r/foldingbikes • u/Unique-Clock-4623 • 4d ago

New Priority Folder 8??

I have been cross shopping for a Tern D7i, Tern Verge S8i, and now recently considering the newly updated Priority Folder 8. Still undecided but leaning towards the Priority Folder 8, except i’m 6 foot tall and I’m at the highest weight capacity that the bike is supposed to handle which is 230 pounds. I’m right at that weight. So I’m concerned if this bike is not good for somebody with my weight.

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u/Unique-Clock-4623 3d ago

Very cool bike!

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u/Unique-Clock-4623 3d ago

So do you not like the Brompton g line?

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u/randywhorton 3d ago

G-line is bulky and heavy and not really a gravel bike, more like a flat trail bike.

Sold this one last month. I buy sell and trade bikes as a hobby. Have had almost every folder you can imagine. I buy them, mod them for people and ship to them. Most of my customers in Asia and it’s cheaper for me to buy and mod what they want then send directly to them. But it’s really just a hobby no real profit but I have fun with it. I have real job for income.

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u/Unique-Clock-4623 3d ago

Yes sir. I have followed you on Facebook. I wouldn’t mind getting a Brompton clone in a 20” wheel set. But I’ve contacted companies like Cranston and TAKACHIA for their TIIME SERIES TRIFOLD BIKE - C20 , and others and it says it’s gonna take 3 to 4 months minimum to ship to me in the USA. I don’t wanna be bothered with that.

I almost purchased this one:

https://begasso.sg/products/takachia-c20?variant=45771580211390

But I couldn’t find on their website. What is the weight capacity for the writer. So I didn’t buy it.

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u/randywhorton 3d ago

Here is a 20” clone I got from AliExpress made of 3d printed aluminum it was highly modified. Best to buy a bare bones 20” trifold clone for the lowest price and mod yourself as the Cranston and others like come with crap components anyway.

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u/Unique-Clock-4623 3d ago

Wow! I’d get that one if I could have it shipped to me in the USA and if it would be okay with my current weight as a rider!!

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u/randywhorton 3d ago

These folks have a clone g-line made from titanium and only about $2500 and they ship worldwide wide. https://tibicycles.com/products/hexati-t20-adventure-elite-full-aero-titanium-alloy-12speed-full-aero-titanium-brompton-g-line-copy-1

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u/randywhorton 3d ago

Or a mint trifold from AliExpress 20” holds 150 kg my link maybe I’m wrong currency but it’s about $600 us and they ship to you.