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.