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With leather you kind of have to adapt your care pattern to the weather conditions you put it through.

@@platypushatstand thanks I'll be keeping an eye on mine

@adrianfumi he definitely got it right, even though I do prefer the look of the flat handlebar I'll stick with this setup 👌

I don't think that the handlebars are interchangeable.

@MotoGoYo I was looking at that but for the short miles I ride i didn't think it was needed

Yeah like I said I really wanted that low bar just because I think it looks great, but yeah he did a good job and the right call was made

I’m 6’ too and bought the low bar, which works perfectly for me. It’s a more comfortable position , feels more sporty, and makes the bike easier to steer. I had previously hired a Brompton for a day, which comes with a mid bar. So I knew the low bar was the right one for me. The salesperson who kept saying No to you sounds like an extreme control freak. A good salesperson would have suggested that you cycle round the block on a low bar Brompton and again with a mid-bar one. That would have helped you make the right choice for you, whichever it happened to be.

@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 thanks Finn, nice to hear what you've been doing with your brompton, the first thing that came to mind when I first got my Brompton was to get some protection stickers due to the vast amount of contact points, like you said with the wheels you have to be on a completely flat surface, I've just upgraded to a brooks saddle and the next thing on my list is the easy wheels 🛞 then the grips will be next.

@@Thecyclingbusdriver at first I bought a set of larger Brompton wheels, but now I use some nicer Eastern versions. My Superlight had titanium stays on the mudguards but the - clamps are made from "Heavy Metal", so I have found a set from China, from carbon, with bolts (I don't like the "Brompton Stripe" up my back). And all bolts, nuts (also the S.A. control nut) and discs are from titanium, as my sadle pin, also the bolt holding the fork, with an alu wedge. My front axle is also titanium. My sadle is a slightly padded carbon from Selle Italia, and an M shaped carbon handlebar. All now below 9 kilo and for a fraction of the price for a similar weighing T-line, with mudguards. I could find an H type titanium stempost for a little extra weight loss but my post is Flame Painted and I like it to look fully standard, til lifted. Finn. Denmark

@@Thecyclingbusdriver Not "stickers", but - do buy plates with double tape, and a badge bolted on the fork. As a Brompton has been produced for that many years a whole Industri has been made in China providing those, also below the crank, by the shifter cable in the back and below the cables in front. Also bolts, nuts and S-discs from titanium. But beware that the plates below the changer-cable/wire aren't too thick (They also cover the wear from the Hook on the Fork)! Brazilian "Chrisbybike" had problems because her, too thick plates made problems for the cable function on top. It is a double set, on top and below and I haven't had problems. Finn. Denmark

You are able to find/import most from Chinese A. E. and also Taiwan, Joseph Kuosac parts. Also Dutch Firm, "Bromptonian" makes repair and strengthening parts for a Brompton, without any aquaintance to Brompton, by that. I have a solid bolted on end on my mudguard in front from those. They also make an offroad version Tri-folder, by that. Finn. Denmark

I bought a metal arm tensioner with guide wheels, but they made a noise so I went back to the plastic wheels on the arm. And they have changed the size/length so it may be difficult to find the right length for your year. Finn. Denmark

@anthonyharrison3343 with recording it on my mobile it wasn't possible to fold it im afraid, sorry it weights 12kg, I've seen plenty of videos with younger and older people enjoying the Brompton, it seems to be suitable for all ages, older might benefit from the electric for a slightly easier ride, I'm hopefully getting some accessories soon so hopefully won't be to long for another update 👍

@davidhunternyc1 😅 she wasn't impressed but I did my best to keep it out the way in the house, the T line does look nice but it's a lot of money, I do think the electric will be the next one I own.

@@Thecyclingbusdriver I say, screw the electric. There's always something better around the corner. In the meantime, ssshh... you got a credit card. You deserve the very best, don't you think? The T-Line is for you.

@davidhunternyc1 nah the electric is the one I think

@@davidhunternyc1Stop telling other people what to do. They can make their own mind up.

@@b.griffin317 I would like to as I think the straight handlebar looks better, I just don't know if it's worth comprising comfort by going to a more aggressive position?

@@Thecyclingbusdriver My experience with going lower is its temporarily more uncomfortable but you get used to it and the handling is much better. I agree it looks better. A $22 mistake you can always go back on is one worth making IMO.

The best upgrade you could make is to switch to a P Line. It may be only 2 kilos lighter than the all steel C Line but, believe me, it seems to be a lot lighter and easy to carry around and the derailleur setup makes it way easier to pedal than Sturmey equipped models.

@@trolleyobMaybe but it’s another £1,000, which is lot of money. As it happens, I have a 2021 Brompton Superlight (as the P-line used to be called) and it works well for me, but I could afford it, which unfortunately not everyone can.

Thanks I'll have a look 👍

smart

I have contemplated this addition too. Can you please list the necessary parts. Thank you

I thought about it, which would make my 6 a 12 speed. But the low gears are so low that I hardly knew for what use I had them (Till I met an absurd hill). So I manage fine with my 6. After all a Brompton isn't an Mtb or a Racing bike! Finn. Denmark

I first thought they were ok, then after I got my new deep section wheels I realised they were a lot slower than carbon wheels

@@Thecyclingbusdriver sure, i can imagine carbon wheels are quicker, but would u say for alu wheels, the bontrager that come with the bike are good alu wheels?

Hi unfortunately I've never riden the specialized slr 6 so can't really compare it, it is definitely a mid range racing bike, I have since put some deep section wheels on it, still great on the hills and extra fast on the flat.

@@Thecyclingbusdriver thanks for the reply. Given it is a costly bike the trek, you would think it would be less than 9kg. Do you still think at that weight it is a good climbing bike as it makes up for it on aero frame cut?

With the wheel upgrade I've got it to 8 and a half, with the gearing and the frame it's self I would say it's a good climbing bike, it's a nice stiff frame, I have an old ribble to compare it to and it's a noticeable different in feel.

@@Thecyclingbusdriver thanks James. I am gonna buy it and stick some continental grand prix force and attack tyres on to speed it up despite not the lightest wheelset

@@Thecyclingbusdriver i was considering getting the orbea orca m30 i for 400 euros more than the Trek. With that orbea u get 105 electronic gears, need to make a decision. The Trek does look a nicer frame than the orbea even though mechanical

No problem, thanks

I'll have a look thanks

most riders are going to be better off with an endurance geometry.

Hi bud, your the same height as me, I was in between a medium and large 54/56, if you was to find a M/L frame that would be perfect, i only had the large frame available to buy so I just went for that, fits perfect 👌

I'm 1.75 my bike shop said 56 after testing and measuring length of legs.

Hi, yeah currently looking at changing the tyre's, like I said I'm looking at going tubless so I'm going to see what options are available, I've seen reviews about the stock Bontrager tyres saying there not the best and like yourself have found other brands a lot faster, hopefully soon I'll find out.

I've done a review of the bike if you want to check it out

No problem

I can promise you they are, unless my scales are broken they are 5kg

Thank you 😊

Unfortunately in a turn of events I've ended up getting rid of the bike and got myself a mountain bike, I was using my other road bike more often which I preferred because its lighter with better wheelset, I was eyeing up a nice pair of mavics before I got rid

Hi I got mine from the giant website, its the giant conduct accessory pack, i got mine for around £35

Might just not have a bike with rim brakes

Thank you, I've done it once and didn't stop but I'm talking around 1mph

I'd be walking 🚶‍♂️

@@Thecyclingbusdriver You'd be quicker than me!

This was my first aswell, was a shame about the weather but was worth it

Thank you 😊

All good 👍 no problems at all

Unfortunately I haven't had the pleasure of riding a BMC, I would recommend watching as many reviews as possible on both bikes, I'm currently loving my giant and would highly recommend it

@@Thecyclingbusdriver there is new model giant tcr advance 1 Kom...any view

There is mild climb near my town...so will it be capable of doing so..

Yeah it will tackle any climb no problem at all