Originally Posted by benttrike18
14R started it off. I contacted them and got some info and pictures. They are negotiating with an agent in Washington state. No idea when they will start selling in the US.
Until then they will sell to individuals and ship to the US.
Two Brompton like models, one the BP02 a clone for sure. The BP01 has a hydroformed top tube. Both come with what looks like a pretty full kit.
What do you all think? And I had finally made up my mind on what my first folder was going to be too.
BTW I mentioned Merc in my conservation with Susan and I don't think they (Flamingo) are building them.
I remember seeing that speculated in a thread.
I attached 2 pictures, I hope they come up. If not PM me I have quite a few and more info if anyone is interested.
Interesting, but if the Merc that I have isn't made by Flamingo and isn't the model denoted by the Flamingo FL-BP02-3
http://www.flamingobike.com/products...p?pid=29&cid=3
I'll be VERY surprised indeed. I've looked very carefully at that photo and the spec and it IS my bike in every detail. There are a few quite unique features such as the alu chain guard disk on the chainwheel, the use of the SRF-3 internal hub by sunrace sturmey archer and the elastic straps on the rear luggage rack. All are present on my Merc and are not features of the original Brompton. It has the same front light exactly, and the same make of chinese dynamo. It looks identical to me.