My wife say's...

[Tenkaykev]

Bijou updatette.
Turned over 1500 miles on the B today, with a very quick cobweb blower of a ride today, just five miles up the hill and back.
It’s been to six countries, ridden 50-60 miles days, loads of useful utility rides instead of using the car, and I’ve only been refused entry in one establishment in 18 months. ( I’m looking at you Italica in Seville😤) . I love this silly little bike.
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That's lovely to hear, and makes me feel a bit guilty about not using mine a bit more. I gave ours a spruce up yesterday, and there's Mrs Tkk's 2015 M6L which is destined for a Rohlof conversion in the near future.

 

[Gunk]

That's lovely to hear, and makes me feel a bit guilty about not using mine a bit more. I gave ours a spruce up yesterday, and there's Mrs Tkk's 2015 M6L which is destined for a Rohlof conversion in the near future.

I agree, I’ve not used mine nearly enough recently, but hope to put that right as I’m retiring in May

 

[EltonFrog]

I agree, I’ve not used mine nearly enough recently, but hope to put that right as I’m retiring in May

I’m retiring in a couple of weeks, maybe we can get out for that ride you suggested a while back?

 

[Gunk]

I’m retiring in a couple of weeks, maybe we can get out for that ride you suggested a while back?

Sounds like an excellent plan, all happening now, my last day is the 25 April!

 

[EltonFrog]

Sounds like an excellent plan, all happening now, my last day is the 25 April!

Mine is on the 18th.

 

[EltonFrog]

Update.
Just passed the second anniversary of owning the B. 620 miles this year, 1847 miles total. About to put on a new chain to celebrate.

We’re taking them to Vancouver & Alaska next week for some day trips.

I bought couple of B&W cases for the journey today.

 

[Kell]

Those B&W cases look great - though I think I'd dispute their claim they'd be suitable for many bikes.
I can't see how they'd fit anything other than a Brompton.

 

[EltonFrog]

Those B&W cases look great - though I think I'd dispute their claim they'd be suitable for many bikes.
I can't see how they'd fit anything other than a Brompton.

They do other cases.😃

 

[Kell]

They do other cases.😃

I saw that - but still, on their description of the Foldon in your link it says "suitable for many bikes"

Then further down the page it says:

Our B&W foldon case offers extreme stability and the perfect inner size for all foldable bikes with the dimensions of a Brompton bike.

 

[EltonFrog]

I forgot to add an anniversary photo.

And I added a Brooks saddle and grips recently.

And it’s been to two more countries this year so far.

Seville

And Portugal

 

[FrankCrank]

I saw that - but still, on their description of the Foldon in your link it says "suitable for many bikes"

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Then further down the page it says:

Perhaps they mean also suitable for the plethora of tri-fold 'homage' bikes available in this neck of the woods.

 

[EltonFrog]

I’ve had my C-Line a little over two years and I have ridden 1864.4 miles in that time. I gave it a good clean today, paying special attention to the chain ring, sprockets and derailleur and installed a new chain. Well, why not, it’s a nice day. I’m taking it in holiday on Thursday to Alaska.

 

[Gunk]

I’ve had my C-Line a little over two years and I have ridden 1864.4 miles in that time. I gave it a good clean today, paying special attention to the chain ring, sprockets and derailleur and installed a new chain. Well, why not, it’s a nice day. I’m taking it in holiday on Thursday to Alaska.
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Did you replace the sprockets at the same time? They’re not expensive

 

[Kell]

Did you replace the sprockets at the same time? They’re not expensive

…and Brompton recommends doing them together.

 

[EltonFrog]

Did you replace the sprockets at the same time? They’re not expensive

…and Brompton recommends doing them together.

I’ve read that is recommended, but I didn’t do it. It doesn’t make sense to me, presumably if one has worn the sprockets to the point of changing them, then surely the chain ring needs replacing too.

I’ve changed many chains on bikes over the years, never replaced a sprocket yet. ( except once when I upgraded a whole group set).

Anyway, I’ll see how it goes, if the chain starts to slip I’ll change the sprockets.