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berlinonaut
Veteran
- Location
- Berlin Germany
Could probably just work out. Be aware that these bars seem to be a tad slimmer than the original bars.
Yes Brompton bars are 25.4mm im advised but somebody wrote (possibly on here) that a bar like this is brilliant with no cable change needed. I dont know if the width needs to be cut to maintain the fold though ?
berlinonaut
Veteran
- Location
- Berlin Germany
Sorry - I referred to the width. The current Brompton S-bars are 52cm, the Humpert one from SJS is labeled as 50cm. The clamp area will fit and I would call it a pretty safe bet that the 3cm rise will not need longer cables.
Very helpful thanks 👌
Hi macp,
My apologies because I've not yet read through all of the messages above just yet but in response to just your original post when I saw your message about wanting a small wheeled bike but not a Brompton and not being worried about the folding element I did have a bike pop into my head.
How about a small wheeled cargo bike? I saw one online from a company in Bristol Rodford Built Transport Cycles and although I've never before considered such a bike for some reason I think that they look great but I guess this might be very much a marmite thing and you'll either love or hate it.
http://www.rodfordbuilt.co.uk
If you go on their Instagram page you can see examples of lots of their bikes.
It got me thinking about just how much shopping you could carry using one of these.
Hope you find the right bike for you.
John
My apologies because I've not yet read through all of the messages above just yet but in response to just your original post when I saw your message about wanting a small wheeled bike but not a Brompton and not being worried about the folding element I did have a bike pop into my head.
How about a small wheeled cargo bike? I saw one online from a company in Bristol Rodford Built Transport Cycles and although I've never before considered such a bike for some reason I think that they look great but I guess this might be very much a marmite thing and you'll either love or hate it.
http://www.rodfordbuilt.co.uk
If you go on their Instagram page you can see examples of lots of their bikes.
It got me thinking about just how much shopping you could carry using one of these.
Hope you find the right bike for you.
John
Brilliant looking bikes thanks will take a look later just to enjoy what they do but I have my new bike now
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
A strange coincidence , I spoke to a woman who was riding one of those today in my village, I’ve never seen one before.
Well it arrived today finally. Its a long story 
So upon arrival:
Ergon GP2 grips - check
Flip the pentaclip - check
Luggage bracket fitted - check
Swap the OE pedals for my Shimano double sided pedal - check
Re luggage I went for the new medium size messenger bag and its excellent. Not thought of a name for it yet although I feel it would be fitting to do do so. Answers on a postcard.
So first ride yes its responsive and quick off the mark. So far liking the 3 speed gearing and the positive gearchange. Very impressed with the frame. No feel of flexing from anywhere and the brakes are far better than I thought. Overall feel of the bike is one of a quality product so pretty happy so far.
Funniest bit was when the daughter walked past and seeing it for the first time said "I wasnt prepared for that but why does it look like that"
So upon arrival:
Ergon GP2 grips - check
Flip the pentaclip - check
Luggage bracket fitted - check
Swap the OE pedals for my Shimano double sided pedal - check
Re luggage I went for the new medium size messenger bag and its excellent. Not thought of a name for it yet although I feel it would be fitting to do do so. Answers on a postcard.
So first ride yes its responsive and quick off the mark. So far liking the 3 speed gearing and the positive gearchange. Very impressed with the frame. No feel of flexing from anywhere and the brakes are far better than I thought. Overall feel of the bike is one of a quality product so pretty happy so far.
Funniest bit was when the daughter walked past and seeing it for the first time said "I wasnt prepared for that but why does it look like that"
First ride into work this morning and any concerns I had about going three speed were unfounded. Things may change but right now im finding 3 speeds more than adequate. I do see what is meant by twitchy but im sure I will get used to it pretty soon. I love the way it climbs hills and accelerates though. Im definitely getting the extended seat stem I find the standard is just a little too short for my 5 11" and 33" inside leg. Im also pleased at how comfortable I find the bike too. So far so good.
Oh and im thinking Graham.
Oh and im thinking Graham.
Quite surprisingly so but I need to stop now dont want it to look like I chucked it through Halfords
I can still see a Brooks B17 on the horizon though.
I would agree standard saddle is comfy Brooks saddle would be sheer vanity. I had a B17 on my Kona and it was also comfortable but drove me bonkers for weeks until I figured out how to stop it creaking.
Ah now the Brompton toolkit would be a better perhaps wiser use of funds.
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