Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I agree about avoiding folks like that; I haven't been following Bromptons on CL much lately and didn't know about that situation. That bike showing up for $500 would have been a red flag for me in the first place. I got my first (short) ride in after the rain stopped last night, and am very i

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Joe, Thanks for pointing that one out. I saw the one and their Claret is a fun color. I believe it was the same one that sold for $500 in Oakland about 3 weeks ago (that sold in 2 hours!). That one showed up a week later. I may be silly but I hate to knowingly support that kind of profiteer

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Yep, that's the one. She even delivered it to me in an electric Fiat 500, which was very cool. You should take a look at this one in Oakland..6-speed, lovely color, you might get that price down a couple hundred bucks. Good luck! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bid/528322.html -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Joe, Did you buy that Brompton on CL in Berkeley? That was a nice looking bike. Like you, I've admired them for years (my old neighbor had two I used to borrow). I finally have my wife understanding the value of the Brompton and the flexibility it gives to public transportation commuting (t

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Oh I'll use it. Most people who try assist like it, so if you're a purist about pedal-only then don't get on an ebike ;) At 43 pounds I wouldn't want to lug it all over a train station every day, but that's not what I bought it for. It just arrived and I disconnected the front bag-with-battery a

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Joe, It will be interesting to see if you end up using the electric portion or if you switch back to a normal wheel. In my short time i haven't seen a need for that (but i don't generally see the need for an ebike), especially given the tradeoff in weight--which you would feel even more as a %

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Another brompton owner here. And while I do t have anything of substance to add I wanted to post because I love it! Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I shall be the owner of a black M3L tomorrow...with an electric kit! It's a low-tech/low-power front wheel motor with a thumb throttle, intended to be an assist on steep stuff or when you're just cold and tired and want to get home. My first Brompton after admiring them for years, it should fit

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Sorry this took a while. Front view (about the same size as the Brompton carrying frame)

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Benz, Thanks for the detailed response, could you share your DIY Ortlieb bag? I am accustomed to high bag prices (Rivendell, Berthoud, as well as too many camera bags currently in my closet) but the price for Brompton bags shock even me! On Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 12:45:29 AM UTC-5, Be

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:33:35 AM UTC-8, Minh wrote: > > >- grips-i have the foam ones now, thinking about the ergon ones, there >seems to be some debate on whether they fit w/o cutting on the M bars > > The foam cores are fine and durable. I'm still on my fairly ratty ones afte

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I guess I'm thinking of my particular need, which is to get the folded bike inside a very tight travel case. It won't go in unless the seatpost is all the way down. You're correct that you don't need to push it all the way down if it's not necessary to make the bike as small as possible. --Eric

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Hi Eric, I'm not following your point on the seatpost needing to bottom out to achive full fold, if i stop it short to accomodate a seatpost light (say 2 inches), won't there still be enough post down to hold the fold? I know the seatpost touches the ground when dropped down, but isn't that fo

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

My Brompton's headlight is mounted on the fork crown, so I suppose you could put a battery light there, but it would certainly be bigger. As I said, ask the folks at Clever Cycles. You could, of course, mount a handlebar light that goes on/off easily. The full fold requires that the seatpost go

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I had roller blade wheels on there for a while. When they fell off I bought the EZ wheels. On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 5:38:48 PM UTC+2, Minh wrote: > Eric--On the lights, would you still need to take off battery lights if > you mounted them in the same spot as the brompton ones? for th

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Eric--On the lights, would you still need to take off battery lights if you mounted them in the same spot as the brompton ones? for the rear light, if you mount to top of the seatpost would that interfere? for the front light, does anyone have feedback on handlebar mounting the front light w/o

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I went with dyno lighting because that's what I like to use on my bikes. With the Brompton, it also simplifies the fold--there's no need to take the light off the bars or seatpost (taillight) when folding. I had them put an Edelux II on, paired with Brompton's own LED taillight, which is quite b

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Thinking about this further on my way to work this morning, it seems that my explaination applies to total weight (bike + rider), not particularly to wheel size. I don't remember enough of the physics of rotating masses to know if has merit or not. The bikes do ride very differently, but that m

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I hated the stock grips. Quite happy with the Ergons with bar ends. They don't interefere with the fold but do need to be cut. Not at all difficult to do. I have no problem with the shifters or brakes. Kool stop pads are a noticeable improvement. I used a Carradice saddle bag for year, moving i

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:33:35 AM UTC-8, Minh wrote: > > My other questions are more around living/using Bromptons. > >- Some of you mentioned going with the dyno option, my two Rivendells >have dyno-hubs because i never want to worry about having lights (or worry >about

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Dahon owner here, talking about the Dahon-relevant bits. I own a Dahon Hon Solo, with yuuge 20" wheels, set up with a 68" fixed gear. 35 mm (32 actual) Kojaks. Lights: I often use the HS for short distance shopping, since it is my only bike with clips and straps. I have a decent clip on battery h

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Hi all, thanks for the feedback, i recognize some longtime posters and had no ideas that you were also Brompton owners! The main thing i'm looking for now is feedback on any changes you've made to the stock setup and whether you had problems or were they worth it, here are a few i'm thinking o

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I have a Sam and a Brompton M6L. The rides ae of course completely different. Sam - 700c wheels, med/high trail, albas, saddlebag, single speed Brompton - 16" wheels, low trail, M-bars, 6 speed I find I go a little slower and tire a little less with the Brompton. Love them both. Not sure what

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

i have one for train or bus trips to seattle and vancouver the small tires wear out quicker. i met the cutest irish aussi couple in edison this fall. they were touring on bromptons. full kit. they loved them, but were not going coast to coast either. they had a facebook feed, but i dont do faceboo

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I own 2 Bromptons. One is the 2015 black edition in white. I had a modified bar installed that splits the difference between an S bar and the M. I recently bought a used M6L on eBay in raw lacquer. I'm looking to have that retrofitted with the new 2017 M bar and shifters. I'm looking at so

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 1:18:34 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > P.P.S. I’ve had my Brompton for about a year now without any problems. > You’ll like it, but be aware that they take slightly more effort to ride > than a standard bike, due to the small wheels. Longest ride on mine so far

Re: [RBW] Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Minh: I’m a Brompton owner, and I’ll be happy to help. But your first call should be to Clever Cycles in Portland OR, which is a huge Brompton dealer (I bought mine from them). They worked with me to make a few changes to a stock bicycle, and I’m sure they will be able to tell you if your plans