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Kabuto 11-02-18 09:19 AM

Most Compact Fold (other than Brompton)
 
What are the options? Does any thing else fold down as neatly and compactly as a Brompton? Does any other folder even get close?

linberl 11-02-18 09:31 AM

Bike Friday Pakit is a bit thinner but longer. There's the Dahon Curl, pretty small.

1nterceptor 11-02-18 10:59 AM

Chedech. Carbon folder based on Brompton's design.
I have a side by side photo in my video:

Pinigis 11-02-18 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by jonmanjiro (Post 20644899)
What are the options? Does any thing else fold down as neatly and compactly as a Brompton? Does any other folder even get close?

Do you have a particular size limit that you are trying to achieve?

tds101 11-02-18 10:15 PM

Downtube Mini, or Dahon Curve are also decently small when folded.

Kabuto 11-03-18 03:02 AM


Originally Posted by Pinigis (Post 20645429)
Do you have a particular size limit that you are trying to achieve?

No specific size. I'm interested to know if there's anything for multimodal commuting involving (sometimes very) crowded trains that comes close to a Brompton. The more compact and lighter, the better.

tds101 11-03-18 04:09 AM

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...74a6698a35.jpg
Origami Wasp,...sweet 16" folder. Be forewarned, unless the chainring and crankarms are upgraded it's super SLOWWWWWW.

fietsbob 11-03-18 10:22 AM

want second best.. ?
 
Fold in half bikes are wider, folded, which is the style that most others use..

Brompton's folding of rear wheel Under , reduces width ,

it folds the narrower front wheel , to the right side..

covering the grimy drive train.. an keeping fold narrow..

in SE Asia you have numerous aftermarket companies
making Titanium and aluminum substitute components ,

for what Brompton you buy to shave more weight,

off their bikes with their own , weight reducing
versions , with Titanium Forks and rear portions..





....

linberl 11-03-18 02:51 PM


Originally Posted by jonmanjiro (Post 20646079)
No specific size. I'm interested to know if there's anything for multimodal commuting involving (sometimes very) crowded trains that comes close to a Brompton. The more compact and lighter, the better.

You can get a Bike Friday pakit configured weight-wise between 22 and 15 lbs, depending on what you want to spend. You can also get a belt drive which is ideal for crowded trains because of cleanliness. While the fold is longer than a brompton, it is actually a bit narrower and I find on my local Bart train it fits easily into gaps along the wall at right angle. Time to fold is same as brompton or maybe even a few seconds less once you really get the hang of it. My pakit with 8 speed chain drive weighs in at just 19lbs and is super easy for my old lady self to carry around (or roll on front wheel).

L Arnold 11-22-18 01:42 PM

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...967081db0f.png
Dahon Eezz in my experience is the most compact. Great Value right now too.

tds101 11-22-18 03:39 PM


Originally Posted by L Arnold (Post 20673993)
Dahon Eezz in my experience is the most compact. Great Value right now too.

What are the gear inches on this bike? I can't seem to find this anywhere,...

BCATC 11-22-18 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by L Arnold (Post 20673993)
Dahon Eezz in my experience is the most compact. Great Value right now too.

Looks good. Too bad it’s height limit is at 5’11...

tds101 11-22-18 05:47 PM


Originally Posted by BCATC (Post 20674175)


Looks good. Too bad it’s height limit is at 5’11...

More like 5'9"ish,...not good for me either.

Kabuto 11-22-18 10:11 PM


Originally Posted by tds101 (Post 20674090)
What are the gear inches on this bike? I can't seem to find this anywhere,...

https://www.dahon.jp/2015/product/EEZZ_D3/

I calculate 40 48 - 58 based on the specs at the above link. Looks like a really compact fold, but unfortunately too small for me too.

L Arnold 11-25-18 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by BCATC (Post 20674175)


Looks good. Too bad it’s height limit is at 5’11...

I am 5'10", 210 lbs with pretty long legs. The Eezz has worked well for me. It has both an adjustable handlebar post and a double telescoping seat post. As such, you could likely even put a longer top seat post in if you wanted.
If you wanted more length between seat and handlebar you could extend the handlebar post forward with an accessory. Halo Aber is one of them

L Arnold 11-25-18 10:34 PM


Originally Posted by jonmanjiro (Post 20674421)
https://www.dahon.jp/2015/product/EEZZ_D3/

I calculate 40 48 - 58 based on the specs at the above link. Looks like a really compact fold, but unfortunately too small for me too.

I don't have exact numbers. Should caluculate, but looks like you have. My experience is that it has a nice range of gears. Nice for climbing and reasonably fast.
Great Final Mile Bike no question. We have done a weekend trip with one of these and another bike and the EEZZ worked great riding at Laguna Beach. Some fun hills.

mlau 12-30-18 01:21 AM

I am late to the party.

The Carryme is much smaller than a Brompton, and is actually ridable (if the roads are good). Beware potholes, curbs, and looking like a bear on a clown bike.

I used to have one, and it was a nice last mile bike.

However, a bromBromis likely more practical

fietsbob 12-30-18 01:55 PM

PakIt is a light bike , because the fold is the rear triangle, to the side, seat and bar masts come off quickly,

which is lighter than making a reliable hinge....

Sohaib 01-05-19 07:43 AM

Down-tube Mini is a good option. You can check it out.

Sohaib 01-05-19 07:44 AM


Originally Posted by fietsbob (Post 20724623)
PakIt is a light bike , because the fold is the rear triangle, to the side, seat and bar masts come off quickly,

which is lighter than making a reliable hinge....

yes! not a bad option.

fietsbob 01-05-19 11:09 AM

R&E 6 pack ... Custom made ... the silver bands are S & S Connectors..

http://www.rodbikes.com/catalog/6-pa...ack-black1.jpg

Roegmann 01-05-19 02:36 PM

I'm 5'8" and 160#-ish, so I can wrangle smaller rides than my taller brethren on this thread, so:
Ori and, according to their website, they have a dealer in Japan.
Dahon Dove (14" wheels, although there are some 16" versions out there) or its kissing cousin, Crius.


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