How I Set Up my Brompton to Cycle 200 Miles Self-Supported! [Ride from Seattle to Vancouver Part 1]

[@BestSideCycling]

What do you think of my set up? What would you change? What do you want to see of my journey to Vancouver?

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Neat set up. Perfect for a hotel over nighter. Add a back loader for a tent and sleeping mat and bag, and your setup for bike packing. 👍

[@MrRolandMichel]

Well done lad! Will be rocking a similar rig going to Japan in October, gotta Love that Borough Roll Top Large, so glad that I opted for that one. Ride safe, Ride often!

[@jonathanleach3914]

Excellent film. Thanks

[@tabletop2go651]

Awesome! Didn't know about the inner vertical grips. I like specifically how the toptube bag held everything! Will be taking your advice for when I ride an Audax 200 soon -- first time on a folding.

[@BestSideCycling]

Yeah the frame bag is super good! Remember to use my discount code if you end up getting this vincita one

[@fourthchute]

Very nice set up. -i got some of those inner bar ends for my fatbike and they are very comfy on longer rides.

[@KarlOnSea]

I use a pair of Carradice bags - the Originals City Folder on the front, and a Nelson Longflap on the back. With these I can fit everything I need for several days away camping.

[@moniqueviau2702]

Thank you for sharing with us 😊

[@BestSideCycling]

More to come on the adventure!

[@albertherz]

like the vincita bar bag

[@GGg-ic9ku]

What gloves for repairs putting on tires did you use in video? Seems perfect want to try them.

[@Tanstaafl1976]

First-time visitor - liked and subscribed. I like your set up and it seems very well thought out. I agree with @gordonmculloch4904 below about adding a backloader (maybe an Ortlieb waterproof Seat Pack) if you ever want to wild camp. I also really like your bike and in fact was just looking at one in the same matcha green paint color but with the mid height handlebar on REI's website. 🙂 Since I didn't plan on much international travel with a folding bike, I bought Dahon 20" folding bikes for my family, which I really like a lot. But, if all goes well, I'll be riding the 633km Four Rivers Ride in So. Korea in fall 2025 aboard my Dahon Mariner D8. A bit more of traveling hassle for this trip, but it's only one trip. 🙂 Keep up the good cycling!

[@grahamricketts-bq1ft]

Have you fitted a firmer suspension block ?, they reduce flex and enable you to put power down efficiently and personally I havent found that it makes the ride overly harsh.

[@phillblake6829]

Love that colour 🔥 dope bike

[@pierreprim8348]

Nice setup! Can you still fold the bike with both the Vincita voyage frame bag and the borough bag?

[@BestSideCycling]

You can still fold in the rear triangle for sure! The others would be restricted by the frame bag but it's very easy to take off and put back on

[@pierreprim8348]

That's what I thought, thanks! I like using by Brompton + borough bag as a trolley by only folding the rear and middle (not the handle bar). Guess I'll have to go with the small frame bag if I want to continue.

[@doniberni]

the inner bar ends doesn't stumble upon the wheelset while folded ? can you make a video of it being folded

[@taniacruz5080]

awesome job!

[@pootlingalong8928]

Strictly speaking I would argue that to be self supported you would have to carry camping equipment, if you are using hotels it is not a self supported ride, but never these, love your bike and the bags, very neat and practical!

[@BestSideCycling]

Fair point! 😂 This is in the context of a road cyclist used to joining events with aid stops and everything. If I can get over my nervousness over camping would love to try it

[@BillFromGaming]

​@@BestSideCyclingFay Bainbridge Park is a pretty nice spot for testing your bike camping setup, and it's close enough that you can abort if you find you forgot something.

[@JuanPreciado87]

Is comfortable the Vincita Voyager while cycling? Do the legs not rub or collide?

[@BestSideCycling]

No issue with leg rub and I have terrible time with top tubes bags. The reason why is because the Brompton frame is so low to the ground so it sits somewhere your legs are further apart of that makes sense.

[@JuanPreciado87]

@@BestSideCycling thank you, then I go for the small one (it's a pity that in Europe is not available the long one)

[@BestSideCycling]

@@JuanPreciado87 don't forget to use my code for a discount and enjoy! "BESTSIDECYCLING"

[@JuanPreciado87]

@@BestSideCycling 😉

[@v2blaster228]

What model are the innerbarends and do they affect the fold?

[@BestSideCycling]

sqlab-usa.com/products/innerbarends-411-2-0 this one and no effect on the fold at all!

[@mikekelly7340]

Wouldn't it be easier to put a little bit of weight on the back,seatbag

[@BestSideCycling]

Ohhh I totally forgot to show my saddle bag! 😂 I'll include it in the next video as it has some details.