Brompton owners

@Bigteef many thanks! :)

@C4r1s Yes, I prefer the ability to fold it down and roll it around with the bag still on. Also, since I don't have a "proper" rack on mine, the Carradice sqr is arguably better. Also, the seatpack on the white Brompton is filled with rain gear and very light stuff, so it's almost unnoticeable :)

@geb257 I can't believe it! I noticed you were looking at the bikes, but I thought you were someone who just saw them for the first time! Crazy to think about it.

Word on the street is prices are going up again 1475 for six speed?!

Dropping house red and cloud blue, another green?

Anyone looking for a pair of Schwalbe One tires (folding) in black? Very good condition, they had very little use

Anyone tried switching back and forth between a Swytch and a normal set-up? Could be tempted to try electric for commuting as I live up a big hill, but would want regular unassisted Brompton for all other uses.

My shifter clamp bolt has rounded and I need to get the shifter off. I guess I need to get busy with a drill, but does anyone have a replacement bolt? It's the older non-integrated shifter type.

How much?

£45 posted for both, hope that’s fair. The cheapest I could find with a quick online search is £47 each (back one has marginally more wear and it a bit dirtier, but both saw very little use)

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Send photo showing which bolt, I’ll definitely have onen

Thanks, this one!

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Don't suppose you have a bolt for the old style A line brakes?
Just bought an Aline ( I know , but I loved my B75) and want to swap bars but one of the bolts are rounded.

Yep, send me an email

Upload a photo outlining exactly which one, I’ve got loads of those older brake levers and shifters and stuff so probably

Will do , thanks.

dare I ask how much/full spec/ cheers

Is there a consensus on titanium parts upgrades? Thinking of getting a ti post and handlebars.

Also considering getting the Phil Woods front hub (though I can only see it in the U.S and would like to avoid customs fees)

Seatpost & BB, handlebars are nice but a little on the narrower side for my liking.

Yep, JK carbon bars, Jtek seatpost. BB I am not so sure, I want reliability there.

I just bought a Phil front hub, £202 plus £52 tax :'(

H&H bb is 👌🏻

What's your email address?

It's a fair price, I'm out though; more of want than a need!

This is what I fear. BLB say they can special order it direct from Phil Woods but I’m waiting on a price.

@HoKe I’ve just been reading that the to stuff can be pretty flexi. I might have to pass being on the chunkier side.

Hello@hobbscycles.co.Uk

I've been using 580mm wide Chinese carbon bars for 5 years with no issues so far.

I have a really old 3 speed (pre-2010 I think) with M bars that is in sound order, what sort of upgrades would be worth considering to save a bit of weight or indeed just for general improvement.

I’ve recently changed the tyres and already have some lighter pedals. Though I think I was too optimistic with the pedals and they are actually a bit small for me - they have a very small platform.

I also need the telescopic seatpost, so not so easy to save weight there I think.