Originally Posted by benttrike18
I agree completely.
I had mentioned Merc as a comparison to Susan. Hoping She would confirm that Flamingo was the builder.
What She said was, "We believe the transmission system of our bike is different
from other brand of folding bike such as Merc". I imagine meaning the Nexus 7 on the BP01. I thought She would have said something like we also build the Merc. Maybe I'm just naive, ya think?:-)
I know you're quite happy with yours. I'm going to go for it. Not sure yet, but I think I will get the BP01.
Yes but they make a variety of models. The BP2-03 is mine I'm certain. Also, you'd have to mention the importer company name to Grace - Sheeaune is the trading name of the importer of Merc. If I'm right, they must simply stick two little transfers on the bike and provide merc branded luggage and a carrying bag.
By the way, the BP01 seems to have some kind of funny extruded frame. Be careful. It looks very cheap to me.
I'd be thinking of the BP02-3, or the BP02-07 with the nexus 7 speed.
http://www.flamingobike.com/products...p?pid=56&cid=3
The BP01 models have a hydraulic pressed frame I think if you look at the specs. It also seems to have a differen't front hub to mine.
I note your price of $650 delivered to a US destination. That works out at £325. Sheeune are selling the Merc at £330 on ebay with a luggage set and carrying bag including taxes (vat at 17.8%). This must imply that the importer is able to secure a better price and a better shipping rate out of which they get the VAT and profit margin. To be clear though, they do try to sell the bike at £400 on their own website. I think they occasionally seek extra cash flow by moving some on ebay. This implies they aren't that solvent, I suppose. I bought a bunch of spares I don't yet need, just in case.