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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

A proprietary 4-speed derailleur

An unusual drivetrain

This has always been the biggest downside to Bromptons. The parts are so proprietary that you'd need to live close to a dealer (and hope they stay in business!) to even make it a viable option for longevity.

I've run into Brompton owners who've waited months for parts that would have been really easy to get on a regular bike.

That said, most Brompton owners are happy with their decision to get one.

[–] br3d 3 points 1 year ago

Plus, Brompton being Brompton, they'll change the design of that derailleur every 9 months ("For models April 2024 to August 2025").

Still love mine, mind you

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

They seem pretty nice, but TBH, I'd probably just get a Tern instead because standard parts.