Normie has a Brommie...

[Norm]

... and is very happy as a result.

 

[cyberknight]

So, whens SWMBO going to stick some training wheels on so you notice her ...........

Or is the divorce paper already in the post

 

[Norm]

The joys of a bike which folds... she won't notice it in the back of the car.

 

[MontyVeda]

this thread is useless without pictures.

 

[Red Light]

The joys of a bike which folds... she won't notice it in the back of the car.

I thought that. We now have two Bromptons.

 

[coffeejo]

this thread is useless without pictures.

+1

No photos, didn't happen. (Which is not, just to warn you, something you can say upon its RL discovery... )

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

I thought that. We now have two Bromptons.

I want two.

I have a black/yellow P6L, with Dynohub a front bag

I want a S2X in Electric blue with Ti front and rear for summer

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

... and is very happy as a result.

Come on then, full spec, colou,r etc...

 

[Norm]

Come on then, full spec, colou,r etc...

I'll post when I've determined the full spec. I bought it round the back of the status from some chap...

Actually, it's Quagga's, he posted about it a few days ago. A most thoroughly decent chap, who even wanted to get me some appropriately sized tubes as he hadn't got any with him.

The bike is a six speed (or it will be after a bit of adjustment ) in dark green with rack, dynamo, bell and even a Brompton pump, and it's a very unusual ride, although not as different as I expected, given the small wheels and huge stems. I've already had complimentary comments, just walking through a station with it folded.

He is, apparently, called Bentley. For any further details on the name, I'm afraid you'll have to ask ttcycle, without whom "it" would still be called The Brompton.

He's between my feet on the train at the mo, so taking pix would earn me some funny looks, I'll see if I can get some images of the kids riding him later.

 

[ttcycle]

Yes I can vouch that Bentley is a lively machine. He needs a bit of clean but is looking well!

Well if there was a bike sale going on I couldn't not go and nosy at the new acquisition right?!!

Though to be honest, I should have left my bike at home and taken Bentley home with me!!

 

[Norm]

The offer is there, tt.

 

[ttcycle]

No no Bentley's rightful home is with you and your family. As discussed I'm sure he will make friends with your daughter

 

[Night Train]

Norm has a Brommie!

You're the one who beat me to it!


Well done, on getting it.

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

[QUOTE 1557653"]
So, does anyone fancy doing the Harwich > Hook > Bruges > Eurostar > London trip on a folder? I fancy it, but would rather have some company.
[/quote]

What sort of mileage would that be?

 

[Norm]

No no Bentley's rightful home is with you and your family. As discussed I'm sure he will make friends with your daughter

The reaction went from "That's the most ridiculous bike ever!" to "This is the coolest bike!"

Note the change from "that" to "this", the thing which altered the feelings was riding it.

Sorry, Night Train but, well, you've got a Night Train so I'm not that sorry. Wanna swap?

[QUOTE 1557653"] So, does anyone fancy doing the Harwich > Hook > Bruges > Eurostar > London trip on a folder? I fancy it, but would rather have some company. [/quote] I just put Hoek van Holland to Brugges into Google and hit "walking directions". It showed a boat to Hull and back.

It also said...

Use caution – This route may be missing sidewalks or pedestrian paths.

... as if many would expect the seaways of the English Channel to have "sidewalks".