brompton

Mrs CB continues to amaze, and seems to have taken ownership of my M3L for commuting duties. Already fitted with an S-Bag, it seems there is not quite enough space for PE kit as well, so she resorted to a rucksack this week. I figured I'd fit a rear rack, but am somewhat loathe to for out £70...

In 15 years of living in Denmark. I have seen one Brompton. I have read so much about them and have considered buying one for such a long time. At the weekend I was in Cambridge, which appears to be the capital of Brompton bikes. I called into Rutland Cycling and had a look at their selection...

Preferably black. Brompton no longer sell them as supply-only, which is moronic. It's not exactly hard to fit a quill stem! Or swap for my M-type stem and bars.

This is a Brompton S Bag Mk 1 with strap, frame but no rain cover. I bought the bag used without the frame which I bought new. This is the Mk 1 without the removable flap and is about 20 litres. Capacity. It has plenty of pockets including 2 on the rear which are great for bottles. This bag is...

Only had it a couple of days but it really doesn't like to be on bumpy surfaces. Couple of roads I go down that are not the best and its like riding a boneshaker. Worse though is gravel paths. Tried cycling home from Slough station (to windsor) along the jubilee river path. Didn't realise it...

So, in case you didn’t know, I now have an M6L, with a Shimano dynamo lights, B&M Lumotec Lyt on the front, and a Spanninga Solo at the rear. I was somewhat perturbed by the location of the rear light, and unaware of the quality of light at the front, so bought 2 Lezyne Femto lights, just as a...

I'm sure I've read before that this is pretty expensive to do - and it's not an easy DIY job. Backtrack - a while ago I diagnosed a creak on my bike to a loose rear end (oo-er). As it happens, I managed to tighten the allen bolts and all's been fine for a year and a bit. But now it's started to...

Thanks to the contributors who helped me with a simple but very effective modification, particularly Fab Foodie, The Doctor, and Pale Rider. As I had no "bits-box chain-sets" I bought a new Stronglight 50/34 with 170mm cranks - same as the Brompton stock on my 2014 S6L with JIS taper BB...

Who would have believed it. Roger Seaton is attempting the TCR on a Brompton. I spoke to him at the start and his top goal is to get to the finish. He competed the race last year on a df bike. But scratched. Better luck this time.. The bike he is riding is titanium with an 11 speed hub. The...

I reckon Francesca can give the Steve Parry tandem a run for its money Francesca ready to go by chriscross1966 posted 1 Aug 2018 at 07:49Francesca at Paddington by chriscross1966 posted 1 Aug 2018 at 07:49Rear Delta by chriscross1966 posted 1 Aug 2018 at 07:49

https://nypost.com/2018/07/07/google-engineer-uses-a-rowboat-to-commute-to-work-in-nyc/

There was a thread a while back about options for Brompton front luggage. I've just stumbled across this link (I have no connection to the seller) for handmade canvas/leather bags at a LOT less than those from Brooks, et al...

@CopperBrompton I spotted this on Twitter and thought it would interest you. Such a clever adaptation... View: https://twitter.com/KineticsGlasgow/status/1014831325470130176

I have an S bag, bought in 2013. It is fine, but the strap is something I never use so decided to take it off. You can't. It is sewed in one side, so either you cut, or you waste a side pocket by rolling up the strap and putting it inside. That's one thing. The other is potentially more...

I use a Brompton (in conjunction with a train journey) to commute to the office. So far I have used my normal rucksack/backpack to hold my computer, notebook and other bits and pieces for work. However, I would much prefer to use a front-carrier bag on my bike instead of a back pack as doing...

Having just lashed out on some Schwalbe Kojak tyres, I'm just wondering whether the fact they're lighter and have a different tread pattern to the Marathons they'll replace will have any impact on performance, especially given the Brompton is a heavy bike and used for shopping, touring etc.

You could sell your 2005 Brompton for more than you paid for it. http://www.atob.org.uk/folding-bikes/brompton-folding-bikes-2005/ "The good news for traditionally-minded folk is that the old C, L and T-types remain on the books, and at similar prices.The C type becomes the C3E at £380, the L3...

I know this has come up here and all over the interweb, but I don't think I have ever found a conclusive answer. Does anyone know the source of the common creak that's associated with peddling, particularly down stroke on the left peddle? I have checked and double checked, all bolts are done...

Hi I know this is a folder but I am looking for very shallow advice, I am about to pull the trigger on a Brompton and have decided on an M6L with the low gear ratio option the only question is what colour? I quite fancy grey with Lime green forks and rear triangle but other suggestions are welcome.

..but it helps. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2G099tCs9g&list=PL3CA453EBD20AC9EB

I've had a Brompton for about two years, its a 2012 model 3 speed S,raw lacquer. The problem I have found with it is punctures but from the inside of the rim ( it's got Schwalbe Marathons on. I've had about 4. The first three, rear wheel, punctures were soon after I got the bike, I replaced...

Hi, My 6 speed Brompton is having a lot of trouble downshifting in the left-hand gear. The sturmey archer hub is working fine, but the chain isn't going from the small sprocket to the large sprocket when I shift using the left hand gear lever. It has no problem moving from the large sprocket...

I have done a bit of work on my Brompton which I need to finish off this weekend. I find the bracketry that holds the rear mudguard is not really up to the job when the bike is folded as the weight of the bike is transfered through the fragile plastic mudguard. My original mudguard...

I have: An unused standard Brompton saddle for which I'd accept a tenner, and A pair of unused standard Brompton pedals, which would retail for about £35 the pair. I'd accept £15 plus postage.

Recently fitted some Schwalbe 349 72 stud tires to my Brompton. I have other bikes with studded tires better suited to deeper snow, slush on ice etc, but my commute is sometimes fairly clear except for icy patches which I don't wish to encounter going downhill quickly or any other time...

Hi! Planning to mount a child seat to my other halfs Brompton, Looking at the Yepp Mini or one from BoBike... Any experience? Ta!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1214187207/piumanera-r1-carbon-fork-for-brompton-bicycle Not the cheapest bolt on you could fit, but I have no doubt I will find the wherewithall to obtain one ...

A bit of a sad story about a distinctive Brompton in London. http://road.cc/content/news/233442-stolen-bike-alert-london-cyclist-tells-how-he-was-mugged-his-brompton

Picked this Phillips Folda up for £20. It's in amazing condition to think its late 79s or early 80s? Thought it's worth a try for the money.

I've just replaced 2 spokes on my 2008 rear wheel. Unfortunately now that it is reassembled and back on the bike, the spoke cover/hub cover has been discovered lying on the workbench. How essential is this for keeping crud out of the hub? Should I disassemble and refit this now or leave it in...