Thinking about getting a Brommie

[a.twiddler]

Front luggage block is one of the best features of the Brompton design. It does feel a bit odd at first not being to see the front wheel, but who actually rides looking down at the front wheel? It certainly makes it feel more planted. For something less spendy than a Brompton, a Dahon or Tern folder can be had with a similar feature.

Sticking with the Brompton. At the back, a saddlebag can be used through the Brompton saddle bag loops, or for touring loads, a rucksack resting on the rack, strapped to a dowel through the saddle rails and a strap round the seatpost. If there isn't a strap between the rucksack and rack, the rear can still swing under to partially fold it and roll it on the rack wheels. It's a surprisingly versatile bike once the initial pre owner bugs have been ironed out.

 

[simongt]

Front luggage block is one of the best features of the Brompton design. It does feel a bit odd at first not being to see the front wheel, but who actually rides looking down at the front wheel?

That's the beauty of the front bag of a Brommy. Loaded, it improves handling, although because the bag is attatched to the frame and not the wheel, initially turning and seeing the front wheel moving independently of the bag / frame was a bit weird - !

 

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Heresy coming up... you don't even need a Brompton to use the Brompton block!

After much searching I found a Klickfix -> Brompton converter on Etsy. Allows me to use my Brompton bags (I do have a Brompton too) with my Dahon Mu. Works very well but I won't as liberally interpret the weight limits as it moves the bag out quite a bit compared to on the Brommie. Borough Shopper bag in case anyone is curious, probably the most versatile they make (stuff anything inside, rucksack, laptop bag, your shopping...)

 

[MontyVeda]

I've had the Brommie a fortnight now and I've still not ridden it

The chain was stretched so much i decided to get a new one, which meant having to get a new BB and cranks and a rear sprocket (yet to be delivered). It's looking like another week before i get chance to put it back together and take it out for the first time.