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THIS!
@doc_si
More than anything else, get some demo bikes and try them out.
Here's my experience:
All my bikes (3 of them, yes 3 Bromptons) are M bars as that's what suits me.
Have a single speed, 3 speed and 6.
Single speed is a M1E with no mudguards, M3L is 3 speed with mudguards and M6R-X Titanium with mudguards and rack.
There's also the gear ratios if you choose 3 or 6 speed, my 3 speed is regular while the 6 is wide range.
They are different bikes for different needs.
Love the single speed for lightweight and nippyness , 3 speed is pretty much the loaner for visitors who pop around or any trips to pick up stuff (now passed on to my mum who love it!), Titanium one for office and suit days (Yup! Got to impress!)
Conclusion: horses for courses so try as many as you can.
There's a few 'options' which I should feel should be standard (Of which I do have across all of mine):
Schwalbe Marathon tyres ! Not Racers, not Plus! Best balance between puncture resistance and comfort. Little bird tells me that ALL future Bromptons will have Marathons as standard.
Ezy wheels + an aftermarket fender wheel, the former all around if you have a rack. In both instances, it makes the bike pretty much like a tiny luggage when you do your shopping or have to roll around.
Grip wise, I'm happy with Bromptons lock on non-foam, foamy ones just don't feel right, get Ergon if you're planning for long commutes.
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