- EVO with 18" wheels as expensive as Brompton (3 speeds €1,300)
In fact not a disadvantage OF Strida – it must mean FOR Strida.
Comparing prices of an European product to another one, made in Far East seems pretty unfair.
- Unlike Brompton, no frame-based luggage block in the front
As mentioned at bikeforums already – on a Strida there is no front frame part existent.
Therefore it is technically impossible to mount such a part with identical function to Brompton.
- EVO : requires backpedaling to change gears, which is problematic in the city: Backpedaling at red light means changing gear
Trained riders are usually able to switch down/turn the crank in the required position before reaching a red light – that is called „anticipatory driving behaviour“.
On an EVO – contrary to most other folding bicycles – there are no switching cables, levers, gripshifts or whatsoever required to shift. There is also no adjustment required.
- Gear inches way too small if you live in hilly area
If you live in a hilly area and you buy a three-speed bike…well…totally independent of brand you choosed the wrong bike – how can that be a con of this or that brand?
- Wheel base smaller than Brompton = unstable
It is total nonsense to claim that a wheel base shorter than Brompton is unstable.
- Saddle - handlebar distance small, and can barely be changed
Changing the steering bars is easy, not barely.
- Saddle: Body tends to move forwards, with no way to change saddle tilt
Correct, there is no chance to tilt the saddle.
- Some/most saddles can’t work on the Strida
Correct.
- Can’t stand on the pedals
You must not stand on the pedals – this is forbidden by the manufacturer explicitly!
- Couldn’t figure out how to fold; Had to watch video
It is a disadvantage of Strida that YOU had to watch a video?
Sure.
- Like Dahon/Tern, magnet doesn’t hold very well
Unlike mentioned brands is the Strida magnet mechanism’s force even adjustable.
- Schwalbe stopped selling Marathon Plus 355 tires
It is a disadvantage FOR Strida that Schwalbe stopped selling Marathon you wanted to write I guess?
So finally a few personal words:
At another thread one could get the impression that you simply need some help with your Strida – be assured that your’re welcome and in good hands in this case.
But on this thread I got the impression of a person who was forced to ride Strida; even more - your post reads like trolling. Be also assured that trolling will not be tolerated at this forum.