can consider Ori. Spec to spec Ori is kind of expensive but it is cheaper than Bromptom, in which Ori is `copying' (design direction). Ori 16" is very compact n easy to 'tow' around

Not copying design, but the design direction as in the compactness and usability. It is like Ori is 'inspired' by Bromptom & i was told Ori original intent is to rival Brompton. Ori has carbon series but I am familiar with the Eco cheaper range only. Ori bike is quite well made, I would say. Folding Bike Trading is the distributor, they do carry 16" Schwalbe Marathon series tyre but damn expensive.

Which one is heavier: between 1 kg of nail and 1 kg of cotton?
smaller does not equals to lighter, bigger does not equal to heavier.
Once I was window shopping, and the owner asked me 'how many people fold their folding bike in their house?' 'A few only' he said.
Weight is an issue that will never dies.......

Another way to do it is to take out the entire saddle & stem and chuck it in the backpack. This is what the college students do in US.

This post has been edited by Halia: Nov 7 2013, 12:21 PM

Rodalink botanic sales start tomorrow. saw quite a number of tern including 24 inches, dahon,& 4 2014 Dahon model (including vigor p9 i think). discount ranging fr 10 -20 with additional 5% discount


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Why folding?

For those like myself who used to mtb/road bike, transition to folding needs some 'self justification'. Most common reason, IMHO is getting old where folding is more forgiving (comfortable etc). Folding also riders also kind of unique as in one hand you hv a total casual minded, then you hv those like kancil car owners who like to modified kaw-kaw as if no kancil anymore.

The most convincing reason to go for folding is you hv plenty of time to spare, and you finally realized life is not about destination, but the journey