Pale Rider
Legendary Member
I believe Brompton reckon their 3X2 system is lighter than a multi-gear hub.
Don't be so defensive.Huh! Cheek! (OK, I admit that a brommy isn't ideal for all purposes.)
Over a kilo lighter. I can live with a slightly awkward shift pattern for that.I believe Brompton reckon their 3X2 system is lighter than a multi-gear hub.
Over a kilo lighter. I can live with a slightly awkward shift pattern for that.
I think it's a good idea to have a "proper" bike as well as a Brompton (or any small-wheeled folder), for heavy-duty touring, rough ground, etc., but Bromptons are great for what they're good at - city commuting, and lightly-laden, on-road day-rides and tours. My avatar, btw, shows my Brompton at the start of a week-long, heavily-laden, self-sufficient tour of the West Country some years ago. That was when I discovered the hard way that they are not really cut out for that kind of thing.Don't be so defensive.
On balance mine is possibly my most versatle bike.
I don't notice the extra weight.Over a kilo lighter. I can live with a slightly awkward shift pattern for that.
I flip and flop between Brommie and a disc braked tourer with fat tyres being the most versatile tbh.Don't be so defensive.
On balance mine is possibly my most versatle bike.