Hi guys.
Have been away from the forum for years but have viewed regularly - so first post for a long time.
Anyway.....
I have a 6L at the moment with the 8% higher gear option which I’m happy with.
I’m considering changing this and taking advantage of Evans’ discount on the raw lacquer 6LX (titanium) but trying to weigh up the pros and cons.
The thing I’m not clear on is how Brompton achieve the increased gearing: Is it done through a larger chainring, rear sprockets or is it in the hub?
I’d like to have the higher ratio but wondering how much it would take to change from the standard ratio that this bike will come with(the offer is only available on the standard bike build....not a bespoke build) and whether I may spend the money I save on modifying it to how I want it. If it’s a simple thing like changing just the chain ring then that’s OK.
Hope this makes sense.
Cheers.
Have been away from the forum for years but have viewed regularly - so first post for a long time.
Anyway.....
I have a 6L at the moment with the 8% higher gear option which I’m happy with.
I’m considering changing this and taking advantage of Evans’ discount on the raw lacquer 6LX (titanium) but trying to weigh up the pros and cons.
The thing I’m not clear on is how Brompton achieve the increased gearing: Is it done through a larger chainring, rear sprockets or is it in the hub?
I’d like to have the higher ratio but wondering how much it would take to change from the standard ratio that this bike will come with(the offer is only available on the standard bike build....not a bespoke build) and whether I may spend the money I save on modifying it to how I want it. If it’s a simple thing like changing just the chain ring then that’s OK.
Hope this makes sense.
Cheers.