Originally Posted by
feijai
Um...
- The Birdy may be too heavy and folds too slowly...
If we're talking flex, weight, and customizability, I think the NWT is the best pick here.
The Birdy too heavy?
Well, yes actually its indeed a bit challenged asked by the OP to wand a bike not heavier than the Bordwalk but with disc brakes and 8 instead of 1 gear. The birdy speed with disc brakes, fenders and rack will be about the same weight (about 25,3 lbs) than a Bordwalk S1 (=11,6 kg). 25,X lbs is with a derailleur so the weight will get still higher since the OP wants a IGH. But how come you say NWT is lighter? From german Bike Friday website I get ~12,8 kg (=28,2 lbs) for a NWT (with 8Spd hub, mudguards, rack). I think the Birdy will stay below that.
The Birdy too slowly? On the Eurobike I filmed a young fellow who folded it completely in 7 seconds.