Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Whassat?
A possible Brompton purchase
- Thread starter cisamcgu
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Rural halfwit
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Cambs (Fenland)
I got a T bag for the Brommie. They are huge!
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cisamcgu
Legendary Member
- Location
- Merseyside-ish
Easy wheels ? Worth the money ?
shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
- Location
- Manchester way
Yes.
shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
- Location
- Manchester way
Welcome to BrommyW**kerdom.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 ......
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
My name is 'FF' and I am a Brommiewanker ....Welcome to BrommyW**kerdom.
shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
- Location
- Manchester way
Testify, brother
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I can see the light!Testify, brother
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cisamcgu
Legendary Member
- Location
- Merseyside-ish
Well, I have borrowed a Brommie for 24 hours, to test out my commuting theory. If all goes to plan I should be ordering one next week (M6R in standard black)
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
You'll be smitten within 10 minutes!Well, I have borrowed a Brommie for 24 hours, to test out my commuting theory. If all goes to plan I should be ordering one next week (M6R in standard black)
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cisamcgu
Legendary Member
- Location
- Merseyside-ish
Well, I took the bike back to the shop today after testing out the commuting via the train. Everything went well, folding was good, train was nice and other than the rain the cycling was excellent - I want, nay, I need a Brompton ! I did, however, manage to leave my bag on the train - probably due to concentrating on getting the bike off and not bashing it into anyone - my bag that contained not only my high viz stuff, but also all my keys and my wallet !!! 
The station people were very helpful and phoned the next stop down the line and got the guard and the station master to check the train but they could find no sign of the bag -- this meant 3 things .. 1) I needed to cancel my cards, 2) needed to change the locks on the house and car (since my wallet has my address) and 3) needed to tell Mrs Cisamcgu what a d*ck I am
Well, I did No 3) first, and she was less than happy - which is understandable, and came out with the line "Well, if you are this stupid on your first trip on the Brompton, perhaps you better not get one !" I took her car and drove home, preparing to start a multitude of phone calls, some which might prove rather expensive. However, there was joy when my colleague at work phoned to say that the train people had phoned my office, having found the bag and worked out where I worked from my staff card. So, I turned the car around, drove to the station, picked up my bag, dropped off the Brompton and went back to work a happy and relieved chap 
Now all I need to do is write a letter to the train people thanking them profusely and sweet-talk Mrs Cisamcgu into relenting about the
Ho hum
Andrew
The station people were very helpful and phoned the next stop down the line and got the guard and the station master to check the train but they could find no sign of the bag -- this meant 3 things .. 1) I needed to cancel my cards, 2) needed to change the locks on the house and car (since my wallet has my address) and 3) needed to tell Mrs Cisamcgu what a d*ck I am
Well, I did No 3) first, and she was less than happy - which is understandable, and came out with the line "Well, if you are this stupid on your first trip on the Brompton, perhaps you better not get one !" I took her car and drove home, preparing to start a multitude of phone calls, some which might prove rather expensive. However, there was joy when my colleague at work phoned to say that the train people had phoned my office, having found the bag and worked out where I worked from my staff card.
So, I turned the car around, drove to the station, picked up my bag, dropped off the Brompton and went back to work a happy and relieved chap Now all I need to do is write a letter to the train people thanking them profusely and sweet-talk Mrs Cisamcgu into relenting about the
Ho hum
Andrew
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
Your new Brompton will be very desirable to thieves and snatch thefts from trains are not unknown.
No doubt you will work out your own routine, but you need to keep hold of the bike at least until the train doors are shut.
No doubt you will work out your own routine, but you need to keep hold of the bike at least until the train doors are shut.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Wow, what a day! I thought it was only me that had days like that ....Well, I took the bike back to the shop today after testing out the commuting via the train. Everything went well, folding was good, train was nice and other than the rain the cycling was excellent - I want, nay, I need a Brompton ! I did, however, manage to leave my bag on the train - probably due to concentrating on getting the bike off and not bashing it into anyone - my bag that contained not only my high viz stuff, but also all my keys and my wallet !!!
The station people were very helpful and phoned the next stop down the line and got the guard and the station master to check the train but they could find no sign of the bag -- this meant 3 things .. 1) I needed to cancel my cards, 2) needed to change the locks on the house and car (since my wallet has my address) and 3) needed to tell Mrs Cisamcgu what a d*ck I am
Well, I did No 3) first, and she was less than happy - which is understandable, and came out with the line "Well, if you are this stupid on your first trip on the Brompton, perhaps you better not get one !" I took her car and drove home, preparing to start a multitude of phone calls, some which might prove rather expensive. However, there was joy when my colleague at work phoned to say that the train people had phoned my office, having found the bag and worked out where I worked from my staff card.
Now all I need to do is write a letter to the train people thanking them profusely and sweet-talk Mrs Cisamcgu into relenting about the
Ho hum
Andrew
What did you think of the ride, gearing, joy?
I'm certainly thinking of down-gearing mine having tried a few steep hills on it with the 44t? chainring, so have a think about where else you'll be riding it. I've been riding mine in Bristol the last 2 days and the riverside bits are fine .... but the rest .....
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Thanks, that's good to know.
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
I think one guy plonked his Brompton inside the doors of a tube train as you might a suitcase, and then took a seat.
The bike was gone by the time he sat down.
