A possible Brompton purchase

[Pale Rider]

Are the stems the same on the "M" and "P" type - could I swap the handlebars easily ? Any idea ?

Missing the point slightly.

The M type bars have one hand position.

The P type are butterfly bars and have two horizontal positions.

The lower one is slightly lower than an M, the higher one is higher than an M.

 

[cisamcgu]

Thank you for the information - I would say it was a great help, but sometimes I wish there wasn't so many options

I am, I think, almost decided on {M or P}6R with Shimano dynohub, reduced gearing, marathon tyres and eazy wheels - in either Black or Racing Green

 

[cisamcgu]

@Pale Rider : I was wondering if I could get the "P" and if I didn't like them revert to the "M" relatives painlessly

 

[Pale Rider]

Seems to me very likely the P and M have the same length handlebar post, because that would give the height differences.

So I reckon an M bar would fit on a bike which originally came with P bars.

But there are two things to bear in mind.

It's a bicycle, so the change might not be straightforward, and it's a Brompton, so it will be expensive.

 

[cisamcgu]

"It's a bicycle, so the change might not be straightforward, and it's a Brompton, so it will be expensive."

So very true

 

[cisamcgu]

The "all black" cannot be customised, so no dynohub, no rear rack, no marathon tyres....

 

[cisamcgu]

Well, I ordered it today - using the cyclescheme

Black M6R with dynahub, reduced gears, brompton saddle and easy wheels

Should be ready in 3-6 weeks - I can't wait

Roll on summer !

 

[Pale Rider]

Sensible spec, assuming you forgot to mention the Marathon tyres.

Are you having any luggage?

You will almost certainly find Brommie bag of your chosen size on the front to be very useful.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Well, I ordered it today - using the cyclescheme

Black M6R with dynahub, reduced gears, brompton saddle and easy wheels

Should be ready in 3-6 weeks - I can't wait

Roll on summer !

Fab! I reckon that's about as good as it gets. What colour?

I find the Brompton saddle very comfortable, especially in civvies almost more than in padded shorts.

 

[Pale Rider]

Fab! I reckon that's about as good as it gets. What colour?

Might be black if the phrase 'black M6R' is to be believed.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Might be black if the phrase 'black M6R' is to be believed.

Doh!

 

[Pale Rider]

Doh!

Easily done, it will be my turn next time.

 

[cisamcgu]

Yes, I forgot the mention the tyres - Marathon !

and I went for classic black - I looked at the other colours but the current matt effect paint just doesn't do it for me, so I went with the simplest option.

 

[cisamcgu]

I am waiting until I get the bike before I pick any luggage. I may just go for the bracket and the frame in the front and see if I can fit any of my current bags to it - the Brompton bags are not cheap (but then what is in Brompton-land)

 

[Pale Rider]

I am waiting until I get the bike before I pick any luggage. I may just go for the bracket and the frame in the front and see if I can fit any of my current bags to it - the Brompton bags are not cheap (but then what is in Brompton-land)

As good a plan as any.

Because you are having black, your are denied the temptation of a Brommie bag in the colour to match the bike.