Keep in mind that the Tikit Model T (black!) with the manual stem clamp is now available for $999 - and I think that is list pricing so maybe discounts are available in certain places. I took a quick look in my LBS at the weekend - it looks great, although the clamp is somewhat agricultural. From a safety point of view, I wonder why they went gloss black rather than white? Anyway, it's an amazing fold and has quality components. I would expect it to be faster than a Brompton but I've never faced them!

I'm just over recommended weight for a standard Tikit so went Swifty and I'm loving it.

J.