threebikesmcginty
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Give you a tenner for it?
Some Brompton Purchase Advice Please
- Thread starter EltonFrog
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Give you a tenner for it?
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EltonFrog
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MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
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- Farnborough, Hampshire
??? why would you not want to see if something was portable in that manner? I can think of many scenarios where a backpack bike would be convenient, especially keeping both hands free.
It was a point I felt I needed to clarify, had it been feasible then I would have chosen the Brompton despite my reservations about the ride and the componentry.
CopperBrompton
Bicycle: a means of transport between cake-stops
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- London
Because it's already the most portable bike on the market. I mean, if you really want to put it in a backpack, there's nothing stopping you, I just can't see why you'd want to.
Also not sure what your issue is with the components - they are hugely reliable and virtually maintenance-free. The only thing I'd change is that I'm now using my Brompton outside town as well as in it, something I didn't envisage when I bought it, so I see an 8-speed upgrade at some point in its future.
Also not sure what your issue is with the components - they are hugely reliable and virtually maintenance-free. The only thing I'd change is that I'm now using my Brompton outside town as well as in it, something I didn't envisage when I bought it, so I see an 8-speed upgrade at some point in its future.
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
You don't need to see why I'd want to backpack a bike it's enough that I could see it.
My folder is 8 speed and has standard componentry and 135mm rear spacing - it also has a really easy rear wheel removal and shares luggage with my other bikes. But again you don't need to agree or see my preferences.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
CopperBrompton
Bicycle: a means of transport between cake-stops
- Location
- London
I can't see why anyone would want to ride a trike, but there you go.
Simple logic: it must be 50% more fun than a bicycle!
T4tomo
Legendary Member
I can see the trike thing, some people are physically unable to ride a bike, or "just for a hoot".
Still not seeing the back pack. With a Brompton / folder you either ride it, or push it or acrry it a short distance to get it on or off a train.
Maybe rockclimbing up to ride back down an Alpine pass - that might need a rucksack bike.
Still not seeing the back pack. With a Brompton / folder you either ride it, or push it or acrry it a short distance to get it on or off a train.
Maybe rockclimbing up to ride back down an Alpine pass - that might need a rucksack bike.
CopperBrompton
Bicycle: a means of transport between cake-stops
- Location
- London
Trikes are go-karts for (nominal) grown-ups. :-)
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
I think that's conclusive, @MacB - you're just wrong to want to carry your bike on your back. *Two* people on the internet have said so.
Crankarm
Guru
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Charming. You are so full if sh*t yourself.
Crankarm
Guru
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- Nr Cambridge
I can't see why anyone would want to ride a trike, but there you go.
Same reason as some chose Reliant Robins I s'pose
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