Thanks for watching. What kind of rides do you like to take e-bikes on? Short commutes or long journeys?

I own a Brompton. I took it on a 50-mile New York City 5 boroughs bike ride. My butt was numb and the bunching over the handlebars because the stem was shorter kills my back. It was not enjoyable after 20 miles in. The stem was a standard H handlebar but still short to be comfortable. I'm 5'10".

20 miles battery life Lol

I'm fairly surprised that you talked about facing difficulty while pushing this bike around folded, we all know pulling is much easier than pushing, its simple physics, I don't see people push their luggage. I lost 69 of my braincells.

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So very sad that such a biased, non appropriate reviewer chose to speak so negatively towards a product that is not made for him. And the world is not all about you.
You speak of your non folding as taking a 'lot of space in your office', a 'hassel to lug up the stairs' but you don't seem to mind those real issues.
You felt the need for a kickstand where a person who uses the Brompton for more than a few days will as quickly rotate the back wheel and have that same effect. For no increase in weight.
You say 'Here's the battery' and then display the extra cost large bag that only a person who needs the bag would choose to purchase. The reality is the smaller standard bag. So why say 'Here's the bag' when it is non standard? So you could make fun of its larger size? Showing off your bias?
Hunching over when you ride? How about getting the longer seat post for your non standard height? Everyone should ride with the proper seat height. Brompton does not restrict you from doing that.
Uncomfortable seat? How about getting the seat that you like. You would do that with any other bike as you did as an aside mention that most stock seats are not your favorite. Then why mention that you don't like the seat?
'The Brompton won't replace your full size ebike? It is not supposed to. It is not designed for those long range rides. It is made for the run around, easy to transport, easily put in your car, fits in the leg space in front of the rear seats of many cars. Try that with your full size ebike. It is meant for those that do not want to lug their full size up stairs. Who desire to not take up a lot of space in their office. There are more riders than 'commuters' and 'weekend warriors'. There are bike riders that just want to tool around for 5-10 miles, want to take that route that has a hill that would otherwise prevent them from taking. The Brompton was not designed for you. Someone else who it might fit into their lifestyle might have been a better reviewer. I would have hated your full size ebike and I would not have needed its a extra capacity distance, awkward size, and inability to easily transport.

Folding E-bike great

Oh boy! Did you ever miss the point of the Brompton???
You can't blame your mechanical ineptitude on the Brompton. They take 15 seconds to fold and unfold….without any risk to your fingers.
They are designed as the perfect multi-mode travel solution, as they fit on trains, planes, buses and automobiles.
If the battery goes flat they are perfectly rideable (I personally know someone who rode a non-electric version 800 miles in 4 days!!!).
Try that on the $500 dollar toy bike.
Bromptons don't suffer from depreciation like all other bikes. You pay a lot but you sell for a lot …. if you ever sell.
Also…never lean any bike frame against a light pole!!! Lean the saddle against it. Why would you willingly destroy your paint job?
Folding the rear wheel is a Brompton kickstand. It takes 3 seconds for adults with an education.
Just about the only valid point you made is that they are expensive. That much is true….until you get your regular commuter bikes stolen a few times. Then you'd wish you had a bike you could stash under your desk.

Thanks for this helpful & easy to watch review. Good job!

I want to start riding to feel free and embrace life a bit more. Only worrying about my skill and control… and not dying to crazy drivers.