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The Brompton is a folding bicycle which is known for its unique design and compact folded size. The 3-part fold transforms the bike into an incredibly small locked package in no time.

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  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Tasty Saganaki @reddthat.com

    G Line Thoughts?

    For those of you who’ve bought a G line, what are your honest thoughts? How is it different than a regular sized Brompton? Thanks in advance.

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Axel Leroy @toot.community

    I think I've found the best place to hide a tracker on my Brompton: in its front carrier block!

    I think I've found the best place to hide a tracker on my Brompton: in its front carrier block!

    It does require a Pebblebee Tag, as AirTag and Chipolo One are too big to fit. Just make sure to leave a space on top for the locking mechanism to fit.

    Edit: I was told that AirTags fit as well, so I guess Motorola Moto Tag might fit too, as I believe they are roughly the size of AirTags.

    Brompton @brompton #bicycle

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Atemu @lemmy.ml

    Experiences with different gearing for 6-speed?

    So I let the chain wear down too much in the past two years and the rear sprockets appear to be worn out and will need to be replaced. The stock 50T chain ring is also showing signs of wear but appears to still be good for a few years.

    I wanted to use this opportunity to see whether I could switch the gearing up a little.

    The 13-16 gearing has been surprisingly capable but I need just a little more hill climbing ability; the lowest gear (2.64m) is just barely enough sometimes. I'd like it a tad lower I think.

    On the high end, I usually ride in the upper two gears on flat ground. The highest gear (7.98m) feels just a tad too much sometimes though and I then fall back to one lower (6.49m) but that feels a good bit too low. That doesn't bother me a lot but it'd still be nicer to have a gear that's just right.

    On a downhill, the highest gear is always sufficient for me; feels pretty much exactly right. I wouldn't mind slightly more metres of development but, honestly, I don't care very

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    fpslem @lemmy.world

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20389308

    Anyone who has journeyed deep into the mountain ranges of Europe to take on some of the legendary climbs of the Grand Tours understands what it is like to stand on top of a mountain, breathing in the cold, thin air while surveying landscapes that roll away far below.

    But British adventurer and all-round action man Neil Laughton, 60, took that achievement several levels higher when he journeyed to Nepal to set a new Guinness World Record for the highest ever bike ride.

    Teaming up with Nepali Sirdar Nima Kanchha Sherpa, the pair rode and carried their bikes to the top of the 7,246-metre high Putha Huinchuli mountain over a period of several days, were Laughton rode 20 metres at the highest point, before turning tail and journeying back down again.

    Laughton's machine of choice was a Brompton, while Nima used a Cube mountain bike for the ride.

    ...

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    cccrontab @lemmy.world

    New G-Line

    New slightly larger Brompton G-Line for offroading.

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    nmill11b @lemmy.ml

    Crosspost, but took my B along (2014 M6R, well used, well loved, excellent condition) to drop my Bike Friday off for a Tune Up

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Elkenders @feddit.uk

    Brompton integrated USC C front fork light recommendations

    I've been researching for ages but struggling to tell what's the exact best product. Ideally I'd like a combination of products that allows for usb c charging (to be seen primarily) that feels tightly integrated into the Brompton. I like the fork integration of the official light but would prefer usb c charging. I can more easily find appropriate mounts to attach to the screw on the back of the saddle. I've seen AliExpress brackets that use GoPro style mount holes then you adapt to Garmin/Cateye or whatever but I haven't seen photos of them in use and I've read they can interfere with the luggage block. Ideally someone else would have a combo of products that I can see works aesthetically and practically and I'd just get the same.

    What do people here use?

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Elkenders @feddit.uk

    Weight difference on C Line Explore

    I'm picking up a C Line Explore and wondering why there's a weight difference between these two. I'm interested in the free bag but I assume there are structural differences if the one above is a KG lighter?

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    MaxMalRichtig @discuss.tchncs.de

    Decathlon DIY Brompton Touring Backpack

    Watch alternatively over Piped: https://piped.video/watch?v=GML5YFoNDJo

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    MaxMalRichtig @discuss.tchncs.de

    micromobility@lemmy.world

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Atemu @darmstadt.social

    This is how a #brompton EZ clamp spring looks like after a decent few months of usage.

    This is how a #brompton EZ clamp spring looks like after a decent few months of usage.

    As you can see, it's quite compressed now and, as a result, not springy enough to hold the clamp up properly anymore.

    That lifespan is not bad by any means (easy enough to re-print) but does that happen to y'all too or is it just me?

    It's also just the handlebar one; the other is holding up fine.

    I remember seeing a variant of this which had an actual metal spring inside; I might look into that.

    @brompton

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Atemu @darmstadt.social
    #brompton @cccda @brompton

    Printed myself an EZ clamp spring for my (https://darmstadt.social/tags/brompton) at (https://chaos.social/@cccda) yesterday; a must-have for any (https://discuss.tchncs.

    Printed myself an EZ clamp spring for my #brompton at @cccda yesterday; a must-have for any @brompton rider!

    https://ezclamp.co.uk/

    It's so handy to have a local #hackspace with amazing people to help you out for this sort of stuff. Much love 3

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    MaxMalRichtig @discuss.tchncs.de

    Switched over to "Ergon GS1 Evo" grips. Pretty comfy so far! 😊

    Another plus is: They are pretty easy to install as they have the clamp on the inner side of the handle and not on outer side (as the GP1 have). So interference with the break leaverclapmp is not that problematic.

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Susanne Schneider @dresden.network
    #SirHenry #Bromptonfamily

    Ich kam hier noch gar nicht richtig zum Feiern… zwei Jahre mit meinem (https://dresden.network/tags/SirHenry) aus der (https://dresden.network/tags/Bromptonfamily) [@brompt

    Ich kam hier noch gar nicht richtig zum Feiern… zwei Jahre mit meinem #SirHenry aus der #Bromptonfamily @brompton sind es heute auf den Tag genau. 🚲💨 🍾🥂
    Ich kann es mir ohne ihn gar nicht mehr vorstellen, vieles ist so easy. 💝🤩 #MehrPlatzFürsRad #FahrRad

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    MaxMalRichtig @discuss.tchncs.de

    My low budget setup for a weekend 😇

    I was on a short trip on the weekend and wanted to have my luggage on the bike instead of carrying it on my back. (Unfortunately, I don't have a front bag yet.)

    Some detailed shots of the attachment:

    During my trip I realized that my legs are hitting the rod a little. I repositioned it a little further back during the tour.

    To increase the stability, you can wrap the rubber straps around the rack (behind the wheel) which will increase the tension of the straps.

    The idea was taken from Gianni who has a lot of great tips around Bromptons touring: https://piped.video/watch?v=v

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Zugfreundin @nrw.social
    @brompton

    Und wieder...wunderbare (https://discuss.tchncs.de/c/brompton) Vermehrung 😊😄🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

    Und wieder...wunderbare @brompton Vermehrung 😊😄🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Zugfreundin @nrw.social
    @moreentropy @brompton

    Grüße von der CM Dortmund. Habe ich sie doch noch gefunden, auch wenn sie sich im Park versteckt hatte!,😃😊 (https://chaos.social/@moreentropy) Und kaum fährt man auch 1 (https

    Grüße von der CM Dortmund. Habe ich sie doch noch gefunden, auch wenn sie sich im Park versteckt hatte!,😃😊 @moreentropy Und kaum fährt man auch 1 @brompton , hat man gleich noch mehr nerdige Sacgrn zum Plaudern. Es,war mir 1 Freude! 🙂 #reclaimthestreets #CriticalMass @secretauth

  • The Brompton Community @discuss.tchncs.de
    Zugfreundin @nrw.social
    @brompton #MdRzA

    Kaltblüter für 's Gelände und Pferd für die Stadt 😊😉 (https://discuss.tchncs.de/c/brompton) (https://nrw.social/tags/MdRzA)

    Kaltblüter für 's Gelände und Pferd für die Stadt 😊😉 @brompton #MdRzA