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I have both bikes and actually riding K3+ the peddling is more comfortable as it is lighter in weight and with 9 speeds. Shifting speed won't have any specific feeling to my legs and I can easily keep the 9th speed for long distance. While riding Brompton I can only use 2+ and sometimes 3- gear, seldom use 3+ as too heavy for me. But for longer distance riding, with Brompton is more comfortable since it's steel frame that absorb better vibration and usually riding at a gentle gear ratios with 2- and 2+. I will use K3+ for 1 hour speed training while use Brompton for city travel and relax tour.
@Gyudon Senpai I assume you are referring to Brompton. I'm sorry that I'm didnt use big apple tyre before but 2" tyre hardly fix to Brompton mud guard (1.5"). 😊
I have got a Brompton already but these days I’ve been thinking about a Giant folding bike for the family members. Someone mentioned DAHON and I had no idea about this folding bike. Thanks to your wonderful comparisons, now I am well determined to get a DAHON for the easy cruise around the busy streets. So helpful of this video to have me know how to make up my mind for the 2nd folding bike. With my best regards!
i also have both bike.. Brompton is more comfortable for long ride cycling. K3 is only for short distances.. and you can carry heavy staff on brompton.(like camera gears). k3 cannot. though I love both. if you want to ride longer time. go for brompton.
I have a K3+ myself and love it. One complaint is that the magnetic holders don’t really work that great and the bike has a tendency to unfold when carrying by hand. Also pushing the bike folded isn’t great coz you can only push forward, else the pedal will move and strike the frame. Never ridden a Brompton, but do aspire to buy one someday (when I have enough money).
Btw you have the old K3 Plus version with the outward folding steering post. The new model, which I have, folds inwards reducing the dimensions to 34 cm.
This is the older Dahon K3 Plus, with the handlebar tilting outward. The new 2022 model has a inward tilting one, which decreases the width of the folding.
The lifespan of an Aluminum frame bike is only 7 to 10 years, the Brompton frame is Steel and is likely to last alot longer than the Aluminum frame of the competitor's bike shown here.
I choose a K3 plus because it is a third of the price... But the fendes, the ability to wheel along while folded (if not packed in a bag as required at least in swiss railways), the lights and rack are great advantages of the brompton... for the same price, I would have choosen the brompton. That said, the K3 plus is great and I really like riding it, but you need battery lights, aftermarked fenders if you want ot ride in rain in normal clothes and so on.
Yeah...after riding years,I would said I use k3 more because of Brompton inner tube replacement is more complicated than k3 plus quick release. I'm going to convert my Brompton to external gear soon to Cater this weakness
3:05 не указана база велосипеда/ расстояние между осями... Ключевой параметр в удобстве езды. Хорошим тоном указат Ваш( Райдера в кадре) раст, длину шва и вес . с моим ростом 195 и весом 99 кг сложно подобрать складной. 2% времени складывание / погрузка/ хранение.. 98% езда .У Brompton есть чемодан.
I considered both. Ended up buying the Brompton especially because of its compact size when folded (I have a compact car, with very diminutive trunk). But the K3+ is also an excellent foldable bike and costs 1/4 of what I paid for the Brompton.
@@lethic123 not necessary, I shall eat out less & stop buying unnecessary items - that 1/4 add up pretty past. Beside there a huge Brompton enthusiast to bike together.
I'm amazed you appear to think the brompton is more difficult to fold, it's so simple, just watch a youtube video and hold it for balance in the right places and it almost folds itself..
Alu has a limited stress repetition life, 3 alu frame bikes cracked on me after a few month's each time, won't go near it again. 4130 steel Brompton for the win.
B(i have one) is missing one great essence as a bicycle, and ppl never consider it serious which is weight. B weighs like 13kg(ofc for 6speed which makes you travel and do something can be called riding), and that makes B just a townbike for dropping by grocery store.(DON'T TELL ME IT'S GREAT FOR TRAVELING, U BROMMY-LOVELIARS) This justify (about more than 90% of) B as a bike of serious lack. I commutes using my bikes like Ori(CR 1.0), Black Momba(full-carboned I assembled), Fsir 14(this is Dahon Dove type and it is way faster and lighter than B), Fsir16.... But only Brompton makes me worried that I could be late for the time in the mid of going to my company, and it makes me sweaty. For folding which is the only(?) good point for B, I would give a bad score. u'd definitely think "ah! this guy just hates Bromp.. " Nope, yes, but no just hear me out. When I got my company building, there are lots of ppl waiting elevaters(we have 4 of em on the 1st floor), there, what I do is getting in the line first and shoulda fold my bike asap. you know even tho u r quite used to folding B, remember my friend, your folding speed never catch up any other folding mechanism in the world. Believe me! I need time every morninig. Then u'd go in the elevater, yes! finally B time! Yup I wouldn't deny in the elevater, my B does her work fine, BUT(!) other folding bikes just fine like B. Maybe in your car trunk, u would say Broms do greater, but in the elevaters? hmm... not reallly... So, as a result for my commuting, all my B gives me is sweaty happy morning. At this point, every B user needs their B lighter and better at any point. Yes! Tunning! at last... I'm making my B outer 7/8speed type, above all lighter(make me think it is a bike usable plz!) Now, alot of money's gone.
Summarized True Conclusion of Brompton for Only Good Point 1. it's a beautiful classic(!) bike foldable.(It is a big deal) 2. it is one of the smallest folding bikes.(not a big deal)
This is a great feedback. Major concern about B is weight, price and rusty resistance. B is relatively lagging when you need a pick up or cycling in accelerate gradient path compared to lighter foldie.
@@user-ww9ld6ke4t Yeah...i love its classic look and trying remain as original part. However, i will replace schwalbe one tyre as my first step of weight saving project. cycling can end up double or triple the cost of bike in upgrading work but its fun to go through this.... Cheers :-)
Can consider Fnhon upgrade to higher specifications first hand instead this k3 stock bike. Or else, take brompton as Brompton may be 2 tiers above k3. Actually, these 2 bikes are quite different, look at their prices u will understand, just focus on how much you are willing to pay for
If you need a bike for race go buy a superbike..why bother buying a folding bike..for traveling and touring obviously brompton all the way..multipurpose!
Can I know your purpose of having a foldie ? Daily commuting with a controlled budget,dahon can be your choice or if you are a bike travel lover and have no concern with budget , Brompton is a wise choice for its compactness and performance . I hope my sharing will help.
@@ilovecycling6306 I'm looking for a bike to leave in car and cycle for exercise/fun. I can get K3+ for $900 and Bromp for $2000. I need something reliable that will last long. Thanks for your help!
I've been riding this bike for about a month czcams.com/users/postUgkxwC0IIeIomGQVeBWg-kKJaToZkLEFIA2W and a half now and I think it's fantastic. It helps me get to work on time every day since I'm able to fit it inside of public transportation rush hour. The price is great too, people are always shocked when they ask me how much I paid for the fold up and I tell them "200". It's easy to fold and installation when it ships is insanely easy. All you have to install when the bike arrives is one foot pedal, everything else is done for you. I do recommend you carry some sort of wrench to tighten any loose screws on the handle bar and seat whenever they get a little bit loose. Other than that I think it's a fantastic bike. Easily fits in the home, can fit inside a car trunk and can even fit in subway rush hour.
I have both bikes and actually riding K3+ the peddling is more comfortable as it is lighter in weight and with 9 speeds. Shifting speed won't have any specific feeling to my legs and I can easily keep the 9th speed for long distance. While riding Brompton I can only use 2+ and sometimes 3- gear, seldom use 3+ as too heavy for me. But for longer distance riding, with Brompton is more comfortable since it's steel frame that absorb better vibration and usually riding at a gentle gear ratios with 2- and 2+. I will use K3+ for 1 hour speed training while use Brompton for city travel and relax tour.
HI Frederick, Same though.... when there is more climbing route, i will use K3+ as well.
@Gyudon Senpai I assume you are referring to Brompton. I'm sorry that I'm didnt use big apple tyre before but 2" tyre hardly fix to Brompton mud guard (1.5"). 😊
I agrre with you, i have both too 😁🙏
For folding bike Brompton still the best... It's easy to fold and unfold...
Thanks for such detailed comparisons, which has worked a great deal to me.
Good to hear that...can I know what is your choice?
I have got a Brompton already but these days I’ve been thinking about a Giant folding bike for the family members. Someone mentioned DAHON and I had no idea about this folding bike. Thanks to your wonderful comparisons, now I am well determined to get a DAHON for the easy cruise around the busy streets. So helpful of this video to have me know how to make up my mind for the 2nd folding bike. With my best regards!
Thanks for comparing especially the actual unfold size .
i also have both bike.. Brompton is more comfortable for long ride cycling. K3 is only for short distances.. and you can carry heavy staff on brompton.(like camera gears). k3 cannot.
though I love both. if you want to ride longer time. go for brompton.
Hi gotchie15,thanks for sharing your experience. Thumb up to your point that B can carry heavier staff 👍
I have a K3+ myself and love it. One complaint is that the magnetic holders don’t really work that great and the bike has a tendency to unfold when carrying by hand. Also pushing the bike folded isn’t great coz you can only push forward, else the pedal will move and strike the frame. Never ridden a Brompton, but do aspire to buy one someday (when I have enough money).
HI Sid N, Hope you will get your Brompton in near future. The only concern for me about Brompton is rusty body and part. Overall its a great bike.
Hi Sid N,you brought up good point...I agree with you.k3+ magnetic holder doesn't really work well
Use a Velcro belt
Btw you have the old K3 Plus version with the outward folding steering post. The new model, which I have, folds inwards reducing the dimensions to 34 cm.
Wow...thats impressive. If they manage reduce length even better. The video was taken before the new version of k3 plus...
@@ilovecycling6306 Indeed!
This is the older Dahon K3 Plus, with the handlebar tilting outward. The new 2022 model has a inward tilting one, which decreases the width of the folding.
That's great design...
The lifespan of an Aluminum frame bike is only 7 to 10 years, the Brompton frame is Steel and is likely to last alot longer than the Aluminum frame of the competitor's bike shown here.
now K3 plus much more speed ,and also can use 349 wheels , brompton wheels base wider ,fit for higher customer ,I think.
I choose a K3 plus because it is a third of the price... But the fendes, the ability to wheel along while folded (if not packed in a bag as required at least in swiss railways), the lights and rack are great advantages of the brompton... for the same price, I would have choosen the brompton. That said, the K3 plus is great and I really like riding it, but you need battery lights, aftermarked fenders if you want ot ride in rain in normal clothes and so on.
Yeah...after riding years,I would said I use k3 more because of Brompton inner tube replacement is more complicated than k3 plus quick release. I'm going to convert my Brompton to external gear soon to Cater this weakness
Great analysis
3:05 не указана база велосипеда/ расстояние между осями... Ключевой параметр в удобстве езды. Хорошим тоном указат Ваш( Райдера в кадре) раст, длину шва и вес . с моим ростом 195 и весом 99 кг сложно подобрать складной. 2% времени складывание / погрузка/ хранение.. 98% езда .У Brompton есть чемодан.
Great comparison, thanks!
I like your Brompton very much!
Thank you😊
@@ilovecycling6306 which model is it?
@@halukaksoy5007 this is M6R
Brompton la! But anyways got myself a K3 Plus! Wisdom la! Tada!
Cheers.... 🙂
Man, if I would try ride on this Dahon, it is going to look like old soviet circus with bears on bicycles.
Dahon relatively small.
Hahahaha damn…I saw a bear in a motor bike in Russia
😂😂😂
@@ilovecycling6306 what model of Brompton is it?
@@halukaksoy5007 M6R
They don’t look like they both have 16” tyres, Dahon look much smaller, more like 14”
Indeed.k3+ using 16" 305 tyre while brompton using 16" 349 tyre which is larger diameter.
@@ilovecycling6306 what is the name of Brompton model?
Brompton is cool. EndEx
I considered both. Ended up buying the Brompton especially because of its compact size when folded (I have a compact car, with very diminutive trunk). But the K3+ is also an excellent foldable bike and costs 1/4 of what I paid for the Brompton.
you have a lot of money bro. hehe
Why you no buy a clone like everybirdie else? My 3sixty 5-speed only SGD800 and I bought it like 5 years ago.
@@lethic123 not necessary, I shall eat out less & stop buying unnecessary items - that 1/4 add up pretty past. Beside there a huge Brompton enthusiast to bike together.
I'm amazed you appear to think the brompton is more difficult to fold, it's so simple, just watch a youtube video and hold it for balance in the right places and it almost folds itself..
Alu has a limited stress repetition life, 3 alu frame bikes cracked on me after a few month's each time, won't go near it again. 4130 steel Brompton for the win.
Neither. An Fnhon Gust 16" bests them both.
both bikes serve the same purpose, brompton is good but it's price is impractical .. just my take though
u r right buying Brompton it’s like buying 3 K3 plus :)
Fujiwara Tofu Shop, lol.
Just bought my first Brompton black edition 2022!!!
Wow....Congrats Smash smash. How you feel with your new B? must be amazing ride.....
B(i have one) is missing one great essence as a bicycle, and ppl never consider it serious which is weight. B weighs like 13kg(ofc for 6speed which makes you travel and do something can be called riding), and that makes B just a townbike for dropping by grocery store.(DON'T TELL ME IT'S GREAT FOR TRAVELING, U BROMMY-LOVELIARS) This justify (about more than 90% of) B as a bike of serious lack.
I commutes using my bikes like Ori(CR 1.0), Black Momba(full-carboned I assembled), Fsir 14(this is Dahon Dove type and it is way faster and lighter than B), Fsir16....
But only Brompton makes me worried that I could be late for the time in the mid of going to my company, and it makes me sweaty.
For folding which is the only(?) good point for B, I would give a bad score. u'd definitely think "ah! this guy just hates Bromp.. " Nope, yes, but no just hear me out.
When I got my company building, there are lots of ppl waiting elevaters(we have 4 of em on the 1st floor), there, what I do is getting in the line first and shoulda fold my bike asap.
you know even tho u r quite used to folding B, remember my friend, your folding speed never catch up any other folding mechanism in the world. Believe me! I need time every morninig.
Then u'd go in the elevater, yes! finally B time! Yup I wouldn't deny in the elevater, my B does her work fine, BUT(!) other folding bikes just fine like B. Maybe in your car trunk, u would say Broms do greater, but in the elevaters? hmm... not reallly...
So, as a result for my commuting, all my B gives me is sweaty happy morning.
At this point, every B user needs their B lighter and better at any point.
Yes! Tunning! at last...
I'm making my B outer 7/8speed type, above all lighter(make me think it is a bike usable plz!)
Now, alot of money's gone.
Summarized True Conclusion of Brompton for Only Good Point
1. it's a beautiful classic(!) bike foldable.(It is a big deal)
2. it is one of the smallest folding bikes.(not a big deal)
This is a great feedback. Major concern about B is weight, price and rusty resistance. B is relatively lagging when you need a pick up or cycling in accelerate gradient path compared to lighter foldie.
@@user-ww9ld6ke4t Yeah...i love its classic look and trying remain as original part. However, i will replace schwalbe one tyre as my first step of weight saving project. cycling can end up double or triple the cost of bike in upgrading work but its fun to go through this.... Cheers :-)
@@ilovecycling6306 oh thx, man ;)
Dun need to think. low income for Dahon high income for Brompton.
Can consider Fnhon upgrade to higher specifications first hand instead this k3 stock bike. Or else, take brompton as Brompton may be 2 tiers above k3.
Actually, these 2 bikes are quite different, look at their prices u will understand, just focus on how much you are willing to pay for
What type of lights you are using in your k3 plus folding bike
@@jecanvlogs1090 cateye ampp 500
@@ilovecycling6306 thanks
@@ilovecycling6306 how about the bracket of the lights?
If you need a bike for race go buy a superbike..why bother buying a folding bike..for traveling and touring obviously brompton all the way..multipurpose!
Hi FINN, No doubt superbike giving joy of speed... This video specifically compare between K3+ vs Brompton. 🙂
My Dahon mu SL. Weighs 19lbs. Can reach 25mph on the flat. And I can take it on a bus, train, taxi anytime. That's why. It's the best of all worlds.
Love this brompton prix ????
How is your Dahon K3+ holding up today? Any issues?
So far so good...my k3 plus more to short distance and route with gradient
HI may I ask what is size of the Initial D sticker
2.6cm height
What's a Bompton?
B -definitely overpriced. D is 14" wheel so comparsion is not right in the first place.
Hi Jonathan, I believe that you are referring k3. K3+ is 16" or 305 wheel size.
My apology, wheel is 16. Too many times folding or rough handling can cost dearly. Cheers.
@@batucave NO worry.....Good to have interaction from bike lover around the world....Cheers and good day.. 🙂
Hi,dahon spares easy to buy!?
Yes...it's easier to get Dahon replacement part compared to Brompton
Yo amo mi Brompton ❤️
Me too...i love Brompton 🙂
Dahon K3+ is sure to win.
what model is your brommie?
M6R
@@ilovecycling6306 Which one you recommend for someone new to fold bikes?
Can I know your purpose of having a foldie ? Daily commuting with a controlled budget,dahon can be your choice or if you are a bike travel lover and have no concern with budget , Brompton is a wise choice for its compactness and performance . I hope my sharing will help.
@@ilovecycling6306 I'm looking for a bike to leave in car and cycle for exercise/fun. I can get K3+ for $900 and Bromp for $2000. I need something reliable that will last long.
Thanks for your help!
@@ilovecycling6306 what is the most available model in Malaysia market now?
😂😂😂 looks like you cannot afford a brompton and choose a dahon instead
I've been riding this bike for about a month czcams.com/users/postUgkxwC0IIeIomGQVeBWg-kKJaToZkLEFIA2W and a half now and I think it's fantastic. It helps me get to work on time every day since I'm able to fit it inside of public transportation rush hour. The price is great too, people are always shocked when they ask me how much I paid for the fold up and I tell them "200". It's easy to fold and installation when it ships is insanely easy. All you have to install when the bike arrives is one foot pedal, everything else is done for you. I do recommend you carry some sort of wrench to tighten any loose screws on the handle bar and seat whenever they get a little bit loose. Other than that I think it's a fantastic bike. Easily fits in the home, can fit inside a car trunk and can even fit in subway rush hour.