BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
Compton Cycles - v. happy with them stocking 406 presta inner tubes today, saved my bacon big time. 4 punctures today, two unpatchable due to splits, and all different causes. Grrrr!
Crankarm said:Anyone know if Brompton allow or do tours of their factory to show how the great machine is made, for current and prospective customers only obviously.............. as I would love to pay them a visit as I think the design is in the best top ten 10 maybe top five of the 20th C. There's praise.
TheBoyBilly said:BentMikey, I have missed you over on Bikeradar, did someone upset you? (I know there some odd folk on that site)
Bill
Brains said:The CTC magazine had a several page artical on the Brompton factory a few months back. Makes for interesting reading
TheBoyBilly said:Hi all, just to let you know that, having emailed Brompton about factory tours, that I received a prompt reply today. As anticipated the factory do not foresee the possibilty of running a tour in the near future as the premises don't lend themselves to a safe environment for groups of visitors. It was worth the ask but I knew the answer really. A sign of the times I suppose.
Bill
chap said:A slight aside, but I paid a visit to On Your Bike on your recommendation, and they have an underground bike park (as in car park but good).
What an inspired idea!
I would also recommend Compton Cycles (where I bought my Brompton) they are fair, friendly, and knowledgeable although at the opposite end of London for me
samanosuke said:Regarding gear shifting, am I correct in that we are suppose to only shift the hub gears when we are NOT pedaling, and only shift the deraileur gears when pedaling?
chap said:That's right hub gears don't like pedal movement, whereas derailers do. I sometimes accidentally pedal when moving the hub gear (used to derailer bikes) although that is rare.
I suggest if you have a 6 speed to just treat both as hubs (if you keep forgetting) this way when you start peddling, the derailer will sort itself out.