I'm due a new cyclescheme voucher & its burning a hole in my pocket! I already have a Brompton M3L in raw lacquer, which I love. I'm thinking of getting another similar one, but this time was going for a single speed S type, again in raw lacquer finish. When you add a brooks saddle & mudguards it comes out at over £900. It seems a lot of money for what it is. Sure the Brompton fold is the best, also it looks best IMHO, residuals are good. But the technology is 'old/ancient'. I'm surprisingly tempted by alternative brands which offer belt drive & other 'modern' technology for a lot less money, other brands offer discounts.
I think the Bromptons are overpriced by around 25% & nobody ever offers a discount, which is surprising really. Are they pricing themselves out of the market?, their pricing seems to be reaching tipping point..