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  • Hi Guys
    Looking to upgrades some parts to my brompton just need your expertise and opinions ?
    List follows :Tyres ,handlebars grips ,pulley wheels ,crank and chaining and wheelset .
    Please and tanks in advance .

  • Tyres - Continental Urban Contact
    Grips - Ergon GP1
    Pulley wheels - Pass
    Crank - could be a headache
    Chainring - less headache but not always worth it
    Wheels - Brompton superlight front wheel and keep your normal rear.

    There are many modded Bromptons but I think the returns are pretty small unless you're going for a really light build, disc brakes etc. I've steered clear of most upgrades, all mine are for comfort, taste, practicality or were done when parts were worn out.

  • Are you looking to save weight? Or reuse bits from other bikes?

    I swapped my cranks out for some sugino 75’s I had., because I had them spare, they look good, but they did not save me any weight, might have added a bit..

    Wheelset I’m a fan of Dynamo hubs and would advise everyone to get one, again adds some weight but I find it’s indispensable.
    I like the son Brompton specific Dynamo hub, it looks gorgeous but is super pricey..
    I’ve got a s/hand sp i think.

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