I have a Brompton after several others which were cheaper. What I really like. No really really like is the bike remains folded. It doesn’t fall apart as you run for the bus, elevator, escalator. It will remain shut until you make it open. That is where the true value lies. Imo.

Prices droped, mine was half oh the cheapest brompton. Weigth drping too.

Gear inches quite low? You never tried one right? This one is a speedy..and is not that i like that.

I did remove front reflectant and bell and a plastic clip that is suposed to hold fold3d steering. Dahon states they have 200 engineers..my ass.

All in all is a great bike..deep into a radical folding concept..that I still call a bike. With all letters.

Hohoho… way too far broo. Dahon Curl is Crazy, i tested its speed is much much better than Dahon..going to hills is also even superb.. i can go fast with minimum effort with Curl.

Cannot compare 90’s old technology of B with Curl-continously improve its performance by research and technology..

Just try Dahon Curl then you know its significant superior compare to “expensive STEEL”.. come on be realistic guys

Hi benjamin,
Yes, you will have to sacrifice performance for the smaller size. It’s really not a good idea to use 16- or 20-inch folding bikes when you have to climb a lot of hills. So, I will recommend you the Dahon IOS D9 (http://amzn.to/2vaL0q5). It’s a compact folding bike with 24-inch wheels and disc brakes, and it folds a lot easier than Montague bikes.
In case you want smaller wheels, you can also consider some electric options like Brompton Electric or Tern Vektron. They would cost more than $3,000.
Hope it helps.

The purpose of this bike is to commute to and from work, with the
option to occasionally take the bike in a car trunk or light rail
commuter train.

I am 5’10, 185 lbs, 41 y/o.

I currently use a Cannondale Street Hybrid which I’ve had since 2005
and works well, if a bit squeaky and not the smoothest braking or gear
changing.

I commute about 10 miles each way (from suburb to city) and it is a
very hilly ride. It is paved the whole ride with occasional potholes,
splits in the road, etc.

When I arrive at work, I go up an elevator (which is often crowded)
and then have my own office which can easily accomodate any folded
bike. At home I have a garage where I keep the bike.

I use panniers daily so a rack either in front or back is important.

Part of my commute is in the city on bike lanes, but the ability to
stop quickly for pedestrians or car doors is imporant.

I have been curious about features such as Gates CDX carbon drive and
Shimano Alfine hub which seem to offer more durablity, less
maintenance and smoother ride.

I have heard mixed things about small wheels and going uphill. Again,
my commute has a few big hills and so it is important to me that my
bike not make these harder. For this reason, I was really drawn to the
Montague Allston. However, I worry that folding may take longer than
other bikes and that it may be too bulky for a crowded elevator or for
taking on a train.

I’ve been now considering other options such as:

Allen UItra (X or 1)
Tern Verge Tour
Dahon Clinch Pro
Brompton
Downtube 11H
Bike Friday Pocket Rocket

I know that ultimately it will be important to test ride a few in
order to make a good choice. However, if you have any suggestions —
based on my particular specifications — which could help narrow down
the bikes I should consider, it would be very helpful. Or if there are
other bikes not listed which you think I should be considering.

thank you very much!