WHY EVERYONE NEEDS A BROMPTON FOLDING BIKE IN THEIR LIFE

[@drewsmith7726]

If I could only have one bike it would be a Brompton....oh wait, I do only have one bike and it is a Brompton 😆

[@NoZenith]

Same. H6R Black Laquer. Hbu?

[@brightlightdun]

SHOKU is awesome. Every successful man there was always a supportive woman.💪

[@mgb311]

Big UP Shoku!

[@Fredrock88]

I came from mountain bikes.. i loved the experience on an MTB..but nothing really compares the JOY I felt from getting my 1st Brompton(A-Line) this 2023.. I now have 2 (2019 P6L with the original PBar!)..Love your channel, It inspires me a lot..and dreaming I can get a T-Line someday)

[@nagatasan_21]

ayo man, having mine delivered today. smh any insights and tips with ur A Line

[@b.griffin317]

Congrats on the P-bar.

[@Fredrock88]

@@b.griffin317 thanks, quite difficult to get one nowdays

[@bok3nt]

THANKS SHOKU for all the behind the scenes work you do!!! Really enjoy all the cartoon characters you add into the videos! ❤BFT!!!

[@bromptonmad]

Ten bromptons in 15 years??? Is Incredible. I only have one in 14 😀. An old S6L, but I love ir, and I’ m try to make it better every day. I”m with you, all the people might ride one to feel why is the best folding bike of the history. Congratulations for your channel.

[@StanfordLeeStrong]

Brompton ride is definitely a unique and rewarding ride experience. The fact that I don't have to lock it up anywhere I go, especially here in NYC, adds that extra element of Freedom to go anywhere, anytime with a bike.

[@b.griffin317]

On an unrelated note: Are you guys aware the Brompton Junction NYC plays your videos in the shop? It is fun walking in there and seeing you on the big screen behind the repair counter.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Nice! I haven't been able to get back there since we ride a lot before they open. I have to stop by there to check out some of the new colors.

[@fumeokid]

I agree 100%! My favorite folding bike and bike that I've owned period.

[@nagatasan_21]

I have my A Line being delivered today!!! looking forward to it after work

[@b.griffin317]

Enjoy it.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@princessleiathemaltese5571]

Thank you for this video! I got a cruiser a few weeks ago and already thinking about getting a Brompton for the summer. The A line would be the smarter choice given that I already just paid for a bike but the T line, oh my, 17 pound bike to schlep around in an oversized beach bag would be a dream 🤩

[@WilliamPhillippe]

Excellent content, picked up my Piccadilly Blue in London last year and haven’t looked back. An amazingly sprightly engineered bicycle, is this Brompton. Keep looking out for you two on the streets of New York City. 🥳🤩

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Nice. Just shout out my name SHOE! if you see me. I am usually paying attention to traffic lol. We usually get spotted on every ride. Its always nice to see other riders.

[@RoyMuffinStar]

Great video, I love riding my brompton *--*, so relaxing and calm.. really recommend it for anyone considering to get one.

[@pungutacu2bani.274]

hello !! I really like your videos and I hope you will continue for years to come . I bought my first Brompton in 2018 and was the chat3 v1 from the bike shop in Southampton ( I think someone return that bike) but I love it , in 2021 I bought another 2 bromptons ( 1 electric in a lovely blue color and 1 super light Brompton with titanium parts (with this bike I cycled last year from Bournemouth to Frankfurt around 1000KM and was really good and I had no problems with the bike, not even a puncture !! ... in 2022 I bought my T line and another 2 super lights Brompton ( 1 in racing green colour and 1 in red which I will convert in few days if I have time with a switch electric kit ) . and finally this year 2023 I bought the chpt3 v4 and I managed to find and buy chpt3 v2 and chpt3 v3 . I was really lucky to find the last 2 chpt3 at the very low price and in very good condition , with all the paper and complete my collection of chpt3 all versions !! I love them all , chpt3 are all beautiful and my t line is crazy "sick" like me :))

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Wow nice collection! I wish I had the space. I love all the CHP3 versions. I hope they will release a T line one.

[@pungutacu2bani.274]

Hi. To be honest it doesn’t take a lot of space , I bought square cupboards and I fit them against the wall 3/3/3. Will be nice a T line chpt3 , if I can afford when is coming out I will definitely buy it ! I just like to say I am not rich , I worked really hard and most of the bikes are second hand ,at very low price( manufacturing price ) , only the T line and another 2 bikes I bought them new !! I never thought in 1 million years I will have the complete collection of chpt3 , because they are so rare and people who sell it on eBay , they will ask crazy money !!

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Same here. If I had the money, I would have kept all mine. I try to keep only the bikes that I actually use so I only have three Bromptons now.

[@becca413b]

I'd be super sad if you guys stopped making videos. I really enjoy them. I am fortunate enough to feel safe with a kids trailer but I don't like in NYC and not sure I'd be as comfortable there.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

I get pretty tired from having to pay attention to all the cars, bikes and pedestrians when we ride. That is why we prefer to ride when it is less busy on the weekend mornings.

[@becca413b]

Yeah, a lot of information to process plus that can make it stressful. It's Brompton family time not Brompton stress time 😂

[@abcdef-cu7ek]

Thank you for posting ! Yes. Brompton is one of the best folding bikes you can buy, especially the current P line, with 4 speed gear. Most current owners enjoy the riding experience and will also find out their bikes will hold their value very well after few years usage. Although the purchase price is high, most owners will find it inexpensive to own when they sell them

[@MrQuocanh80]

Great videos, I've been dipping into your vids ever since I looked up installing a Chris King hub. Fast forward 6 months and I don't have a Chris King hub to install, but do now own a C-Line Brompton Urban in Flame Lacquer. Thank you for sharing and will be following your channel to see your adventures on the Brompton.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

The Flame Lacquer looks really nice. Good luck!

[@angelcardona4027]

Great video! First, thank you and your wife for doing such a great job! I enjoy every video and learn so much from you. I recently brought my first Brompton x CHPT3 4th Edition. I am thrilled with the quality of the Brompton bike. I would like you to make a video on the types of cameras you use to make your video and how you set up when your ride. Thanks!

[@bernabemateo8156]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your history with the Brompton bike.

[@nigelhughes6096]

I commute 2 1/2 miles to work everyday. The Brompton is perfect as it also tucks under my desk nicely. Love it. I got it using my employers cycle to work scheme.

[@stevetruth4605]

I love hearing about you and your family.. so cool.. in market for a foldable and came across your Chanel

[@piershunday]

Love your videos, the presentation, light-hearted humour and knowledge always make me come back. Keep up the good work! I also agree with your reasons why the Brompton is an essential bike for everyone, I love mine- S6L Black Edition and M6L Electric :)

[@tito2928]

Great job on this video. Everything you said I think is the magic of this bike. I love my Brompton’s and I still use the one I got on 2017. So you are right they a the best quality. Good job Soko on helping with the videos..😊

[@b.griffin317]

❤BFT

[@V.Madjid]

how are you and your family doing? I hope in good health during the Canadian wildfire smoke. Good Video as always 👍👍

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

That smoke is crazy. I have had a sore throat since but it is getting better.

[@stevenheng3336]

Great job to both!!!

[@RobBastien]

Great content and kudos to Choco for the great editing.

[@MarottiMarco]

Sono d accordo con tutto quello che hai scritto,un saluto!!!

[@jeffparnell5805]

I come from a higher-end road bike background, and recently got a Dahon for my 1.5 mile commute. I felt like the Brompton was a bit over-the-top for a first folding bike. After the first ride on the Dahon, I realized I wanted a Brompton. One of the biggest things is that folding the Dahon once I get to work is more cumbersome than I thought it would be, and the compactness of the Brompton is also better than I realized.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

I have owned a few Dahons too. They are great bikes but nothing beats the Brompton fold.

[@kousueki7024]

i do need Brompton bike like for a job.. but i can only buy the alternative brand

[@yannd.8703]

I like so much my Brompton life.

[@gordonmculloch4904]

It’s a piece of engineering brilliance. 👍

[@garyphilip3382]

Thanks for all your great videos! Since Brompton’s copyright ran out in 1999, there are countless micrometer perfect copies of them around the world. Thankfully most of them are not commonplace in the United States! There’s nothing like the real thing!

[@trprofissaochofer]

Bom dia abraço

[@esgee3829]

from that perspective of brompton electric i would add 2 points in brompton's favor: 1.) that the electric doesn't require app to use - this is huge. so many new electronic hardware manufacturers go out of business leaving existing customers s.o.l. because app is no longer able to be used. on this end of the adoption curve, there's a big advantage to new electronic hardware for which an app adds some features (like keeping track of distance ridden and more exact battery % charge), but is not required to use the battery/motor 2.) also, brompton electric is better than it's competitors to carry stuff with front carrier block and rear rack. far exceeds gocycle or hummingbird in these ways. also, better than much heavier non-folding bikes which can't be brought inside.

[@esgee3829]

and big ups to shokosan for the vids!

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Thanks for the info. I do plan on going electric one day.

[@b.griffin317]

I will warn you all I did not have a positive experience with an e-Brompton I test rode once. Maybe its just me but it didn't "feel right" in many ways when riding. It is also VERY HEAVY. I would strongly advise test riding it once, and maybe even more than once, before plunking down a lot of money on one.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Your right the weight is my main concern (on any electric bike). I was thinking about getting the One Motor for my T Line but their website has not changed in a long time so it looks to me that they are either no longer in business or having some kind of problem.

[@esgee3829]

@@b.griffin317 curious, what didn't feel right to you? and what alternative did you choose over the 6 speed electric?

[@charles0414]

I bought my first Brompton in Japan too because Loro was on sale. I remember the year was 2008. The Brompton I bought is also a titanium and the color is Kew Green. Since then I have never gone back to Japan. It has been 15 years....

[@NoZenith]

Thank you. Yes, definitely interested in your take on customer service and warranty from third-party Brompton part makers.

[@TudorThomas]

Hi Shu. Thanks for another video. Quick question please ...I've been following your T Line modding, what's it weighing in at now? Many thx ;)

[@Fergundesigns]

Been wondering abt the same thing.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

We are editing a video we took already soon hopefully it will be released within a month time.

[@TudorThomas]

Great, Looking forward to that 😊

[@chrisfer64]

I'm giving up my car when I retire. So public transport and Brompton for me. It took a car accident (hit from behind and totaled) for me to discover what a Brompton is.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Sorry to hear about the accident. Having a Brompton has saved me money by not having to drive to many places.

[@phelanl2012]

Nice videos, one bad thing about watching ur videos is that i spent too much money on upgrading my brompton after watching upgrading videos...and brompton parts are very $$$$... love ur T...with all the upgrades, looks very pro

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

It's addicting but I am glad I finlly finished it to where I like it. It was a great project and I am happy with the results.

[@SanFranciscoDiscovery]

Did you ride during the smoke from the Canadian fires? When you worked in Japan did you have a mama chan bike? I worked for the U.S. Treasury and every January and February from 2003 to 2007 I was detailed to the American bases, Yokosuka, Yokota, and Misawa. I was also sent in March and April of 2004 to the U.S. embassies in Tokyo, Seul, Manila, and Beijing, and to the consulate in Hong Kong to assist U.S. citizens with tax questions. After I retired in 2011, I went to the Yamassa Institute in Okazaki City in 2012 to their 日本語だけJapanese Language School

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Wow that is great. It must have been nice to travel for work to different locations. I have to commute to work and home by Brompton even in the Canadian smoke. My throat was hurting but it is getting better. I had many bikes. in Japan including a few mama charis. They are great "I don't care what happens to it" bikes lol.

[@tomwilliam9810]

I’m a brit living in Beijing and thinking of getting a Brompton tomorrow, going for a c line i think

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Great. I like all the models as they all serve a different purpose to me. Good luck!

[@tdgdbs1]

I have a few "clones" purchased from Singapore; they are very customizable and in some way better, Brompton has not had any renovation in decades. Maybe the T line but then you can have the T "clone" for 1/4 the price.

[@wrong-unkim9080]

So these people making "clones" as you call them are stealing Brompton intellectual property. If you think stealing is morally acceptable you can pick one up off the street for free with a pair of lock cutters. If everyone had undermined Brompton by allowing cheap labour manufacturers to steal Bromptons i.p. we would not have the t line. There would be no innovation. These clone manufacturers contribute nothing. You should re think your life choices if you're supporting them instead of Brompton.

[@phungmoe2302]

You R RIGHT!

[@seatconnect224]

😁

[@zumbaRdie]

Greetings from Canada. I just bought a Brompton back in April of this year and I love it. You mentioned about Dahon and I thought I would tell you my experienced on the Dahon. I thought these bikes was just as good as Brompton until I ending up getting one. This year I have to replaced the front ring of my Dahon and I was a bit surprised when their customer servce told me that I need to replaced the crank and it will be an aftemarket. Mind you the cost is only $70 to do the repair on the Dahon but why there are no replacement parts? That is something that will not happen on the Brompton. OEM parts are compatible for Brompton, so it doesn't matter how old the bike is, there is always parts for it. My next Brompton is a T line. How do you feel about the Brompton copies coming out of China? You should do a video to compare.

[@stevenfennell7020]

A Brompton should last a lot longer than ten years. I own a fifty year old French road bike that works as well as the day it was made.

[@phillblake6829]

❤

[@kwokweng76]

Very nice video..........

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Thank you so much 😀

[@714SNF]

shoku MVP!

[@Art-What..]

BFT..I'm going to have to get a Brompton haven't been able to find a aceofix or anyone to ship one to the U.S. That's ok, like you said your buying the original not the clone. I'll be buying some pedals for the Brompton i don't own yet,ha. That will bring my aftermarket total up to $400 nice thing is I'll be able to resell the stock parts to cut my losse's. Is that good math?

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Your better off with the original. The clones are not the same in terms of quality. I would keep the original parts. They are hard or really expensive to replace if you need to in the future. Make sure you get top dollar if you do sell them.

[@Art-What..]

@@BromptonFamilyTime I'll sell, I plan on living in a camper van the rest of my life, won't have space for extra parts. Just a Brompton,slot car's,art books and a lamp,ha

[@b.griffin317]

Get a Brooks saddle too. Once it softens up with the cream it will be a dream to ride on.

[@Art-What..]

@@b.griffin317 good call,I got one in my Amazon cart 🛒

[@sabinedepaepe3377]

Good morning , Thank you for this video. I love my Brompton C line electric Brompton that I purchased at Rei. So much I am considering purchasing a second one. Do you see value in buying a P line versus C line for a second one? It would shave off I think about 3 lbs. I ask bc you obviously have plenty of experience. A second question would be, how and where do you sell your bikes? I have a Trek verve 2+ which I am sad to say is collecting dust despite being an excellent bike and it would be nice to rehome it. The Trek does not fit in my trunk like my Brompton does and that I seem to not be able to forgive it anymore…. Call it the Brompton curse….. :) Sabine

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

I always use EBAY to sell my bromptons. I have a video on it so please check it out. The P line is worth it if you have to lift it often. Having a titanium triangle and fork means less worry about rust too.

[@sabinedepaepe3377]

@@BromptonFamilyTime Thank you for that reply. I will see if I can find that video.

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

👩🏻 Just for in case you haven't found it... SELLING OR BUYING A USED BROMPTON FOLDING BIKE kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5Snq5aglK2Jnrs

[@mervinho3347]

Thanks for your nice videos. I am really interested in buying a Brompton C line, install a Marathon Schwalbe Plus tyres (hopefully the bike can withstand my heavy weight 122kg 🤔). Appreciate your thoughts and advise. Thank you

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

I have heard of many people over the weight limit. Please keep in mind you may have to keep on top of maintenance which may be more frequent. Depending on how you plan on using the Brompton, you should test ride it. A C Line with Schwalbe Plus tires is heavy and the rolling resistance of the tires itself is more than other tire models. If you plan on just using it lesiurely that is fine, but for long distances it may be slow.

[@mervinho3347]

@@BromptonFamilyTime thank you very much for your kind advice 🙏

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

Do you think the Brompton weight and size could be used on the Japanese trains?

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

I use to take mine on the trains. You just need to have a full cover and they consider it luggage.

[@sese75kenneth12]

Hi , I can see that your right side H&H v2 stand is not touching the ground level probably is due to the removal of the mudguards. I installed a ehook pillow adapter from Brombacher, and it actually made it almost level with the ground (standing straight). Can try it ..

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

I bought the H&H one that was suppose to fix it but it does not fit. I still have it but I haven't had time to see what the problem is.

[@sese75kenneth12]

@@BromptonFamilyTime yes , they haven’t get back to you , you should get a e-hook adapter pillow,

[@franciscosantana899]

Hello! I own a 22’ edition Brompton Electric. It’s been my favorite Brompton to date however, it is very heavy. Weighs about twice what your Superlight weighs. Could you make a video on how to make your C-line Brompton electric lighter? There aren’t any videos on that particular subject. Thank you!

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

The modifications done to any Brompton would work on the Electric. It depends on how much money you are willing to spend. My next bike will be Electric I hope.

[@vaccinatedanti-vaxxer]

Ok you convinced me to drop the cash for a brompton. I had the same giant road bike for almost 10 years I bought used for 400$, been with me from DC to Oklahoma to Korea to Germany, finally got stolen in Berlin (I live in rural Barvaria). I want a titanium road bike replacement probably need to spend 3k$ but been tempted to go cheaper while I live in Europe (fears of theft again) with a folding bike. My bike got stolen because I was kicked off the train from Berlin to Poland. While German trains allow bikes, the polish woman told me I can’t get on with the bike. Desperate I had to find a place to stay for new years in Berlin one more night. Stayed at the ghetto of Berlin and took only a few hours for my bike to get stolen. A folding bike would allow me not to worry about bike theft or train transport. I thought the brompton wheels were too small, gears too low and over priced. So naturally I wanted a tern or Dahon, I been road biking so naturally I wanted as close to a full size bike ride as possible. I still plan on getting that titanium road bike eventually so don’t need a bike that’s a road bike replacement. And before your video, I thought the brompton was like a Honda Motocampo, just a cute toy not intended to ride farther than 10 miles, it seems people do bike tours with them. Thanks keep up the brompton promotion

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

It's a great bike no matter what model you get. I would recommend you test ride them so you get the right one. Good luck!

[@ald_ald]

Thanks for convincing me to get a brompton! 🤣May I know your height? I'm 5'7", and trying to decide between S and M handlebar

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

I am 5'5". You should test ride it and the handlebar type since both would work for you. The S will be nice and sporty (you will be "leaning" on your handlebar all the time) and the M type you will be sitting upright (with the ability to ride one handed since your not "leaning" on the handlebar).

[@ald_ald]

@@BromptonFamilyTime Thanks!

[@chiefhand123]

Hi sorry but i was watching your video i was drawn to your eye wear. It looks nice is it for bike riding only or for daily use? Ty for any response. Saving up for a Brompton for my daily commute ty for video

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Hi, we made a video about those glasses before so please watch it! Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnrTo4qhd6t9gc0si=1604bBtAQkReShVg For your information, right now they are doing Black Friday Sale so you should visit their site! 👩🏻✌️

[@edgarwong3]

Just curious what are the things you would need to contact B’s service centre?

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

Good questions. I prefer doing all the work myself. The only tool I don't have is the seatpost sleeve reamer. I tried to get one but couldn't find one. It was $550 too!

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

Sorry to have to name it, but if it wasn't for the extreme fold - a Brompton is an absolutely horrible bike ( I own a former Top, 2019 SuperlightM6LXBrompton)! Modified down to 9,35 kilo (Correction, now below 9 kilo) and still with mudguards (I don't like the "Brompton Stripe" up my back, as a Dane) and it may be blamed for giving rise to a large number of even less useful, small wheeled bikes in the seventies (Some of which couldn't even fold, or only ½)!!! The small wheels are definitely heavy rolling, even on the best of surfaces! It may do what other bikes do, but with much more effort to do the same job!! There is a reason why MTB's are now mostly using 29" wheels. As an elderly man of now 75, I have also owned a 6,8 kilo racing bike and I still own a hand built, carbon, Vision Kilo based, full Shimano XTR equipped MTB with the top disc brakes, XTR 9120. Finn. Denmark

[@shompirass]

I always compare Brompton with Ortlieb. It is just sensible, extremely well made, slightly expensive and antiquated looking shit that is going to last forever.

[@philippecasteleyn9327]

If the front of my T-line is stolen, can I order a new one ?

[@nh64uk78]

You spent thousands of dollars on your T-Line but you still haven't told us and shown us a video of the actual weight of your bike in kilos!!?? I know scales are very expensive!?

[@BromptonFamilyTime]

We finally made a video and are editing it now. It should be out within a few weeks!