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Maybe a change of shirt/base layer/having a change of clothes at work might be a cheaper alternative. But this of course depends on how smart your clothes are...
If your cycle scheme also captures the 12 speed electric 'c' or 'p' line prices then I think you already know what you are going to do.
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In your case I'd just go electric Brompton.
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I've had the electric for a few years which I use for travelling to and from work. It's been great and it's easy to go longer distances quickly or without breaking a sweat.
For me it's been worth every penny. I have a 3 speed as a non electric alternative for the times when I don't want the extra weight. The weight of frame+motor and battery is considerable though.
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So - I have a 6-speed Brompton which I can get up hills on fine, but it’s sweaty work most of the year and not very conducive to commuting in work clothes. But I live at the top of a steepish hill. If I took the Brompton to and from the train I could reclaim about an hour of my life every day - plus I’d be cycling more - so I’m debating whether to trade in the 6-speed for an electric, or to get an electric on cycle scheme and just use the electric for commuting so I can get back up the hill in smart clothes without ruining them, and keep the regular 6-speed for fun personal stuff where I don’t want or need to lug a battery around. Is any of this sensible? Or just an elaborate excuse to get n+1?