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[Hill Wimp]

I have just registered Basil as I forgot when I first got him.

 

[potsy]

Oi hoppy

 

[EltonFrog]

I'm back from the zoo, had a lovely day out , I saw a red panda, very cool.

Knackered now.

 

[Hill Wimp]

That's me!!

When I got him I also got a Mini O bag so they fitted a whatsit

Can I now put any Brompton bag on this as I would like to get an S bag?

 

[TVC]

I'm back from the zoo, had a lovely day out , I saw a red panda, very cool.

Knackered now.

Which zoo? Cotswold Wildlife Park?

 

[EltonFrog]

Which zoo? Cotswold Wildlife Park?

Yes, it's FAB there.

 

[hopless500]

Oi hoppy

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Urgh.
That does for me what clowns do.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Yes, an S bag will fit......just make sure it comes with the bag frame (Evans also sell the bag minus the frame). I've got a C bag and an O one for mine.

Edit: have a look here http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/brompton-bags-full-range-review/

Cheers I will.

 

[Hill Wimp]

You might find it worth trying H bars - they sit higher than the P bars.



If you do feel like giving up, I know a 6' man who'll take him off your hands....

Not without a fight

I need someone to cast an eye over it first as I may be blind to the bleeding obvious. I still want to be able to commute in town on it especially as I may have the opportunity to commute from St P to not too far from St James where I am now instead of Earls Court which is pain and would be quicker by tube.

 

[Hill Wimp]

@Hill Wimp
Reg is right about the height of the H bars, although there might be a set-up thing. I have long legs and need the telescopic seat post, which gives me two more inches on the standard post - and the bars are right for me. My inside leg is 34" and I normally take a 23.5 inch (or 58mm) frame. I wonder if something else is going on. Mrs. R has the S bar version and she is about your height.

It might be worth visiting another Brompton shop (other than Evans) for a second opinion. I got mine from Crompton Cycles. The guy in there is really helpful:

http://www.comptoncycles.co.uk/

I think you are right. There is a Brompton dealer in Folkestone and I did my test ride there albeit on an M as that is all they had in. I was quite impressed with the bloke there so I may take it to him later this week and see what he says. I presume if I need to change the handle bars, which I hope I don't, it's a relatively easy swap.

 

[Hill Wimp]

It's a bit more complicated than a straight swap - the cabling system may need changing, plus the handlebar stem (and if you want the H system, the fork as well). I'm sure it can be done, though.

Oh well that will be a pain but if it sorts the issue out I will be pleased.

 

[TVC]

Yes, it's FAB there.

Yep, we went a few weeks back. I could spend all day just watching the Rhinos. The nearby Crocodile World is worth dropping in to if you have a couple of hours to kill.

 

[TVC]

Remember the French artist JR who did the tromp l'oeil at the Louvre when we went in June. Well he has been commissioned to do installations in Rio, me like lots.

 

[Lullabelle]

On the bus earlier today were 2 mums discussing their kids, one nodded towards her daughter 13/14 years old and said ' her dad can barely read or write and I aint much better but she is smart but don't know where she gets it from' I can't help thinking it may be an overwhelming desire not to end up like those 2.

 

[Hill Wimp]

I'm sure the dude in Folkestone will help. If not, send me a DM, and I'll give you the gen on Compton etc etc..... And let's arrange to meet, so you can have a ride on The Prof's S model.