Originally Posted by
benedictpayot
I've been seeing threads about the potential dangers about the rear weld etc but I'd like to take it from you since you've actually used it. What would be your recommendation? Have you also tried your builds on kind of rough roads?
The brazing line of 360 frame is not as clean as UK Brompton but it's total BS to call it dangerous. They use better material than UK one (4130 cro-mo vs cheap hi-tensile steel) and overall better components as well (one-piece crank, two bolt seatpost, CNC ez wheel etc).
Also the bike has been available in my country for more than a year now(with quite a number of buyers) and had no issues so far.
On the other hand, I have seen many people reporting issues with their expensive Brompton CHPT3 edition (painting issues, tire bursting after days of riding, steerer tube deforming etc.) Potential dangers?