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@Marcootsee
In the last few days i got the missing pieces to complete the Brompton.
First things first, i changed the most functional/useful parts: grips, pedals, seatpost and roller wheels. With all those things combined, the comfort and the practicality of the bike improved noticeably.
These grips are truly as ugly as they come, but compared to the stock ones offer a much wider area to rest the hands and I can also grip them on the horns like some fake dropbar levers. On such a little bike, the increased reach and the multiple positions do really make a difference.
The pedals, also, are a welcome addition. With the simmetric and wider platform, not to mention all those real pins, are grippier and comfier under my big feet. The Eerdermetal pedal holder is also a lovely thing, that makes everything faster and easier.
The longer seatpost, at max extension and with the rails on the upper pentaclip position, is just high enough for me to pedal comfortably. It's now lighter, flexier and faster to extend, without the need of micro-adjusting it every time.
At last, these roller wheels are just a basic model from decathlon, large enough in diameter but a smidge too wide. Now i understand why a lot of third parties offer eazy wheels that slim. Anyway, I think I'll just get used to not smash my heels into them and to fold the bike carefully, to save the frame from bending.
In ten days my partner will probably get a second hand Brompton M3L, with a rear rack she doesn't want to keep on. I guess I'll give it a try! Right now I have to swap the hinge clamps with newer ones and add a couple of Eerdeer pieces, then it will be done for now.
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