Show us your Bromptons

[oldandslow]

The pump is mounted there because the Brompton pump doesn't fit in the old titanium rear triangles, so I used some spare bottle-cage straps - Zefal ones I think. The gizmo is a cadence sensor that I had lying around. Bit overkill really. Will probably get moved to another bike at some point, but I usually have a Garmin Edge 25 fitted as a basic cycle computer, mainly to log mileage.

 

[Fastpedaller]

A good idea to put O-rings around the left crank to save it from folding pedal damage. Just in case it's useful to you....... I carry a small alloy pump (from Lidl for £5) inside the seatpin of my superlight. I fitted some old inner tube (narrower than Brompton tube) around both the body of the pump and the handle to prevent any chance of it rattling inside the seatpin. A plug in the lower end of the seatpin stops it falling out. It's a great pump with a flexi connector (just like some pricey ones) - I've seen similar on an auction site as well. It doesn't have a gauge (that wouldn't fit inside the seatpin!) but is ideal and out of the way.

 

[avecReynolds531]

2008 M3L pictured in original spec; now happily spinning with 44/15 gearing and an overhauled SRF3

 

[Gunk]

My latest acquisition. A lovely original 1990 L3. Probably keeping this one as it’s so good.

 

[Gunk]

A few from the last couple of years

 

[Gunk]

 

[CycleCat]

This is my fifth Brompton, a 12-speed P-Line Electric called Bronzy Brompton (Bronze Sky metallic):
This was also the first outing for the Insta360 X5 (Christmas present from my lovely Wife)

I'm looking forward to many more trips to France in 2026!

 

[mickle]

This Ti M3 is very high on the list of bikes I wish I'd never sold.

 

[PeteXXX]

My S6L.. 👍

 

[Gunk]

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My S6L.. 👍

Exactly the same spec as mine even down to the Brooks saddle!. I really like the flat bars of the S6L, IMO it improves the riding position, especially if you are a slightly shorter rider (I'm 5'7") my only criticism with the stock 6 speed Brompton is that they are a heavy bike. I notice the weight when sticking it in the boot of the car.

 

[PeteXXX]

Exactly the same spec as mine even down to the Brooks saddle!. I really like the flat bars of the S6L, IMO it improves the riding position, especially if you are a slightly shorter rider (I'm 5'7") my only criticism with the stock 6 speed Brompton is that they are a heavy bike. I notice the weight when sticking it in the boot of the car.

Mine came from Covent Garden & was fitted with a C17 saddle that never quite suited my posterior!
The Brooks was from @biggs682 and has worn into being really comfortable.
Yes, they're a bit heavy to lug around but not overly so when riding..

 

[Gunk]

Mine came from Covent Garden & was fitted with a C17 saddle that never quite suited my posterior!
The Brooks was from @biggs682 and has worn into being really comfortable.
Yes, they're a bit heavy to lug around but not overly so when riding..

Mine also originally came from Covent Garden, it's 2021 S6L which I bought late 2024 off the first owner, it had never been out of the box, so was a brand new 3 year old bike, it originally had a rack which I removed. I added the B17 Narrow.

My previous Brompton's were old, tatty and refurbished, you really can't beat a brand new one, they just ride so much better.

 

[PeteXXX]

@Gunk Here's my first ride from the shop, September 2021.. 👍
https://strava.app.link/sPB1cON8RZb

 

[FrankCrank]

Mine came from Covent Garden & was fitted with a C17 saddle that never quite suited my posterior!
The Brooks was from @biggs682 and has worn into being really comfortable.
Yes, they're a bit heavy to lug around but not overly so when riding..

My most comfy saddle is a Brooks B66, which came via my brother, who hated it.
Even siblings can differ hugely with regard to posterior comfort

 

[Gunk]

My most comfy saddle is a Brooks B66, which came via my brother, who hated it.
Even siblings can differ hugely with regard to posterior comfort

I’ve just fitted a 1970’s B76 Champion to my older Brompton L3 and that’s lovely, nice and worn in.