Originally Posted by Shaymo
I think the brompton would be the least intrusive if you plan hiking. It has the smallest fold size and are a very sturdy bike. I guess the mountain bikes are too bulky.
Why do people suggest the Brompton for every single folding bike application? Yes, the Brompton folds small, but that doesn't make it appropriate for every situation.
I would think that low weight, wide tires, and proper gearing would be the most important features in a hiking bike and the Brompton doesn't seem to fair very well in any of these categories.
I'm sorry, but I'm sick of seeing people suggest the Brompton no matter how unsuited it is to the application at hand. The Brompton seems to be a right bike for those that have daily commute involving the train or bus and are willing to pay a premium for the best. For most other applications there seem to be other bikes which are much more appropriate.