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

Hi, Todd, I've always enjoyed the Brompton stories on your blog. Which reminds me, I've been meaning to pick up some Ergons for my Brommie. Do you sell cut-down ones for M bars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

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

I'm part of the, uh, fold. Riv content: Grant wrote sometime around 2000 that if you want a folding bike, get a Brompton. So I did. I'm now on my 4th, and sell them. I also own a few bikes that have nicer ride quality than a Brompton, but in spite of that I prefer my B overall: just so dang

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

Got it, saw it. Thanks. On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 5:50 PM, blakcloud wrote: > > > > One more Patrick. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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

One more Patrick. -- 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 from it, send an

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

Sorry about that Patrick. The link wouldn't work so I deleted the message and reposted with the link removed. I did change out my bars and they are now almost as high as the M bar Brompton, within

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

I have both and like both, too. They're built for different purposes and fulfill those goals, respectively, very well. -- 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 from it, send

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

I also have a Sam Hillborne and a Brompton that I use for commuting. I am fortunate to be able to park them in my office, so my mainame use for.th t email. Brompton is occassionallt combining my commute with a car trip somewhere else. Otherwise I usually prefer the Sam, but not by much. They

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

Blakcloud: I get an error message from your link; can you re-post? I'd like to see your bar, because I've been debating whether or not a M bar is the best for my Dahon. Thanks. On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 11:59 AM, blakcloud wrote: > I missed this thread the first time

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

I missed this thread the first time around. I too am a Brompton owner but the bike never really caught on with me. I just found the bike uncomfortable and not fun to ride. Plus when you have a Riv, ask yourself what bike would you rather ride? So the pair, (his and hers) sat in a closet and we

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

I missed this thread the first time around. I too am a Brompton owner but the bike never really caught on with me. I just found the bike uncomfortable and not fun to ride. Plus when you have a Riv, ask yourself what bike would you rather ride? So the pair, (his and hers) sat in a closet and we

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

That's genius, John! My front bag fills up with groceries quick on Safeway runs, and I hadn't quite figured out an auxiliary bag alternative that didn't interfere with the rack-as-kickstand option. Bonus: I already own a Multisack! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

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

I refuse to start a new Brompton thread on this forum so I am adding to this one. Here's the Riv content... I saw Grant's post on the Blug about things being a little slow at Riv and thought, what could I purchase to help out? I have neither the cash nor the need for a new bike (although the

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

I do not own a brompton but from all my research on folders when it comes to commuting by bicycle, compact folding, weight or you just decided to get rid of your car and need to get around using public transportation and bicycle, nothing beats the Brompton. The only negative I could possibly give

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

I hadn't heard of a NYC clampdown on ebikes. I could see that. The NYCeWheels site said it was discontinued because Brompton was going to put out their own OEM version in 2018. I received my lime green Brompton M6R just before Christmas. N+3/4. What a blast! I feel like I just graduated

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

Thanks for the reply Joe. I was wondering if it was the kit from NYCE Wheels. On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 3:15:52 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > David, it's a kit that NYCE Wheels was selling..the original owner bought > the whole bike assembled from them. You can still find it listed

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

David, it's a kit that NYCE Wheels was selling..the original owner bought the whole bike assembled from them. You can still find it listed on their site, but it's been out of stock for a long time. Apparently New York state clamped down on ebikes, so the in-town market for the kit dried up.

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

Joe, did you put together the e-kit yourself from individual components or was it an off the shelf kit that you installed yourself? David On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 8:42:19 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 7:01:09 AM UTC-8, Jim S. wrote: > > Of interest,

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

> > We first saw Bromptons in Paris seven or eight years ago. Returning home, > my wife reluctantly agreed to an n+1 used 'new' Brompton via Craigslist, > to go alongside our fairly new matching 650b bikes and my recently > purchased Tikit. > I never got to ride the Brompton. My wife

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

I wouldn't have thought of combining apple green and white, that's very pretty. -- 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 from it, send an email to

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The fact that you're taking a break on a bike ride to read an illustrated copy of Peter Pan makes that extra awesome! John -- 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 from it,

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

It could be worse. You could be rocking a lime helmet with THIS. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182360048443 -- 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 from it,

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

Does that mean I have to find tweed knickers with some lime green thread running through it? (I do know where I can get some made with reflective thread!) John "not British enough to pull that off" On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I think a lime helmet

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

I think a lime helmet with lime frame is awesome. Very British and Brompton! :-) -- 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 from it, send an email to

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I think that’s a great reason to get a new helmet! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Dec 17, 2016, at 9:16 AM, Surlyprof wrote: > > Eric, > > Agreed. My wife was right. I now have a lime green 2016 M6R arriving friday >

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

David: I'm really diggin' my Brompton with the e-kit. As I've mentioned here a dozen times over the years, I'm not a high-mileage guy (especially the last few years), I just go on rides when I can. Today was cold and it was getting late..normally in that situation with the long climb home

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

Eric, Agreed. My wife was right. I now have a lime green 2016 M6R arriving friday from NYCE Wheels. N+1! Of course as soon as I pulled the trigger on the color, my wife said, "hope that doesn't clash with your lime green helmet." Crap! I hadn't even thought that the bike would match my

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

My wife and I each own one. 2013 H6Ls with Nitto rear racks recently added, which would technically make them H6Rs. Been thinking of adding the e-assist kit from Grin Technologies, just haven't gone there yet. Converted a couple of Alfine equipped city bikes with front hub e-bike kits and

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

I don't have a gearing answer, but you're absolutely right about putting a nice bike on the front of a bus. There's no way I would do that with my Appaloosa..take the Brommie! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

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

As a frequent Brompton-plus-Caltrain commuter who has owned both a 3-speed and a 6-speed Brompton (the 3-speed was stolen, the 6-speed was all the shop had in stock to replace it), I can say I would be fully comfortable using just the 3-speed for my sort of use. I spend almost all my time in

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

This is just me, but ... I found the stock gearing on my 6-speed Brompton to be a little too low. The middle gear on the IGH (2nd gear, I guess) is direct drive, which is the most efficient. However, pedaling at a normal cadence when cruising on the flats required me to shift to the 3rd

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

Now that a Brompton thread has been started, I have a question for Bay Area Brompton riders. Is it worth it to get the -12% gearing on a 6 speed Brompton in the bay area or is the standard gearing just fine? Turns out my wife now wants to get me a Brompton for Christmas since I have to stay a

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

To address a few questions, I have a set of Ergon grips on the one bike. It had to be trimmed and I bought it used that way. The grip feels nice. On the other I removed the original grips from the start and put on Oury grips. Like them too. I replaced the saddles and put on Brooks B-17s.

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

Hi all, A few thoughts on lights - We bought my wife's Brompton off Craigslist with the Shimano dyno-hub/light setup. It works great for her and does not interfere with the fold. I think dyno-hubs are a great way to go, and have one on my Ram that I use for brevets, so I would recommend it