Kempston
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Or, perhaps they're like me and are three miles up the road because they have a folder which looks and rides like a proper bike and they don't look like a performing circus bear.
Is it just me that doesn't like the Brompton?
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Or, perhaps they're like me and are three miles up the road because they have a folder which looks and rides like a proper bike and they don't look like a performing circus bear.
Kempston
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Behind the sarcastic humour of my post there is a half-serious point. I've lost count of the amount of Bromptons I've ridden past. As they're chugging and blowing with their tiny wheels. But, then again, at least they have a cycle helmet that matches the colour of their bike. This seems important to a large proportion of Brompton owners for reasons I can't fathom. 
StuAff
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The key ingredient in a Brompton's performance is the rider. I've seen Brommies at over 30 mph. On the flat.
Many years ago there was a folding bicycle conference at Weymouth.
A very young Reise and Muller brought along a prototype Birdy, and spent many hours talking to Andrew Ritchie.
One of the events was a Le Mans start to your folded bike, unfold, ride and obstacle and fold race. The winner was Mark Sander's Strida
A very young Reise and Muller brought along a prototype Birdy, and spent many hours talking to Andrew Ritchie.
One of the events was a Le Mans start to your folded bike, unfold, ride and obstacle and fold race. The winner was Mark Sander's Strida
Ganymede
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What's that, Cunobelin? Me likey...
It is a Juliane Neuss conversion kit
I have ridden a couple and they are fun
More piccies from this BROL Thread
I have ridden a couple and they are fun
More piccies from this BROL Thread
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Ganymede
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Shame it looks like they aren't available any more. Ah well! I am supposed to be looking at bents with bigger wheels for my next bike so it's not what I really want, but thanks for posting the cool pix.It is a Juliane Neuss conversion kit
I have ridden a couple and they are fun
More piccies from this BROL Thread
I have seen some folding recumbents but they still seem a bit cumbersome - I guess with trikes it's the only way to get them on a train, but I think I'm after another 2-wheeler anyway. Cheers!
colmac2000
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I constantly get passed by people on Bromptons while riding my Tern. I've always wondered why 
Not perfect, but look at HP Velotechnok's Grasshopper
Kempston
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I constantly get passed by people on Bromptons while riding my Tern. I've always wondered why
You're not very good at cycling?
Joking. But on a serious note it obviously depends how much effort you're putting in but toe to toe that shouldn't be happening. Even a mid range Tern Link is easier to cycle, has larger wheels and, unless the Brompton owner took out a second mortgage, will have more gears.
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Ganymede
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I've had a look on the HP website, ta! I'm on a slow burn towards a new 'bent... very slow...!
colmac2000
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You're not very good at cycling?
Joking. But on a serious note it obviously depends how much effort you're putting in but toe to toe that shouldn't be happening. Even a mid range Tern Link is easier to cycle, has larger wheels and, unless the Brompton owner took out a second mortgage, will have more gears.
They don't appear to be making any more of an effort than me - just seem to waft effortlessly past. My current Tern is single speed but I used to have a 6 gear 20" folder (different brand) and it happened with that too.
