Let's See Your Folding Bike

[kj92]

Thanks @Tenkaykev - it's pretty basic, there's a couple of basic things I need to add to the Bike like the Brompton Toolkit, but I'm still debating whether to add the rear rack to it so I can store and transport it more easily.

Also - not sure which lock to go with too!

 

[shingwell]

There are some lovely pics of very nice bikes on this thread, but as it is about folding bikes... please can we have more pictures of the bikes actually folded?

 

[Gunk]

There are some lovely pics of very nice bikes on this thread, but as it is about folding bikes... please can we have more pictures of the bikes actually folded?

 

[a.twiddler]

Viking Safari folded. I was still experimenting with saddles and grips at this stage so it's a bit different from the first photo a few pages back. The black grips are still on it -from Wilko. Cost peanuts and very comfy.

 

[a.twiddler]

I always think a folded folding bike looks like it's been in some kind of terrible accident.

 

[a.twiddler]

Here is Mrs Twiddler's folder (not folded). She wanted a bike with a lowish step over. It's a Viking Metropolis, 6 gears. Steel frame, rides well, feels solid.
Another non Brompton, but she likes it.

 

[kj92]

I always think a folded folding bike looks like it's been in some kind of terrible accident.

Once seen... I cannot unsee! They're still cool though

This was me shopping for a couple of bits in B&Q yesterday (was very sensible, followed all rules, didn't go to the store as soon as it was announced they'd opened, and disinfected the trolley after use!!)

 

[a.twiddler]

I hadn't thought of that option. Must try that -no need to worry about bike security if you've got it with you.

 

[Gunk]

Evening!

New member here - I have a modest little Brompton B75, haven't modified it yet but there's a couple of small adjustments I want to make in time!

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I missed this post, welcome to the forum, lovely Brompton, personally I like the simplicity of the B75.

 

[kj92]

I hadn't thought of that option. Must try that -no need to worry about bike security if you've got it with you.

Admittedly I haven't got a bike lock so I had no choice but I suppose it's a way of eliminating the risk!

 

[Gunk]

Admittedly I haven't got a bike lock so I had no choice but I suppose it's a way of eliminating the risk!

and that's what they're for, I always try and fold mine up and take it with me where possible.

 

[palinurus]

I had this M3L for a few years but sold it on YACF, the next owner rode it to a podium position in the Brompton Worlds at Blenheim Palace, oddly I took part in a 'cross race at the same venue on the same day, on the most boring course ever devised (it was pan flat, and the grass was dry)

The flat I live in now is smaller than the last one, but it has outside space to store full-sized bikes so I wasn't using it so much.

I had this one for a while, used it for day rides, one tour, nice weather commuting. For some reason I entered the local evening 10 on it. Originally I bought it so I could store it in my flat, but then I got to like the skinny tyre thing and it led to bike proliferation. Road bike, then TT bike, then winter bike, then 'cross bike. God damn.

 

[thomaschisholm]

Evening!

New member here - I have a modest little Brompton B75, haven't modified it yet but there's a couple of small adjustments I want to make in time!

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Hello from Dorchester- I am also new to folding bikes (brought a Bickerton a few weeks ago). I would like to start a Facebook group for folding bike owners of Dorset, perhaps for a rideout when lockdown is finished.

 

[thomaschisholm]

Here's my Bickerton 'Pilot' which I've owned for a few weeks, used mainly for my short journey to work but hope to extend the range of uses. Upcoming mods will be a change of rack/bag and some barends.

 

[kj92]

Hello from Dorchester- I am also new to folding bikes (brought a Bickerton a few weeks ago). I would like to start a Facebook group for folding bike owners of Dorset, perhaps for a rideout when lockdown is finished.

That sounds cool. Shame I'm not in the area!