tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post5515282717112638384..comments2024-03-18T08:51:07.314+00:00Comments on i b i k e l o n d o n: Practical Town Bike Reviews; the Brompton M2Libikelondonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978714126105951294noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-42708162124219434532017-02-04T12:55:33.322+00:002017-02-04T12:55:33.322+00:00What's to not understand? I asked How do I sta...What's to not understand? I asked How do I start a discussion? All I see is a place for comments. Where do I start a post (discussion)<br /><a href="https://www.theurbanmobilitystore.com/" rel="nofollow">Brompton Bicycles</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933253257525088918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-24968902368646577872012-02-18T23:09:31.775+00:002012-02-18T23:09:31.775+00:00Very nice review with one minor flaw: The Brompton...Very nice review with one minor flaw: The Brompton you rode - or the brompton shown on the pictures - was a M2L-X - the light weight version of the bike. <br />Cheers <br />OlafOlaf Storbeckhttp://cycling-intelligence.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-87195805411797180202011-08-29T22:06:17.773+01:002011-08-29T22:06:17.773+01:00My blog: http://www.foldingbike-brompton.blogspot...My blog: http://www.foldingbike-brompton.blogspot.comG.Mikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809307277380301343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-30455145703178021832011-08-29T22:04:21.858+01:002011-08-29T22:04:21.858+01:00I am riding my Brompton bike for leisure and pleas...I am riding my Brompton bike for leisure and pleasure, mainly in Germany. I have taken it along on trips to London, Paris, Lille and Nancy and it has been of great pleasure value to me. At first I had to learn that intuition is not enough to handle the folding procedure, you need a good understanding and some practise. <br />My blog: <br />Guenther Miklitz, BonnG.Mikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809307277380301343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-17649660882444966512011-06-25T16:01:56.848+01:002011-06-25T16:01:56.848+01:00Love my Brompton and don't have any problems a...Love my Brompton and don't have any problems as a 6' 3" rider (I've got the telescopic seat post) <br /><br />The main thing I love about it is how it revolutionised my biking life. When meeting friends for a meal or drink, I hop on the bike to the station, hop on the train, cycle the last bit and fold it up by my table. No stress, no fuss, no need to dress up in cycle gear, no worries of getting it stolen.Ali Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-37564941432292640772011-06-24T11:39:02.617+01:002011-06-24T11:39:02.617+01:00Nice review, Mark - I had my 3 year old M3 stolen ...Nice review, Mark - I had my 3 year old M3 stolen in April, and (after a fight with the insurance co.) replaced it with an S3. <br />You're spot-on re. vibration - Bromptons don't like the cobbled backstreets of East London, and the only secret there is to ride as fast as possible - it might not make the vibration any smoother, but the discomfort is over faster...<br />Cheers<br />Mark S3 (the artist formerly known as 'Yellow Brompton')Mark E14https://www.blogger.com/profile/10762204173755698765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-80159853668965442652011-06-24T04:47:59.666+01:002011-06-24T04:47:59.666+01:00Hi there,
Thanks for the nice write-up. I have to ...Hi there,<br />Thanks for the nice write-up. I have to admit that I love my Brompton!<br /><br />Peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-90618780727119638862011-06-23T09:36:08.796+01:002011-06-23T09:36:08.796+01:00@ian.. I saw that on TV - I particularly liked the...@ian.. I saw that on TV - I particularly liked the BMX stunt team putting the Bromptons through their paces. It was great to see the inside of the factory and how it all works, good stuff!ibikelondonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978714126105951294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-20076125223821524402011-06-21T22:20:22.404+01:002011-06-21T22:20:22.404+01:00We have a Brompton and an Airframe. Both are great...We have a Brompton and an Airframe. Both are great. When you can chuck them both in the car and go you wonder why anyone bothers with big wheels? Take the Airframe on the train to work, just sit it on the luggage rack - no need to worry about the 4 bike maximum (East Midland Trains).Steve_Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515944940361789346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-43319118604308847582011-06-21T22:17:06.120+01:002011-06-21T22:17:06.120+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Steve_Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515944940361789346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-28606709881868539222011-06-21T08:55:08.579+01:002011-06-21T08:55:08.579+01:00Have a look at this - Bromptons @ 39mins - Made in...Have a look at this - Bromptons @ 39mins - Made in Britain: Episode 1 - http://bbc.in/kJ88BWIsla...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569097700652272494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-919676855824169062011-06-20T21:59:54.752+01:002011-06-20T21:59:54.752+01:00You mention that Brompton is the "other"...You mention that Brompton is the "other" small wheel bike manufacturer.<br /><br />They might not have teeny-tiny wheels, but you're missing Airnimal bikes from you list. Their commuter model (the Joey range) is an excellent piece of kit.<br /><br />I think you should review one of those next, if you can get your hands on one.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-43313284668925021882011-06-20T20:19:57.355+01:002011-06-20T20:19:57.355+01:00Nice article Mark.
One thing that would bother me...Nice article Mark.<br /><br />One thing that would bother me with the tiny wheels is the lack if front suspension ala Moulton, if you're batting along at speed and can't avoid a bump in the road - you touched on vibration through the handlebars in the write-up.<br /><br />The couple of Brommie riders I've met didn't have an issue with it though.Isla...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569097700652272494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-84768189319432650562011-06-20T16:50:28.905+01:002011-06-20T16:50:28.905+01:00It certainly seems as though Brompton inspires rea...It certainly seems as though Brompton inspires real loyalty and love in those who have purchased their bikes. I bet most bike manufacturers would give their hens teeth to attract such praise from their customers.<br /><br />Many want it, but few achieve it. The comments of genuine owners of Bromptons, above, are the best recommendation you could wish for.ibikelondonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978714126105951294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-42502898892541009332011-06-20T15:53:21.418+01:002011-06-20T15:53:21.418+01:00Whilst we're talking downsides - the loop of c...Whilst we're talking downsides - the loop of cable at the front brake collects water, and WILL FREEZE in cold weather. (eek!)<br /><br />Also, like anybike with a low to the ground drivetrain, they get very dirty, very quickly - arguably it's less of a problem for the Brompton as it's not got a full derailleur gear setup for you to worry about. However, a gunked up 2 or 6 speed won't shift nicely, ime.John the Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048680743149584464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-62602741658004184472011-06-20T15:31:20.601+01:002011-06-20T15:31:20.601+01:00I commute daily on my orange M3L and it works perf...I commute daily on my orange M3L and it works perfectly. It is currently sat under my desk as you mentioned too!<br />Last winter (mid-december, remember the snow) I took her on a 26 mile ride throught the Gloucestershire countryside from Gloucester to Ross-On-Wye, and she worked a treat - no problems with the gears (all 3!)- and got me there is good time!<br /><br />Couldn't recommend Brompton more highly.Alex Hiltonhttp://www.alexhilton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-31768229216954793612011-06-20T12:58:52.900+01:002011-06-20T12:58:52.900+01:00There is only one drawback to the Brompton, thieve...There is only one drawback to the Brompton, thieves like them too. Otherwise one of the most rewarding bicycles you will ever own and ride. Totally reliable, my 6 speeder is nearly 3, never been touched and used daily.Mark Chillingworthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-13113797670914746782011-06-20T12:53:10.572+01:002011-06-20T12:53:10.572+01:00Hi there Mark. following your last tweet. I've...Hi there Mark. following your last tweet. I've been with my brompton since I think a couple of years already. It has been from my point of view the best related in performance, style, folding and maintenance (low). I don't know if it's the distance between wheels that makes it so nice to pedal or other, although as mentioned, I do recommend to people the Brompton. I agree with you as well on the part of tall people maybe would be worst for them to ride a brommie even with the telescope seat. Since I'm only 1,73m it's perfect for me. <br />Regards from Madrid.<br />TiagoI Bike Madridhttp://ibikemadrid.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-73440957815374741402011-06-20T11:52:35.323+01:002011-06-20T11:52:35.323+01:00And you can buy all the parts you need parts to ma...And you can buy all the parts you need parts to maintain, repair or upgrade pretty well any Brompton made in the history of the company. Most other bikes are out of date within 3 years, including those other folders that use so-called "industry standard" parts.<br />ps. don't forget the unique Brompton "wide range" 6-speed gears which will cope with most conditions apart from extremely steep hills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-63454563285254018262011-06-20T11:37:32.697+01:002011-06-20T11:37:32.697+01:00Powerful words, gents, sounds as though you are bo...Powerful words, gents, sounds as though you are both big fans! I must admit I was very wary of the bike at first, I wans't sure if I was going to like it at all, but the bike totally won me over.<br /><br />@John the claret colour is pretty cool, non?ibikelondonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978714126105951294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-7857965369959900182011-06-20T09:08:21.969+01:002011-06-20T09:08:21.969+01:00Whilst I'd hesitate to suggest that the Brommi...Whilst I'd hesitate to suggest that the Brommie is the only bicycle you'll ever need, it is certainly true that if one only was able to keep just one bicycle, the Brommie would be the one. Or two. http://flic.kr/p/9S8JfS Or three. http://flic.kr/p/9TsUvpWestfieldWandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248492361148849247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129037502516609710.post-62381787443318655752011-06-20T09:01:12.743+01:002011-06-20T09:01:12.743+01:00Brompton's dealer network is worth a mention t...Brompton's dealer network is worth a mention too, I think. Parts are readily sourced (as is the expertise to service the bike, if you don't fancy it yourself) even for older models.<br /><br />The fold is unbeatable, and I love that one can park the bike by simply flipping the rear wheel under. The luggage carrier works superbly too - it's well worth asking for the block to be fitted, even if you don't buy the luggage immediately.<br /><br />(I also love the Claret colour of your test model).John the Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048680743149584464noreply@blogger.com