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They may make it very difficult but you should be able to request to pay on demand (ie pay when you get your bill). Will probably need to call them, most suppliers much prefer DD set ups but can’t exclude PAYG customers even if they don’t make it easy to join

2016 I think is what mine is, and I’ve got 30mm tyres plus guards on narrow 19mm open pro rims. Possible depends on the size of the rim, I’ve got 34mm on a croix de Fer on 21mm rims and it’s a bit close for comfort on the chain stays on the equilibrium.

Did you do it via the app, or via Facebook (or with your Facebook credentials). When you say “doesn’t let you in” what do you mean, it doesn’t accept your password or doesn’t recognise your email address/username?

I’ve got some wtb i19 wheels, 6 bolt, 11sp shimano, front currently 12mm through axel but plenty of adapters available to convert them (I don’t have a spare I’m afraid).

Can grab some pictures if you want. May even be in/near Bristol next week which could save on postage.

So it seems Omnium have released their tilting rack bracket today. I’m sure I saw this posted earlier in the thread, good to see it making its way to production as I can see it being super handy for loads of people

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAqGXGwgxqR/?igsh=MWcwZDVqemVxaXZtbQ==

Eerder Metaal from the Netherlands has some examples for mods he’s done to add in a 7 speed cassette and normal derailleur. Maybe some inspo over on Instagram, but presume you’re keen to keep the bromton shifting bits?

My two pence when I went through a similar process a few years ago; I liked the fact that Ben was based in the UK, could contact him directly and seemed a decent chap doing what he loved up in Glasgow. Nothing against AliX, I just liked the fact that if something went wrong I could jump on a train and go and see Ben if needed given it (was) a bit of a niche mod.

I did consider a ti fork and triangle from a builder in Russia (before they were public energy no.1) but went with stainless as I’d heard (at the time) some unhelpful comments around the longevity of ti and how difficult it was to work vs steel.

Seems like mines a 6v one, maybe I’m just overestimating what a stand light should be having got used to the stand light on on my revo which lasts hours at decent brightness

I did not know that… might explain why mine fades to black within moment of coming to a stop. That’d be highly annoying if so, time to go and check

Thanks that’s very kind. Not London based but will see if they have it in the local library

So maybe I’m missing something here but if genuinely confused. What’s the difference between Russians “special military operation” in Ukraine and Israel’s reported “limited ground incursion” in Lebanon. As an outsider with limited historical context in both conflicts it seems to both me one sovereign state acting as an aggressor and using their military to enter into another sovereign state for the purpose of… something military related.

I’ve tried to be aware but not involved when it’s come up in conversation with friends/acquaintances but it seems to be coming harder to do so I should probably find out more.

Any links to additional (published, peer reviewed, non-emotional etc ) reading?

For a Brompton and the type of riding I do on it (ie commuting on roads of varying quality) yes for sure. Im still not 100% convinced that constant folding and unfolding of the bike won’t damage the hydraulic cables and I’d much rather have slightly damaged cables and housing that’ll get me home than a micro hole in a hydraulic line and no brakes. Appreciate its likely a moot point as they use hydraulics everywhere now but it would still bother me a little.

If not too late, I went Spyre cable disk and really like it. Dual piston caliper rather than one fixed like the BB7s make a load of difference. I have small hands and find the Brompton brake leavers really comfortable but YMMV on that. Never felt under braked and (for me) it feels pretty progressive especially vs BB7s which I have on a couple of other bikes, but not as progressive as the hopes on my cargo bike.

No recommendations, but a note of caution that this was one of the areas hit recently by the flooding in southern Poland with Storm Boris so do check if things are open/state of play! Partners family from the area, phots of some of the villages closer to the Czechia border were pretty terrible to see

Not London but is been a miserable day in Oxfordshire too. Heavy rain all day, think we’ve been in the middle of the storm as it’s swirled around. Both brother and parents at risk so feel for those affected in London, those pictures and reports look bad

XT3 for me too. Set it to all auto if you want and just use the dial to adjust exposure compensation, or you have complete control over everything with physical dials (with the right lens…). It’s not trouser pocket sized, but fits in a winter jacket pocket ok or absolutely perfect for a rucksack or over the shoulder.

I used this along with the 27mm Fuji pancake lens for travel and it was great. MPB have a few available at the moment I’ve seen (I was looking for an XE4 but pricy!)

The XT3 for me has replaced a canon dslr, due to its size I’m far more likely to take it with me as I don’t need to think about where it’s going to go in my bag or if it’ll fit.

Dji, choose the one that fits your camera/weight requirements. They just work, and the mobile version (osmo) gives really nice footage (used with an iPhone 14 pro max so chunky boi). Can often pick up a ronin second hand, seen them in London Camera Exchange and MPB before

Correx board (estate agent signs) I find a bit rattly but some cut up yoga mat (or similar) provides not quite as good structure but a lot less noise. And good enough I’ve found for other bar bags

20” wheels probably means it won’t fit in the luggage rack of many trains, at least down south… :( It’s a struggle as is with a standard 16” wheeled Brompton and non extending seatpost on GWR trains

Ben at Kinetics has a couple of interesting posts comparing his models with the new G line for those wanting sizes and comparisons https://www.instagram.com/ben_kinetics

I chose cable mainly for cost and less faff when changing things at home. Ben seems to mostly do hydros so don’t think there’s much in it. Eerder Metaal also does disk conversions and all they use is hydro I believe so whichever takes your fancy.

Yes, Kinetics kit. Would 100% do it again. Can’t recommend enough.

Still 16” wheels, but slightly wider when folded as it uses standard 100/135 hub spacing.

New or used gear? My go to’s are generally London Camera Exchange (new and used, online and in person), and MPB (used, online). Have also occasionally used Park Cameras (online and in person) for new gear as well. Good experiences from all of them

Voile nano straps or pedal straps, depending what’s at hand!

I’ve recently got a new exposure redeye (I know it’s not battery) but was pleasantly surprised to find it had a tapped 5mm threaded hole in the back to allow for easy rack attachment (and older version did not). It also came with the same mount as the TraceR rear light. I don’t know if any of the battery lights have the same, but might be worth a look to see

I saw a post on Bromptons Instagram page a few days ago with a Jack Russell terrier sized dog being happily ferried around in the Brompton shopping basket bag. I think the owner had added a bit of padding around the top and seemed to have a leash attached to a harness but not sure if that was attached to the bike/bag in any way. Possibly depends on the temperament of the dog more than anything!

On the cargo bike thread it seems a mixed bag, some have great success and some less so. All seems to depend if the dog likes the movement of the bike more so than it fitting. Maybe give it a try getting the dog used to the basket, then basket on bike whilst walking around a park and see how it goes?