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Old 02-26-19 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Raxel
It weighs 11.38kg / 25lbs for 10 speed version, which is almost TWO kilograms heavier than initially advertised weight. And that's without mudguards and racks.
Brompton M6L (with mudguards) weigh 11.7kg. So this bike is just as heavy as Brompton. Which means it is too heavy to carry around and should be rolled. And it can roll only on the front wheel.
Their website lists the single speed at approximately 23 lbs, the 10 speed at 24.4 lbs, and the 11 speed Alfine at 27 lbs.

My Brompton weighs more than even the top configuration. Yes, it should be rolled... what of it? Even if it weighed 20 lbs I wouldn't want to carry it around all the time. And as long as it rolls on the front wheel, great.
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