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I am making my 6 speed heavier by putting a SON dynamo set up on it.
Extremely happy with it, 6 speed still for me was a wise decision.
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The weight saving to cash ratio is pretty low, if you got allergies tho superlight is nice to have.
You can spec kojaks or Mara racers to save weight but doing a puncture on the back of a 6 speed is not straight forward.
6 speed FTW for versatility.
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my tuppence, go two speed and ti, if you can.
How hilly is it, how much riding does your missus do?
Think about putting larger ez wheels on it. because carrying 12kg odd isn't something you enjoy doing? S bag is mandatory, which also means you'll be carrying two pieces of luggage, whenever you fold up and carry bike.
I like the two speed, I have no need for extra gears, I ride at a slower pace on the brompton, I don't use it to do full commutes, but am happy enough with risers fitted to ride 3-6 miles at a time. Could probably do more, but enjoy the freedom of getting close to location by public transport and then riding from there..
I ride in normal clothes, and treat it as a comfortable/sweat free piece of commuting hardware.
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Her indoors is going to get a Brompton.
I was thinking 6spd and going light (ti?). Welcome to suggestions @amey et al