Gravity Aided
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Not the minivelo?
Has anyone tried the slightly bigger rolling wheels that you can fit to the Brompton that makes it easier to push when folded?
I have only taken mine on the train once and getting it from one side of Leeds station to the other was difficult. It's heavy - i ended up with my leg covered in bruises from banging it against myself and couldn't seem to get the hang of rolling it.
Actually, I fitted the rack instead. They really don’t roll well without. Fine for shoving it about, but that’s all. The wheeks on the rack make it more stable and keps everything (just) off the ground. With the handlebars unfolded it pushes and pulls around quite well.
Has anyone tried the slightly bigger rolling wheels that you can fit to the Brompton that makes it easier to push when folded?
I have only taken mine on the train once and getting it from one side of Leeds station to the other was difficult. It's heavy - i ended up with my leg covered in bruises from banging it against myself and couldn't seem to get the hang of rolling it.
People widen the track on the mudguard mount to put a larger diameter wheel either side of the mudguard.A Brommie owner in my local bike shop had bigger wheels and he reckoned they did the job.
His had an extendable axle to widen the track which makes the bike less likely to topple sideways.
Some people put roller blade wheels on, I don't think they are any larger but do roll better because they have proper bearings.