Originally Posted by spambait11
I bet you they're mired in pending litigation, otherwise they'd have their 7 and 8 speed models by now.
Just to set the record straight, Bromptons ARE classic. Reliability and looks never go out of style.

That's fair comment spambait. I've said before I'd have the Brompton if it were cheapish and available.
Originally Posted by benttrike18
I thought at first $150 was too much to spend on just a shipping charge.
Yes - I think you're right that $150 isn't that much to send a box half way around the planet.
Actually, I keep looking at that gorgeous yellow flamingo BP-02 on Makeinu's website and bad thoughts about ordering one direct from Taiwan keep coming into my head. The seven speed..... Vbrakes ---- Ohhhhhh - the lust I'm feeling. I actually left an enquiry on their website. Just waiting for an email on Monday.
There's nothing wrong with the other one, I just want two.... Mad or what?