Why Brompton?

Here are some reasons why I ride and like Brompton folding bike.

[@Bokooda]

This perfectly describes the world that opens up to you by owning a Brompton. Happy adventures x

[@finn111]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed watching. Pekka

[@robhemsley9181]

I have 8 bikes but the Brompton is my favorite - so versatile - not too good for long rides but to be happy and enjoy short journeys 25 miles or so in the town , shopping or via trains its just a dream

[@finn111]

Hi Rob, thanks for comments. I have only two bikes, this week I need to change winter tires with spikes to both Brompton and Helkama (my old 28" bike).

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

As a Dane, but also named: "Finn", I like riding round on my Brompton here in Denmark. Also on the hilly and rocky island of Bornholm in the Baltic, which has several serpentine roads going up and - down, so all my 6 gears are needed, when going up, and down! And my indeed, well functioning Brompton brakes also are able to stop me, when going down again, before passing some cattle prevention tubes across the road, at intervals, and from very high speeds! I was insecure at first, but my Brompton never let me down! 😄

[@finn111]

Nice to get message from other Finn 😁. Oulu, where I live, is at coast, so we have quite flat here. I have 12% reduced gears and to me - elderly man - it fits well. No need for speed any more. I have to say you are brave when riding over the cattle tubing, it's quite shaky for Brompton's 16 inch wheels. On the other hand: when you ride fast enough, it may not feel so bumpy. 🚴

[@joegrey9807]

Wow, I've not tried going over a cattle grid - I'm not sure about doing that!

[@daniel999999999999]

I bought a Brompton summer 2019 and I love it. So convenient to take on bus/train and really fun to ride.

[@finn111]

Daniel, thanks for watching and comments. I took my Brommie a bit further this summer, made overnight mini-tour. See the video in my channel. kzbin.info/door/Aw3eQSTwoamrPLAskdu0fg

[@johnbayley1109]

Really enjoyed the video. Factual and informative and hits the nail on the head when explaining its wonderful convenience. More Brompton videos please in beautiful Suomi!

[@finn111]

John, thanks for watching, I’m glad you liked it. Did you watch the winter video in my channel (although it is not right time of the year for it 🙁)? Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@Reissunpilaaja]

Stumbled upon this video just now and all I have to say is good health to you and have great times riding! This is coming from another Finn riding a C-line explore. It's a fantastic utility bike you can take anywhere, especially handy in commuting with trains. I even use it to take my kid to daycare on a trailer that is attached to the bike. Never had such fun riding a "regular" non-MTB bike.

[@finn111]

Hi Reissunpilaaja, thanks for watching. After getting home from hospital after Covid infection, X-ray pictures and breathing tests showed that I have about 60% capacity of my normal breathing. I feel that my lungs have recovered quite much already and I feel better, and really enjoy riding with my Brompton and also old 28" Helkama. Did you watch other videos in my channel? Great to hear that you combine trailer and child transportation with Brompton. Have a greate day and safe rides.

[@andyh126]

Found this really informative, you have a beautiful calming voice.

[@finn111]

Andy, thanks for watching and comments. Someone once said I sound like Kimi Raikkonen, retired Finnish Formula 1 driver 😂 Maybe you like my easy going winter cycling video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bni9mHmke72Ujtk I wish you happy new year and safe rides. Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@susannaainesmaa7751]

This was a really cool video grandpa. Love, Toivo

[@finn111]

Thanks for watching, Toivo. I’m looking forward to go cycling with you. Pappa

[@lcstewart1969]

Thank you sir for such a simple but yet informative video. I use to have a full size bike but now use a Brompton 3 speed model. It is such a wonderful bike to ride and keep especially as I live in a small flat with not much space here in Singapore. Ride safe!

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching. Now, when Christmass is so close, please see my winter evening ride on my channel www.youtube.com/@finn111/featured Happy Brompton riding and Merry Christmass to you! Regards: Cycling Finn

[@Alan2Bordeaux]

Happy riding and I wish you a full recovery.

[@66oggy]

I love my Brompton M6R, bought second hand a number of years ago, but much better with a few mods.... Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres. Brooks B67 saddle. MKS FD-7 pedals. Larger roller wheels on the rack. Monkii Cage bottle carrier. Ergon GP3 grips...... And the best mod... lowering the gearing from 50T chainring to 44T. I have the toolkit that fits in the frame, but don't use the glueless patches that come with it, they are useless. It gets used on roads, trails, and canal towpaths, from the house, or chucked on the back seat of my Fiat Panda, and to be honest, it probably gets a bit more hammer than it was designed for ...... Awesome piece of engineering.

[@finn111]

Hi Neil, thanks for watching. My Brompton is with high handlebar (H) and also with 44T chainring. Bottle carrier and Ergon grips are also on my shopping list, eazy wheels are already waiting to be assembled. Maybe eazy wheel extender is needed as well? My next "project" is to make the ride smoother, due to some pain in my back. So I changed Brooks saddle to softer one, now looking for softer suspension block. I have also searched for saddle post with suspension, but diameter of Brompton telescopic seat post is so weird (26.6mm), that I need to do some research of solutions. What's the benefit of MKS FD-7 pedals compared to original ones? Have a good summer and happy rides ! Pekka

[@66oggy]

@@finn111 To be honest the MKS pedals were not a mod, the original folding pedal broke, and I got the MKS set much cheaper at the time than the Brompton pedals, so I thought I would try them. They seem to be more comfy as they are slightly bigger, fantastically engineered, but heavy.

[@baqaqipekhebi7148]

Excellent video! Wishing you a speedy recovery from the long Covid symptoms!

[@finn111]

Thanks for watching, recovery is in progress.

[@julmoon6587]

Hello Finn, thank you very much for this beautiful video and your heartwarming honest words. For the same reasons as you, I ordered a C-Line 6 speed, 44er Ritzel because I live in the hills of Bavaria before the alps. For me it was a little bit heavy to carry and get it the 30 steps up/down of our trainstation or high up to the back of my car. I returned it and felt sad about that. Yesterday my new order arrived: a Brompton P-line! It is about 2kg less in weight and that you can feel immediately. The 4 gears will surely be not enough to climb all the hills in my surrounding, but I want to make little tours farer away and sightseeing-tours in small old cities and villages which I wouldn‘t do per pedes ……

[@finn111]

HI Julmoon, thanks for watching and your encouraging words. You are right, my full-steel, 6 speed, hight handlebar with rear rack and dynamo hub lights is the heaviest Brompton. I hope you enjoy riding in new places and combine Brompton with other transportation. I made my first mini-tour with my Brompton two weeks ago: I had tent, sleeping bag, gas stove and everything with me. I decided to stay my first tent-night in camping place, just in case I face some problems. Everything went well and I returned next day with train, just like I had planned. Unfortunately my backbone did not like to ride on high tire pressure (which creates shocks and wibration to my back) and now I need some time to recover. Have great time and rides with your superlight Brompton. Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@julmoon6587]

@@finn111 Hi Pekka, thank you very much for your quick answer (also for the winter-schwalbe-question from your other video). I‘m sorry that your backbone didn‘t come along with the bumps and vibrations of your ride to/from your overnight-adventure. That‘s a pity, but I think I would suffer the same ……. 😢 I wish you a very quick recovery! Greetings from Bavaria, Juliane

[@GeneralKato]

If you use a 44 tooth chainring up front it will be a little bit easier on hills with 4 speed.

[@cbenn93308]

Tremendous video. Very well done. Thank you!

[@finn111]

Thanks, Chris. I'm glad you liked it.

[@platypushatstand]

Welcome to the fold! I have an orange H6R ridden since new in 2012 over 9,000 leisurely miles so far.

[@finn111]

Wow, you seem to have really enjoyed riding. I chose racing green color to my bike, I think it's so British (I have seen it in some old, classic sport cars). Have you done overnight tours as well, or is it all from commuting? My latest video in my channel is a review of my backpack and touring setup. I think I need to change Schwalbe winter tires soon to be able to continue riding in winter (as shown in my winter video). I wish you more happy miles with your Brompton!

[@platypushatstand]

@@finn111 No overnight tours, just leisure riding (I brought mine to commute, but that proved to be unviable, so I leisure ride as I love it), a friend of mine commuted 4,000 miles a year (home-rail station-work & back again). If you fit the studded Schwalbe tyres, you’ll need to put some protective cover on the underside of the main frame as when folded the studs will damage the paint (I’ve watched a few reviews) plus you can buy replacement studs as some can work loose especially on mixed surfaces (part snow part tarmac, though Finland has ‘proper’ snow, unlike the UK). Happy cycling!

[@hungkc007]

One of the best purchases I ever bought easy to fold and put into places.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

Same here. 👍

[@2Bikes4Adventure]

Welcome to the world of Brompton Touring. Hope to see you on the road one day.

[@finn111]

Hi Pam and Gilbert and thanks for watching. Your videos have inspired me a lot and my wife agrees with your approach of Brompton touring: light packing and sleeping in between sheets. Thanks for all videos related to planning, clothing and touring with Brompton. You have amazing skills and gift of explaining technical details of Brompton. I also like your approach of comparing bags etc, by giving points to each feature. I wish you great rides and looking forward to your future videos :) Regards Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@effyleven]

Sorry to hear about the continuing Covid symptoms. I hope full recovery is not too long in coming.

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching. Recovery is proceeding and I feel quite good already. What’s missing from my original breathing capacity can be replaced by taking part of the trip with public transportation or car and enjoy the best parts with Brompton 😀

[@agnesf2659]

@@finn111 From Toronto, I pray for you, gentleman.

[@finn111]

@@agnesf2659 thank you, I appreciate your prayers.

[@trikesur8573]

Hi Pekka, congratulations about your health situation now. 3 months ago I bougth one C explored after years looking for one. So expensive, but now , i'm glad with the rigth decision. I have using a old Orbea flow with adaptations for touring, but so big for daily use, transport on car up the metro station and keep at work place. Deligted for the easy folding, and right with you to be transport on little cars trunks and buses. Always with you. For me is very very confortable, C explorer H handlebar. The best buy ever for me. Using daily, after 3 months many people asking for "her", courious. Just bought an extra aluminium rack and two little wheels for it. So. The two wheels supported when folding, in my opinion, are too small, must be change, but up today the own saddle is ok for me. Here in Malaga ( South of Spain) bikes can be on public transport, locals trains, buses and metro with no extra price. Just on buses intercities, in some lines charge an extra price. On AVE (high velocity trains , long distances) the best options is like you done, a Brompton. Suscribed, many thanks for beauty vid. Waiting for the next finnish video . Best regards bromptoners from Spain. Rafa.

[@finn111]

Rafa, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Please see my channel, there is a winter ride video, you may find it interesting. Wish you safe rides. Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@DineshGupta-or6dl]

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[@didierpetre4490]

Small, versatile, to be combined with train.... but for me only for relatively short distance biking.

[@finn111]

Honestly speaking Brompton is in its best in short distances, but - as you mentioned - combined with all other transportation methods, it's easy to find routes not yet traveled.

[@murugnimai]

Very nice review

[@gladsshey]

that's why i love my bromtpon too, its super convenient! thanks for sharing this great video and feel better soon

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked it. My health is better now, not sure yet whether I will recover completely, but my days are in Gods hands anyway. I noticed that there are many nice videos in your channel, I'll watch them later. Do you ride also in winter? Please check my winter video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bni9mHmke72Ujtk Regards: Pekka, Cycling Finna

[@gladsshey]

@@finn111 yes i do ride in winter, especially here in Vancouver as we only get mild winter weather. for sure will watch your winter video. thank you :)

[@ohjajohh]

Interesting little bikes. I might need to buy one too

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching. I watched your video of Rotterdam 2002 and 2022; cows have disappeared from fields and trees and bushes grown. So, if you live in Rotterdam, it might make sense to first rent Brompton from Zwaan bikes and try it out. I went for a test ride to see which handlebar height fits me best (there are three heights). Folding the bike may feel complicated in the beginning, but when you learn to do it in right order, it gets easy. See my other videos, there may be some more hints and information. Cycling Finn

[@matsenko]

thank you for your video, really informative

[@finn111]

Hi Marcel, thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked it. Do you have a Brompton or are you planning to get one?

[@KuyaJayTV12]

This video made me mind. I am buying myself a brompton. Take care Finn and we aspire to be just like you.

[@finn111]

Hi Lonely Boy, thanks for watching. Let me hear from you when you get on the road with your new Brompton. Mine is 6-speed with Brompton hub dynamo light and rear rack. I’m planning my first mini tour (just one night in tent🏕), hopefully the weather forecast is on my side.

[@clee6746]

Brompton can be easily transported when you are not riding it. Great video !

[@finn111]

Thank you!

[@714SNF]

Your Brompton so cool!

[@trioultimo]

Great commentary and video

[@finn111]

Thank you, I hope you enjoy my other videos as well. youtube.com/@finn111

[@courtmarker1779]

your a inspiration to me Kittos

[@finn111]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked the video.

[@malcolmhedges7346]

Come to London, they're everywhere (bring your's). All the best with your recovery

[@finn111]

Thanks for invitation. I have lived 6 months in Cove, near Farnborough years ago. I have to admit that visiting UK would be nice and renting Brompton would be an option for bringing my own.

[@TR4zest]

This is exactly why I ride a Brompton. I hope you are feeling better with the long covid.

[@finn111]

Brian, thanks for watching and comments. About a month ago my lungs were x-rayed and recovery had progressed well.

[@PedroSousa-rc3pq]

Nice video! Brompton bykes are amazing! Safe cycling to you! ;)

[@finn111]

Pedro, thanks for watching 😀 I hope you enjoy also the winter video in my channel. ☃️

[@Marko_R75]

Hello! I myself ended up getting a Brompton for much the same reason. It is easy to fold and take with you when you leave by car, bus or train. It's a shame that here in Finland there are very few Brompton sellers. Greetings from the railway junction town Kouvola.

[@finn111]

Marko, thanks for watching and greetings. I hope you have got some tips and ideas from my other videos on my channel youtube.com/@finn111 When I started to consider getting a Brompton, nearest place from Oulu was Kokkola: I made test ride there but they did not have L-size bike for me, so I bought my Brommie from Classic Bike in Helsinki. For my wife I found Brompton from Tori.fi; it was a bit older model, which cannot be converted easily from 3 speed to 6 speed, so it was a kind of compromize. But price was OK. I wish you great rides and warm summer! Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@moniqueviau2702]

BROMPTON are so wonderful for many reasons. Good choice, enjoy 😊 … and I subscribe to follow your adventures.

[@finn111]

Thank you. I hope you found my winter cycling video from my channel, now is the season. Happy ridings to you. Cycling Finn

[@scabek]

So lovely hearing about your Brompton mini adventures. I’m waiting for my first ever Brompton, delivery is in 3 weeks time, can’t wait

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching. I wish you safe ride with your Brompton. I’m curious: which model did you choose (how many gears etc.)?

[@scabek]

@@finn111 I'm taking advantage of a Salary sacrifice bike scheme called Cycle2work in UK, basically I've placed an order of a C-Line Explore, which is M6R in Old Money. The way it works out is the repayments are spread across 1 year, and money is deducted before tax and national insurance, meaning I will enjoy 42% discount on the cost of buying this Brompton 👍👍

[@finn111]

@@scabek Lucky you 😁.

[@scabek]

@@finn111 my plan is to get a new Brompton every year, helps the Factory in Greenford, London, and I get to try different combination each year and won't worry too much about the odd scuff marks

[@scabek]

@The reverend win win for us and our companies.

[@ed0078]

I have one also for over a year. Sold my car because of my Brompton

[@mardiffv.8775]

That is better then the other way around; selling your Brompton because of your car.

[@oggyoggyoggyy]

Lovely video and music. Hope you recover soon.

[@finn111]

Thank you for watching and your encouragement. Now when the winter is here soon, please see my winter video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bni9mHmke72Ujtksi=fGpn_qPnnhkH44Hu Ride and be happy 😃 Pekka

[@phillblake6829]

Great bike ❤

[@finn111]

Hi Phill, thanks for watching. If you have a Brompton, see some other videos in my Cycling Finn channel.

[@Jamcam99]

I am thinking the same for travelling with a bike here in Ireland. We have same problems on trains etc.

[@finn111]

Hi Michael, thanks for watching. The problems with fitting bike in train & other public transport seem to be quite common in most countries. Do you have a Brompton already? Regards: Pekka, Cycling Finn 🚴‍♂️

[@Jamcam99]

@@finn111 Hi Pekka, I don’t have a Brompton yet. I have 3 Specialized MTBs. 2 from the 80s and 1 from the 90s. I have the older ones converted for urban use and use the 90s one on gravel tracks etc.

[@nads205]

Very inspiring and informative Finn

[@finn111]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad you liked it. Did you watch the winter movie?

[@nads205]

@@finn111 not yet. Will do!

[@nads205]

@@finn111 Have watched it - amazing!

[@ibras1428]

I really appreciated your video. I miss Finland very much. I’m purchasing my Brompton this week. What part of Finland did you film your video

[@finn111]

Hi Ibras. I'm glad my video inspired you. First part of video where I'm on tour with my bigwheel bike is filmed in Southern Finland, not far from Tampere. Clips where I ride Brompton and pack into car are filmed in Oulu, my home town. I hope you watched also my winter cycling video on my channel. Have happy rides with your Brompton when you get it. Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@1gen1gen67]

Pekka, thank you for so simple and full explanation of brompton's advantages. But I still not are sure, if I need it. Because I"m tall, 190+ cm,- and it,s too short for me

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comments. I’m “only” 186cm, and I’m ok with the highest handlebar and telescopic seat post. I thought my Brompton deal quite long and went twice to bike shop for test ride before buying it. I strongly recommend that you take a test ride.🚴‍♂️ Don’t buy if you don’t need it. I got tired riding just in neighbourhood and how difficult it was to transport normal bike in car and train, didn’t even think about aeroplane ✈️. I hope you find a bike that fits your body and needs. Because cycling is fun 🤩 Regards: Cycling Finn

[@stephenmurphy2212]

In my opinion, the Brompton bike is the best bike in the world. 🙌🚲

[@finn111]

Yes, I also think it's crown jewel of British engineering work.

[@gurunmen77]

In Malaysia its very expensive bike its RM13k and above

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching my video. Wow, the price of Brompton is really high; if I calculated right it’s around 2900 euros. In Finland I can buy it with 1500-1600 euros. Greetings: Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@mardiffv.8775]

Why don't you buy an other brand-type of folding bike. I own a second hand Dahon D7 with Shimano Nexus 7 gear system installed on it. 3.379 RM/ 750 Euro I paid for it combined. Sure, it is not a small package as a Brompton and the Dahon will not last for 20 years. But for short infrequent trips it will fine.

[@sellignomod83]

Je suis de Montréal, Qc et je possède également un Brompton . Je l’adore tout simplement. Merci pour vos commentaires. Et santé!

[@finn111]

Merci. Mon français est encore au niveau élémentaire, j'ai donc eu besoin de l'aide de Google Translators. Meilleurs voeux!

[@sellignomod83]

@@finn111 enchanté

[@PittwaterMowing]

Great Bike

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching. When I watched videos in your channel I noticed that you live in Australia. If you wish to see exotic Brompton riding experience, please have a look at winter riding video on my channel. Regards: Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@JuanAlmighty]

brompton never grows old!

[@finn111]

Juan, thanks for watching. You are right, there are many old Bromptons still alive. Luckily, Brompton R&D follows time, as they have introduced electric and light versions. The bike is so cleverly designed to fold in such a small package.

[@NoZenith]

Lovely. Thanks for showing how public transit works there.

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching. I'm curious, where do you live and how does your public transport differ from what you saw in my video? Regards: Pekka, cycling Finn.

[@NoZenith]

@@finn111 I live in Michigan, United States of America. We do have some trains but they are self-defeating as they have so few times they run nobody ever rides the train, and since ridership is so low they don't add more service times... mass transit here is kind of a joke in most areas

[@finn111]

Hi NoZenith Thanks for your reply. I just returned from my vacation in New York City. My previous visit was on 2018 and I was surprised how much NYC officials have improved cycling possibilities in the city, compared to my last visit. New bike lanes had been done, in many cases they were separated from cars by concrete fence. Unfortunately I did not have my Brompton with me. Cheers: Cycling Finn

[@NoZenith]

@@finn111 that is fantastic

[@NoZenith]

@@finn111 Detroit, MI is trying as well. I'm a driver. I love the freedom it affords me, but I'd LOVE a viable transit option like trains to get to those places an hour and a half to 4 hours away. I wanna road trip some the US but I'd love to not have to drive 5-9 hours or spend several hundred dollars on a plane ticket to go visit a friend on a long weekend.

[@patrickm8316]

Very enjoyable video. Did you know that there are studded Brompton tyres available.

[@finn111]

Hi Patrick. Yes, I know studded tyres, I use them in winter. They are shown in my winter video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bni9mHmke72Ujtk

[@wiljensadventures4425]

My Brompton is also green. 😎👌🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

[@ahmedalkhulaifi1658]

I have one it is very nice bike

[@finn111]

Hi Ahmed, thanks for watching. As far as I have understood the your weather is now too hot for riding. I hope it cools down a bit. Regards: Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@bike_holiday_live2346]

Cool

[@ecowarrior750]

Hello Sir. I have just found your channel and subscribed to it. Your videos are a joy to watch, and English spoken well, with a Finnish accent, is very easy on the ear. I have just watched your winter evening ride and would like to ask your opinion. Soon I will be living near Kursu in Salla. The nearest amenities are 20km away in Joutsijärvi. The first 6km from my house is a dirt road. The roads are regularly ploughed through the winter of course. Do you think it is a practical proposition to ride a Brompton with studded tyres from my house to Joutsijärvi and back through the winter? Is it easy enough to change the tyres for the summer season? I am a similar age to your good self by the way. Kind regards.

[@finn111]

Hi Thanks for the comments. You ask whether it’s feasible to use Brompton in winter with winter tires in Lapland, partly unpaved road for 20km one way to nearest services (shops etc). The Brompton is at its best in the city and on tarmac / paved road. I don't recommend it for the use you describe. Brompton's small, 6-7 bars inflated tires transmit all vibrations through and they also like to dig into longitudinal grooves, which sometimes makes driving on winter roads a bit slithering. Winter riding is OK on well-maintained bike paths. A better option would be a wide tire mountain bike, ideal would be an electrically assisted fat bike with decent studded tires. Even without electric assistance, the fat bike runs unbelievably smoothly on winter roads, I once got to try out a neighbor's bike. I had to make many trips for winter filming, when I noticed that the GoPro 5 in the chest harness was shaking so that the video was unusable. I had to shoot the shots again with one hand driving and a small digital camera on a gimbal in the other hand. Changing studded tires to a Brompton is a laborious procedure, the frame of a Schwalbe winter tire is rigid and requires skill, finger strength and good tire tools. The winter tires on my 28 inch are much easier to change. It's great that you ride a bike, it's fun even in winter with the right equipment and attitude. Happy continuation of autumn and beginning of winter to you. Cycling Finn

[@ecowarrior750]

Hello again Sir. This time I shall write in English for the sake of swiftness and variety. Thank you for your excellent and well-taken advice. I may still invest in a Brompton, but not as my all-season local transport. I will now look closely at a number of fat bike possibilities. As a Brompton man, I think you will love the work of Ben Cooper, proprietor of Kinetic Cycles in Glasgow. He specialises in custom Brompton conversions and ships anywhere in the world. If you want a 14-speed Rohloff hub gearbox, Gates belt drive, Magura disc brakes, 20" wheels, a SON dynamo lighting kit, Pendix electric drive conversion, bigger castor wheels on the rear carrier or any number of other upgrades, he is your man (I have no conflict of interest here). I look forward to your next video, and wish you many more happy years of riding in beautiful Finland. YT, Jim.

[@finn111]

Thanks for your hint about Kinetic Cycles. I have noticed that tuning and upgrading Brompton can be more or less endless story 😁 and in some cases need good financial resources. I have done some minor upgrades for the usability, maybe I share some of them later. I translated my first answer to English (mainly with Google translator) to better serve followers of my channel. I found this option behind three dots next to heart-icon near Answer button. I wish you could translate your original comment to English as well.

[@ecowarrior750]

Good day to the Cycling Finn. I have just translated my original message as you requested. Keep smiling. Tv, Jim.

[@kubatbekmuktarbekuulu2068]

my dream bike 🤩

[@finn111]

Hi, thanks for watching. I'd like to know what makes this your dream bike. Do you already have a Brompton or is it still one of your dreams? If you enjoyed the winter scenes, there is more of it on my channel. Regards: Cycling Finn

[@MadeInGreatBritain]

Hi could you please tell me what brooks saddle you have on the bike? If it’s a b17, Is it the king or short one? Thank you

[@finn111]

The saddle came with the bike, it was option when I ordered the bike. You can find it here: www.brompton.com/shop/parts/brooks-male-saddle-b17 This saddle did not fit for me, I have changed it. You can see my current saddle in my other videos, either the Fjallraven backpack or DIY mirror modification.

[@weekdaycycling]

Have you ever had difficulty getting your Brompton into places such as coffee shops or restaurants? A cafe employee recently instructed me to leave my folded bike outside the shop, which is located in front of a bus stop near the crowded market. I didn't bring a bicycle lock, and the coffee shop didn't have a secure bicycle parking area. I'm living in Thailand. Is it OK, for example, to bring a folded bike into a Starbucks and leave it at my seat?

[@finn111]

As I live in Finland, where Bromptons are rare, I have seldom faced issues of getting my Brompton in with me. Once when I was going to dentist, they asked me to leave the folded bike outside. I then used the cable lock, which I always carry on my bike, you can see it in spiral on top of the frame in video 2:10 and 3:40 minutes. If I leave bike out, I try to find cafe or restaurant where I can see my bike through the window. I understand the coffee shop staff's reluctancse to bring bike in, if there are a lot of people and limited space (and if there is not natural space for folded bike e.g. under your table). I think it should be OK to bring a bag with you to coffee shop? Have you considered carrying Ikea Dimpa or similar bag with you and bring the bike into restaurant in the bag? Dimpa takes very little space when empty, it fits into backpack or can be attached to saddle post with velcro strap or similar. I wish you great rides. Cycling Finn

[@mithuharjani3620]

Hello excellent video, I already subscribed to your channel, I hope you publish more videos soon, greetings 😊👍☘️.

[@finn111]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad you liked it. I have some ideas for further videos, let’s see what happens. Regards: Pekka, a cycling Finn

[@JoshLemer]

What kind of car was that, the first car with the really big trunk?

[@finn111]

Hi Josh, thanks for watching. The first car is Skoda Octavia Combi, from 2008. Mine is 4x4, but the body is similar in front wheel drive.

[@user-ft9yk3li7r]

Is there a reason to use a backpack instead of a front bag?

[@finn111]

I used backpack to carry my camera gear, tripod and helmet. When commuting with public transport, I think backkpack is easier than front back. I have front bag as well, see my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5KvYmCjqdOepas

[@ismanismun5736]

❤️👍

[@jackbnimbleist]

What size is the front chainring?

[@finn111]

Hi Elliot Front chainring has 44 teeth, gearing is 12% reduced from standard. Pekka

[@YPO6]

Oletko testannut että mahtuuko taitettuna kauppojen säilytyslokeroihin?

[@finn111]

I prefer questions in English. Regarding your question whether Brompton fits into lockers of supermarkets or grocery stores, I haven not tested. I think it won't fit. They are usually meant for small bags only. I never needed to put Brompton into locker. If buy as much I can carry on front bag, I have either taken the folded bike inside shopping cart or locked the bike with heavy duty cable lock outside store to some steel structure. I try to pick a place which is under surveillance of security cameras or it can be seen from windows of cafe etc.

[@lcg3816]

What front lamp u r using?

[@finn111]

I ordered my Brompton with hub dynamo and light. Tail light came on same package.I don’t have my bike with me now, but if you wish I can check if I find some brand on lamp when I get back home. If you watch my winter video on my channel, you can see more how it works in dark. I’m very satisfied with Brompton’s hub lights: a bit more weight and resistance when riding, but lights are always there when needed. Regards Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@lcg3816]

@@finn111 thank you I m just looking for an old school looking lamp to complete my build. Battery operated is not an issue and i do leisure ride in Hong Kong only. I know cold countries get better off for hub lamp. Wish i can travel with it and ride in Japan after pandemic… if there’s an end

[@grahammcdonald]

Nice video. I think the Brompton cover is the wrong way around at 3mins btw

[@finn111]

Hi Graham, thanks for watching and comments. I think the cover can be used both ways, but goes better like I have shown. It's then possible to carry the bike from the saddle if you open the zipper a bit. See Brompton's short video about this kzbin.infou0Qe3cXCOZQ?feature=share My cover has zipper only on one side. My wife has older Brompton and her cover is roomier and zipper is longer, going on two sides. To my opinion it fits better on bike, the zipper starts from top, near saddle, continuing to front of bike. I want to buy the older one if I ever see it for sale. I have two reasons for that: 1) I have kickstand and 2) I have turned handlebars a bit closer to myself, which makes folded bike a bit wider. I wish you safe rides. While we have snow on the ground now, please have a look at my winter cycling video in my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/bni9mHmke72Ujtk Best Regards: Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@2710cruiser]

I do travel around with the Brompton… get lost in the city and take the train back😊

[@finn111]

Hey, that sounds great idea.👏 It’s good that trains seldom get lost, so you always find home. 😁

[@20EUR20]

Precise weight of this Brompton?

[@finn111]

My bike weights currently 15 kg. This includes heavy duty cable lock (which is - when not in use - attached in spiral form on upper frame), seatpost with suspension (added afterwards by me) and different saddle (as shown in my other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5KvYmCjqdOepas).

[@20EUR20]

@@finn111 Thank you

[@Diderot68]

Nice video, but I think it explains why you need a 3-fold bike. What about cheaper 3-fold bikes? I am doing the research before I jump into buying one. With the same money, I realise I can have one custom maded with Shimano drive train and better specs.

[@finn111]

Hi and thanks for watching and comments. Unfortunately I don't have experience of other folding bikes, like Dahon. I have only read some comparisons and reviews of them and - as you can guess - watched a lot of youtube videos. I recommend channel 2Bikes4Adventure, where Pam and Gilbert have many related videos. Another good youtube channel might be "i bike unfolded".

[@user-wh9ij5ex6u]

Snowing?!

[@finn111]

Hi. More snow is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bni9mHmke72Ujtksi=YVxJYvaOucXVG-Nw

[@drewsmith7726]

Thanks for telling us about your brompton! Hope your long Covid symptoms go away soon!

[@finn111]

Thanks Drew. Little by little I go forward. Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@Ivandrago89]

are you a fan of Mika Hakkinen and Kimi Raikonnen, you sound like Kimi

[@finn111]

Hahaha 😄, thanks. It’s first time when I’ve been combined to Finnish F1 drivers. I am fan of Iceman Mika, just recently listened a book of him. But I haven’t imitated him on purpose, we are naturally alike in our English 😅

[@Ivandrago89]

@@finn111 you Finns all sound like you are feeling cold! 🤣

[@finn111]

@@Ivandrago89 No wonder: we have quite harsh winter 🥶. Did you watch my winter cycling video on my channel? ☃️

[@Ivandrago89]

@@finn111 hahaha, yes. Have not watched it yet, will watch soon, thanks so much for replying

[@phungmoe2302]

🚴🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@johnnyshih8997]

28 years ago I bought 1, after riding 2 times I left it in the corner never touch again; it's for storage not for riding

[@finn111]

Hi Johny, thanks for your honest opinion. I still have my 28" bike and I'm riding it as well. For me - mainly due to Covid infection impact to my health - I want to be able to widen my experiences of riding, by combining cycling with car and public transportation. A couple of times I have ridden Brompton to some place where I haven't been before, and returned home by public transportation. Together with my wife and grand daughter we have driven by car to some other town and ridden around by bikes, visiting museums and other points of interest. All the best to you, I wish you great spring and summer. Pekka

[@NoZenith]

😲 I want it!

[@mardiffv.8775]

@@finn111 The Brompton is the best folding bike. But I cycle on a folding recumbent trike. For the public transport-bike option (multi modal officially) I use a Gekko 26 FX, by the brand HP Velotechnik. The Gekko is the most comfortable bike...trike I ever rode. No more saddle, neck, wrist or knee pain. Also very stable on 3 wheels, so no falling. Shorter braking distance and 2 mirrors for good rear visibility. And I carry a lot of luggage on the Gekko. The Gekko has drawbacks too: even folded it is still huge, but floor space is low (60 x 35 cm). 22 kilos is heavy compared to the Brompton. At the train station I can push the Gekko to the platform, at the platform I fold it. I can roll the Gekko around on its 2 suitcase wheels. And I carry it for 5 meters into the train. Bonus; Dutch train stations are equipped with elevators. Also I do not have to pay extra for my folded trike.

[@finn111]

@@mardiffv.8775 , thanks for watching and sharing your Gekko experiences. It's a bit different approach to cycling, but for sure it has a lot of benefits, like you listed. I looked at Gekko's www-pages and like Brompton, the bike is very smartly designed. So, I'll keep this in mind for the future. I just returned from my first fly-ride-fly weekend trip. Together with my wife we packed Bromptons into carrying bags, took them to Oulu airport (in trunk of my Toyota Corolla) and flew to Helsinki for the weekend (Oulu-Helsinki distance is 600 km). Check-in bag cost less than 10 euros each. At Helsinki airport we unfolded bikes and continued with local train and subway; they both have cars for bicycles, children's trolleys etc. We had very nice weekend to meet our friends and relatives and ride around. We also bought Brompton bags (one smaller and one bigger) for my wife, she did not have any so far. I wish good and safe rides to you, we share the common joy of riding on bikes, no matter how many wheels we have. Pekka, Cycling Finn

[@mardiffv.8775]

@@finn111 Thank you very much, Pekka. I love Oulu too, winter cycling capital of the world.

[@user-zw6rm8kd1m]

Что хорошего в бромптоне? Вибрейки, обычная перекидка с кассетой и сумасшедшая цена!

[@PatrickJeon-os5vg]

I've been riding this bike for about a month kzbin.infoUgkxwC0IIeIomGQVeBWg-kKJaToZkLEFIA2W and a half now and I think it's fantastic. It helps me get to work on time every day since I'm able to fit it inside of public transportation rush hour. The price is great too, people are always shocked when they ask me how much I paid for the fold up and I tell them "200". It's easy to fold and installation when it ships is insanely easy. All you have to install when the bike arrives is one foot pedal, everything else is done for you. I do recommend you carry some sort of wrench to tighten any loose screws on the handle bar and seat whenever they get a little bit loose. Other than that I think it's a fantastic bike. Easily fits in the home, can fit inside a car trunk and can even fit in subway rush hour.