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I ordered the Brompton X Bear Grylls with matching front backpack and steerweel pouch. My main question is which light set is the best visible and not getting blocked by big front backpacks?
So… you’re wearing a facemask for personal health reasons but on the other hand you put your dirty bike with which you potentially drove through poop etc inside your shopping cart where other folks will be putting their groceries… nice… that’s why it also annoys me when people put their kids inside shopping carts with their shoes on. And i’m not talking about infants that are put in the trolley cart seat, but older children that are very well able to walk by themselves…
Recent Brompton owner, and very longstanding road biker used to changing tubes on 700c tires. I can usually swap out a tube on front or rear tires on those bikes in just a few minutes with a tire lever and nothing else. This is a bit daunting looking and I obviously need to practice a few times at home before I'll feel confident doing this on the road. I guess I also need to stop procrastinating and buy that Brompton toolkit. Thanks for this very helpful video. BTW, I've worked in a bike shop and, while I do occasionally use a lever to put a tire back on the rim, I've been told lots of time not to do that due to danger of pinching the tube and creating another leak.
Hi Victor, I'm a bit late to your channel but as part of my research into the Brompton electric I came across your content and have enjoyed it. I also liked your grocery shopping bag review. I have since ordered a BE which will be my 1st Brompton that is due to arrive any day soon. I'm also wondering if I'm going to be able to resist taking it out for a spin as soon as it's unboxed even though the forecast here 🇬🇧 is heavy rain for the next few days.
A problem i’ve encountered is when folded and you rotate the right pedal backwards so it’s snug up against the rear tyre, the chain loosens and dangles free, the pedal then rotates back into its not snug position and the chain the pulls taught again…it’s only just started doing it so a tad annoying. The bike is clean and the chain tensioner has been taken off and cleaned thoroughly as i thought that was the problem. I wonder if one or more chain links is stiff ? Thoughts ???
3:24 in any cases, shifting gears while going a steep uphill is not advisable as you’re in a risk of having chain cuts. It’s advisable to shift before the ascend
I loved your review of this bike, and really want to buy one now! Thank you for your thoughtful, well-explained details. The hidden features, like the tool kit, were a surprise! So much care has gone into making this beautiful folding bike!
I got my Brompton (C-Line 6 speed, ocean blue) last friday. It took me some time to get used to the folding process; I also wasn't aware of the fact that pulling the saddle tube all the way out will unlock the fold. But now I am already much more confident in my folding technique. What really surprised me so far is how fast I can go with this bike. You'd never believe that if you see this thing for the first time. But it's incredible comfortable to ride. The only big difference to a "normal" bike I have come across so far is that the handle bar is very narrow and it's dangerous to steer with only one hand, you really need both hands. I already took it into a bus, and kept it between my legs - incredible, such a tiny package. Update: in the meantime I had some more rides with it, I also took it from my hometown Luzern to Zürich (it's a 45 minutes train ride on a VERY crowded train). It was a sunny sunday and there already were bikes on board of the train. They have to use special bike lots where you need to hang the bike upside down, and the lots have to be booked in advance and are in great demand. With the brompton you just put it in front of you in the corridor. It's tight but it does work, even when all seats are occupied. And even it that wouldn't work you still could just stand and put it between your legs, that always works. Best would be to put it into one of the baggage lots, however putting it there naked felt dangerous as the delicate parts are put onto the ground. It think it would be best to use a protecting bag for this. Anyway, it was so great to be able to ride through Zürich with the brompton and after that, just fold it and board the train back - any train you like. While with a reservation you're bound to a specific time and the weather was unstable, so you could end up having to stay for hours in Zürich while it's raining and you have to park your regular bike somewhere outside... There really is something about the brompton that is magical. I always look forward to my next ride with it.
Well done. You made that look easy. Having said that, I probably wouldn't attempt it myself. I'm much more likely to struggle to my local bike shop and get them to do it, especially if it was a rear wheel puncture. Regarding the psi, I set both tyres to 80psi, which is what the manual recommends but I noticed you said 100 is better. This is based on experience? Thanks again.
Hi! I am super interested in the Omni wheels, just wondering, have you run into any quality issues with them? I am in a brompton chat group, some people say they are very easy to break.. what has been your experience? Thanks!
Let's talk about a cost-no-object Brompton T-Line electric build. There are many ways to do this. The standard 4-speed T-Line weigh 17.5 lbs. One option is to buy the bike and leave as is. 4-speed gearing is too narrow and 12-speed gearing is a mess. Based upon what I've learned, 6-speed gearing on the Brompton T-Line is optimal. This means that the gearing on the T-Line would need to be replaced. Websites like "Brompton Kitchen" sell many upgrades for the T-Line. Not only can you replace the cogs and chainring but upgrade many T-Line parts to bring the weight down to 15 lbs, which would make a minimum difference on ride quality but would make the bike more portable and easier to carry up and down stairs. Let's talk about making the T-Line electric. The lightest option for the T-Line would be to add the Zehus 250 watt all-in-one hub at the rear, as used on the Hummingbird, single speed, 15.5 mph maximum. Based on my calculations, if parts on the T-Line are replaced to lower the weight to 15 lbs, the 7 lb. Zehus would hub would bring the weight to a featherweight 22 lbs., still super light for portability. There are, of course, other options. You can use 6-speed cogs or 9-speed cogs and a 52T chainring. You can retrofit a Rohloff hub on the rear and you can use a 250 Swytch gear electric hub and battery on the front. With 9-speeds or a Rohloff hub, together with a 250 watt hub on the front, this would allow the bike to achieve 30 mph top speeds on the flats with little pedaling effort, perhaps with a weight not exceeding 25 lbs. Of course, you can add a 500 watt front electric hub and large battery pack too which might defeat the purpose of buying the T-Line in the first place. If you were to electrify the T-Line, what would be your dream build and why? Thanks.
Great video. Let's talk about a cost-no-object Brompton. Would you rather have a Bompton T-Line with upgrades, if you wish? Would you rather have a Brompton T-Line with Brompton's battery pack? Would you rather have a Brompton T-Line with a 9 speed derailleur AND and Swytch hub motor? Would you rather have a Brompton T-Line with belt drive, Rohloff hub and a Swytch hub motor? ... or any combination or something I haven't mentioned? What would you be your dream bike?
every problem is totally normal to brompton. that shows you the lack of quality of the product. never improve. with that price tag, i expect perfection.
I have been multimodal commuting with my beloved 2012 M3R Brompton for years--it is literally a life changer--for my physical health as well as my mental health. I routinely do the grocery shopping for a family of 5 using it with my Brompton C bag, the rear rack and my Burley Travoy (another lifestyle game changer). Last year, I bought an H6R for my daughter who lives with us. She uses it daily to get to college, where she uses it on both ends of a bus run. Finally, I just purchased a limited edition C-line Explore M6L. Not sure if I will upgrade to a rack in back yet, as I have the Travoy. My motivation for the new bike had nothing to do with my old M3R being out of date. I just decided I needed the extra gearing for hills, now that I'm in my 60s. The presences of these bikes in our lives has allowed my family to get rid of a car, to get more exercise, and to live lighter on the planet. We also now routinely travel with the Bromptons on all of our vacations. I cannot imagine my life without my Brompton bike!
