Can I hastily point out I’ve toured Thailand and Cambodia, not to mention parts of Australia, on my Brompton, which remains my number 2 choice. The clone has more to do with convenience, as in it stays in Thailand so avoids the need for me to take the Brompton on flights from europe everywhere with me.

Incidentally, Thai railways now appear to be charging for non-folding bikes, as I’ve had to demonstrate its folding properties every time I’ve bought a ticket this time around.