Best Brompton upgrades?

[Melvil]

Hi - as some of you know I have a relatively new Brompton S6L which, with some new Ergon GP2's, I am very happy with. Only a bag and maybe some new bars to go and I think that will be it for the time being...

...However, it did get me thinking about what kind of upgrades you all have done to your Bromptons and if there are any excellent and simple upgrades that I have missed? What things have you done that have made a difference?

Cheers

Mel

 

[12boy]

Rechargeable LEDs are good. I like 2 way SPDs, clip on one side, flat on the other.

 

[Dogtrousers]

. I like 2 way SPDs, clip on one side, flat on the other.

Don't they stick out get in the way when folded (and take lumps out of your leg when carrying)? My folding pedal does if I forget to fold it.

 

[12boy]

Hasn't been much of an issue, as I like to carry the bike by grabbing the frame in front of the seat post. The bike came with a folding left side pedal but the 2 inches saved didn't equal the benefits of pedals I find comfortable and efficient.

 

[annedonnelly]

The seat height stop - so I never have to wonder if I've got the seat post at the right position. Only a fiver so possibly the cheapest upgrade you can do.

 

[T4tomo]

The old brake levers to the new ones!

 

[Nibor]

The old brake levers to the new ones!

HIs is a relatively new bike so should already have them

 

[T4tomo]

HIs is a relatively new bike so should already have them

Hence the !

The good thing about Bromptons is they evolve and if something needs upgrading, generally Brompton do it and put it on the next years model. It's a shame I broke my crank before the new spider cranks came out.

 

[John the Monkey]

A dynamo front light is, I think, the only thing I'd add to mine.

 

[TheDoctor]

For me, its the T-bag touring pannier, a set of SPDs and a different saddle.I've now got a 44/34 chainset to give me some climbing / touring gear options.

 

[CopperBrompton]

8-speed gears, SON hub dynamo, Brooks saddle, Brompfication hinge-clamps & easy wheels.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Rolhoff Speed Hub, Stainless steel rear frame, titanium full size rear rack, Disc brakes front & Rear, new forks to accommodate Hope Disc Hub, Shimano Saint pedals, Tioga Riser bars, ProCraft I-grips bar ends, Odi lock on grips, Brooks B17, Easy Wheels and extending seat post, Brompton Tool, Mini O Bag, T Bag, Brompton cover with Saddle Bag.
Apart from that it's all original.....

 

[GrumpyGregry]

MKS QR pedals and a telescopic seat post.

 

[Fab Foodie]

50/34 chainset.

 

[Kell]

Monkii Clip and Monkii Cage.

Holds water bottles in the Summer and the battery for my light in the winter.

My first fitting:

But I've now moved it to a better place, so it when it's folded, it doesn't stick out any further than the bars.

http://www.cyclemiles.co.uk/shop/brompton-gifts/monkii-clip/#.V6ioHaNwapo
http://www.cyclemiles.co.uk/shop/brompton-gifts/monkii-cage-bicycle-bottle-cage/#.V6ioiaNwapo