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I did a ride to Paris once where one of the guys was on a Brompton. He hated it by the end, said it was heavy and uncomfortable.
I don't know this guy but I know that riding a bike that isn't your fastest is not respecting the spirit of the event. I've got nothing against Bromptons or people riding them across Europe or wherever they like, even in PBP, just not in this particular event.
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riding a bike that isn't your fastest is not respecting the spirit of the event
I get it...but then at the same time I don't. I don't think Hippy is on his TT rig. Or is he?!
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I've got nothing against Bromptons or people riding them across Europe or wherever they like, even in PBP, just not in this particular event.
I never realised TCR had to be taken so seriously. I was under the impression that while it is a race, most people do it for fun. Better scrub any ideas I might have had of doing it, as there's a risk I might enjoy some of it.
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Bromptons are all custom and have so many set ups, I’m currently working on one that stock, was 7.8kg before changing more stuff. There’s multiple bar types, seatpost lengths, tyres, gearing options bla bla bla, to say they are heavy and uncomfortable imo is not something I agree with, knowing people who ride them daily, including myself, people who have done 200mile + rides etc.
I’d love to do tcr on my little wheeler, As roger said, it’s just a fun bike to ride. I would never be fitting an Alfine though! Sucks he’s had those issues, but I love that he’s gone for something others will turn their nose up at!
Howard
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Knowing Roger he's most definitely not doing it for laughs or sponsor attention, he's there to complete it and 'enjoy, he's always been up for a different kind of challeng! And, having ridden across big chunks of Europe with a bunch of Brompton riders (I wasn't on one!) it's incredible how sturdy and practical they are on long rides