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2 speed is enough for 'cyclists' .. lightest too, easy to increase/decrease gear ratio with changing chainring
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2 speed best for weight and more simple, frankly the 6 speed is a “better” system though as you have more gears and more range. But it’s nearly a kg heavier... 6spds are faster, fact.
Superlight bikes have a ti fork, rear triangle, aluminium - still loose ball headset and a sealed bearing front wheel and foam grips - more comfy that the horrible rubber cheese graters though!
You will only save 500 grams? And they are currently only being sold at Brompton junctions and .com because Brompton...
You would be better spending the cash on Ergon grips, nice pedals, a suitable saddle, FCB, front bag and a set of lights IMO
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2 Speed can also be converted to a (Non Sturmey Archer) 3 speed if you have hills or loads to contend with.
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The Brompton 2 speed derailleur mechanism is a horrible bodge, and is right in the middle of the road dirt to boot. With a tiny, tiny bearing. I (slightly, it’s not that bad) regret buying a six speed; if I was buying again I’d get a three speed. Weight doesn’t matter very much as long as you remember to alternate arms so that they stay the same length. Unfold and push instead.
Ergon grips are worth it.
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Selling the 4 wheelers, back to 2?
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flat bar depends on your height, swapped mine out for renthal risers and much more enjoyable ride. Less shoulder ache.
2,3 or 6 speed depends on riding style, will you be smashing away or pootling/city riding. If smashing away get as many gears as possible, if pootling/city riding 2 is fine.Don't have ergon grips (they're ugly as fuck) , but can see the benefit of having some support under the palms, used them on an electric bike and enjoyed them.
Try and make it as light as possible, get some better ezy wheels on there, but understand you'll spend more time riding it, pushing it, than carrying it. And the cost to weight ratio of going full ti, slides into not worth it pretty quickly.
If doing 1hr+ commuting, you may want to think about a dynamo hub and light, so you don't need to worry once it gets dark. But again thats a how often will that be useful vs how much extra weight will it add.
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Im considering a brompton again.
Is the 2, 3 or 6 speed considered any better/ worse for any reason (reliability, weight)?
What differences does the lightweight version have over stock?
What models come with ti rear triangle as standard?
Anything else i should consider?
I know i want the flat bar version. It will be used for london commuting and possibly some 1hr+ commuting runs from outsidenof london. I will be taking it on and off the train too.