It's just the basic A-line, with no modifications. Three gears seems to be enough for me (there aren't many hills around here).

Thank you. Apart from the canal trail being closed, it was a lot of fun to film.

Yes, it's never let me down, no matter where I choose to ride.

Hello Canada (I love your country and really need to go back there sometime soon). Thanks - it certainly was delicious and gave me more than enough energy for the final ride home.

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Thanks. I find that for bumpy terrain (and the pothole-filled roads around me) 85psi seems to strike the perfect balance between speed and comfort.

It certainly was - I'll be going back there on a regular basis. The staff there are all great, too.

Well said! And they all deserve a feast at the end.

@@8hrAdventures It would be rude not to...

Thanks. I really like its simple lines - but with the "summer" we're having here, I can certainly see the appeal of adding fenders!

Thank you! And yes, it was painfully low. The first thing I did when I got home was order a longer one!

Thanks. Just using the standard Schwalbe Marathon Racers - they seem to cover pretty much any surface I'm fit enough to ride.

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. There will be a lot more if the weather ever improves.

After covering a lot of miles on it myself, I think this is a perfect bike for virtually everyone. The quality of the engineering is incredible and it's so convenient to fold up and take anywhere.

Thank you.

Thanks for that - very informative. There are no hills around here for miles, so it's good to hear about your experiences. I agree with the back wheel removal - I got a puncture on my very first ride so had to quickly learn how to remove it. Now I've done it a few times, it's much easier.

Yes, it is - it's not designed for it, but it's never let me down (and most of my rides include at least 10 miles off road).

Thank you. Not many hills around here, but I've recently been to the Lake District and the gears were fine, even with my very average fitness level. However, I think I'd swap out the chainring for a smaller one if I regularly rode over more aggressive slopes such as those in the Peak District.

Yes. But in a good way! Have a fantastic journey.

Thank you. I wasn't sure about the white at first as I tend to get covered in mud on my rides, but it's so easy to clean, and it also makes me more visible to drivers when I'm on the road.

I'm amazed how resilient they are - this old bike has survived multiple camping trips and is used daily by my kids and is still going strong.

Thanks. And yes, it copes better than I expected. Yesterday I was slogging through thick mud and even that didn't stop it.

I'm now guilty of that too!

I envy your six gears. I'd love to get more speed on the very few smooth roads around here.

It always rains where I live. But the bike's owner didn't want mudguards. Now I've bought the bike, mudguards will be fitted as soon as they arrive. I'll be adding a rear rack at some point too, for holding camping gear

@@8hrAdventures I haven't got a rack on mine, though I have several models, also from titanium. An Asian copy of a T-bag in front functions fine for most needs, as also a frame with straps in front. A bike like this is mostly intended for transport as folded (That's why my bike is now down to below 9 kilo, with mudguards!)! It is a horrible "bike" on the small hard rolling wheels and I'm highly impressed, when seing someone riding them for long distances! Sadly I haven't been able to find a Danish Community of Brompton owners, for a common suffering 😊! By that, China, Korea and Taiwan are the main suppliers of better and more exclusive Brompton Parts, from exotic materials. Even on a now much former than than Superlight, the original brackets on the mudguards are made from "Heavy Metal", to be changed to a lighter version from carbon. The stays are from titanium, from the Factory. And do buy a set of frame-protection as a first. When new, I gave mine a full Auto polish and found that after two or three folds, the clear tape "protection" from the Factory, had been worn to the paint! Finn 😄

Protection is easily found from Asia, for all week points on a Brompton! As in the EU, parts are less difficult to buy from China than from the UK!! Finn. Denmark

Thank you for the advice - I hadn't even thought of frame protection, but looking closely I can see what you mean. I may try a bag on the front block if the weather ever gets hot here to avoid having to carry the rucksack on my back.

@@8hrAdventures It is easy to find protection. I have an UK shield boltet on my fork and a small badge behind the cable in front (below the wire, holding the cable). Also one below the crank and on the back triangle, below and on top, by the chain. It also covers wear from the small fork, when being helt in place during folds! Take care it isn't too thick, as "Chrisbybike", from Rio, had problems shifting gear when in New York, and had hers removed again, as her bike couldn't function! But my set works fine. You are also able to buy bolts, nuts and discs from titanium, for less weight, as a seat post, Brompton shaped, in several length versions. More than the original. And handlebar and a clamp for the sadle, lighter than the original - maybe except the T-lines? And the luggage holder in front are now metal on mine. I use the extra leather "release straps" for cleaning my naves during rides, a shorter version in front😄. By that I have sown leather on my frame and up my stem post, for protection during handling. You are able to find a version with welcro, if wanted! And Vincita makes an expensive pouch for the folding pedal. Finn. Denmark

Bromptons seem to be quite rare in Japan, but I'll be taking mine there as soon as I get the opportunity. I love watching the KZbin videos exploring Japan on a Brompton by @hilmiiman

Love the video - just got mine yesterday so thank you 😁

Thank you. I hope the weather is kind to you so you can go out and enjoy it.

buy a p line or t line if you can afford it they are fun

That sounds like an amazing idea (and a great location). I got my first two folding bikes secondhand online for less than £50 each and they've never let me down, despite being hammered by off-road trails and covering 100s of miles

Thanks. I love my old Dahon - it can take a beating and just keeps going. I hope you'll post videos of your adventures - I haven't been to Canada in years but I've never forgotten how beautiful the landscape is.

It's definitely worth it. As far as I can tell, the gear ratios are 0.75, 1 and 1.5, giving even gear steps of 33% and an overall range of 177%

I agree. After clocking up over 100 miles in the first week, I knew I wasn't going to be able to walk away from it. So I bought it - best investment I've ever made

Thank you. I just borrowed it but after 100 miles on it I think I'm going to have to buy it. In fact, I'm going to do that right now

I totally agree. This bike weighs approx 33lbs, whereas my Dahon is 21lbs. The Dahon gets far more use in general but this one is great for wet/icy conditions as it grips the roads far better. I live in an area that is pretty much flat so neither have been properly tested on hills (yet)

Well said! Perfect for last-minute holidays, roo.

What are the pros in the above scenario ?

Thank you so much! New one coming soon

Thank you. I had a lot of fun making this one

Thank you. That sounds like a great project - I hope to see videos of your adventures

Can be done on any folder. The difference is on my TERN VERGE X18. You move faster. And have to expend alot less watts and energy. (Especially on steep hills). Than you would on a cheap heavy folder. I know I've got a cheap heavy folder. And have done the same 7 mile commute to work on an 85% uphill grade. The difference is night and day. Especially on those hills. Between my Carerra intercity. And my Tern Verge X18.. 35 to 40 minutes to get there on the Intercity. With my legs are done. 25 to 30 minutes to get there on the X18. And it's as if I had gone for a stroll. That's what you pay the big money for. The same reason nobody's gonna win the Tour de France. On a 29lb folding bike bought off their mate for £50. But a 15lb elite carbon road bike costing 10k or more... I spin my front wheel on the Carerra. It SPINS for 2 minutes. I spin my front wheel on the X18 it spins for 13 minutes. That's what you are paying for. Supreme EFFICIENCY. And if your bike is your only form of transport. And you often ride 20 plus mile journeys. It's a great investment anyhow. My Carerra cost me £200. My X18 £1200. But I know which one I'm jumping on everytime. If I have a long journey with alot of hills that many cyclists would have to walk their bikes up.. My folders have saved me over 25k in travel expenses. Over the last 10 years. Thats how you have to look at it.

Cheers! Same here - I've ridden road bikes, MTBs and tourers since I was a child and then suddenly discovered these. How's the Raleigh? I fancy adding one to my collection at some point

@@8hrAdventures hi, the Raleigh is good too, it feels a bit different to my carrera in that it's a slightly further forward front wheel and the handle bars are lower. It rolls along nicely and has a rack, stand and even stands up nicely when folded, they have put a bit of thought into it. Happy travels 👍

Hello from the frozen and flooded north of England

Yes - it doesn't pack down all that small, but I still manage to squeeze it into the small backpack along with all my snacks, camera gear, tools and waterproofs

@@8hrAdventures Nice! It looks like it was a fun adventure. I have 20 inch folding bikes. I'm debating getting a 16 inch one in the future. Do you think the right 16 inch folder can hold up for a longer journey (60 km for example)?

@@mrt111 It really was fun. That was about 40km in total, over hills and only single speed. 60km would have been possible but tiring. However, I've done more than 100km on my friend's 3-speed 16" bike (a future video, once I've finished editing it)

@@8hrAdventures It sounds like it will be a nice video. I've seen people do Brompton touring on a 16 inch bike, but not too many are taking Dahon's or other lesser expensive 16 inch bikes on them.

That sounds amazing! Which bike do you have?

😂 I know - the world will come crashing down!

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Ha ha love that. comment "NOT A BROMPTON". Brompton may be the king of the fold. But its long been surpassed for performance as an actual folding bike. My Tern Verge X18. Is the greatest folder I've ever ridden. Fast as a road bike. And takes hills like they dont exist. Bromptons are like Rolex's. They sell on their name now. More than their bang for your buck.

They are so much fun! The only drawback with this one is the weight - almost 16kg - but I'm looking at ways to reduce that. My other folder is less than 11kg and it feels light as a feather

Cheers. Watching @hobocyclist was part of the reason I decided to try a folding bike, and it was certainly worth it

Thanks. If we ever get a summer here, it would be a great ride on any bike

​@@8hrAdventuresYou know when it's Summer in England because the rain is warmer ☂️

That's the funniest thing I've heard in ages. And very true!

Just a cheap Amazon one: COOSPO BC26 Cycling Computer. Not the best, but does everything I need

Thanks - when the weather is good, it's stunning here. I picked this one up the day after my first ride on a folding bike - I'd had so much fun on the 20" bike I wanted to see how 16" wheels would feel. Exactly the same - they both ride like a dream

Thank you! And it's good to hear from someone who had one of these because it's been virtually impossible to find out much about it online. And riding this trail is the most fun I've had in years - I'll definitely be revisiting it (hopefully on a less windy day)

Thanks - I really think there is something special about this kind of bike, especially when they can be bought for very little money

Cheers. I know very little about it, other than it was made in 1986 and appears to have been all over Europe with previous owners

Beautiful Dahon!

Hi. Continental Tour Rides - 700x32c. A bit wide for my rims but I've never had a flat and they're pretty grippy in most conditions