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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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I should've said, I sometimes do 20 mile round trips on my Brompton hence the 6 speed inclination. I didn't take festive 500 seriously but did 50k on Brompton on Christmas day lol.
Maybe for single digit mileage 2 speed is fine. There is hardly any weight/functionality diff between 3 and 6.
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Your post describes, with uncanny accuracy, my Brompton and how I use it....
amey
JurekB
Her indoors is going to get a Brompton.
I was thinking 6spd and going light (ti?). Welcome to suggestions @amey et al