>> The bikes are very heavy indeed, and progress is certainly stately - though I'd imagine
>> (shows ignorance here) that a Brompton must be pretty unpleasant to ride too; there's a
>> reason bicycles have proper-sized wheels.
Alex Moulton solved the problem of the rideable small wheeler half a lifetime ago. Other designers including Andrew Ritchie with the Brompton have built on his foundations.
The Brommy isn't quite as comfortable as my Dawes Tourer. But with a decent Brook's saddle and the six speed wide ratio gearing it's only the handlebars that limit it. If I wanted to tour on it I'd have gone for the 'P' type with butterfly bars for a wider range of riding positions. But for commuting the standard 'ape hangers' are pretty good.
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