Is a MIRIDER better than a BROMPTON

[@allanb2906]

I'm glad that you're enjoying your MiRider. I looked at buying one, well two actually mainly because my wife struggles to walk any distance because of knee issues. In the end I opted for the Brompton electric. The main reason was down the the fold which means that I can get 2 Bromptons in the car plus luggage for uk touring. I couldn't do this with two MiRiders plus luggage. As with most things in life there are trade offs and compatibility was the most important factor for us. I used to put our traditional bikes on roof mounted carriers but I'm getting too old for that and bikes are heavy. Enloy your MiRider and happy cycling.

[@keep-going]

@allanb2906 Thanks for that, Allan. There is nothing wrong with the Brompton electric. I just didn't like the bag on the front and the cost factor also. Hope you have fun and my happy years on them.

[@blaagoku]

May I ask what car you drive please?myself and girlfriend are thinking about getting a mirider each and have the same thinking as yourself about taking them away on holiday,we have a Volkswagen t roc,we are hoping it will be big enough for 2 miriders,hopefully we’re heading to Wigan next week to hopefully try them out

[@keep-going]

@blaagoku l have a Honda Jazz. It's great as it has what they call magic seats. I can put the mirider in the back seat well, without unfolding.

[@blaagoku]

@@keep-going thanks mate

[@TR4zest]

I am glad that you are happy with your choice. Good you could fix the charging port yourself. I still enjoy my Brompton. I can ride with or without the battery. Good luck.

[@keep-going]

@TR4zest you are welcome, thank you.

[@therealdelboy]

There’s no right or wrong with these things, and if you enjoy the Mirider more, job’s a good ‘un. There’s no denying that Brompton’s rate of evolution is somewhat glacial but I can understand why they wouldn’t want to mess with the current folding system to accommodate a battery anywhere other than the front carrier block. I love my Bromptons (I have two!) but may sell both of them to perhaps go for their Titanium model, which is absurdly priced of course.

[@keep-going]

@deldewar5893 you won't notice the difference with the titanium when pedalling. Perhaps trade the two for an electric Brompton. Another suggestion - Lower the gearing on your current Brompton, and you be amazed at the difference. A 42 tooth ring is very cheap to buy.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

I have much modified my 2019 SuperlightM6LXBrompton, with mudguards, as a "Rainy Dane", to now below 9 kilo and very close to the weight of a T-line, also with added mudguards of course! Most loose parts are now titanium and carbon, even the "Heavy Metal" clamps on my mudguards, with titanium stays, and my front axle! And no problems from the starnge holes by the hinges! Finn. Denmark

[@lilibethpastuch968]

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[@curiouspenguin6887]

What's an mrider?

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

You never show the MIRIDER, but a Brompton was invented in the seventies and not at all intended for Electric Assist. So of course any Set will be an add-on. A Brompton is intended for easy transport as folded and only if necessary, for actual riding, as the small wheels make it a horrible, hard rolling bike! I know as an owner of a now weighing much less and much modified "Superlight" from 2019😁(9 kilo)! A little like "the wheel" it was fine at first try, and can't be made much better if looking different (Near all other are half-hearted tries to make a Copy, and only fold to a much more filling, Half Bike, except those which are direct Copies, now the Patent has run out). I have owned an assisted Makita Folder, but it was absurdly more heavy and only folded half, with its two battery Pack, for a short distance use. My Brompton I may put in the back of my car for driving to Service and also during Vacations, if needing a bike during those. Finn. Denmark

[@keep-going]

@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 Hi Hi Finn, The Mirider is shown on many of my videos on my channel. Thanks for your comment's. All the best from Scotland and me Tony.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

@@keep-going I have found pictures of the MIRIDER, and it looks smart, but still only fold to a ½ bike, so it isn't an actual competitor to a Brompton. Like the American, former Army type Bike: Montague, which is an Mtb with "normal size" wheels, which also folds ½! I'm sure if needing a bike for their purposes, both are fine in their way, but if needing the Fold, none is better than the Brompton compromize between portability and riding a bike. Finn

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

@@keep-going Okay, I'm sorry but I haven't noticed those. And before Covid19 I looked at several types assisted folding bikes for an Import from China, and then got my Makita from a Sale here in Denmark. Using two Tool Batteries its efficient riding distance was limited, though I could have brought several batteries in a bag, of course? But riding from my own power feels better and more assuring, at least. Finn