brompton owner seeking rideouts

[Tenkaykev]

If you’re ever down Dorset way we have the “ Brompton Real Ale Society “ local group that has “ ride outs” to various local establishments 🍺🍺👍

I thought I should mention that it was on my way home from one such excursion that I had my first “ off” on my Brompton. Fortunately there’s quite a climb from the brewery we were visiting so I just teetered for a while before falling sideways onto a grass verge 😊

 

[gom]

That looks idyllic

Who doesn't love a dry valley?

By chance I'd planned another day out in the Cotswolds.

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Double chainring!

 

[graham bowers]

What is it like to ride? presumably you don't want to run out of battery with it?

It's smooth and comfortable to ride, however slow on uphills. The steering is a little ponderous when setting off until you get used to it. If I rode it more I imagine I'd get quicker as it's clear that it uses different muscles to a normal bike, but quick isn't really it's thing. It is heavy and whilst an electric version was produced, this example is human powered only, through a nexus 8 hub. I love it!

 

[tinywheels]

the brompton real ale boys sounds too good to be true. unfortunately I reside in East Sussex. Solo rides seem to be my lot. Once things reopen I will visit some fellow travellers. good to see you smallish wheel guys.

 

[Tenkaykev]

the brompton real ale boys sounds too good to be true. unfortunately I reside in East Sussex. Solo rides seem to be my lot. Once things reopen I will visit some fellow travellers. good to see you smallish wheel guys.

You could start the " Brompton Real Ale Society - East Sussex Fold " ( or " Chapter" ) 😁

 

[tinywheels]

I suspect cycling would be way down the agenda

 

[Fab Foodie]

I suspect cycling would be way down the agenda

So, to answer your original question…whereabouts are you based?

 

[tinywheels]

East Sussex

 

[bromptonautie]

Who doesn't love a dry valley?

By chance I'd planned another day out in the Cotswolds.
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Double chainring!

Could you tell me please which chainring sizes you’re using and how many teeth? Also, have you got a front derailleur fitted and a thumbshifter, and if so which brand & model; or is it a ‘manual’ move with a stick?

 

[gom]

Details of my Brompton mods in thread https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/brompton-t5-yellow-–-modifications.276722/
Chainrings are 46 & 26, fitted ~15 years ago, but with a recently added changer.
I don't think you can still get the chainset I used, but the changer solution is still readily available.