Finding ways to fit more adventure into life as a father of two beautiful children. The kids are used to me being at work from 9-5 throughout the week, so 8hrs is my self-imposed limit for solo expeditions.
Honestly, they are far from the most uncomfortable bike for long trips. The suspension block (and many aftermarket options) with a comfortable saddle make the rear end a non issue. The harder part is the strain on your wrists, but even that isn't so bad because the frame+stem are so flexy. Many use ergon grips with bar ends for more riding positions.
50 miles sur un Brompton sans souffrir, quelle chance! Sur n'importe quel vélo, pour moi, le facteur limitant est de pouvoir supporter la selle. Autrement, pour pédaler, j'y arrive toujours.
@@8hrAdventures Je roule sur un Tern link D8 à huit vitesses et roues de 20 pouces. Je découvre cette année les vélos pliants et je trouve ça génial. C'est important pour moi d'avoir un maximum de vitesses disponibles.
It's worth keeping an eye on the "Renewed" section on the Brompton website if you decide to take the plunge - you can save a fair amount of money by buying an ex-display model.
Funny you should say that - it's on my list, as I have an old friend who lives over the river and I plan to visit him soon. I've only ever walked over the bridge but I bet it's great to cycle over.
I have owned a three speed B75, which was later renamed as the A Line, for three years and it has proved to be a robust and reliable friend but it was the wrong bike to chose for the area I live in, which is hilly Sussex. The gearing is set for flattish urban environments and makes a journey here a daunting prospect for my spindly, ageing legs so, after much saving up, I splashed out on a P Line 5 speed with a 39 tooth chainring and the difference between the two bikes is amazing. The derailleur setup of the P line bike seems to be much easier to pedal than the rather sluggish Sturmy Archer hub of the B75, and the lowest 21 tooth gear of the P line makes short work of the hills that used to force me to dismount half way up and push the bike the rest of the way. For a younger, fitter rider than me, a standard P line with 4 gears and a 44 tooth chainring would, I think, be the best go-anywhere folding bike available at the moment.
That sounds like a very wise upgrade. As you can see in this video - especially in the latter half of the journey - the area in which I live is unbelievably flat. Makes for an easier ride, but the landscape isn't as inspiring as a hilly environment.
I have done a few 110km rides along g the Cape Town coast on my Brompton. They are such amazing bikes! Thanks for your great video. Here is one of my 110km rides ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Z_eq78qdkU.htmlsi=UaK0wF6cYCrW7Nzz
Thanks. I always think the food is an important part of any ride. Yes, it is a Dahon, but I don't know which model and I haven't been able to find out anything about it online.
@@rainbowhiker Thanks. Unfortunately, by the time I got it, it had been converted to a single speed. Looks like it's been all over Europe, as it has stickers from many bike shops on it and I'm guessing it's been changed a lot by all its previous owners.
@8hrAdventures I think it's the same. It's an internal gear Bromton. I thought it was a three-speed. Maybe not. Anyway, you guys love them from what I see.
@8hrAdventures He's had a number of serious problems with his bike. Broken frame, bottom bracket bearings, seatpost, other things. I don't think Bromtons are any tougher than any other bike. They're just a great folding design.
It's a Saker Classic. I have no idea who made them or where it originated, but it's very sturdy and cheap to pick up online. It doesn't come with a folding stem though - I added that myself.
You seem fortunate to live in an area that is quite flat, so pedalling an A Line Brompton with only 3 gears does not seem to be too much of a problem. The part of England I live in has what is called 'undulating terrain' and my B75 three speed is really hard work and I rarely get into third gear, except on downhill stretches. The six speed C line fitted with a 44T chainwheel is definitely the better option for hilly landscapes.
Hi! Brompton rider，There are many good bike trails for 8hr adventure in Taiwan. Here are some of my footage video: 台中自行車道 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BgSjXu3zOl4.html 五分山芒花季 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_9GTteP69ws.html
@@8hrAdventures Indeed! These are just height under 1000m landscapes. There are more height above 2000m or even 3000m mountain roads in Taiwan. The views of these mountain are more breath-taking.
@@dudelangford1Yes, some hills can be a real challenge. The worst I've tackled so far was a short 9% incline (only 100 metres) and it took me about half an hour to recover. If it had been longer or steeper, I would definitely have had to walk.
I've heard some people have been able to fit 40mm tyres, but I'm not convinced that would work. The stock tyres cope surprisingly well on a variety of surfaces. Most of my videos feature rougher terrain - for example, the Hudson Way video was mainly mud, grass and gravel, and the River Trail video was on a very bumpy river bank, so they may help demonstrate how well the Marathon tyres hold up.
If you can afford the C line, the extra gears would be well worth it. I mainly cycle on flat roads and trails, so I can get away with three gears. I'm also not the speediest rider, so this is more than enough for me. Although if I ever decide to take part in the Brompton World Championships, I'll treat myself to an upgrade!
There aren't many hills around here. If you have to climb on a regular basis, I think you'd be better off with more gears. And if they're really steep, maybe get a smaller chainring fitted, too. I recently tackled a short 9% gradient and it was exhausting. Anything more than that would be impossible (for me, at least).
It's an incredible example of beautiful engineering. I hope you get to go out on it soon. I have had a lot of bikes over the years but nothing has brought me as much pure joy as this.
Hello Canada (I love your country and really need to go back there sometime soon). Thanks - it certainly was delicious and gave me more than enough energy for the final ride home.
Great bike, great video, many thanks for posting this; although your seat does looks a little bit too low to me. It never usually takes Cyclists very long to find a decent cafe or country pub, so I am pleased and reassured that you continue to uphold that tradition! 🚴♀️
