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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-16, 04:58 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

What about improving a bike that has known...

What about improving a bike that has known weaknesses?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

But then, it's not like the Brompton is without...

But then, it's not like the Brompton is without issues a competitor could solve, such as ****ty paint, so-so brakes, two speed levers, a derailleur that stops working with just a bit of rain/mud,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-16, 05:48 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

The question remains: Why can't the big boys...

The question remains: Why can't the big boys (Dahon and Giant come to mind) come up with an improved Brompton?

There is a paying demand, there is a model to copy, they have the engineers, they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-16, 02:33 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

This is not a complaint but a question: Why? ...

This is not a complaint but a question: Why?

Brompton is currenttly selling over 50.000 bikes a year and is aiming at the 100.000 mark by 2020, even though its bikes are a bit pricey for most...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-16, 11:22 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

According to Wikipedia, Andrew Ritchie patented...

According to Wikipedia, Andrew Ritchie patented his design on 15 April 1981:
"Following the expiry of the Brompton patent, Brompton Bicycle's legal actions against Neobike/Grace Gallant have all...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-14, 05:08 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

Technically, the bike sounds good, although I'd...

Technically, the bike sounds good, although I'd rather they ditched the stickers and offer a plain paint job. It'd look slicker.

It's like a Macintosh vs. a PC with all its ads stickers.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-14, 06:45 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

It's true for any niche manufacturer: As long as...

It's true for any niche manufacturer: As long as it relies on hand-built, custom-made products, it cannot grow. But then, some business owners are perfectly fine with remaining small because they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-14, 04:26 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

Thanks for the feedback on the Crius bikes. Too...

Thanks for the feedback on the Crius bikes. Too bad they're not imported in Europe.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-14, 05:34 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 77,859
Posted By Winfried

I was curious, so checked their site...

I was curious, so checked their site (http://www.criusbike.com/Products/?12-1.html).

I was also curious about ordering MIT bikes (folders and cargo) for delivery in Europe, and here's their reply:
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