Did you know Bromptons can fold?

[jonesy]

I am surprised at how often I see people leaving them unfolded when it would be much more convenient for others if they did fold them. Particularly when left in a partially folded and unstable state propped against the door in the vestibule.

 

[chap]

I am surprised at how often I see people leaving them unfolded when it would be much more convenient for others if they did fold them. Particularly when left in a partially folded and unstable state propped against the door in the vestibule.

It is highly inconsiderate if they do this on a crowded (or even decently populated train) especially in our strait conditions. However, on the trains when there are only 5 people in the carriage, I leave mine unfolded - means I don't have to bother unfolding at the next stop.

 

[Crankarm]

Has anyone perfected folding by loosening all the clamps and folding it as you tuck the rear wheel under? I started doing this about 2 years ago as prior to this I was doing each fold individually. Quick but still time consuming. It is so much quicker folding all at once - less than 5 seconds I'd say may be less and very satisfying if done on platform 8 at Kings Cross in rush hour I should imagine. This is where I had my Eureka! moment deciding I had to have a Brompton having seen a guy do just this in easily less than 5 seconds. Unfolding takes a few seconds more I find.

So I guess the answer is "No".

 

[chap]

So I guess the answer is "No".

I can do that, it takes me about 10 seconds to fold the Brompton, and less than 5 seconds to unfold it.

 

[Twanger]

But it would be a cr@p novel...

well, yes. A better novel would need something that takes a bit longer to fold, like an Airnimal.

My record on the Brompton is two short stories and half a page of epic verse.

 

[John the Monkey]

So I guess the answer is "No".

Tried it this morning - not sure it's that much quicker, but it's quite a nifty thing to do.

 

[CharlieB]

Has anyone perfected folding by loosening all the clamps and folding it as you tuck the rear wheel under? I started doing this about 2 years ago as prior to this I was doing each fold individually. Quick but still time consuming. It is so much quicker folding all at once - less than 5 seconds I'd say may be less and very satisfying if done on platform 8 at Kings Cross in rush hour I should imagine. This is where I had my Eureka! moment deciding I had to have a Brompton having seen a guy do just this in easily less than 5 seconds. Unfolding takes a few seconds more I find.

Can we see this manoeuvre done in pictures, please?

 

[Amanda P]

Has anyone perfected folding by loosening all the clamps and folding it as you tuck the rear wheel under?

When I'm using it regularly and am in practice, I can do this. I'm sure there's a sequence of pictures somewhere on the web showing it being done.