Originally Posted by Wavshrdr
Biggest downside to almost all of the 16" bikes is they weigh almost the same as the 20" wheeled versions.
Only the Dahon Presto is lighter than most 20' inch folders. My Dahon Piccolo when folded feels heavier than my Speed 7! It's incredible but true and probably due to the rear rack and suspension seatpost. The Brompton weights about as much as the Piccolo and I consider both heavy bikes.
I don't understand why this is so but Dahon and Brompton really need to come out with a steel bike with a lighter alloy. Bike Friday has steel bikes that weight 20 lbs so it can be done.