A possible Brompton purchase

[MacB]

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

there we have clear evidence that Bromptons are:-

a. lucky

b. make you stupid

delete as appropriate

 

[cisamcgu]

Wow, what a day! I thought it was only me that had days like that ....

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 .....

The ride was superb really, a little twitchy but nothing to worry about - it has M-type handlebars, which seemed fine to me, giving the right combination of position and control. I might try the S-type if I get the chance. The gearing is another matter though - it was a six gear bike but the gearing was way too high for me really; Liverpool is pretty flat, but I still would have liked a lower gear - I didn't need it but would have liked it - I think when I order one (assuming Mrs Cisamcgu relents) I will get the reduced gearing option.

Overall it was a delight to ride even in the rain, and hopefully I will be the owner of a classic black one in the next month or so !

Thanks
Andrew

 

[cisamcgu]

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.

My problem was spending too much time looking after the bike, and not enough looking after my bag !! But you are right, I will need to get into a routine so I automatically pick up everything.

 

[Pale Rider]

Lower gearing may mean you can get away with a three speed, which is a little simpler, cheaper and lighter.

 

[w00hoo_kent]

We have an arrangement with Brompton Bike Hire which means I have a dock outside of my office Window and unless it's changed can join the scheme for a tenner a year and 'hire' a Brompton for free during the week, or £6 per day at weekends. I've not bothered, but I guess it'd be worthwhile if riding one took my fancy. Apparently the bikes are M3L's with Dynamo lights, 3 gears, Telescopic seat post, Carrier block for Brompton front luggage, Mudguards, Bell and a Pump. Which I'm sure means something to someone...

 

[Pale Rider]

I've not bothered,..

And there's me thinking it was you in the video skipping off a Brommie to meet one of your ladies who lunch.

To be serious, worth having a go on one.

I reckon they are enormous fun, particularly in town.

 

[cisamcgu]

Currently waiting for my CycleScheme certificate...

What about green ?

 

[Fab Foodie]

Currently waiting for my CycleScheme certificate...
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What about green ?

Wow, the full kit and caboodle!
The Green is a bit quiet for my taste, but colour is a very personal thing. Had I been buying from new I'd have gone a bit lairy with the colour I think ....

 

[cisamcgu]

I swing between black ('cos it is classic and free), racing green (my fav colour), cobalt blue (sophisticated, 'init) and some green and orange monstrosity (kewl) !

 

[MacB]

Wow, the full kit and caboodle!
The Green is a bit quiet for my taste, but colour is a very personal thing. Had I been buying from new I'd have gone a bit lairy with the colour I think ....

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The Brompton equivalent of middle aged male red jeans syndrome?

 

[Fab Foodie]

The Brompton equivalent of middle aged male red jeans syndrome?

You got it!



.... actually thinking nobody in their right mind would either have one the same or want to nick it ....

 

[Fab Foodie]

I like this RAF Charity special ....

 

[Fab Foodie]

I swing between black ('cos it is classic and free), racing green (my fav colour), cobalt blue (sophisticated, 'init) and some green and orange monstrosity (kewl) !
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I quite like light Blue and Orange like the old Gulf Racing colours .....

 

[Pale Rider]

A limited edition black Brompton goes on sale this month:

http://brompton.com/news/20045/meet-the-new-black-edition-brompton

 

[cisamcgu]

A limited edition black Brompton goes on sale this month:

http://brompton.com/news/20045/meet-the-new-black-edition-brompton

Oh, that looks nice ..... decisions, decisions