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I've got an M6L with dyno lights - I wanted an all-weather utility bike for multi-modal travel, and not have to worry about batteries if I was coming back late. I do keep a set of be-seen blinkies in my bag just in case, but the dyno lights work well (edit: the low rear light doesn't bother me as much as amey, but if cycling in heavy traffic I usually fit the rear blinky to the seatpost). I didn't bother with the lightweight option - it's a lot of money for not very much weight saving (and if you're not a lightweight then the saving on the all-up weight really is negligible). If you expect to have to be carrying the bike loads it's possibly worth it, but I usually end up wheeling the bike, whether partially folded or unfolded.
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So i have been having a look through the Brompton stock bikes with the home delivery within 3-5 days options.
I have been leaning towards an M6L superlight in raw laquer but ideally want dynamo lighting. (just because I have never had dynamo before and the lack of recharging all the time appeals to the lazy in me.)
The closest option on there is an M6L in that colour but not superlight nor dynamo
Is the dynamo lighting worth it? or should I stick with conventional battery lights?
similarly anyone that has a superlight, is the extra weight saving making you go faster? is it stronger? (im not light so strength is a very real consideration)
Tried to get in contact with SJS to discuss my options - answerphone on main number and appears to be closed apart from mail order for the foreseeable.
Called my local Evans, knew not a lot about the covid scheme and just said I could order and pick it up from them.