Originally Posted by
Schwinnsta
I think a good part of the loss is the shock but I am not sure how comfortable it would be with out it. It would be nice if the Brompton accepted wider tires but I only see one company, Greenfield 16x1.5. It would be nice to be able to run these and still have fenders.
I think the rear suspension is a net gain and therefore increases speed overall. It's a matter of tuning the firmness for your weight/conditions.