A possible Brompton purchase

[Fab Foodie]

With a bit of luck I'm joining the fold tomorrow*

This was a little unexpected. I've hankered after one for years but have no reason to justify one. However I had been investigating Bromptons recently since I realised you could get a decent hard-shell 'flight case' for them. As I travel a lot and occasionally have some time to kill it seemed a perfect solution. Then I saw an S6Lwith SON s/h from Fossala OTP and the Mrs said yes (I have a small bonus coming ... and she's of skiing soon ... it's a great arrangement!).

To be fair I'm bloody excited!

My researching to date had put me in 2 minds ... the lightweight route = S2L with battery lights or the whole hog with an S6L with dynohub. I must admit to have become a convert to both full mudguards and Dynamo hubs since buying the Rourke. The bike stays cleaner and it's great always having light available without having to think about it. OK there is a slight weight penalty, but you very soon get used to that. Drag is bugger-all.

Can't wait!



*This is assuming that Parcelfarce do their job

 

[T4tomo]

Allow an hour for a rear tyre change and 45 minutes for the front and you wont be far wrong

Are you having a BBQ whilst changing the tyres? 15-20 mins tops, for the rear wheel just lay the bike on its side and crack on with it.

 

[cisamcgu]

@Fab Foodie Excellent news, please let me know how you get on - especially with the S-type handlebars and the gears.

I am jealous !

 

[Fab Foodie]

@Fab Foodie Excellent news, please let me know how you get on - especially with the S-type handlebars and the gears.

I am jealous !

Let you know, let you know? .... I'll be telling everybody!
Ive wanted one for so long and there's a whole new cycling subculture out there!

 

[annedonnelly]

Are you having a BBQ whilst changing the tyres? 15-20 mins tops, for the rear wheel just lay the bike on its side and crack on with it.

When I have the rear wheel off I tend to end up cleaning everything - inside the mud guard, the sprockets, etc - so it does take ages.

Never thought of doing it with the bike on it's side. Is that easier than upside down?

 

[T4tomo]

Yes it's way easier as you can take most of the tension out of the chain tensioner, by part folding the real wheel up

 

[Fab Foodie]

OMG!
It arrived at 8am this morning ... and she's beautiful
I've had a quick ride around the block and she's an absolute hoot.

@cisamcgu DO NOT RIDE ONE*




*Unless you have your credit card available ......

 

[cisamcgu]

How are the S-type handlebars ? Have to tried the other types before ?

Oh - and congratualtions @Fab Foodie

 

[fimm]

Once you have had the back wheel on and off a few times, it becomes less intimidating. But I admit that quick-release it is not...
The first time my boyfriend and I put in a new tube there was a lot of swearing involved with getting the tyre on and off. However I think as it has got older the tyres have got less stiff and I can deal with them fine on my own now.

The great advantage of the rack is not so much for putting stuff on but that it makes it much more stable with the wheel tucked under or when folded, and the wheels.

@Fab Foodie, enjoy yours!

 

[Sara_H]

OMG!
It arrived at 8am this morning ... and she's beautiful
I've had a quick ride around the block and she's an absolute hoot.

@cisamcgu DO NOT RIDE ONE*




*Unless you have your credit card available ......

Yay! What colour is it? Have you accessorised it much yet?

 

[Fab Foodie]

Yay! What colour is it? Have you accessorised it much yet?

Not much ,,, yet!
That's for this evening. :-)

 

[Sara_H]

Not much ,,, yet!
That's for this evening. :-)

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Lovely!

 

[cisamcgu]

Oh, very, very nice .. my jealousy level rises What colour is that, btw ?

 

[Rural halfwit]

T bag...all about a T bag. Nice Brommie there Fab Foodie

 

[Fab Foodie]

Oh, very, very nice .. my jealousy level rises What colour is that, btw ?

Tempest Blue I think. I'm very smitten!