Life on a Brompton - 6 months later 

That’s the magic trick that these folding bikes pull on you. I bought my first Brompton in 2009, after months and months of wondering how I could possibly justify the cost (since I was a physically idle, office worker), but the seduction began as soon as I realised that it was so much more fun than walking or running, taking public transport or driving.

Had mine one year and 2 days. Best buy I've ever made. People thought I was mad buying one, then lockdown happened a month later and they all sold out....

When I got mine I had four other bikes. Six years on I have the Brompton and one other bike. The other bike lives under my bed in a plastic bag. The Brompton has been in daily use since shortly after I bought it. Nuff said 🤗

The amount of shopping I can/have been able to fit into a borough bag has been hilarious!

6:30 it’s such a skill to pedal at exactly the right frequency to make the chain appeared stationary. I’ve double checked he’s really pedalling … 🥳

As a total Brompto-holic I agree with everything you say in this video (of course!)! I never realised how seamlessly and completely a Brompton would fit into my life, and when I get any snorts of derision from Lycra-clad roadies, I just feel sad for them that they don’t know what they are missing... but always ‘horses for courses’ and the road bike is a wholly different experience. There is a chap in the Netherlands who custom makes a Brompton on steroids for off road trips... I am very tempted(😉) but meanwhile enjoying my leather hub cleaners and leather bag release as recommended - crackingly simple but much appreciated! Bravo for another beautifully produced video 🌟👍‼️ Stay safe out there 🤗

I’m seriously thinking of getting one of these as my “everyday bike” rather than a standard sized hybrid. I’ve got road, touring and MTB bikes and I’m looking for a hybrid (mainly as my tourer is getting heavier as I keep on adding racks and extra stuff) and I think the Brompton will be great. My commute is 12 ish miles and I think a Brompton would cope fine with it and then it’s got the practicality of being able to take it everywhere. I think it could be the bike for me

😎🚴I'm happy that you like your brommie, I like your channel. 6 months isn't a long time, but you hit the core points. Gets you there, enjoying the ride, no worries about people messing around with it. IMHO, once you go brommie, you never go back. People discuss bikes in all ways possible, but you voiced the three parts that matter most. I could add a fourth: Safety first. Sometimes the safest way to cycle is slowly. For example, sharing a narrow bridge crossing with pedestrians. Or, as I did just this week (I'm American), leaving a 4th of July event with all kinds of pedestrians crowding to reach their cars to join the traffic jam. Got me there and back, safely, having fun. Bonus tidbit: It was a bring-your-own seating event. Folded, a brommie makes a good chair on uneven terrain. (More stable when you turn the seat backwards.)

I have a Brompton and a Birdy, both have their plus’s and minus’s, Brompton better fold, easier to take on public transport, Birdy, better ride, love both of them

Brompton bikes are worth the extra money just for the veracity. Living in a small Aprtment in the heart of the city of Sydney it’s great, it easy to store and you never need to leave it anywhere unattended. Have having one bike stolen and another damaged at a bike rack I decided to spend the money on a Brompton and never looked back.

I only had mine for just about a month and its fantastic! I ride a road bike on the weekends but im a truck driver in the US and gone weekdays on the road so i got a brompton and keep it in my truck and its been so great to be able to ride around after work and with the bag i can carry quite a bit from the store. It zooms along and its been just a pleasure to have a bike during the week. Thanks for the video, i share your sentiments

Brilliant video. Thank you. Used to cycle on my ebike 28 miles round trip to work on A 60 in Nottinghamshire. Unfortunately got too hairy where I think every car coming behind me is going to knock me over because they come so fast. Thnkiing of getting a Brompton to cycle to bus stop and then to work. Thanks again for great video

I have just ordered Brompton 75, 3 gears but reduced rate gears as standard, so will see how it will work. Thanks for the great video

Versatility is the word - Bromptons are second to none in that respect (though I don’t like the ride quality). I have the B Electric and often use it without battery, but it takes versatility to another level IMO when hauling heavy loads in a head wind or on multi day hilly camping tour. 😃

You made some good points , and encouraging, I’m definitely going to get get Brompton, keep up the good work 👍

Great review. A friend of mine has one and loves it. I’m getting one soon for the options that it gives you, especially the ability to take it anywhere!

Nice one, thank you. Definitely share your love for your Brompton - they’re amazing bikes!

Love the blue color and tan wall tires👍😀

Great video thank you , I never tire of hearing people talking about their Bromptons 🙉😊 It's clear that you love your Brompton , and it's great that you all go out as a family to ride your bikes , good lessons for the children👌🚲🚲 I don't know if it's just me , but your audio seems quite muffled? Just thought I'd let you know 👍 Anyway keep the video's coming please , they're great 👌

I got mine at the time you uploaded this video. 3 months in and this bike has been impressive, not just in my weekly adventures but had been my bike I had been working food delivery with. It's less of a hassle to travel from home to work compared to my older folding bike. (A Tern Link C8) I hadn't done many upgrades because of my limited budget but I had carried over some accessories from my older folding bike such as the Tern RidePocket Pouch and new accessories added such as the Brompton QuadLock Mount

Cycling over cobbled streets and avoiding big curbs can be a pain. But I still love it. Also I needed a new stem replaced by Brompton free of charge as the nipple wasn't braised properly so wouldn't secure in the handlebar catch and the 6 speed gearing the shfters wont move from + to - and sometimes the gear indicator chain has fallen out.

Awesome video man! Glad it made such an impact on your day to day life. I'm excited to get mine for my upcoming birthday.

Just got my C Line last week, lovin' it! Have been riding back from work and other leisure trips almost everyday now!

Just found the channel, love it! Subbed👍🇦🇺🇬🇧😎Max.

Very informative. Thinking of getting one (despite the price!!!!) so you're opinion on owning one has helped enormously. Great to hear the Dudley accent, too! Not enough Brummie and Black Country accents on RU-vid!😃

Nippy little bikes

Never thought I’d want one of these. One thing I’ve noticed is that you don’t need to be kitted out to ride it.

I’d love to see a video on how you take the Brompton shopping

Have U had any worn parts replacement so far? Any adjustments?

How does it work in winter? Winter as in 60 north, snow, slush, ice, freezing temp?

This is a great video

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👏 congrats on over 3,500

Great video and very inspirational BUT you've just created excess anxiety for having to wait ever so patiently for our new Bromptons hopefully arriving in April/May. They were ordered last August and we've gone through two agonizing notices of delays. Keep up the vlogs.

Fellow Brummie here! Enjoyed the video, especially as I'm about to buy myself a brand new Brompton Explore as a retirement present. I ride bikes a lot more in retirement, but really want something I can take with me on trips - easy to carry on buses, trains, or chuck in the boot of the car. I've also been impressed with several videos demonstrating how convenient the Brompton is for shopping. I was interested to see you riding the Brompton on slightly soggy terrain (7:00 to 7:15). How do you find it handles the sometimes mucky canal towpaths around Brum?

I so want to have those borough bag

How do you decide which handlebar type to get?Indeed why are there different ones?

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Hi! May i know what kind of bag are u using in the video, what is the name, size, how much and where did you buy it? Tysm

Brompton is still the best way to get around the city

Really cool video,I'm about to buy a Brompton in the next month or so,what Brompton model is that in your video please ?

Great video, thanks you for sharing. Question: Do you think Swytch eBike Conversion Kit ,,is good for Brompton bike?

I have a 10 year old Brompton M6R can I upgrade the gear changers? As I might have missed one on "How to do it". Your video's are great. Ian. Ide'F

Saddle? Do I get used to it with time? It’s been two weeks about 60 miles… and still the saddle is a pain in the…😅

I just bought my Brompton and getting used to it , I just wonder if I get a puncture is it easy to fix, as wheels are not quick release?

Good to hear a fellow Brummie. Im looking to buy my first Brompton. Ive read alot of articles about the weight limit of 110kgs and not to worry too much on that fact. What are your thoughts on this? I am a slightly heavier bloke, 135kgs. Cheer mate 👍

Hello. Is there another comfy saddle available?

The brompton for oo road trips is named birdy

Is using the bicycle partly folded as a trolley with the bag on the block an option for you?

Thanks mate. Where do you take it for service and maintenance

How about very steep climbs?

I live in Dudley. Could I have a go on your Brompton to see if its for me?

What is the reference of your bag ? 🙂

So basically it can go long distances but just not off road or unpacked trails

Modern people less age and lazy ..u know how to rest without sick

Sorry Bromptons are specialty bikes, best for what they were designed for, which is being folded, and shorter rides in urban areas. People do shoehorn the bike into many other roles, like long distance touring, but for the most there are a lot better choices. Would l like to have a Brompton, absolutely. It is a unique well made bike with a certain mystique. But in no way can l justify buying this expensive little jewel. Kind of like owning a little sports car, can’t justify it , just want the damn thing.