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Reaching the Decision

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I was re-introduced to cycling after a couple of decades when sanity and logic that had departed me returned. I realised the practical advantages of commuting to the office. This led me to the Brompton folding miracle. And I have not regretted the choice one single day since it came home for the first time. I just wish I had done this earlier; it would have saved me a packet on buying a car, which I no longer need now. This blog is not about my Brompton. However, let me take this opportunity to reinforce how it became the reason for a happier and fitter me. In addition, the folding flexibility of the bike is unmatched. It's simple yet robust engineering that has more or less remained the same with some evolutionary improvements. Its functional build also suggests that there is only as much  we need with our bikes. Unless there is a dramatic shift in technology, a mechanical bicycle can be one of the most reliable machines on the road. The Brompton testifies this claim. I gained t