Last summer i encountered a typical Brompton commuter on the train, we exchanged brief thoughts, mine being the wish to own one...anyway i went down to our local recycling center and whenever i am there i inspect their section of old bicycles and do you know what i spotted? I am now as of 2024 The proud owner of a Brompton 5 Speed All it needs is a chain and lots of adventures ❤ Happy New Year 🎉😂
@WheelsonaBike7 ай бұрын
Wow! That's an incredible find. Good for you! And if you're the tinkering, mechanic type, you'll be able to make all the necessary upgrades the bike may need. Good for you!
@tukitoria0110 ай бұрын
Hi Agnieszka thank you for sharing, this is awesome!
@WheelsonaBike10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Hope you found something useful in the video.
@boris100ish11 ай бұрын
Great set up. Old school saddle bag and Brompton borough roll top bag on the front for me. Will have to invest in a rear rack to add more capacity and flexibility. Bromptons are so much fun to ride. Thanks for taking the time to share. All the best Pete 👍🚲
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your setup. A saddle bag would've done perfectly and that's one way to increase the carrying capacity as well. Or do away with the load rear rack altogether. The bike was so much fun to ride and the journey back was seamless.
@timevans919510 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike Great video! ...the other good thing is that you can use one of the quick release attachments for Carradice saddlebags, which together with a carry strap makes it quick to remove and easy to carry when using the train or bus. I have one of the long flap models which allow you to add extra luggage as and when needed - handy for food bought on the go! I have the 6 speed with a 39t ring aswell - great for touring in that set up!
@javierbromptonpimp3 ай бұрын
Great setup! as a tip, you can also change the sprockets to 17-12 or 18-12 (some frames can hold the 18) to increase the range of the hub. 👍🏻
@BIJOSEBASTIAN3 ай бұрын
Great set up,waiting for my brompton from Curbside cycles Toronto this summer.
@WheelsonaBike3 ай бұрын
Nice! That's where my Brompton was originally bought as well.
@fennecbushcraft9001Ай бұрын
Nice. very good upgrade
@aedamhaeng10 ай бұрын
Nice setup, thanks for sharing. On my last trip through the Netherlands, I had my old Brompton T bag in the front, an Ortlieb 22 liter dry bag on the rack and the Carradice Audax bag at the saddle. The Eerder Metaal main frame hugger for useful stuff, stored on the frame and a Restrap food pouch.
@WheelsonaBike10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your setup! I wondered about adding a saddle bag as it would've added carrying capacity without added load strain on the front block or the rear rack.
@mad2barxhst8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing ideas on setting up your Brompton for touring. I would love to ride the Erie Canal on a Brompton. I cycled the Erie Canal ten years ago on a 700C hybrid bike.
@WheelsonaBike8 ай бұрын
It was a pleasure to ride the trail on the Brompton.
@JPBVideo11 ай бұрын
So happy to hear you're touring New York's Empire State! I've ridden the Erie Canal part once and since I live in Westchester, I've ridden the stretch from Kingston to Battery Park many, many times. Let me know if you have any questions along the way! I love that you're doing Erie on the Brompton. Good luck and stay safe!
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
I finished the trail in Albany on Monday and had an amazing time! I was so impressed with the trail. The variety in surfaces, the great signage, the local support. The Brompton did so well, I was also pleasantly surprised with that. I will be posting more videos of the ride in the coming weeks, and will look forward to your insights along the way!
@juandanielcano8052Ай бұрын
Excelente❤
@psocretes81835 ай бұрын
I have a bridge on my Brommie too. They are really handy. I like to have a mirror as well but the style I had stuck out and eventually got knocked off. Your style looks better.
@WheelsonaBike5 ай бұрын
Yes, the bridge is an excellent space extender, isn't it?
@sheilastallard11 ай бұрын
Love your set up!!. Noticed the Paths Less Pedalled cycle shoe ........... Crocs !!!! Keep Safe xxx
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
The crocs were excellent around the camp shoes and very light to carry.
@rogberube64223 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Very useful.
@steveelkins525 ай бұрын
that was a trip, lucky you.
@WheelsonaBike5 ай бұрын
Highly recommend that trail. Such lovely riding.
@FollowThomas11 ай бұрын
It's a beautiful trail I rode it last month. Thanks for your bike setup video. 👍
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
Isn't it?! I had such a wonderful time riding there.
@FollowThomas11 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike I can imagine it's a lot of fun riding foldable bike. How many miles you do on an average day since the tires are smaller and probably the pace is slower too?
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
@FollowThomas I was definitely slower. I did between 54 to 84 KM per day (33 - 52 miles). I rode slowly, and because the bike is new to me, I was very conservative in my daily mileage estimates. I could've definitely gone further as the bike was capable and very comfortable to ride.
@kittencollective11 ай бұрын
I use the backpack on a rod attached to the saddle and the back of the (Nitto) rack on my 6 speed Brompton & I swapped out the pedals for MTB flat pedals. Someday hope to ride the Erie Canal route!
@WheelsonaBike10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your setup. Your comment was held for review, I not quite sure why... I HIGHLY recommend the Erie Canal trail. Such a lovely ride.
@chuckdeyo29111 ай бұрын
I like that handle bar bridge. I'm handy with the tools, so I will see if I can build one.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
I've seen a video of a person doing just that. If you can do it yourself, this will make for a good project.
@bromptoning11 ай бұрын
I got a lovely back rack bag from Vincita that's designed specifically for folding bikes. What that means is that it's a much higher bag, and it has short panniers that can fold down. I want to take it touring, but alas, this summer has been all work and no play. But our usual set up is simply strapping 30L backpacks to the back rack. Not perfect, but it works.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the Vincita setup. Glad to hear it's worked well for you. As it happens, a shipment from Vincita was waiting for me after I finished the tour. The Big Nash bag is one of the items I got and it would've been perfect as a rear bag.
@bromptoning11 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike I noticed the Vincita bags you had on your Brompton today! The huge handlebar stem bag was one I was curious about too.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
@bromptoning Yes! That's two of the three I received from them. The stem bag can also be mounted on the saddle. I'll play around with both positions to see which one I like better.
@alanwilliamson642111 ай бұрын
Nice little rig for riding
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
It worked very well for me!
@redsorgum11 ай бұрын
Very cool! I like your setup. I was watching some videos last night on the Brompton’s, and for some reason you popped up into my head. I was wondering how you were doing on the Brompton. I like the idea of using a smaller bike. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
The big difference for me was downsizing my load. I carried 10kg on the front and the back, which is substantially less than what I typically carry on my touring bike. This made riding less strenuous and the bike handled beautifully. I was impressed.
@alfasamiam4 ай бұрын
Hello! Just stumbled on your feed! Love your commentary and explanation of the sights and your encounters along the way! I am curious about your photography/video setup. Any chance you can post more info on the cameras, holders/brackets etc. you are using? Love the Erie Canal… have ridden it end to end on several occasions… seems there is always something new to see and do!
@WheelsonaBike4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found the channel. I have an older video where I go over my setup. Some of the cameras have changed but the functionality of each type of camera is still the same. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaHTiHeDlKt1oJo
@DEVAULT.11 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@wojownikswiata454910 ай бұрын
Jaki piękny polski akcent ;)
@WheelsonaBike10 ай бұрын
Dziękuję. 😉
@Andrea-kx1mj11 ай бұрын
Really cool
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@GordonThompsonAZ11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. I have ridden from Buffalo to Albany for the past 7 years, the first 5 with my Bike Friday and the last 2 with my Brompton. I was very interested in your use of a dry back on the back. I have used the Brompton Rear Rack bag but the dry bag maybe a better idea. I will test it out.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
Amazing that you've done the ride so many times. It's beautiful, so I can understand the draw. Which Bike Friday bike do you ride? I like those bikes and spotted one in Toronto. The dry bag worked very well, with the only caveat being that it's clunky to take off and put back on securely. But it was just a bit of time. Otherwise, it worked very well. I am now testing the Vincita Big Nash bag with panniers. Not waterproof, but has a cover.
@GordonThompsonAZ11 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBikeI have a 2017 Bike Friday New World Tourist. I used it for 8 tours in New York and Europe. It has several advantages. The Bike is very comfortable. I am 72 and like to ride as upright as possible and BF made a custom length seat post so I can sit upright. The BF is very good for climbing. I have T28-38-48 chain ring on the front and a T11-34 rear cassette which gives me a a gear inches range of 16-88, which is very good. The tires are 20 x1.75. I use Schwalbe Marathons with tire liners and since the tire is wide I can use a thicker inner tube, all of which makes it almost impossible to get a flat. The disadvantage of the BF for me and why I now use a Brompton for touring is the BF does not travel well on a plane. For me the two considerations in bike set up are how it sets up in general for riding and how to I carry with me what I need to take the bike on a plane without getting it damaged. BF recommends a hard case which you can convert into a trailer when you ride but I think that is a bad idea because it just adds more weight and parts which can break. I had a padded foldable case made for the BF which is OK and I can somewhat fold up and put on the back rack when riding but it is unwieldy. Also although I use a soft case for the Brompton I can add extra protection to that case which I cannot use as well the BF. Lastly the BF is a pain to assemble when I arrive to start my tour whereas the Brompton is easy. Therefore the BF is now my around town bike and the Brompton my touring bike.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
@GordonThompsonAZ Thank you for sharing this. I can see the benefits of both bikes. The gearing is definitely superior on the BF, but depending on where you go the Brompton can hold its own. How does comfort compare on the two bikes. Do you find BF more comfortable because of its wider tires? Or is comfort comparable?
@GordonThompsonAZ11 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike The BF is more comfortable because the handle bars are higher in relation to the seat than on the Brompton and so I am more upright. Having said that over the course of a day I have not a comfort problem with the Brompton.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
@GordonThompsonAZ Thank you, once again, for sharing your experience with the two bikes. Very valuable.
@oldoza2 ай бұрын
Nice set up,might consider using bike trailer?
@WheelsonaBike2 ай бұрын
No, I would noy use a trailer.
@kzarz021911 ай бұрын
Hi.. Thank you for your video. I have been planning for a long bike ride. What type of tires did you use and did you use tube sealant to protect against punctures?
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
I have the original Schwalbe Marathon tires on the bike and no, I don't use sealant inside. The tires are puncture proof as they are and they are quite new as well. If I wanted to up the puncture "proofness", I'd opt for schwalbe Marathon Touring Plus tires. I have those installed on my touring bike and I rode across Canada on them without one flat.
@kzarz021911 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike Nice. Thank you and safe travels
@JayDollKingHefner11 ай бұрын
You didn't mention your bike lock on top of the frame located directly underneath your seat. I was curious as to what kind of lock it was and how you like it. Great video and you're always beautiful! 👍
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
It's an Abus folding lock and I used it a few times. I like that it mounts to the frame, but it did scuff up the Brompton sticker while mounted there. The little key I mention on the water bottle holder is for that lock.
@JayDollKingHefner11 ай бұрын
@WheelsonaBike thanks, I thought it was a lock, but I wasn't sure. I hate that it scuffed the sticker. I love your bike. Bromptons are really cool and compact!
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
@JayDollKingHefner Yes, I was a bit bummed about the sticker, but I was able to heat up the glue with a hairdryer and reapply the sticker. It's not perfect, but this is what happens when you tour, the bike comes back with some "battle scars" and I'm OK with that.
@JayDollKingHefner11 ай бұрын
@WheelsonaBike A few scars to remember the journey! I can't wait to take my first tour! I think I'm most concerned about what to pack! Until them I'll be keeping up with all of your adventures! Stay safe and have fun! 😁🙏👍
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
@JayDollKingHefner You'll figure out a lot of what works and what doesn't on that first ride. It'll be a great learning experience you can build on. Thanks for watching!
@GGg-ic9ku20 күн бұрын
How do you ensure you manage the weight on the front block and the rear rack? With a 10 kg limit on each it seems like it would be a challenge to carry enough gear to tour with. I think one could tie/hang from the center bar between pedals and/or the seat post to get more items, but curious how you do it, would love to know your methods. I plan to get my first Brompton this year an electric that I will get an extra front tire for to with in places I plan to fly to - can’t bring battery on plane. thanks for posting your videos there so interesting and helpful. I love the rides through the Canadian Rockies and BANFF but would be terrified to ride on such busy roads. How do you do it?
@WheelsonaBike20 күн бұрын
I weighed my front bag with all the gear inside. I did the same with the rear load. I was at 10kg each for both front and rear. I had everything I needed for self supported camping. This was a hot fall tour, so I didn't have to bring any cold weather supplies which ate typically heavier. Regarding your question about riding on busy roads. I live in Toronto so am very used to riding alongside car traffic. Riding through the Rockies was a nice respite from traffic actually. But again, I'm coming from a large urban rider experience.
@GGg-ic9ku20 күн бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike how do you see the Brompton fitting in your touring plans? Where do you plan to use it in the future? The thing I like best about it is the portability I can easily fly drive train anywhere with it. You amaze me … so brave! I wear much brighter and reflective clothing than you do, and have flashing lights, front and rear, I live in a college town, Charlottesville, Virginia, but occasionally train up to DC and bike around there , we have horrible bike lanes, if any, where I live, but it’s much better in DC but nowhere near Amsterdam standards!
@Khris6182 ай бұрын
I was wondering what diameter ez wheels you have on your Brompton. I put Ergon GP2s on my Brompton and with the standard 60mm ez wheels, I can not have the grip horns pointed upward without the left grip contacting the ground when the bike is folded. At least without tilting the handlebar more than I want. The best solution I can think of is to put larger diameter ez wheels on the bike.
@WheelsonaBike2 ай бұрын
The easy wheels were upgraded by the previous owner. Here's what I have installed, you can check the details on this page: josephkuosac.com/product/brompton/1_6_2_easy-wheel/
@Khris6182 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike according to specs, those are 60mm in diameter. Did you have any trouble positioning the grips or mirror so you can roll the bike folded on the easy wheels without either contacting the ground?
@WheelsonaBike2 ай бұрын
@Khris618 No, I have no issues with either.
@CrazyLittleBikerGirl11 ай бұрын
You mentioned you have a high handlebar brompton, can i just ask does the ergon gp2 grips + mirrycle mirror that you had on interfere in anyway with the folding of the bike? Like does it touch the ground etc? Thank you for sharing your setup
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
No, they do not.
@shuttle46111 ай бұрын
Hi! I liked the mirror. Where did you get it? What brand is it? I agree, the rear set up doesn't look very handy or comfortable.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
I think I got the mirror at a local bike shop, but it's also available on Amazon. It's called Mirrycle Mirror www.amazon.ca/Mirrycle-Corp-Mountain-Bicycle-Mirror/dp/B0009R96YK/ref=asc_df_B0009R96YK/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292983095445&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15812210670858927205&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000982&hvtargid=pla-436660969623&psc=1
@pgreenx11 ай бұрын
I live on the Empire State trail an hour north of nyc and thinking about the Erie trail. Are you going to do review and if you liked it, camping options food etc?
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
You're so lucky to live next to the trail! It's such a great trail. Yes, I'll be sharing more videos from the tour. But overall, I highly recommend this ride. Very well marked, good variety of surfaces, mostly away from car traffic, excellent variety of camping and in-door accommodation options. I was very impressed.
@pgreenx11 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike thanks. On my list for next yt
@Adventure8Ride2 ай бұрын
Is that s Small Ergon GP2 - Ergo Lock on Handlebar Grips with Bar End? How did the Brompton handled steep hills? I am 4' 11 3/4" tall...and still in search for the bike for my first bike tour/bikepacking. Thanks.
@WheelsonaBike2 ай бұрын
Yes, these are the Ergon GP2 grips. They already have the 'horns'. Brompton doesn't do well on steep hills. For that you need physical strength as the gears are not suitable for climbing. On this tour I rode a very flat terrain with some long, but gentle hills. I would not recommend the bike for a long bicycle tour with lots of hills. Unless you are in an amazing shape and can use brute strength to climb. Have you looked at Bike Friday bikes?
@Adventure8Ride2 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike I finally bought the Ergon grips..gosh, so hard to puil out the existing grips! I will have a go on Thursday so I can test it for Friday ride. Ride safe always! thanks
@reginald68033 ай бұрын
Nice. But if you cant fold it quickliy, why not use a bigger bike?
@WheelsonaBike3 ай бұрын
I do use a bigger bike when I want to (like right now as I'm touring Poland and heading to the mountains) and I use the folder when I want to. It all comes down to personal choice and specific use cases.
@livethemoment907010 ай бұрын
I also like the GP2 but wouldn’t fit on my M handlebars. You mentioned you have an H bar and seem like it fits like a glove. Did you do anything special to make it fit?
@WheelsonaBike10 ай бұрын
I had to cut the grips to make them fit on the handlebars.
@thomasstacho9 ай бұрын
What model Brompton do you have? BTW, love your videos. Tom
@WheelsonaBike9 ай бұрын
It's the C Line Explore.
@pualema39 ай бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the great info. What type of Click-Stand do you use? I went to their website and there are different configurations. Thanks!
@WheelsonaBike9 ай бұрын
This Click Stand was actually made for my full size touring bike, but because of user error I ended up breaking it. So I removed two pieces and now it fits the Brompton well. It's the Click Stand Max.
@kevinseversonandhisvizslas828711 ай бұрын
When is your next installment of your across Canada bike ride?
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
Im hoping to have one ready next week or in two weeks time. It's a heavy one for me as I'll be going over the day of the accident.
@kevinseversonandhisvizslas828711 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike accident????
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
Yes, I was hit by a car while in Northern Ontario.
@kevinseversonandhisvizslas828711 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike omg. So glad you’re ok. Perhaps that’s the reason behind your new bike 💔. I will wait for the videos, I love your channel. Btw I bought a brommie in 2020! 6 speed as well. Love it.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
Oh no, I didn't get a Brompton because of the accident. I got it because I've wanted one for years. I was able to finish the tour on the Sutra and still ride it. It's a fantastic bike that save me from a serious injury. I'm very thankful for it.
@seanyushi909614 күн бұрын
Is that piccadilly blue?
@WheelsonaBike14 күн бұрын
It sure is!
@aswang7810 ай бұрын
Hi .May i know the Brand and Model number on your Chainring? Tnx and Stay Safe Always!
@WheelsonaBike10 ай бұрын
I share the details in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6uxgKBmr72njKM, it's a SRAM 39 tooth chainring.
@andreacaciolli52503 ай бұрын
what about the lights?
@WheelsonaBike3 ай бұрын
The lights are the rechargeable front light, and a battery operated rear light. Both available as Brompton accessories. I do not use dynamo operated lights.
@georgecombs5 ай бұрын
Where can I get the same kick stand 4:00
@WheelsonaBike5 ай бұрын
It's a Click Stand and I have the max version. www.click-stand.com/
@Ivandrago8910 ай бұрын
Hi, where did you buy your Brommie??
@WheelsonaBike10 ай бұрын
It was a private sale.
@coretan674910 ай бұрын
Hi i amer from Malaysia, may i know what is your height?
@WheelsonaBike10 ай бұрын
Hello Amer, thanks for watching. I'm 5'4".
@Cycle2life11 ай бұрын
Can and do you wild camp in that area?
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
I'm sure people do wild camp in the area, is it legal? I'm not sure. I think Ryan van Duzer did wild camp on the canal. Check his love cycles series for their ride. What I did is relied on free camping at the lock stations, paid camping in campgrounds, warmshiwers hosts and motels.
@pataaqui204511 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike is there any way that you can provide a list of your stops? and when you say you did free camping at lock stations... can you explain, I am not sure how it works.
@WheelsonaBike11 ай бұрын
@pataaqui2045 I will be posting videos of my entire ride and will be sharing the stops in those videos. Regarding your other question - when you arrive at a lock station, go speak to the lock master (the person operating the lock) and let them know you'd like to camp. They will show you the area people typically camp at and also point out a porta potty (washroom), water source and any electricity hookups available. Some lock stations had a QR code that led to a survey you needed to fill out, but the one I stayed at did not.
@stevenbissett8 ай бұрын
If you tour with a trailer there is no need for protecting your bike frame.
@WheelsonaBike8 ай бұрын
While I use a trailer for urban commuting when grocery shopping, I would not take a trailer on tour. Personal preference.
@stevenbissett8 ай бұрын
@@WheelsonaBike May I ask why you would not use a trailer for touring?
@WheelsonaBike8 ай бұрын
@stevenbissett I personally wouldn't use it because I don't like to feel the pull of the trailer behind me. I don't mind the sensation when grocery shopping, but wouldn't want that on a long distance tour when climbing mountains. I'd rather have it all on my bike. As well, maneuverability is always affected when I have a trailer and based on personal experience, the more nimble, the better. Although a fully loaded bike is not the most nimble, a bike with a loaded trailer, in my opinion, would be a big headache. There are others who do ride with trailers and prefer it. There are some that start with a trailer and then switch to on bike loads. It's all about your own preference. If it works for you, it's the perfect solution.
@stevenbissett8 ай бұрын
@WheelsonaBike There are pros and cons for each setup, I guess.