Originally Posted by
splithub
Guys, one step at a time. After this 12s bike is established as the flagship - the "bike-to-have", and sales numbers have passed the peak, the next stage is ignited - disc brakes. The new Sunrace designed hub shell gives it away. Fascinating product - not the bike - the way the consumers are conditioned.
As much as I'd like to say that you're correct, Brompton won't put disc brakes on their bikes anytime soon. They're famous for NOT giving the people what they want. I personally like their bikes, but their elitist attitude kills it for me.