BF sighting in Singapore, 20/7 evening along Buona Vista
07-23-09, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by feijai
If by "commuting" you mean "able to stash on an excessively packed bus or train", the Brompton is obviously a good choice there.
But for me, "commuting" means "biking a fair distance to work, followed by stashing the bike in my office". And for that the Tikit is a much better bike. Work for me is a good 20 miles away, mostly uphill, and in traffic environments necessitating good brakes. It's not a contest: for any distance over, say, 5 miles, the Tikit's superior rideability is a big deal to me.
But for me, "commuting" means "biking a fair distance to work, followed by stashing the bike in my office". And for that the Tikit is a much better bike. Work for me is a good 20 miles away, mostly uphill, and in traffic environments necessitating good brakes. It's not a contest: for any distance over, say, 5 miles, the Tikit's superior rideability is a big deal to me.
07-23-09, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by remacutetigisti
To me the Brompton has the cutest fold. It almost looks like a puppy and It stands alone in its folded footprint.
Edit ; I have just realsied you properly mean it stands indepentantly, not its foot print is the smallest. Sorry!
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