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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-18, 05:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,667
Posted By DarrenM343

Going to give the Kojaks a try I think. Still...

Going to give the Kojaks a try I think. Still running the Brompton kevlars on my 2017. Just had an accidental breakage of a tube. Not used my bike for 2 months and while removing a large pump end...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-18, 05:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,706
Posted By DarrenM343

Thanks for info About the question along the...

Thanks for info
About the question along the lines of "special Brompton oil", there's nothing "superior" thinking in my question so move on :). It always amazes me however how that people jump to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-18, 12:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,706
Posted By DarrenM343

Favorite Brompton chain oil

What's your favourite chain oil? The manual recommends a dry oil with good penetrating properties. So far I've tried the following.
Muc-off C3 Ceramic Wet (used for first part of Autumn/Winter until...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-18, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,507
Posted By DarrenM343

Never had that problem either and I have size 11...

Never had that problem either and I have size 11 (UK size) feet.
Nice Brommie. Enjoy. Had mine for nearly a year now and always enjoy the ride :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-18, 06:12 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,110
Posted By DarrenM343

Yep,for me keeping the spindle clean that the top...

Yep,for me keeping the spindle clean that the top small pulled is located on helped too, as did moving away from a wet chain oil to a dry one. With wet I think some of it was getting onto the pulley...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-18, 05:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,726
Posted By DarrenM343

The Brompton will fulfil your main requirement....

The Brompton will fulfil your main requirement. Always worth testing one if you can which will help you to choose the spec you may require. I didn't test one but knew it would be fine and did a lot...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-14-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,032
Posted By DarrenM343

Brompton derailleur intermittant issue

Hey,
My bike is still under the manufacturers warranty but it's time consuming taking the bike to the shop when I have limited time at weekends. So, any Brompton owners had this before?
My bike is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,467
Posted By DarrenM343

I'm just over 5'11. The H is fairly upright but I...

I'm just over 5'11. The H is fairly upright but I still don't feel totally upright. I had to look up 'dutch' and that seems vertical, and I'm definitely not like that. You can adjust the handle bars...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-17, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,467
Posted By DarrenM343

Completely happy with it as it is (H6L). I bought...

Completely happy with it as it is (H6L). I bought off the shelf (rather than to order) and only things I've bought since that I would have added to a custom build are the rechargeable lights (cateye...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-17, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 743,670
Posted By DarrenM343

Picked up a Nickel Brompton two months ago....

Picked up a Nickel Brompton two months ago. Probably clocked up about 200 miles on it since buying. It's been great, my best purchase of anything for quite a while and hadnt used a bike for around 25...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-17, 09:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,390
Posted By DarrenM343

Had mine replaced today. Nearly turned out...

Had mine replaced today. Nearly turned out rubbish day because when I called about progress they hadn't even received the replacements in and were expecting them Monday (and I need the bike Mond -...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 34,707
Posted By DarrenM343

Cheers. Both my back and knee issues are existing...

Cheers. Both my back and knee issues are existing issues, not caused by the bike but are the reasons I went with the H bar and telescopic seat post. For the telescopic seat makes it easy to set...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 34,707
Posted By DarrenM343

I'm 5'11 and a bit :). I also get back issues....

I'm 5'11 and a bit :). I also get back issues. The H bar has been perfect. I think there's only a few inches difference so if unsure I personally think having something higher would be more...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,390
Posted By DarrenM343

Been contacted about mine and yep it needs doing....

Been contacted about mine and yep it needs doing. An unexpected downside to buying one off the shelf in early August rather than buying a custom factory build. Anyway, no need to rush to do it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,390
Posted By DarrenM343

Quickly checked mine that I bought in August and...

Quickly checked mine that I bought in August and it's towards the top end of the range but is in the range. Bit of a PITA as it just went into the dealer last weekend for the 100 mile service now...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-17, 01:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,640
Posted By DarrenM343

Must admit I didn't and hadn't ridden a bike for...

Must admit I didn't and hadn't ridden a bike for some 25 years. I sat on one in the showroom in a similar spec and I just did some research, ensured I got the best setup for my requirement and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-17, 02:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,640
Posted By DarrenM343

I find the standard chain ring fine for the 6...

I find the standard chain ring fine for the 6 speed at the moment for the rides I'm doing.
I'm considering a second bike for commuting only. Did you try the 2 speed by any chance? I initially liked...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-17, 04:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,640
Posted By DarrenM343

Agree. I still find myself looking down...

Agree. I still find myself looking down occasionally to see what the current gearing is, but not often at all now. The hub gear can be changed while completely stationary which I think is a good plus...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-17, 02:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,640
Posted By DarrenM343

Yep, I never tried the pre-2017 but I find the...

Yep, I never tried the pre-2017 but I find the shifters on my 2017 good. There's an indicator on both levers (1,2,3 or - and + ) so you can see what the current gearing is. Also the levers work more...
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