The 3-speed option does add about 1. I have found that on longer rides exceeding miles I do miss the middle gear between the cruising one and the pushing one. The 6-speed Brompton offers the ultimate in gearing versatility, and if you intend to take longer pedaling trips with your new folder, put away any thoughts about keeping it simple and light, and go for the full monty. Yes, it adds more money, yes, it adds more weight. But at mile The confusion over the 6-speed system may ease when you realize that the gears are not a linear arrangement of gears 1 through 6.
Instead, the 6-speed system is a combination of the 2-speed and a 3-speed, resulting in two distinct sets of 3 gears. Your right hand operates the 3-speed internal hub, the left hand operated the 2-speed derailleur. The effective range of all six gears is similar to the span of gears you get on a typical urban hybrid.
It takes a little getting used to, but the versatility is well worth mastering the slightly steeper learning curve. Almost any bag will convert your basic transportation to a mini-cargo bike for library books, a 12 pack or other groceries etc.
I'd also set aside my pennies for a rechargeable LED headlight and a rear blinky so as to visible when the days are short and you are going home in the dark unless you take those off your Tern. Fab Foodie's all blue bike looks pretty sharp to me. Mine is red and black but I wish it had been all black. Dogtrousers said:. As far as riding a proper bike for leisure riding goes I have several proper bikes and yet, while I ride them occasionally just because, my first go-tos are my Brompton and my Xootr swift.
I particularly like the Brompton when carrying a lot of stuff to work or home from the grocery store. I think you will find your Brompton a lot of fun to ride and will go to it more than you might think. Location mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset. I love my bigger three speeds, have mashed them up some climbs and would lower the gearing by fitting a bigger sprocket if I often rode in hillier places. The benefit of simpler maintenance outweighs the reduced range.
I bought a six-speed non-Brompton folding bike and with hindsight, going for six instead of three was a slight mistake - the derailleur on a small wheel puts the chain too near the road crud and needs more cleaning than on a mm-ish wheel.
Fab Foodie hanging-on in quiet desperation Location Deal, Abingdon, Overseas. I have a six because I go over all terrains and tour with mine. For your usage a 2 or 3 speed sounds perfect. And as stated a 3 speed is sl less maintainance. Chain moving is done manually but it gives a high range and a low range for different usages.
Get the front block. Cross the city, escape the city, fly up hills, feel the freedom. Shop Brompton Electric C Line. The Electric C Line Urban with its simple 2-gear set up is lighter to ride, lighter to carry and easier to maintain.
The kwh hub motor and Smart Pedal Assist can be configured to kick-in when you choose. You have the option to change settings as you go. For leisurely commuting and city cruising. The Electric C Line Explore can go the distance with 6-gears and a kwh hub motor.
Smart Pedal Assist can be configured to kick-in when you choose. Load it up with luggage and a rack. Fold it, ride it, take it anywhere. There are three handlebar types, offering different riding positions for varying heights of rider and riding styles. A more sit-up position for shorter riders. Ride position: Neutral for taller riders. Upright for small or average height owners — similar in style to a traditional Dutch bike. Every Brompton sold online is fitted with an Extended seatpost, as this fits most riders.
Riders with smaller inside leg measurements can still select taller options and use them at a lower setting. Offers an additional 60mm of elevation but leaves the saddle correspondingly higher when folded. Offers up to mm more elevation than a standard post but the saddle only projects 20mm above the folded package. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Folds down in seconds and can fit under your desk.
Brompton 6 Speed Details Weight : Hubs: Brompton alloy front , Sturmey Archer 3-speed rear Rear derailleur: Brompton 2-speed Chainring: Brompton 50t Cranks: Brompton alloy, mm To the average cyclist, the Brompton might seem small and weird. View 37 Images. Bromptons fold small enough to fit into the trunk of a car, under a desk, and in the overhead bin of most commercial airplanes. Trevor Raab. Brompton Detail Gallery Folds in Thirds Folding in thirds allows Bromptons to collapse smaller than most folding bikes.
Simple Folding Large wing nuts that secure the hinges are easy to use and work quickly. Folds in seconds Can be carried onto busses, taxis, trains, and planes. Fits under your desk.
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