Let's see your Brompton
Discussion
I understand that it’s now ‘legal’ to buy accessories etc via cycle schemes
When my voucher comes through i’m going to get this electric conversion for my Brompton S6 :-
https://www.electricbikesales.co.uk/Sparticle-Elec...
They accept voucher via my companies scheme
With the tax breaks the bike + conversion will be around 1k
When my voucher comes through i’m going to get this electric conversion for my Brompton S6 :-
https://www.electricbikesales.co.uk/Sparticle-Elec...
They accept voucher via my companies scheme
With the tax breaks the bike + conversion will be around 1k
And why not. Always amazed at the number and variety of add-ons and mods for the silly little bikes. I'm sure it would be entirely possible to build a Brommie with no Brompton parts at all... really want a hydraulic disc conversion for no good reason at all apart from there's a choice and they all seem cool 
I doubt that Bromptons own electric version, contains many Brompton manufactured parts in the electric addition. Eg Samsung batteries are used I understand.
The Sparticle kit has been around for a long time, also the only one I have found available via a cycle scheme shop which I can use. Seems a better option than me getting an Electric Brompton as my S6 is only a year old..
The Sparticle kit has been around for a long time, also the only one I have found available via a cycle scheme shop which I can use. Seems a better option than me getting an Electric Brompton as my S6 is only a year old..
Wacky Racer said:
I've just bought exactly the same. All I can say at the moment is that it fits neatly in the boot of my Golf - I've only just got home with it, and the heavens have opened. Predictably.
Mine came from Cycle Republic in Southampton, who were very helpful. No discounts on Bromptons, apparently, but I'm now the owner of a rather nice Bell helmet FOC.
Just waiting for the rain to stop now.
Wacky Racer said:
Love it, very 'contemporary'.jinkster said:
Also very nice. I bought a British Racing Green one in 2004 and it was stolen (and had hardly been used) in broad daylight outside Sloane Square tube station. The lock was cut. Anyway replaced it with a red one from a seller in Exeter on ebay. Who has the links to the handle bar grips and also the better (enlarged rolling wheels) wheels for use when the bike is part folded?
Pip
Ps I would love to do the Goodwood ride.
Dermot O'Logical said:
Thank you. Very helpful. I just need to find a replacement bracket for my rusting one holding the rear mudguard in place and I am done.You will have to explain the rabbit hole remark.
Pip
There were a couple of Bromptons on the London - Brussels ride in 2017, and dozens on the annual Dulwich Dynamo. (110 miles in the dark.) Plenty of LEJOGs on Bromptons.
The 20" wheel folders have a better ride quality, but aren't as portable. Bromptons make up for the ride quality by being nimble, and 'secure' in that you can take them into cafés and so on.
Also endlessly customisable, with gears, finish and handlebar choices.
V. handy to chuck in the back of the car at the weekend. Downsides are expense, but they do retain their value.
The only way to know if you want one is to try it. They can be hired fairly easily.
https://www.bromptonbikehire.com/
The 20" wheel folders have a better ride quality, but aren't as portable. Bromptons make up for the ride quality by being nimble, and 'secure' in that you can take them into cafés and so on.
Also endlessly customisable, with gears, finish and handlebar choices.
V. handy to chuck in the back of the car at the weekend. Downsides are expense, but they do retain their value.
The only way to know if you want one is to try it. They can be hired fairly easily.
https://www.bromptonbikehire.com/
Edited by Slushbox on Wednesday 14th August 12:52
RowntreesCabana said:
I've always loved the design of the Brompton but its a compromise bike and designed for city riding. Would a 20 mile commute through rural lanes (with a few climbs) be daft when no public transport is required?
I commute on mine through rural Devon when the need arises. (Like if I'm getting a lift home, or dropping the car off for a service.)It's not my first choice for the trip, but similarly, I handles it very well.
If you're regularly doing lots of miles, be aware about drivetrain wear and tear. Because the wheels go round 3 times for each 1 revolution of a "normal" bike wheel, they will wear a bit quicker. They're not soft or fast wearing, but it could be a consideration on longer regular commutes.
Cheers both.
I like the idea of being able to fit it in the back of the car easily, which would be great when visiting friends and family around the area I grew up. Also handy when off for a weekend break with the wife.
I hadn't considered the wear and tear on the bike due to it doing more revolutions per mile.
I'm definitely tempted.
I like the idea of being able to fit it in the back of the car easily, which would be great when visiting friends and family around the area I grew up. Also handy when off for a weekend break with the wife.
I hadn't considered the wear and tear on the bike due to it doing more revolutions per mile.
I'm definitely tempted.
RowntreesCabana said:
I hadn't considered the wear and tear on the bike due to it doing more revolutions per mile.
I don't mean for you to get hung up on it.I just had the hub serviced after 1,400 miles in 6 years. (Might be a few miles not logged on Strava, but that seems about right.)
It was something the mechanic mentioned, which I hadn't considered. I've done 3,200 miles on my normal commuter hack in the last 15 months, so if I was doing that sort of mileage it would have needed a lot more regular work.
Interested to know if anyone else has had a different experience.
(Passing carbon roadies on a Brompton up a hill never gets old. Get one, and ideally wear pink over-shoes.)
There was a thread on one of the bike-nerd forums about flushing out the Sturmey Archer hub and refilling it with automatic transmission fluid. :-)
Had a couple of alloy frame Dahon Vitesses before, nicer ride, harder to tote. Brompton lives in the car boot now, pop it down to the coast on the two weekends a year it's not pouring down.
Pink overshoes on the shopping list.
Had a couple of alloy frame Dahon Vitesses before, nicer ride, harder to tote. Brompton lives in the car boot now, pop it down to the coast on the two weekends a year it's not pouring down.
Pink overshoes on the shopping list.
Slushbox said:
Pink overshoes on the shopping list.
I have a pair of these somewhere, they had the desired effect:https://www.nrgcycles.co.uk/60819/products/sportfu...
^^^
Those are utterly disgusting. I must get a pair.
I think one of the main joys of folding bikes in general, is the nimble ride and fast acceleration. (Gears aside). The others are already mentioned, plus you can generally keep a 'collapsible' indoors, or in the car boot.
I have tried all my folders 'offroad'. It's do-able, in the same manner as eating soup with a fork is do-able, but there isn't really enough air in a 16" tyre to make it pleasant. Bromptons cope with 'tow-path' level stuff OK. They don't do mud.
Better tyres these days: Schwalbe Marathons were fitted on mine. Also brakes much updated from 2017 (?) Good choice of gearing and h/bars now, too, so you can spec a speedy, low bar suicide machine, or a tourer with higher bars and -12% gearing.
Bumptons not very common Up North. Took mine to the Peak District (Monsal Trail) and had several indigenes asking why I was riding a kid's bike.
Those are utterly disgusting. I must get a pair.
I think one of the main joys of folding bikes in general, is the nimble ride and fast acceleration. (Gears aside). The others are already mentioned, plus you can generally keep a 'collapsible' indoors, or in the car boot.
I have tried all my folders 'offroad'. It's do-able, in the same manner as eating soup with a fork is do-able, but there isn't really enough air in a 16" tyre to make it pleasant. Bromptons cope with 'tow-path' level stuff OK. They don't do mud.
Better tyres these days: Schwalbe Marathons were fitted on mine. Also brakes much updated from 2017 (?) Good choice of gearing and h/bars now, too, so you can spec a speedy, low bar suicide machine, or a tourer with higher bars and -12% gearing.
Bumptons not very common Up North. Took mine to the Peak District (Monsal Trail) and had several indigenes asking why I was riding a kid's bike.
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