Originally Posted by
Winfried
Because I tour with a Brompton, have owned a few folders before/after, and am investigating a solution that includes the following features:
- a fixed frame for better perfomance + durability
- can be demounted in a few minutes on a train platform thanks to quick release attachments
- demounted size 120x90cm
- (option) disk brakes
- (option) frame-mounted front rack à la Brompton/Tern/Dahon
- < €$£1,000
Looks like there's no such bike on the market.
Why not just a Dahon/Tern then?
It certainly won't fall apart that easily despite the folding.
Dahon has a 26" Espresso
https://dahon.com/bikes/espresso-d24-4/
Tern has the Joe (within your budget here, but dunno what they charge in EU) (I think it meets all your listed needs)
https://www.ternbicycles.com/sg/bikes/471/joe-p27#specs
and the Eclipse
https://www.ternbicycles.com/sg/bike...ipse-d16#specs