Does anyone have a folder that isn't a brompton?

[Sandra6]

Mr6 and I couldn't justify close to 2k on bromptons so we took the budget route and got carrera transits.
I love mine. Really smooth ride, nice range through the gears and it looks pretty too.
Obviously it's nowhere near as compact when folded but we got one in the golf alongside our week's worth of luggage for five.
All in all they suit our needs nicely.
Any other non bromptons on here?

 

[Kell]

I'm currently on my third non-Brompton.
I had a rabbit.de folding bike - essentially the same frame as the early Dahons.

But I got knocked off that bike and the frame was bent, so in the bin it went.

I then bought a 2009 Dahon Matrix with the lockjaw system.

But then one of the welds started to come apart and while I was trying (and failing) to get that repaired under the 5 year frame warranty, I bought a SH 2008 Dahon Matrix.

The fold of the Rabbit and the 2008 Dahon was perfect. It took less than a second and it was ready to ride. But I use mine on the train, and they do cause problems when it gets busy.

Both the Dahons however, have cracked seat tubes. Aluminium fatigue? Or too many pies? Unsure of the reason, but now that that's happened, combined with the problems getting on/off trains, I've now decided to buy a Brompton.

 

[TheDoctor]

@User 's Decathlon folder is a decent enough bike - I bought it off him.
I also have a Bickerton which needs a bit of a fettle, and a Daewoo Shuttle, which is sort-of a folder.
I shan't mention the M6R though.

 

[heathenking]

I have an Airnimal Joey Explore now which is fantastic and addictive. I used to own 2 Dahon steel framed basic boardwalk at different times in the last four years which were great fun and ideal for train travel. The Airnimal is my forever bike and cannot be better for me.

 

[JaseO]

Hi, I have a Dawes Kingpin and a Ridgeback Attaché.

Both Dahon frames. I use a folder every working day to complete my commute. A couple of miles each way along road and cycle path.

The bikes have been excellent and proof you don't have to spend a fortune.

Enjoy your folders!

 

[Sara_H]

I have a Decathlon Hoptown 5, it's a rebadged Dahon 7 speed. Very comfy to ride. Bit unwieldy when folded.
I don't think the do them anymore.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

I've had a couple of Birdy's, my beloved Blue is in the shed needing some restoration & I have an old Dahon Getaway(?) bike in a bag, as well as my Brompton. I've also had a 26"wheel folding MTB.

 

[TheDoctor]

I can't help noticing that whenever anyone mentions Dahons, they also mention cracked tubes and/or welds...
One of the things that's always put me off them.

 

[chugsy]

Dahon Speed P8 and a couple of Raleigh Twentys. All steel - no cracks.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I do ....

But my Brompton SL6 is soooo much better!

 

[Sandra6]

Prize for the best folder goes to @User

 

[JaseO]

Dahon Speed P8 and a couple of Raleigh Twentys. All steel - no cracks.

Nice pic Chugsy. Where is it taken?

 

[mickle]

I'm thinking of buying a Dahon Uno, the one speed coaster job. It's well cute. And I speak as a dyed in the wool Bromptonista.

 

[anothersam]

Dahon Presto Lite, shown here with a perfectly serviceable but short-lived bag holder bodge.

Removed the hub gear and had a wheel built with a Brompton hub, so I haven't left Brompton behind altogether.

 

[chugsy]

Nice pic Chugsy. Where is it taken?

Newstead Abbey - I live near(ish)