Given the US dollar being record low, anything denominated by US dollars looks more attractive. With $710 total cost, it is about 355 British pounds. The 3-speed Merc costs 342 pounds. I think 13 pounds is a good investment on higher gear range.
I know the prices of a Flamingo bike:
< The differences between FL-BP-01 and BP-02>
The main different design - top tube of main frame . (Both of them with alloy material for main front frame, but in Hi-Ten steel for rear triangle frame) FL-BP-02 with traditional curved top tube; but BP-01 with new square straighter frame tube which made by hydraulic pressure mode.
The price for FL-BP02-7 equipped with Shimano Nexus Interior 7-speed hub, including dynamo light is US$560.00 + EMS express freight US$150.00. Folding bike carry bag is upcharged US$16.00 /per piece.
The price for FL-BP01-7 equipped with Shimano Nexus Interior 7-speed hub, including dynamo light is US$590.00 + EMS express freight US$150.00
Folding bike carry bag is upcharged US$16.00 / per piece.
What do you think it's a good bike or is it too expensive ?