Folding and Unfolding a Brompton - how fast can this be done?

[Mice]

Although I'm probably talking in terms of seconds do you have any tips on doing this speedily?

Many thanks

Mice

 

[Mice]

Indeedy!! My road bike was rather unwelcome in shops but my Brompton is no problem.

And I am no longer a car-owner!! It is mighty fine situation.

M

 

[TheDoctor]

Practice, that's all. Practice.

 

[dellzeqq]

fifteen seconds

http://uk.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=brompton fold&fr2=piv-web

How's it going?

 

[srw]

10 seconds or so, either way. And that's without really trying.

 

[Mice]

fifteen seconds

http://uk.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=brompton fold&fr2=piv-web

How's it going?

Ooo some vids to study - thank you! I absolutely love the Brompton. Have been all round London on it and on a few trains too. Easy peasy. And it goes pretty fast. I am sticking with the road bike for longer trips/rides where I dont need to go into shops and the Brompton for everything else. Hilariously I have done over 2000 miles this year. (Hilariously as I only took it up last August.) Best thing I ever, ever did!

M

 

[Paul.G.]

On the subject of Brompton's - I can't afford a new one so be bidding for months for a decent second hand from ebay, not been lucky so far and out did everytime but I can't believe how well they hold value, better residual than most cars!!

 

[Paul.G.]

Thanks User, just had a look but still too expensive for me, might have to look at a cheaper alternative such as Dahon but having read review after review, I think there is little which compare to the quality of a Brompton, just have to keep saving.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Anyone found places or situations where the folded Brompton was still frowned upon?

During a game of Twister.

 

[Fab Foodie]

How far can a person push this one? Anyone found places or situations where the folded Brompton was still frowned upon?

Dogging night at Culham lock?

 

[mickle]

Six seconds or less.

 

[srw]

How far can a person push this one? Anyone found places or situations where the folded Brompton was still frowned upon?

Officially they're banned from the office - not that that's ever stopped me.

 

[rualexander]

This video is a classic :

 

[Mice]

This video is a classic :

That's brilliant! And it shows exactly why I asked the question! (Although I'm not quite as bad as that). Am aiming to unfold it in under 10 seconds from the link Dellzeqq put up but that is definitely going to take a lot more practice.

Thank you for your replies - extremely helpful.

M

 

[TheBoyBilly]

That was a better fold than a Dahon at 1:30 in that vid
I can fold mine in 12 seconds without really trying but am going to practise the technique in the 2nd video...superb stuff.

I love my Brommie

Bill