Sahel compact or nano Brompton

[Jonah]

I use both an electrified Brommie and a Sahel Compact regularly (commuting and leisure). The road surfaces round here are terrible and in the wet I don't feel safe on the Brommie even after fitting the best Schwalbe Marathon tyres. In contrast, the Compact feels absolutely sure-footed and the big tyres really do soak up the bumps. I love both but for everyday use it would have to be the Compact. I've also been on 50+ mile rides on both and depending on the surface, they both are decent enough bikes for comfortable touring.

I find the Topeak trunk bags go very well with the look of the Compact and this lock http://www.millets.co.uk/cycling/027094-masterlock-street-fortum-d-lock-and-cable.html/727472/&cm_mmc=googleshop-_-shopping-_-feed-_-all?gclid=CLjKk8vDob4CFRQctAodICUADQ fits neatly in the bottom of the bag.

There are lots of pictures of the Sahel Compact with and without this trunk bag fitted on our website. http://www.bikehigher.co.uk/hire/gallery

 

[CorpusLuteum]

I use both an electrified Brommie and a Sahel Compact regularly (commuting and leisure). The road surfaces round here are terrible and in the wet I don't feel safe on the Brommie even after fitting the best Schwalbe Marathon tyres. In contrast, the Compact feels absolutely sure-footed and the big tyres really do soak up the bumps. I love both but for everyday use it would have to be the Compact. I've also been on 50+ mile rides on both and depending on the surface, they both are decent enough bikes for comfortable touring.

I find the Topeak trunk bags go very well with the look of the Compact and this lock http://www.millets.co.uk/cycling/027094-masterlock-street-fortum-d-lock-and-cable.html/727472/&cm_mmc=googleshop-_-shopping-_-feed-_-all?gclid=CLjKk8vDob4CFRQctAodICUADQ fits neatly in the bottom of the bag.

There are lots of pictures of the Sahel Compact with and without this trunk bag fitted on our website. http://www.bikehigher.co.uk/hire/gallery

Thank you for such a detailed reply. And thanks for the bag recommendation. I'll definitely be getting that to go with my bike I've decided that it's probably best to go for the compact. Hopefully I'll place my order in the next couple of weeks. Just one question now... Black or orange...

 

[Jonah]

For me the orange looks more eye-catching. The colour on the 50Cycles website makes it look redder than it is. This was a picture I took at the NEC cycle show.

 

[CorpusLuteum]

For me the orange looks more eye-catching. The colour on the 50Cycles website makes it look redder than it is. This was a picture I took at the NEC cycle show.
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Aaaaahhhh I'm in love. It looks like it was made for me. I can't wait... Thank you for that

 

[peerjay56]

I find the Topeak trunk bags go very well with the look of the Compact and this lock http://www.millets.co.uk/cycling/027094-masterlock-street-fortum-d-lock-and-cable.html/727472/&cm_mmc=googleshop-_-shopping-_-feed-_-all?gclid=CLjKk8vDob4CFRQctAodICUADQ fits neatly in the bottom of the bag.

There are lots of pictures of the Sahel Compact with and without this trunk bag fitted on our website. http://www.bikehigher.co.uk/hire/gallery

If you go for the Topeak trunkbag, just be aware that there are two methods of fixing them to your bike - the MTX range require a specific rack to secure it to the bike, whilst the MTS will strap onto (almost) any rack. There is also an RX series - basically the same as MTX, but for smaller bags and loads (I think!)
I would recommend going for one of the MTX system bags, the strap on design of the MTS is a faff, and the bag can move about whilst riding. The MTX fit onto a purpose made track - they are quick to attach to and release from, as well as being a solid attachment. But of course, you need the rack too = more expense.