Folks,
Okay I have a spare 17.5" Black Cotic Soul Mk 1 gathering dust at the moment, so am thinking of swapping or selling it to fund a Brompton Folding bike.
Question.
1) Do you have a Brompton?
2) Which version do you have?
3) How good are they?
4) Possible to have disc brakes?
1) No, but seriously thinking about it
2) If I get one it'll be the S2L in Raw Laquer
3) Don't know (yet)
4) Don't think so & can't see the point on a folder. I'd imagine hubs & folding would be an issue
Didnt have a Brompton but had a Moulton small wheeled bike and couldn't get used to it. If you havent ridden a Brompton or other small wheeled bike can I respectfully suggest you do so before you buy?
Tom
Here is the brochure - no mention of discs
http://www.brompton.co.uk/uploads/brompton_brochure_2009.pdf
Spot the FAIL moment on page 2!
I have ridden one briefly and I was amazed at how ewell it rode in a wibbly wobbly little wheeled bike way. Well made bikes.
Had an s6 until someone parked their Discovery on it just after T-boning me 3 weeks ago.
Its the best compromise of riding/folding out there.
No need for discs, get it with the DP brakes and it'll stop pretty sharpish.
Oh it was custom pink too.
I use one around work. It's great, interesting handling when used with the sail like bag up front.
Telescopic seat post is a must...
Are those 2009 models upgraded models or simply being manufactured in 2009?
1) Do you have a Brompton? had one for 5 years
2) Which version do you have? old 5 speed hub sturmey archer but would go for a S2L Ti version off ebay or Gumtree if was to get again - they usually ahve been bought by more money than sense so will have been used little.
3) How good are they? If commuting less than 4 miles and using pubic transport Brompton great(EDIT the best). Tiny fold size. bombproof design. Can clang folded like an old gate. Ride wobbly to start but get used to. i loved whizzing through the streets across the west end on mine. Ultra short stubby bar ends good on narrow bars. No better folder under 4 miles. if want convenience of folder for longer rides look else where (Airnimal)
4) Possible to have disc brakes? No point.
Oh and you can up the gearing with a bigger front ring - recommended.
Andy,
Do you mean it's not comfortable after 4 miles or something else?
Are they all in same size?
I don't like the look of Airnimal to be honest.
Whats your intended use Chewy? Not uncomfortable, just a compromise on small wheels vs distance. Dont get me wrong - truely great bikes IMO.
Taller riders need the extended seat post.
Nb Airnimal - rides like a road bike - is superb but is a shit folder!
Andy,
The intended use is just around the city centre in the Toon.
Airnimal just does not do it for me.
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