Comparison with the Brompton
The Brompton is a bike often compared to the tikit: they have the same wheels, similar prices, and go after similar markets. The Brompton's advantages lie in folding compactness, making it a good choice for multimodal (train) commuting. The tikit's advantages lie in broader usability: riding longer distances, customizability, and proper sizing. And of course folding speed.
| Feature | Brompton | tikit |
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| Folding Compactness | Elegantly compact | Inelegant, not as compact (about 50% larger) |
| Folding Speed | Slow. Seatmast must be adjusted each time. | Fast (Model-T) to Extremely Fast (Hyperfold). No adjustment needed. |
| Folded Rolling Approach | Excels on indoor surfaces (wood, hard tile, cement, industrial carpet) | Excels on outdoor surfaces (brick, asphalt, dirt, mud, grass, snow) |
| Packing Speed | Fast | Slow |
| Suspension | Rear | None |
| Reach (Handlebars to Seatpost) | Very short | Short, Medium, Long, you pick |
| Can have a handlebar stem to adjust reach | No | Yes, any stem you like |
| Handlebars | Very few options. Three Brompton-only styles, flat grip profile only | Any handlebar you like |
| Geartrain | Very few options. Often Brompton-only. | Any cranks, derailleur, hub, cassette, chainring, pedals you like |
| Tires | 349, no larger than 37mm | 349, any width (Greenspeed Scorchers are 40mm) |
| Fork Width | 70mm | 70mm |
| Rear Hub Width | 110mm | Up to 135mm |
| Rider Weight | 242 pounds | Small/Medium: 190 pounds. Large: 220 pounds. Heavy rider upgrade: 260 pounds. |
| Trail (Steering Stability) | 24 mm (unstable) | 28-29 mm (somewhat stabler) |
| Attaching Side Bags | Brompton Luggage System | Standard front rack and folding rear rack accept any panniers |
| Frame Warranty | Five Years | Lifetime |
| Component Warranty | Two Years | Component Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Service Reputation | Very Strong | Very Strong |
| Introduced | 1987 | 2007 |
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