dynaryder

Folks,the roller on the fender is only to facilitate the fold without damaging the fender. When rolling,you're supposed to tip it up on the main rollers/easy wheels.

2016 easy wheels are just a different size. We've also had breakage issues(including straight out of the box). The original 'disc' easy wheels are still the best,unless you go aftermarket.

invisiblehand

How are they different? They have a bigger diameter?

dynaryder

The newest ones are larger than the previous ones;I think they're almost the same size as the original 'disc' style.

fietsbob

They roll just fine on the 16" wheels.

invisiblehand

Unfortunately there are lots of situations where you'll get lots of grief rolling an unfolded bike. The one that I repeatedly use is DC Metro where you might do a considerable amount of walking to get to a platform: it's quite common to see folks get stopped trying to enter with a full-sized bike during peak hours. I can name many more examples.

fietsbob

DC ?whats wrong with the surface? Its not that Big.

invisiblehand

Hmmmm ... I must be really far out of the loop. The disc style wheel is what I remember and I found them inadequate ... although much better than the glop wheels that came with the bike. I'm unaware of anything else.

This is what I remember.

https://web.archive.org/web/20070301...zywheel.html#5

What else is out there?

Anyway, bigger diameter but skinny EZ Wheels are a welcome addition, IMO.

invisiblehand

I don't understand your question.

I'll elaborate on my earlier point. I bet that in big stations like Metro Center, Gallery Place, and so on, you will walk at least 50 yards to some busy platforms from popular entrance points. If you take a wrong turn or decide to go to the front/rear of the train, you'll go a lot further. The surface is smoother than most well maintained sidewalks, but you'll still get lots of rattling with circa 2007 EZ Wheels that make steering the folded bike in a crowded station a pain. It was much better with larger skate wheels. No comparison, IME. Totally worthwhile despite the occasional heel strike. Skinny 70, 80, 90+ mm wheels would be a welcome experiment IMO. (perhaps it has already been done but created other problems)

During doctor visits at GWU Hospital and NIH, the distances were much further than that.

For a short period of time, ~25 pounds isn't that much weight; but it gets old really quick since one is typically carrying other stuff too.

Sbinto

I too just got a 6 speed L Brompton ... have to say I'm finding the rolling when folded much better than I thought it would be. My experience is somewhat different than yours though, since my front wheel rolls nicely both forward and backwards. For the most part I push/pull flat and only lift onto the two small wheels when I need to turn. The one in critical thing that no one mentioned, was to make sure not to lower the seat post right to the ground, effectively putting on the brakes. Once I caught onto that, was pretty good rolling around.

That said, it's not much fun going over carpet or bumpy terrrain but the rolling of the front wheel seems to provide some stability as I use the bike as a shopping cart. I have thought about putting on easy wheels but am wondering if increased height will stop the front wheel from turning ...

queenillasng

I think another option is to get the imperiumcycle Eazy wheel. I know they can push it in a way like a R model at the same time it's quite stable.

I saw it at this website called: ohmybike

Can try your luck!

badmother

Ohmybike is a web shop. Nothing else..

invisiblehand

I think there are multiple sizes and versions. Out of the one's that I found, this looked like the best bet. Thin and 60 mm diameter. Although I would still look for bigger ones.

Multi-S ImperiumCycle Eazy Wheels for Bromptons | BromptonB

bike.gang.uk

9 Street as demo bike

Aluminum CNC machined ezwheels with bearings are quite common mod if you want to roll a B. (Don't know what the new "improved" stock ezwheels are still without Bearing.)

You will need to upgrade the little mudguard wheel to bearing version, if rack is an overkill for you .

Some easywheel even with LED light built -n.

bikebikebike

I have been wrestling foldies for years. My Brompton L is the best, but that is faint praise .
Great if it is smooth, but still a handfull, Esp since I tried the front bag.the 34mm stock wheels on the fender are not handling Texas sidewalks.
The Sidewinder/goRack looks to be the best answer for my needs, but $250+ is high even for a Brommie Fanboy
The Imperium wheels are about $35 and there are some ACEOFFIX for about $25ppd
The 60mm narrow ones above they are asking $90 for Multi-S 6061T6 Eazy Wheels
And there are the double wheel L fender
? How big are the Imperiums? Is a fender stiffener de rigueur?
I think there are 60mm wheels out there for the better price, maybe the price is for bearings?

bike.gang.uk

Is it the mudguard little wheel you were asking?




Multi-S (imperiumcycle) has new version with wider rubber tyre (same stock size), also the reinforced mudgard plate.
It is recommended to use the plate if anything other than single small muguard wheel (e.g. Twin wheels or swivel twin wheels by RIDEA).
The extra weight will break stock mudguard fender easily.
60mm is only for big ezwheels I think.



BTW, the screw holes on the aluminum fixtures are threaded, much easier to install.

tcs

Curl-ing.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=233596750841697

bikebikebike

LOL. I had seen this, but it is great. again just shows how good they are if it is on a smooth surface.
Any pavement irregularities and not so much.

I have been playing with a modified roller bag wheelset and a Burley Travoy
Not keepers, yet , but the set ups offer a feel for what I need before deciding on what works best for me.
Needs to be wide , solid and ability to get up steps and pavement heaves.
Roller Bags do that at similar weight and balance and convenience