Just found this thread in the archive, and rather than starting a new one, thought I'd revive it.

Having bought a Downtube IXFS and loved the bike but been a bit disatisfied with how large/small a 20" bike folds down to - sort of commutable with, but probably not quite the bus/tube solution I'd hoped for.

The only solution was to add v quickly to my folder collection by buying a decent 16" bike (I guess 2 folders isn't too much of an indulgence). I had toyed with persuading Yan to mail over a DT mini to the UK, but in the end decided not to, as the likely postage cost plus VAT and import taxes threatened to turn a $450 bike into a $900 bike. That meant looking closer to home - probably at low-end Bromptons - I was budgetting around £500-£600 max.

Then spotted a Mezzo d9 on Ebay brand new for Buy it Now price of £499 - about £100-£150 cheaper than RRP. Just purchased it, and looking forward to delivery on Wednesday. Certainly looks the part - much more Downtube than Brompton in appearance. Lets hope it lives up to its looks.

Will post first impressions once its in my hands. Anyone else riding one at the moment?