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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.

  • 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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