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Another use case for the G Line is for those that live in flats in London or have limited space. You can have a bike that rides like a normal bike but folds down to sit in the hall.
The pedal coming off and clipping under the crown of the fork is a genius move.
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I’ve had Brompton bikes for a while on and off and now have the following:
- C line urban 2 speed in black
- C line explore 6 speed with dynamo (for office shared use)
- G Line electric 4 speed
It seems that I was mentioned for an opinion on the G Line. I have been riding this since 30th September and have done 500 km on it according to Strava. I was kindly loaned this for use by Brompton and I haven’t paid for it. I was not asked for anything in return. However, I have done a few pics and put them on my Instagram and also chatted to anyone who has shown an interest in it. I’ve also given lots of test rides to friends who all seem to be positive about it.
The other thing to note is that I am now a massive fan of electric bikes and they are keeping me moving, even in terrible weather. I get quite miserable in the winter months and sometimes default to using the train/tube to get to work - which then makes it worse and repeat etc. I have an electric bike, good jacket, waterproof trousers and some mudguards and hoping to not use the tube at all this year.
The “make it make sense” comment is fun in that when I tried a Brompton for the first time it took two weeks to get used to. Riding the G Line makes more sense when you jump on it for the first time as it rides like a normal bike. It feels so much more planted and comfortable to me and less fragile than the original (which I still love). The big volume tyres make a difference and I corner like I do on my MTB on them. A lot of fun commuting. The electric is great and also kicks in nicely. It’s much more progressive and less on/off than a Lime bike or cheaper hub motor. I go everywhere at full gas all the time and charge it a lot but only because of how much I use it. I use it to commute to work and to go all over London for work. Last Friday I did 35/40km on it around London. It stops me needing to use public transport really. I wish I had some canal path sections on my commute as it’s an absolute hoot off-road. I’m not selling my gravel bike for it but it does make riding everything possible. I will also take it to the South Downs for a camp out when the weather is warmer.
The mixed modal transport thing isn’t quite as easy for a few reasons - it’s bigger, a bit heavier, and the bars are wider. It’s generally much easier to fold it and leave the bars out and wheel it. If I were to own the bike I would probably take 10mm off either side of the bars too as I’m still getting use to them and shop doors. The other thing to consider is that the seat post doesn’t go all the way through to form a stopper on the floor. So when on the Thameslink to Brighton the other day I used a little Voile strap (from Seabass Cycles) to tie it to one of the blue pillars.
Overall I love it and can’t stop using it. It’s incredibly well engineered and feels seriously solid. As I say, I’m not a fan boy but do like it. There are a few compromises of course. I would buy one with my own money and use it as my main bike for London without hesitation. Let me know if you want to swing a leg over it.
- C line urban 2 speed in black
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Hey Gary. I can change the username to Andy the architect if it’s easier…
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@Monster1985 it is available again now. You commented on my previous sale post after it was sold.
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Ahh that’s a shame! It’s a brilliant bike and I do miss it sometimes. Hope someone snaps it up.
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Yes. Missed that crucial bit of info.
I’m in London and home is SE5 work is SE16. Those areas or anywhere in between works.
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A large Belk bag for sale. Originally purchased via this site and made by a guy called Hassan - no idea if he’s still on here. Custom made for me quite some time ago and now not really used. It seems criminal to not see it used so listing it for sale.
Super tough fabric and waterproof lining which would likely survive a nuclear bomb along with Keith Richards. It’s been well used over the years and has a few marks as you might expect but will last for many years to come. The rear section has long straps which can be extended to carry really large loads. I’ve regularly carried frames/sets of wheels/big boxes etc with it.
It was £350 new and looking for £50 for it. Couple of pics attached and more in high res can be found in the link below. I'll remove the patches before sale.
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Got a 2” one in there with tight clearance.
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Forgot the pic. Loads more to follow if anyone is interested.
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Blue Larry vs Harry Bullit for sale.
Blue frame + lots of stickers
Custom Dyed in the Wool frame bags.
Plywood deck - self made.
Dynamo front wheel with two headlights fitted - one on the fork and one on the bars.
Rear rack fitted in case you need more cargo and also mounts a rear Dynamo light.
Shimano SLX 1x11 gears and disc brakes.
Marathon plus/e bike green guard tyres. Have two sizes for the rear which will both be provided. One allows a mudguard, the other is too chunky and for summer use only.
It has Jones bars on at present but I’d like to keep those and will fit a generic MTB bar on.It’s an absolute beauty of a bike and would like it to go to a good home. It belongs to my business so will come with an invoice setting out VAT paid so you can claim that back if you are able to.
Looking for £2,250.
New frames are £1,800 I think and I spent close to £4,000 building this including the bags I think. Maybe a bit less.I’m in SE5 or SE16 but it’s easily rideable to most places central or South.
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Thanks Amey.
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Hello and yes please. Let me know where you would like money sent.
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@amey thanks. Let’s see if I sell my van this weekend as would be up for this.
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Failing in its job to hold the seat in place. A fairly fundamental flaw.
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Thanks Gary. I can confirm that James and I did used to ride bikes. We’re better architects than cyclists IMHO.
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Love my Fairlight Secan 2.5.
The only thing that lets it down is the horrific Hope seat clamp and going in the bin soon. Otherwise a thing of joy. -
Jonathan was a great dude. Totally in bits to hear this this morning.
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Set of wheels going spare.
Includes 2 x 160mm rotors. Taped for tubeless.
Shimano free hub. Bolt through and were bought for use on a Planet X Space Chicken.MASON X HUNT 650B ADVENTURE SPORT DISC WHEELSET
Can do pics if anyone interested.
£225 with rotors.
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Have updated the original post.
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350 hub.
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Some pics.
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Pair of Arkane carbon wheels. Think they’re 35mm deep section. DT-Swiss hubs and with the nicer free hub inside (more pawls) - all specced by Martin Muller. Nice spokes. Set up as tubeless and includes valves.
Looking for £850 without rotors / £900 with Ultegra rotors (not the Dura Ace ones in pics).
Collection from SE5 or Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey. Or delivery via cargo bike in reasonable radius from those two places.
Updated with info from Martin.
DT Swiss 350 with upgraded 36t ratchet. Pillar wing21 straight pull. Alloy nipples with stainless washers.
Rims are of course Arkane 37mm tall. 21.5 internal
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Sure. Let me know what he says.
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Ahh, not me. I’m on an orange one.
It’s a great way of talking to strangers at the lights.
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