Originally Posted by
1nterceptor
I do like my pakiT; but that photo from Bike Friday is truly misleading/false advertising. It looks like
they(BF) removed it from the original Kickstarter webpage.
1. Brompton's folding pedal; someone forgot/doesn't know how to fold. And it looks like it's the only
bike with a mirror + rack.
2. I don't know which Tern model this is; most Terns' handlebar fold outside. So if someone were to
"accidentally" place the bars in the middle; that would make the fold wider.
3. From pakiT's Kickstarter page; pakiT quick fold size: 10 X 24 X 38. But full/backpack fold: 12.25 X 17.75 X 30.
Brompton 10.6 X 22.2 X 23. All numbers in inches.
4. Not sure which Dahon model this is; but the newer models you can loosen the bars. By changing
the height and rotating the bars; the bike can be folded in a more compact/tighter package. You can
even have both wheel's quick release/nuts touching.
5. See number 2.
So the pakit is still .6 narrower than brompton per specs. I guess my point was, even if they are the same width, they should be classed together. OP is talking about ability to stick behind a door. Put a QR on the pakiT stem to rotate the bars (or just disconnect, lift a little and turn) and put it in park and it is a very easy fit without even fully folding it. Certainly NO more difficult than the brommie and no wider. Longer, yes. Mine is behind my door right now =)