Originally Posted by
Joe Remi
$1700 is not a lot of money for a good bicycle, and Brompton has design factors for the fold that negate every "improvement" you think it needs. If you want a Dahon, Dahon makes them.
Everything is relative, and $1700 is a lot of money when you can buy a full carbon road bike for $500, or full titanium folder for $2500.
And every improvements I mentioned can be done on Brompton now without affecting the fold.