Let's see your Brompton

[Jobbo]

Does it just hang from the back of the saddle? I was quite keen on a little extra storage. Though I've been reluctant to attach anything else to the bike because it adds weight when carrying.

[neilbauer]

Jobbo said:

Does it just hang from the back of the saddle? I was quite keen on a little extra storage. Though I've been reluctant to attach anything else to the bike because it adds weight when carrying.

Yes it just attaches like old fashioned saddle bags.

[neilbauer]

Jobbo said:

Does it just hang from the back of the saddle? I was quite keen on a little extra storage. Though I've been reluctant to attach anything else to the bike because it adds weight when carrying.

Yes it just attaches like old fashioned saddle bags.

[Kell]

What about a rear light in conjunction with that rear saddle bag?

I have the extended seatpost, and my light is mounted low enough so it rests exactly on the top of the seat post tube when the bike's folded.

Even so, I think it would be covered by the Brompton bag.

Is there a fastening for a light?

[neilbauer]

Kell said:

What about a rear light in conjunction with that rear saddle bag?

I have the extended seatpost, and my light is mounted low enough so it rests exactly on the top of the seat post tube when the bike's folded.

Even so, I think it would be covered by the Brompton bag.

Is there a fastening for a light?

No you would loose the rear light in that position, I have the Brompton reflector light which is at the bottom so it doesn't foul.

[anonymous-user]

neilbauer said:

Kell said:

What about a rear light in conjunction with that rear saddle bag?

I have the extended seatpost, and my light is mounted low enough so it rests exactly on the top of the seat post tube when the bike's folded.

Even so, I think it would be covered by the Brompton bag.

Is there a fastening for a light?

No you would loose the rear light in that position, I have the Brompton reflector light which is at the bottom so it doesn't foul.

I understand that the standard light is too low to be seen by taxis etc around town..

[thanetspeedshop]

Not mine, but this geezer came into the workshop the other day with his extra long Brompton...

[neilbauer]

Jimboka said:

neilbauer said:

Kell said:

What about a rear light in conjunction with that rear saddle bag?

I have the extended seatpost, and my light is mounted low enough so it rests exactly on the top of the seat post tube when the bike's folded.

Even so, I think it would be covered by the Brompton bag.

Is there a fastening for a light?

No you would loose the rear light in that position, I have the Brompton reflector light which is at the bottom so it doesn't foul.

I understand that the standard light is too low to be seen by taxis etc around town..

It only hangs down a little still plenty of room for a light underneath

[neilbauer]

thanetspeedshop said:

Not mine, but this geezer came into the workshop the other day with his extra long Brompton...

Has he modified it?

[anonymous-user]

neilbauer said:

Jimboka said:

neilbauer said:

Kell said:

What about a rear light in conjunction with that rear saddle bag?

I have the extended seatpost, and my light is mounted low enough so it rests exactly on the top of the seat post tube when the bike's folded.

Even so, I think it would be covered by the Brompton bag.

Is there a fastening for a light?

No you would loose the rear light in that position, I have the Brompton reflector light which is at the bottom so it doesn't foul.

I understand that the standard light is too low to be seen by taxis etc around town..

It only hangs down a little still plenty of room for a light underneath

Agreed yes. I just meant that the standard light position, by brake caliper or on the rack , is allegedly too low down to be seen in city traffic.

[neilbauer]

Jimboka said:

neilbauer said:

Jimboka said:

neilbauer said:

Kell said:

What about a rear light in conjunction with that rear saddle bag?

I have the extended seatpost, and my light is mounted low enough so it rests exactly on the top of the seat post tube when the bike's folded.

Even so, I think it would be covered by the Brompton bag.

Is there a fastening for a light?

No you would loose the rear light in that position, I have the Brompton reflector light which is at the bottom so it doesn't foul.

I understand that the standard light is too low to be seen by taxis etc around town..

It only hangs down a little still plenty of room for a light underneath

Agreed yes. I just meant that the standard light position, by brake caliper or on the rack , is allegedly too low down to be seen in city traffic.

I quite fancy one of these .. http://www.bikebrompton.com/accesorios.aspx?Id=bla...

[mikees]

bakerstreet said:

Jobbo said:

Mine has arrived today - christened with a ride through central Birmingham in my suit.

Of course, I'm already thinking I should have got a bag at the same time; is it practical to fit a suit in an S bag without crumpling it too much?

Not sure whether it'll actually fit in the boot of my MX5, even if I remove the spare wheel, but there's plenty of space on the passenger seat.

Don't buy an s bag for carrying a suit. It isn't big enough. Neither is the messenger bag. Get a smart suit back pack from Amazon. Only £30 and work very well. Been using mine for about 4 months now.

Link?

[thanetspeedshop]

neilbauer said:

thanetspeedshop said:

Not mine, but this geezer came into the workshop the other day with his extra long Brompton...

Has he modified it?

Yeah, quite clever really, he welded an extra inch in either side of the hinge so it all folds together still.

[neilbauer]

^^^ very clever, looks like he needs to sort the pain out though

[neilbauer]

New grips and easy wheels

[neilbauer]

12 mile ride with wife.



https://www.strava.com/activities/643885494/sharea...

Me 28mph max speed

[aazer89]

Finally got round to posting some snaps of my 2016 S6L Black Edition, some on its arrival just over a month ago and couple from my daily commute.

[neilbauer]

aazer89 said:

Finally got round to posting some snaps of my 2016 S6L Black Edition, some on its arrival just over a month ago and couple from my daily commute.

Being used as it was designed

[Jobbo]

Nice; I was torn between lime green and orange for my black edition S6L but my decision (lime) was made by availability. It does match the hand-rails of your train better though

[Accelebrate]