My commuter bike- Brompton S1E

a quick look at what has become my main mode of transportation. Sorry about traffic noise, didn't realized how bad the mic picked it up till editing.

[@agelaonsoikea]

I purchased my Brompton S1L in 2011 and I've ridden about 15000 km ever since. A great bicycle! The longest day trip I've done on it was 207 km.

[@flpirate45]

I almost passed this video bye but decided to watch it anyway. I'm very glad that I did. I'm now convinced that I'm going to buy a Brompton because of your video. Thanks.

[@UncleVoodoo]

thanks. I'm very pleased with it so far, the only prob I've has is the suspension block has developed a slight squeak a couple of times...greasing the bolt that passes though it takes care of it.

[@chrisaviator2337]

THX for this Video! A guy from the US uses a Brommie to go shopping! Unbelievable! You are Special, Sir! I use my Brompton to commute to work, take it with me on my plane, car or whatever. They are a special piece of kit and I love to ride it. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪.

[@UncleVoodoo]

thanks, a lot of people in the US think bikes are toys you get rid of once you get a drivers license. I love all my bikes but the Brompton is my baby.

[@ahkl77]

Welcome to the global community of Bromptoneers/ Bromptonauts changing the commuting world one ride at a time.

[@LarsBartschat]

The Brompton is just such a fine ride. I'm still enjoying my S6LD for my commute everyday. It's just under 10 miles each way. And as I live in Germany, there was no way to go without fenders with all the rain. :) And regarding the level of detail, I cannot recommend enough to get the Brompton toolkit. So well designed and contains everything you need to fix your bike on the go.

[@paolocruz8392]

Awesome setup. Simple and elegant. Black and brown combinations looks great. Beautiful brooks leather.

[@dkojongian]

Great video and explanation ... this is my favorite setup when I get my Brompton in the future ... all the accessories especially the Brooks seat are perfect for daily commuting 👍

[@emoryrubyg9631]

Thank you so much for the video! I've watched so many other videos of this bike and yours is the first one where I could easily understand the folding and unfolding process. 😊

[@jefflormans5441]

I was just going to say exactly the same thing. Excellent.

[@csikomas8910]

Hi, I liked this vid, I just got a Brompton today so Im in the club! Expensive OMG but super fun. The ease of using this bike vs my very heavy and cumbersome cruiser. It's just come into my house to the kitchen and I have a 5 level split. I'm older and have carpel tunnel, and it was still no problem, so the lightness and the ease of getting through doors, small spaces, if you have to lift it, all that, can't be beat. It looks pretty cool too, as I have it bc I saw someone whiz by and they looked so carefree and unburdened and I knew the that I had to simplify my life and stop pushing so much weight around. Just ordered new handgrips and a Brooke seat. It'll be super customized when I'm done. No two are alike. So happy with this and can't wait to take it places I wouldn't have contemplated with my other bikes. It's a whole new world!

[@iyekski]

If i can like this video 10x, i will. Great accessories and detailed description.

[@K1989L]

What a great review! Good work!

[@charliesmith7169]

Excellent video! Great content and very well put together. Thank you 😊

[@jamma246]

I really want a Brommy. I have a driving licence but haven't driven since I passed (10 years ago). I just walk, did used to cycle at one point, take public transport. I must have saved thousands by doing this, and stayed healthier (as well as keeping down my carbon footprint). I feel that most people driving are doing it unecessarily - and then such people end up having to go to the gym anyway! This looks like the perfect little commuter bike: I'll need something like this with my new job involving a short train ride. Thanks for the very informative video.

[@macpdm]

Single speed ! dude that is hardcore. I thought I was brave going for a 3 speed. Fantastic bike whatever you choose.

[@sscbkr48]

Good detailed overview, slick like a swiss army knife. My old trek has more sprockets/gears than I know what to do with. The best part is my 1970 Brooks saddle.

[@georgemccune8502]

Fantastic Video. Finally someone that shows the Brompton details others leave out! Someday I’ll own one!

[@UncleVoodoo]

thanks, if there's anything else you'd like to see let me know. I'm going to do another video showing the modifications I've made to the clamps (forgot to mention them in this one).

[@alfonsoalmendariz3325]

@@UncleVoodoo What is the name and model of your mirror? I like how it is compact and does not get in the way of your handlebar grips. The mirror that I have on my bike now gets in the way. Alfonso from #BicycleVacaville. Free to check out some of my bicycle videos. I am from Vacaville, California.

[@BjkxeDKjsje]

Thank you for the very good video, and clear, methodical review.

[@SLAYER-nm5zw]

GREAT review my friend,enjoyed your input,thanks and greetings from Greece!

[@stushinybutton8944]

Excellent video. Very informative 👍🏻

[@ketlee3940]

Awesome video, I like it very much. Just that abit noisy , as many cars and bikes passing by your house.

[@714SNF]

Cool bike, thx for sharing!

[@abyields7831]

Wow, so cool 😂, the gas savings are nice. I bet that little bike is fun to ride!

[@stephen_mcateer]

Good video. I have a 2017. It's a six speed for the hills around here. Shift has been a little problematic but I need the gears. Plan to sort out the shift soon though it looks a little finicky to do it.

[@effyleven]

I am surprised he thinks the gears antiquated. I have the six speed model. I think it's great. Twin matched changers integrated with their respective brake levers control 2 speed derallier and 3 speed wide ratio hub. The small wheels need special gears, and combining hub gears WITH derallier was the really clever way to do it. It works so well, more conventional bikes should do it.

[@kentwydell9322]

I too think that the six speed gear arrangement is great. The hub gear gears up in 3rd so no need for large chainrings or tiny rear sprockets to get a high enough top. Also you can change the hub gear whist stationery. Useful in town. The derailleur bit is almost a freebie. All Bromptons - even the one speed - have a chain tensioner anyway. To get the extra derailleur gear only requires the lever and cable and thingy to knock the pulley wheel one way or another. And an extra sprocket of course.

[@pechadeh]

nice touch with the mirror, I'm gonna get one for my bike

[@binjones]

Awesome. I just bought the CHPT 3. I am normally riding single speed bikes, so having gears will be interesting. I bike 50 or so mikes on my rides.

[@smallnuts2]

I like these bikes. I would like to get one to discover a town or city while on vacations. Take to a local store or movie theater.

[@tonyfrewin4822]

This really is a great tutorial. Thanks.

[@theweirdsiblings8391]

Nice pam straps to match with the bike!!

[@gdwlaw5549]

You nailed it!

[@0HARE]

Thanks for the great review. I’m a get one.

[@Stephen.Bingham]

In the UK we can take Bromptons on almost every bus and train for free. They are also small enough to throw in the back of a car (we call it the boot here). This makes "hybrid" journeys really practicable. A recent trip I made was: bike - train - bike - car - bike - bus - bike

[@LarsBartschat]

Great way to travel. In most of Germany it's the same, folded Bromptons count as luggage not as bike, so no bike ticket needed. :)

[@Stephen.Bingham]

@@LarsBartschat Germany is a civilised country! I have lived and worked there. A friend of mine bought a Brompton in the UK and took it with her when she moved to Berlin. They are slightly cheaper in the UK.

[@LarsBartschat]

@@Stephen.Bingham I'd assume they are a wee bit cheaper, but even at the price I had to pay to my local dealer, totally worth it. It's just so easy to unfold and zoom away, after taking out of a car's trunk, a train, metro or just down the stairs.

[@arieraaphorst1998]

Wow, I need those grips and mirror!

[@juancamilovasquezsalazar4988]

good video man.

[@jazzfan7491]

Great looking bike!The world tries to sell you 15 "speeds" but a little actual use will convince you for local commuting one gear is fine for all but the hilliest terrain

[@tito2928]

Great video 😀😀😀

[@UncleVoodoo]

thanks

[@fourlevent3288]

Good working bike

[@davel2734]

Well done video

[@byshagi]

Great vid.

[@chrisz8532]

What? No engine? Pretty cool bike though Mr Voodoo. 🍻

[@JohnComeOnMan]

Snazzy!

[@SunshineFL]

Nice review. I have a h6r

[@alpinistbear]

Greetings from Osaka, Japan. I have an h3r. The 3 is great on the mostly flat roads of Osaka. Take care.

[@Hartwig08]

Very informative video. Thank you very much. Where did you get the carrying handle and the leather strap for the luggage bag? Thank you for your answer in advance.

[@UncleVoodoo]

I found those on eBay.

[@PalmuserSavage]

Right to the point!

[@gbird5000]

Cool video! Thanks for posting it. I wonder, if you don’t mind, how much were the bags and the saddle?

[@UncleVoodoo]

Thanks for the comment. The prices can vary depending on where you buy them but what i paid was- $75 for the basket bag, $350 for the satchel and $125 for the seat.

[@bigtexas7580]

*Is that Brooks saddle very comfortable? I see many Brompton bikes with this seat and was wondering, I have a Germany made Medicus Air City saddle on mine now and it's comfortable if you don't ride for more than a few hours however it doesn't have the suspension springs that I see on the Brooks.*

[@james-p]

Instant Upvote for The Cult! And it's a good vid too 🙂

[@fredo69ification]

Nice!

[@danielrushton2090]

Really enjoyed your video thanks,what was the model Brompton please? Also,what was the music at the beginning please?

[@UncleVoodoo]

The model is an S1e, the music is a cover of “She sells sanctuary “ by The Cult.

[@ed0078]

Well done

[@user-jc9nm5sh3y]

Is the car black or blue? thank you

[@mleys3248]

Guessing it doesn't rain all that much where you live 😀. No fenders.

[@alfonsoalmendariz3325]

Great video. What is the name and model of the mirror? I have one on my bike but it is too bulk and gets in the way of my bullhorn type handlebar grips.

[@UncleVoodoo]

its a Cateye BM-45 - www.cateye.com/intl/products/accessories/BM-45/

[@robertkirk4387]

They ought to make a carbon belt version

[@1825OREO]

What’s the thing under your seat? I couldn’t hear it. Does it more the seat back a little? Thanks

[@UncleVoodoo]

Ya a car or something goes by and drowns me out at that point, its a Lezyne Femto Drive tail light.

[@roxy4877]

Great video. Is this the standard sized seat post? I’m 5’11” and just ordered my Brompton with standard seat post.

[@UncleVoodoo]

yes it's standard. Im 6' with a 33in inseam, any taller and I'd need the extended version.

[@MrSubielove]

Ok, so I have a question. What state do you live in? all the cars I see in the video are parked. Is everyone in town riding a bike and during the time of filming they are inside because the weather is a little warm? what's going on here? Also to add. I am drooling watching your video, my eyes focused on the bike. I see all the nice leather accessories...just very nice and it went well with the color of the frame.

[@UncleVoodoo]

I'm from Virginia, the video was shot around 7am on a Sunday morning,.. so not many people were out and about yet.

[@vincentnnyc]

Why 1 speed? You don’t have any hills where you live?

[@charlie_u.k.]

Cool!

[@humam8528]

What is the song on the beginning man !!

[@nastythomashobbs]

Nice review. I really loved my Brompton. I had the 6 speed with rack and fenders. I got in to electric bikes a few years ago but kept the Brompton for awhile as it was so portable. Finally sold it a few months ago after I bought a light weight folding Ebike. I agree the non electric Tern bikes are low quality garbage compared to a Brompton but the newer electric versions of Tern have more bag and cargo options than Brompton. Really left Brompton in the dust sadly. I kept my Game bag though. Use it for laptop and work supplies. . Very high quality bag. I did not buy the Tern as they are a bit heavy so I bought the Evo Atwater. 42 pounds so still easy to load in to my trunk.

[@UncleVoodoo]

thats funny, I have 2 ebikes myself (1 mtb and 1 cargo bike). ill be doing a video soon on my cargo ebike as I now run a delivery business utilizing bicycles. I was pretty close to buying a Tern GSD but i found one much cheaper that I really liked.

[@karimullaghantasala1334]

❤

[@simoenriquez6736]

What's the model?

[@popatop75]

thanks could you tell me what distant you would ride until it would become uncomfortable? 10 12 miles? i wish to buy a small foldable and getting differance results. thanks david envy your set up

[@UncleVoodoo]

hmmm, thats a difficult one to answer as it might be more subjective than objective. since Ive been riding long distances on mtn bikes for decades now I wouldn't think twice about heading out for a 20 mile or so trip on it but I don't because I have other bikes more suited for that purpose as I live in the mountains. also, when looking at folding bikes there is a balance between fold and ride quality. if the fold and small storage footprint is the main reason for buying, then Brompton is king. if ride quality is more important and fold is secondary, a Birdy or Tern might be a better choice. if buying a Brompton for comfort on longer rides I wouldn't buy the S model, the M, H, or P models would be better for that. mine was purchased specifically for compact fold and short rides.

[@popatop75]

@@UncleVoodoo thank you for your time and great answers, probably a dahon for me

[@kentwydell9322]

@@popatop75 Why a Dahon?

[@CaffeineJogger]

great video overview #BromptonShrink

[@Gogogordy1]

Enjoyed your video, but disagree with your assessment of Brompton’s drivetrain technology. I have an S6L and find the shifting quite fine and use all the ratios and it even offers some advantages over traditional groupsets. My wife has an M6L and the shifting suits her as well. Its no more antiquated than a conventional deraileur system, but designed to work with some criteria most bikes dont have...an exceptional fold being one of them. Nice Brommie btw...I like the way you’ve accessorized it!

[@UncleVoodoo]

Thanks, wouldn’t want a derailleur set up on it. i just dont care for what is basically a high/low derailleur for the 3sp hub. An Alfine 7sp seems like a much better option for them to use in this day and age.

[@Gogogordy1]

I understand that the Alfine 7 is too big. So, they compromised? Agree to disagree re the drivetrain perhaps, but we’re both Brompton fans! Can’t argue about that. Enjoy man; it’s a cool ride regardless.

[@GrahamAtDesk]

I've had 4 Bromptons over the years, each with a different transmission. One of them had a 7 speed SRAM hub in it (the rear triangle had been widened to accommodate it). It was a nice I idea in principle, but the 7 speed hub was a lot heavier than the 3 speed. It didn't work as smoothly either. I'd choose the 6 speed over a bigger hub every time. I'm a fan of hub gears, but my current Brompton is a 2 speed. Where I live now it's relatively flat and the bike is a lot lighter without a hub gear. If I lived somewhere hilly I'd get a 6 speed, without question. I'll never look at putting a heavier hub in a folding bike again. There are no significant benefits and the weight is a downside for me.

[@kentwydell9322]

@@UncleVoodoo The derailleur utilises the chain tensioner which is there on all Bromptons The ratios on the Brompton derailleur are close together and chosen to split the difference between changes on the 3 speed hub gear and add an extra top and an extra bottom. The ratios on the hub gear are extra wide I think. Wider than the usual AW three speed.

[@tonyofarrell7318]

It looks good ,but the small wheels would worry me from a safety point of view ,have you ever hit a pothole?

[@thecollector5243]

I don't think potholes are really a problem for well pumped up wheels. But power transmission is always better with bigger wheels. I have a Tern with 20" - it also does make for a more stable ride. The Brompton indeed folds smaller with its 16"ers. But my Tern still folds small enough for my requirements and with 11kg I can carry it one-handed. I defenitely prefer the bigger wheels.

[@monicamartinez3459]

Hi 👋🏻 Excúseme what is the exact model of your bicycle 🚲 ?? I’m very interested in buying in this same model

[@UncleVoodoo]

It’s called the S1E

[@goldensack_fieldadventuref4538]

great lucky to had one, brompton did' t make a single speed bike any more.

[@MrNewcook]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@supportmalphite8769]

Holy shit you are back??? What happened to you and the old channel?

[@andythousand345]

Great video. Where’d you get the mirror?

[@UncleVoodoo]

I got that off eBay, its the Cateye bm-45

[@andythousand345]

Voodoo Sixx I have the 2-Speed Brompton and love the simplicity.

[@simoenriquez6736]

Sir,how much is that nice toy of yours?

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

👍🏼

[@daveadriffield7296]

I paid well over double for a Tern.

[@mikes3725]

what is your height?

[@UncleVoodoo]

I’m 6ft w/ 33in inseam

[@bcmagician]

repost your army storys please

[@onebicycle3772]

Nice sir. Using your bike more, less car.

[@marknlim1]

Single speed wow

[@antonsola4007]

Nice intro, music..!!

[@PabloLopez-jk6qg]

25-4 25-4 what’s the name of the intro song?

[@antonsola4007]

@@PabloLopez-jk6qg Melodi= she sells santuary Band = the cult ..!

[@PabloLopez-jk6qg]

25-4 25-4 Thanks! It brings back memories from a pink club in Miami back in the mid 80’s 👍

[@Easy_Urban_Rider]

dude make a separate video about how you got your left arm tattoo's

[@jacoolckers6465]

All I need is the $$$$.

[@smallnuts2]

Finance it

[@thecollector5243]

I don't know where you live but in my country you can get bike loans from the bank. Also tax ministry gives you a break for using "green" transport.

[@jacoolckers6465]

@@thecollector5243 I am in South Africa. So no help from the banks or government.

[@speedyjongman]

great brompton video. i wanted to have a commuter bike like this. i ride alot here in Phnom penh pls check me out. tnx

[@abyields7831]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@persiacastellani3658]

Check out taking our Bromptons across India XD kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4aygayrqbGgldU

[@CosgroveNotts]

F150 for poor folk lol

[@ericfaragher3359]

Excellent review. The only thing I'd say is, have a little more confidence. What you are saying is exactly right, so don't be so modest about stating the facts.

[@koshobai]

More confidence in what, exactly?