Comments on: Choosing a folding bike

By: DaveG

DaveG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:32:49 +0000

Thank you very much for your response.
Dave

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:18:26 +0000

oh yes, it appears to be some subsidiary of Dahon as the manual is a Dahon one.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:17:37 +0000

hi.

As mentioned, I got the one with 16 inch wheels hence It requires a bit more energy to get it going and keep up the speed (physics I think). Should I get another, I would look at larger wheel size.

That being said, it is easy to use and very flexible and light. 6 gears are fine for most situations. The joints and hinges are good. It folds well and is very convenient on public transportation. Works very well in city situations (Athens – on street and sidewalk). I have taken it on the road as well (4-5 kilometers) though do not feel as comfortable with it as I do with a full sized bike.

Good luck!

By: DaveG

DaveG — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:23:30 +0000

Mimi.
I was going to order the Compass but have hesitated after reading your post.
How do you mean “it takes a lot of energy”? .Is it heavier than the Dahon or does the 6 gears against the Dahon’s 7 cause a problem.

Is anyone able to offer a comparative comment between the Dahon and the Compass?
Thanks,
Dave

By: Jackart

Jackart — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:46:51 +0000

Brompton all the way. The luggage is well designed, the fold is joyful in its simplicty, and they hold value. A second-hand brompton is better than a new Dahon, especially if you’re handy with the spanners.

Rachel, My Brompton is BRG and Yellow (Lotus racing team colours). That looks good!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:05:25 +0000

First off, you have a “where” when you want a “were” in the article.

Second, I am going to be buying a brompton. The hard part is deciding what colour I want each part of the frame to be. Very stylish!

By: Mimi

Mimi — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:33 +0000

Hello,

I also bought a Compass 16” aluminium frame 12 k folding bike for 200 euro including delivery to my door. Its wonderful. Very easy to fold and a very flexible and comfortable ride. Ideal for public transport. Only restriction is that it does take a lot of energy to use and so would not recommend for longer distances.

Mimi

By: l keegan

l keegan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:59:50 +0000

I bought a Compass Marine 16″ Aluminium frame
folding bike some weeks ago. I bought it online and it arrived in about 3 days

It cost £159 , weighs about 12kg and is a delight to use.

It was very easy to put together- I simply had to screw on one pedal and then unfold it.
It folds and unfolds in seconds. I use it for cycling to and from the station- about 1 mile each way and for weekend leisure. So far no complaints whatsoever
LK

By: Mimi

Mimi — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:11:12 +0000

Thanks. I am just looking into getting a foldup as well for use in Athens. Similar specifications but as I am older, more concern about ease in folding and weight. I use a regular bike for local transport and shopping but with restrictions on the metro lines, am increasingly aware of the need for something compact. Was also recommended the Dahon from a biking friend in SF (USA).

By: Andreas

Andreas — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:03:11 +0000

Hi Yol, I’ve heard about cars being copied before but not bikes. At £70 it seems like a bargain price though I would not think the bike would be at the same quality as a Dahon from the official vendor. I really can’t advice as I haven’t tried the bikes.