Originally Posted by
FolderBeholder
The IGH seems like cycling and maintenance paradise to me and I'm curious why Brompton hasn't incorporated that technology vs that used in (especially) their 6 sp versions.
Was there something regarding the IGH that you didnt like, over the Brompton's drive system?
Width of fold, kept to a minimum...
I also own A Bike Friday Tikit , rear hub is 135 wide
(Sachs i 9, Alfine 11 same width)
Brompton BWR half steps a wider ratio IGH,
and is no wider than the 3 speed
and they're less than 120 wide...
A Small Wheel , low trail, Bike, handles much steadier with a front load
Headtube mounted bag on Brompton,
or front pannier racks on my Tikit, work well.
I like Brompton's better.
But I have more volume available in my panniers..
Overflow in a Xooter Cross Rack bag on one ,
Carradice SQR mounted saddle bag on the other..
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