I beg to differ; comparing the two bikes last spring, I was impressed with the Tikit in many ways: choice of 3 sizes, standard parts, better ride, and the fastest fold on the planet. But… I ended up choosing the Brompton. Stand next to a folded Tikit and a folded Brompton and I think you'll find it's not even close—the folded Brompton makes for a much smaller, neater package. Arriving at my office in the morning, I can fold my Brompton in about 20 seconds and then cover it with its bag in another 10. And suddenly, what was once a bicycle is now a neat, rectangular-ish package that I can carry—easily—through a revolving door. In a building that does not allow bicycles. As a test, on a recent Saturday morning I took the Brompton around the 'hood to do all my errands: dry cleaners, bakery, friend's apartment lobby, Starbucks, a local pub. I was able to quickly fold, cover and "sneak" the Brompton into every location. In fact, two of the shops were so smitten with the thing that they offered to stow it under a counter where they could keep an eye on it!

Beyond that, unlike the Tikit, the Brompton is highly evolved; time-tested and proven. All the kinks have been worked out. Folding it, unfolding it and riding it, it feels like a quality piece. And it makes great sounds: the way it ticks when riding, the precise clicks and clacks when folding it; you just feel like you've purchased something well thought out—and well made.

Of course, that's just my opinion.