Top 5 tips for the Brompton 

All valid points for the unwary... I frequently forget to deploy the folding pedal 🙈😁 I used to think the Brompton was a bit sensitive (aka twitchy) but as you ride you get used to it pretty fast and subconsciously make allowances as you learn the capabilities of the bike - I no longer fear the twitch, it just gives an extra dimension of nimble riding around obstacles that I would have had to dismount my road or mountain bike for! Helpful hints for the novice and beautifully produced as ever; Thanks 🌟 Stay safe and keep warm! 🤗

Such great tips. I would never thought about them as a new user. Thank you for keeping me and my bike safe.

Just got my Brompton and that’s exactly what I said that the steering is twitchy. Relived it wasn’t me. Thank you! This was really useful!

I've just bought my first Brompton (M6R) and Im finding your videos really helpful. Thanks. Joe UK

Excellent video. I copied the link and put it in with the other videos that I have gathered since the fall when my wife and I decided to order Bromptons, and as we gear up to enjoy our Bromptons once we get them in March, in just over a month from now. This video is particularly important for my wife since she has far less cycling experience than I do. Before she starts riding, I will rewatch, and hope to get her to watch as well. Truly appreciated, thank you. Until now I have been mostly a Vespa blogger and vlogger, and I look forward to adding Bromptons to the repertoire. Love your channel, keep up the good work. David

Great tips, thanks. One I would add... a couple of times when I first had the Brompton I forgot to unfold the pedal and tried to ride off. Resulting in a ding to the paint on the chain stay 🤬 Now I count to five as I do each stage of the unfold, the fifth being unfolding the damn pedal! Works for me and I haven’t done it again. Although I realise I’ve just jinxed myself 😂

This is truly great. Thank you. I ordered mine yesterday and this was recommended to me. Very practical and useful information!

I never had Brompton pedals installed on my singlespeed, now I finally see how it can damage the frame and rear triangle paintwork ..great information

Very good tips,thank u for taking the time to share with us all.

Absolutely agree with the essential no. 1. Many thanks for the sharing!

Great camera shots! Scratched my pedal on street in a turn as well. Learned to keep it up in turns.

Thanks for posting - good tips and nicely produced video.

I use 510 freerider shoes, the stealth sole grips the pedal real well.

Such great practical riding comments! Keep them coming!

My tip is keep the chain clean! Being lower to the ground they pick up more dirt and wear the chain out. Lubricating it alone isn't enough, get a decent chain cleaner. I'm on my second chain now. Keeping the chain clean helps keep the jockey wheels etc clean too. Also be careful on slippery surfaces. Bromptons are top heavy and those smaller wheels put less diameter of tread on the road. I speak from experience! Lol

Those are very important tips, I’ll make sure to remember those tips 👍

Excellent videos, all. Thank you!

I've been cycling for round about 65 years now including 7 years on my Brompton. I have never ridden up a kerb in my life LOL - if there isn't a drop kerb, I'd dismount and lift the cycle up.

thanks for so many good tips and guides. appreciate! 👍

That Navy Blue is such a lovely colour on the Brompton! I learned about the damage the pedal can get (and cause!) the hard way 😫 I wish I had been a bit more careful when I got it.

Great tips thank you - Love the ground level close up shots particularly. Really brings home the damage possible from a high speed kerb mounting. My only tip is for people with a rack and the Racksack. Always undo the Velcro strap on the seat post first. Once I forgot and when I unfolded the rear triangle to detach the bag’s loop around the suspension block the triangle snapped closed again around my unsuspecting finger. Very painful bruise!

I've got a 29er as well so good heads up there mate. Just got notified my new Brompton has been shipped😀🎊

I used an easy fitting English leather cover like yours, but I did change to a sown on version, also on the stem post. And for travels I have a Vincita padded pouch, (with a string for closure) for my folding pedal (It is absurdly expensive, even as made and sold from Thailand!).

Great tips, but couldn't help but to notice the serious improvements in video and audio quality. Way to go!

Really helpful video, thanks.

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing these tips.

I hear this twitchyness thing often. I think twitchyness comes from the user who is not familiar with the bike. Of course the bike has "sharp" handling, but if you know what you are doing it is a very stable bike.

Great tips to protect the paintwork.

That was great, thanks.

Thanks for the vid. After many thousands of miles on a Brommy the only thing I would never ever do (even very very slowly) is ride over a cattle grid. Did it once never again 😬

2:15 the bright side is that it makes for a perfect bike rack LOL For the exact same reason this tip extends to navigating through gas stations. Those pesky drainage gutters can and will jam in anything short of a fat bike. Had more than one flying lesson from those, always because I was distracted and didn't approach the gutter perpendicularly (or avoided it altogether). Wheel slips in, rider takes off and lands spectacularly in front of the gas station crew. Doh! As a result I try to be always aware of any possible wheel-jamming situations. Some cobblestone streets, for example, depending on how the cobbles are laid, also pose a risk. You may not fall but can definitely blow a tire and even dent a rim. When in doubt it is better to just get off the bike and push it through the section.

Thanks for the great tips

Very useful insight

Hi great videos ,have u got a video on wheels for taking bike into supermarkets ?

Thanks for another great video, the quality of your videos is really improving. I have a similar channel to yours and you’ve really inspired me to work harder on my video making skills.

Thanks for all the tips...I learned a lot.

Another good video, Thanks

thanks for the tips

Good advice: Watch tree roots- thank you!

Keep the tyres fully inflated. I have never owned a bike where this matters as much. My Brompton is a lot more work if I let it lose air.

•The front (cat eye) and rear (battery light that replaces the reflector )add ons are almost necessary after dark.

Great tips that I would not of considered... that drain one was scary mate! 👌🏾How are you finding the new tyres?

Great video!

Thank you.

I think it’s pretty much four points if I’m honest 😂

I experienced the pedal hitting a tree root bump yesterday.

Re; potholes. You can improve the ride by changing the suspension block. There are literally hundreds of aftermarket alternatives out there. FWIW I swear by the Matumura kokhi from SJS Cycles.

I'm amazed how clean your bike is on winter. Even those tan wall tires look amazing. How the hell do you accomplish that?

Lots of work went into this one, and it shows: great video. Great motion graphics (which software btw?)

My dream bike...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Have u used back mirrors yet ? I find when avoiding potholes i like to check behind 😊

Really useful thanks! Can I ask what bag your running? I’ve also just bought a tempest blue m3l

Can you not get a second cover for the front part of the frame instead of moving the single cover backwards and forwards? What about a wheel extension. Have you tried any? Just want to know what's best. Picked up my new Brompton electric 3 weeks ago and really struggling with wheeling it. I also want to attach a rear rack which might help to stabilise the bike. Any suggestions/recommendation?

Yes: I was thrown INTO traffic by the pedal landing on elevated cobbles. One only does that ONCE!

2:20 blimey that could hurt!

I was just wondering, I wanted to buy a brompton for me and my daughter to use however the regular seatpost is still quite long for her so if the seatpost stuck out underneath below the frame a little; would it case a problem and damage the frame? thank you in advance!

You think they would change the drain cover for safety reasons?

What is the point of lifting the front wheel at a kerb ( which only takes 35% of the riders weight) when the back wheel still has to hit the kerb full on?

For my next long distance of tourist riding, should I get the 16 inc wheels or wider?