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Did not know that Brompton did a single speed version as standard, after looking at their website, seems they do. I went two speed, not sure it adds that much more weight but willing to be corrected on that, big gear feels big when pushing off from lights but when moving through traffic then feels a bit spinny. But since it's a town bike not that fussed, it is nice having a smaller gear to get off from lights and go uphill...
You doing cycle to work, or forking out for it yourself?
cornelius_blackfoot
Thanks for getting in touch @Lolo and @cornelius_blackfoot about the sale on the previous page.
I think i'm looking for something a little newer though. I will probably ask a load of questions which have been answered up-thread so apologies in advance.
The first of these is: Is there a new design in the pipeline? Is now a bad time to be buying new? I've always dug the basic design but been put off by the weight. The cost of the Ti model isn't justifiable so if there was a new lighter model coming out I might well snap up the above s/h bargain and wait for the new model. If not I'll just buy new now.
I'm leaning towards the s/s model as i'm used to riding fixed/ss and the simplicity, reliability and weight saving appeals. Can anyone give some guidance as to what the standard Brompton ratios equate to in GI?
Cheers!