Sensible list. About the gearing - this has to be a personal decision. If you are comfortable on a fixie then standard might be OK. If, like me, you make good use of your granny gear then lowered may be best. But which I don't remember. I had it done after suffering on my first 60+ ride. With lowered 80+ was much easier! I had two chainlinks returned to me if that is any help.
Re luggage - just get the front block. I have the T bag and the shopping bag. Saved money as the frame is shared between them. You can find decent Brompton baggage discounts online which may mean a decision best delayed?
I use my shopping basket most. The frame handle is perfectly positioned to pull a fully folded Brommie through the shop, on eazy wheels, and dump your shopping directly into it at the checkout without unfolding. Its magical as the luggage stays in place as you fold or unfold.
Yep folding/unfolding is faster, less bother and safer than leaving a bike locked up outside.
Re luggage - just get the front block. I have the T bag and the shopping bag. Saved money as the frame is shared between them. You can find decent Brompton baggage discounts online which may mean a decision best delayed?
I use my shopping basket most. The frame handle is perfectly positioned to pull a fully folded Brommie through the shop, on eazy wheels, and dump your shopping directly into it at the checkout without unfolding. Its magical as the luggage stays in place as you fold or unfold.
Yep folding/unfolding is faster, less bother and safer than leaving a bike locked up outside.