type is slightly more forward. So wonder if I should have also focused on the M type a little more. I even tested with the seat all the way forward
There is an accessory from Brompton to bring the seat even more forward. You could bring the bars a bit back on the H-type. And I would seriously recommend looking at the P-model. Less reach but almost as high as H. And a variety of possible positions.
Originally Posted by
smalltalk
I'm over extending the riser higher than Dahon recommends.
This sounds like a
very bad idea.
Originally Posted by
smalltalk
I've also read where the Brompton is more often tolerated in stores, restaurants, etc. than larger folders. But that could also be hype.
It is not. I take mine with me all the time to all kinds of locations and never ever got thrown out. Do not know how it would have went with a Dahon but do know that space in i.e. restaurants is often limitated, so something bigger than a Brompton would not work (and I would not even try). And when i.e. leaving it at the cloakroom sometimes instead of taking inside with me it helps that with the Brompton the chain is inside the folded package - no danger to make anything greasy and oily. With a Dahon (or most other folders) it would be the other way round.