Let's see your Brompton

[ClassicMercs]

neilbauer said:

All of the other bikes at Evans had the blocks attached on show but not the S handlebars. Are they an extra on all models?

I believe its an extra on all bikes - good way of adding extra profit.
But - the S is an awkward one because of the size of some bags - the larger one's. There would be a risk of fouling the steering which doesn't happen on the other bar variants.

[neilbauer]

ClassicMercs said:

neilbauer said:

All of the other bikes at Evans had the blocks attached on show but not the S handlebars. Are they an extra on all models?

I believe its an extra on all bikes - good way of adding extra profit.
But - the S is an awkward one because of the size of some bags - the larger one's. There would be a risk of fouling the steering which doesn't happen on the other bar variants.

Yes I did wonder if it would be a disadvantage have S bars!

[bakerstreet]

ClassicMercs said:

I believe its an extra on all bikes - good way of adding extra profit.
But - the S is an awkward one because of the size of some bags - the larger one's. There would be a risk of fouling the steering which doesn't happen on the other bar variants.

The S-Bar is not an option, its a model variant. The S-Bag is slightly shallower as the stem is shorter on the S models.

I'm heading off to Brompton Junction later on this week to have a look at the new luggage to see if Brompton have improved the S-bag. I own £15 sports direct rucksacks that have more internal pockets than the £110 S-Bag

[CharlieB]

bakerstreet said:

ClassicMercs said:

I believe its an extra on all bikes - good way of adding extra profit.
But - the S is an awkward one because of the size of some bags - the larger one's. There would be a risk of fouling the steering which doesn't happen on the other bar variants.

The S-Bar is not an option, its a model variant. The S-Bag is slightly shallower as the stem is shorter on the S models.

I'm heading off to Brompton Junction later on this week to have a look at the new luggage to see if Brompton have improved the S-bag. I own £15 sports direct rucksacks that have more internal pockets than the £110 S-Bag

Just to add some more on this, I actually have an S type, but due to the salesman at the shop being inept, I wound up with am incompatible C-Bag.

Not noticing my error until days later I never actually bothered to return and swap it, as I was utilising the additional space anyway. Upshot is that it fits fine and there is no real fouling to speak of, so I just stuck with it.

[neilbauer]

Thanks for all your replies that clarifies a lot

[neilbauer]

Here's a folded pic of mine

[oyster]

bakerstreet said:

ClassicMercs said:

I believe its an extra on all bikes - good way of adding extra profit.
But - the S is an awkward one because of the size of some bags - the larger one's. There would be a risk of fouling the steering which doesn't happen on the other bar variants.

The S-Bar is not an option, its a model variant. The S-Bag is slightly shallower as the stem is shorter on the S models.

I'm heading off to Brompton Junction later on this week to have a look at the new luggage to see if Brompton have improved the S-bag. I own £15 sports direct rucksacks that have more internal pockets than the £110 S-Bag

I cannot bring myself to spend such money on a bag, when rucksacks can be had so cheap and I'm only on the bike for 10-15 minutes at a time.

[neilbauer]

This morning on way to work in Guildford before the sun came up.

[Zingari]

Just before the off - World Championship Blenheim Palace


This is Brompton#2 after the first one got nicked at The Tweed Run after party

[anonymous-user]

louiebaby said:

Barchettaman said:

Double points for the tweed jacket there.

Geography teacher chic:



(Needed leather elbow patches though.)

Is there a max height for these. You look guide tall on yours loiebaby? I guide fancy one but am around 6ft 3.

I have no real need for it but just though it might be good to take abroad with work sometimes if I fancied a bike ride, or are they only really any good for short commutes?

[neilbauer]

el stovey said:

louiebaby said:

Barchettaman said:

Double points for the tweed jacket there.

Geography teacher chic:



(Needed leather elbow patches though.)

Is there a max height for these. You look guide tall on yours loiebaby? I guide fancy one but am around 6ft 3.

I have no real need for it but just though it might be good to take abroad with work sometimes if I fancied a bike ride, or are they only really any good for short commutes?

You'd need to try a few to get the right handlebars for your height but I'm sure you'd fit one, as for how they ride they are very comfortable and you could do a long ride easily.

[louiebaby]

el stovey said:

Is there a max height for these. You look guide tall on yours louiebaby? I guide fancy one but am around 6ft 3.

I have no real need for it but just though it might be good to take abroad with work sometimes if I fancied a bike ride, or are they only really any good for short commutes?

I'm 6'8'' tall, and after checking my inside leg from sit bone to floor, I found it to be 39 inches.

I have the tallest bars, (not sure the proper name for them,) and the telescopic seat post at the highest it will go. This gives me a nice leg angle at the bottom of the stroke, similar to riding a roadie.

I wouldn't fit if I was much bigger, but I'm sure you'll be fine. Find a good retailer with a few in stock, and try the extended seat post, I think it's a bit cheaper and lighter.

[ecs]

Mine's just under a year old - it's an M3L with a large O-bag, very glad I went for a waterproof bag as I was caught in a few torrential downpours last week!



Everyone's clean bikes are putting mine to shame too - it's caked in dirt at the moment. I think it needs a strip down and proper clean.

Edited by ecs on Monday 18th April 10:45

[neilbauer]

I'm going to go for the S bag when funds allow

[bakerstreet]

ecs said:

Mine's just under a year old - it's an M3L with a large O-bag, very glad I went for a waterproof bag as I was caught in a few torrential downpours last week!



Everyone's clean bikes are putting mine to shame too - it's caked in dirt at the moment. I think it needs a strip down and proper clean.

Edited by ecs on Monday 18th April 10:45

Its ok, mine is never clean. Once a month, I degrease the chain and apply new lube. Also, give the rims and the brake blocks a clean with wet wipes and that's it I occasionally have to tighten the bolt that holds the stem to the fork.

My Brompton has now down 1405 miles since purchase

[neilbauer]

New front light, direct replacement for the standard reflector. Very happy with the stock look

[ecs]

That light looks great - I've got the Brompton rear light, didn't realise something similar was available for the front

Where did you get it from? Can't seem to find one similar.

Edited by ecs on Wednesday 20th April 10:21

[sjwb]

Apropos the cycle rather than the thread; I am considering buying a Brompton - not for commuting, just leisure.
With little knowledge and a bit of Internet trawling I have come to the conclusion that to buy new is probably the best bet. Why? Well, the prices for used bikes are not far away from retail and I have seen some horrors for high prices.
So, best place to buy in the Midlands? Any discounts around, or to be expected?
Is the six speed worth the complication?
Thanks in advance.

[louiebaby]

The gaps between the gears on the 3 speed, (if they are the same as the 6 speed without the derailleur,) are huge.

If I was buying new now, I'd get the single speed, and get this upgrade:

http://www.kinetics-online.co.uk/folding-bikes/bro...

But at the moment, I can't really justify / afford the £400 needed. (Although I'd probably be able to get some of that back selling the 6 speed bits.)

Not sure what the Brompton cost difference is from single speed to 6 speed though.

Whether you need the gears will depend on your likely use. If you're going anywhere hilly, I'd say yes, as I find it difficult to stand up and mash the pedals like a proper bike.

[neilbauer]

ecs said:

That light looks great - I've got the Brompton rear light, didn't realise something similar was available for the front

Where did you get it from? Can't seem to find one similar.

Edited by ecs on Wednesday 20th April 10:21

Got it from Halfords. It's similar to the reflector and fits on the same bracket.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-lights-locks/...