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It’s useful to be able to carry things easily on the bike – whether it is a briefcase, sandwiches and a water bottle, shopping, or touring equipment, plus of course the essential pump, puncture repair outfit and tools! Actually in some circumstances you might dispense with these tools on a folder, since you could easily hop on a bus or summon a taxi in the event of a puncture or breakdown. The Brompton front bag is exceptionally versatile, and though it and the associated mounting block are quite expensive, they are a tremendous asset. Rapid and secure loading and unloading are important on a folder. Bikes like the Micro are much more limited. If you want to tour with a folder, then the luggage options need to be examined carefully before buying, and this might also be important for shopping. Ease and speed of fitting and removing the luggage is also important when travelling regularly by train. The Carradice SQR system provides a reasonable solution for many folders when the amount to be carried is not very great, though the way that it fits does usually mean that the saddle cannot be lowered fully when folded.
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