1. Panniers - does the Brompton (or indeed aftermarket) rack(s) take standard size pannier bags, or does this cause issues with the smaller wheel size? Is this likely to depend on the size of the bag, or is there clearance for all but the largest? Work demands a laptop and paraphanalia; and I'm thinking that while I can potentially take my "daily" stuff in a rucksack, the work gear might be better carried on the rack.
2. How do you approach security? Obviously with a full-size bike it's normal to lock it up outside the destination; while Bromptons give the option of locking up or taking inside; with the latter presumably being more secure. Do you always opt to fold your bike and take it with you, or do you sometimes lock it up?
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Does not compute, it's irrelevant that it's a small footprint Brompton taking up half the space. You could rephrase it as the boot in the Audi Q5 is so miniscule you can only fit a couple of Bromptons.
The old rolling stock on the Caledonian Sleeper between London and Glasgow was quite compact, but we managed to fit our Brommies under the bottom bunk.
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Just as an FYI - I was struggling with present ideas one year, so put the Brompton toolkit on my wishlist.
It's a lovely looking thing, but I don't think it's very useful. In fact all I've done with mine is carry it for about 6,000 miles. I don't think I've ever used it.
I know of several posters that have made their own version out of a rolled up cloth or old inner tube and carry the tools they consider to be useful.
Well I guess it's useful if it gets used.
Mine has never been used ergo...
It's missing the most crucial thing which is a 15mm spanner.
to the Q5.
yes, in retrospect one would’ve thought that a basic requirement.
Ermmm...the Brompton toolkit comes with a 15mm spanner. Why on earth wouldn't it?
You are of course completely correct, I am a muppet. My confusion stems from needing to tighten the nut slightly on the seatpost clamp and not having a spanner for that. Fortunately, I was able to use one at a cycle station somewhere in HungaryErmmm...the Brompton toolkit comes with a 15mm spanner. Why on earth wouldn't it?
Ermmm...the Brompton toolkit comes with a 15mm spanner. Why on earth wouldn't it?