You know when a saddle is comfortable when you almost forget your sitting on it, if that makes sense.
My wife say's...
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You know when a saddle is comfortable when you almost forget your sitting on it, if that makes sense.
ExBrit
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- Southern California
You know it's uncomfortable when sitting on a concrete curb provides relief.
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EltonFrog
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One year today! Crikey where’s the time gone?
1024.06 mikes on the Brompton, 3 Tours, 4 countries, lots of commutes, and many leisure rides.
A few additions, carry handle which is utterly brilliant, a Quadlock, a Brompton backpack bag, a Decathlon bottle holder and a brown Brooks leather saddle.
I’ve hardly ridden my other bikes, (less than 500 miles on them) , the Brompton is such a versatile bit of kit. I mostly keep it in the car, and often park away from my destination, and cycle the rest of the way.
It has some battle scars, from being thrown around and used, which irked me at first, but I’m done with that now, it’s a tool, I can’t keep fussing over each little knock.
I’ve had some challenges with it, derailleur adjustments and irritating rattles but that’s all sorted now.
Some photos from this years shenanigans.
Chain came off!
Honolulu
Maui
The Danube.
1024.06 mikes on the Brompton, 3 Tours, 4 countries, lots of commutes, and many leisure rides.
A few additions, carry handle which is utterly brilliant, a Quadlock, a Brompton backpack bag, a Decathlon bottle holder and a brown Brooks leather saddle.
I’ve hardly ridden my other bikes, (less than 500 miles on them) , the Brompton is such a versatile bit of kit. I mostly keep it in the car, and often park away from my destination, and cycle the rest of the way.
It has some battle scars, from being thrown around and used, which irked me at first, but I’m done with that now, it’s a tool, I can’t keep fussing over each little knock.
I’ve had some challenges with it, derailleur adjustments and irritating rattles but that’s all sorted now.
Some photos from this years shenanigans.
Chain came off!
Honolulu
Maui
The Danube.
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EltonFrog
Legendary Member
I’m not sure, I thought the novelty would wear off, but they are fun bike to ride, versatile, practical. I love it and wish I had bought one years ago.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I bought one years ago...and then liked it so much, I bought another!
A 6spd with double chainset for the odd tour/load-lugging, utility etc with M+, and an unfettered 2 speed with Contis just for fun!
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EltonFrog
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Well, it had to happen eventually. My first rear wheel puncture today, fortunately I was about 2 miles from home when I noticed it. A slow one, but stopped to bung some air in which got me the rest of the way home.
On to the tube of you to see how best to remove the rear wheel, which is not that difficult as it turns out, but one probably wouldn’t want to do it at night in the pi$$ing rain.
Culprit found tube repaired. Now I know what to do.
On to the tube of you to see how best to remove the rear wheel, which is not that difficult as it turns out, but one probably wouldn’t want to do it at night in the pi$$ing rain.
Culprit found tube repaired. Now I know what to do.
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EltonFrog
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Another 6 months under the belt, another 250 miles of mostly utility rides and short commutes, the bike has been particularly useful when I have to transport mini buses to and from garages for services etc, I can drive to the bus park, put the bike in the passenger well, leave bus at garage, cycle to office, sod about there, and return.
Did that today in the cold bright sun, a little over 12 miles of fun riding.
I no longer have the gear rattle which is good, the bike is a joy to ride.
The Fragrant Mrs P and I are in the early stages of planning the second part of our Danube ride for later in the year.
I love these little bikes.
Did that today in the cold bright sun, a little over 12 miles of fun riding.
I no longer have the gear rattle which is good, the bike is a joy to ride.
The Fragrant Mrs P and I are in the early stages of planning the second part of our Danube ride for later in the year.
I love these little bikes.
BoldonLad
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- Location
- South Tyneside
What has "need" got to do with it, if you want one, and you can afford one, then get one!
Alex321
Veteran
- Location
- South Wales
What has "need" got to do with it, if you want one, and you can afford one, then get one!
I think you'll find he did, several pages (and months) ago
Me too!
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