Originally Posted by
AvnerBen
I once fitted my Brompton with one of these carrying handles (the very original), but I found it a useless addition of 200 grams. However, one nice additional feature it had, was a shoulder strap you could attach to the edges of the handle. But then, I found that I could simply connect the shoulder strap under the saddle (Brooks) and the hinge in front , and it has been working just the same, no need for the stupid handle!
I also found the handle to be useless except for one season - winter. In the winter with thick gloves, the handle is a much more secure way of carrying the bike vs the frame. I find the frame to be fairly slippery with gloves on.