Thinking about getting a Brommie

[MontyVeda]

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Thats because you have never tried.

And why would i when i've got a proper bike?

Anyhoo I've not even got the Brommie yet. The courier seems to think that the day after the next day is OK for 'next day' delivery.

 

[ColinJ]

Anyhoo I've not even got the Brommie yet. The courier seems to think that the day after the next day is OK for 'next day' delivery.

I suppose it beats dumping it on your doorstep a day early and driving off without even telling you it is there!

I hope the bike does arrive tomorrow and it is as advertised.

 

[MontyVeda]

I suppose it beats dumping it on your doorstep a day early and driving off without even telling you it is there!

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Royal Mail did that with my last parcel. Dumped it behind the wheelie bin but didn't leave a slip. Found it after three days!

 

[steveindenmark]

And why would i when i've got a proper bike?

Anyhoo I've not even got the Brommie yet. The courier seems to think that the day after the next day is OK for 'next day' delivery.

I have 7 proper bikes to tour on. But Brompton touring is just another, totally different way of doing.

Obviously not something you will be doing.

 

[oldandslow]

From time to time I meet groups of riders doing Audax events. They certainly seem happy with the bikes for that. I may join them some time

 

[blackrat]

From time to time I meet groups of riders doing Audax events. They certainly seem happy with the bikes for that. I may join them some time

If you do decide to venture into the arcane world of audaxing be sure you find the right group for your riding style. There are some who will want to do it heads-down hell for leather in 6 hours (the minimum time allowed for a 200K) and those who will want to take the full 13 hours - the maximum time allowed. Although I have once completed a 200K route in 8 hours, these days I am more of a 10 hour rider.
Audax riders like to form peletons to help ease the pain. I mean really, I have ridden a solo 400K (254 miles) in 21 hours, how stupid is that? It is an insane sport best left to those with little imagination. Even if you are just thinking about doing audax, ride away as fast as you can in the opopsite direction.

 

[brommieinkorea]

I've toured with a Brompton. It will not take anywhere near the weight of my Surly, and it isn't the same type of touring. I brought a tent, but used it very little. The daily mileages weren't any different, but the hotel at the end of the day is very nice. And as I was in Japan, and pretty much paralleling the Tokaido Shinkansen much of the way, there was always a train handy if I decided not to cycle. The Surly is bulky as all get out, and even difficult to transport in an oversized full size 'Merican pickup truck.

 

[simongt]

very unique.

'Very unique'
Unique is a standalone word that cannot be qualified. Something is either unique or it isn't.

 

[simongt]

You need quite a bag of special spare parts with you as they are not available in bike shops.

For many years folk have happily toured many miles on Bromptons in places varied far & wide.
There's plenty of sound advice from Brompton on what's needed as well as many other sources.

 

[MontyVeda]

But without pictures it didn't happen...

E.

It functions but squeaks*. Plenty of scuff marks on the paintwork. The flap on the front mudguard is past its best. There's so much oil on the chain I'll struggle to find the quick link. I expect it's beyond 1% stretched so will likely replace and new chainring/sprocket too. The dynamo works but not sure if I'll use it. The gear shifter was stiff to begin with but works freely now. Not so sure about the saddle; functional but fugly. I'll need I've ordered a longer seat post. Certainly needs some TLC before I take it out...

*front mudguard is out of line

 

[annedonnelly]

Great, it's arrived!

Nice colour. That's what I have.

Yeah, get another saddle.

 

[simongt]

Yeah, get another saddle.

Agree.
Swapped my Brommy saddle for a C.17 a couple of years ago. For me, a sound decision.

 

[T4tomo]

It appears to have a rear rack and mudguard!
TBH the front carrier block and associated luggage is more useful than a rear rack. weight on the front makes it ride better. The rear rack is mainly a weight penalty.

 

[Poacher]

Local auction house in Nottingham sold this immaculate-looking Brompton today - Estimate was £50 to £100.
Guess they don't know a lot about them!
https://auctions.mellorsandkirk.com...7b/fine-art-antiques-collectors-sale-lot-408/

Spoiler: Hammer price?

£500, plus at least 28.8%. Still a bargain!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Nice choice of colour. A friend tours on a brommie. Mostly end to ends of each country in Europe with train to start and from finish.