BillN33

Here's mine, I'm about to sell it for a new M6L (Red) Black Edition to go with my M6L (Black) Black Edition

It's a S1E with a few bits and pieces changed, (Seat, Chainring and Cranks, BB, Pedals and chain) - I just look at it more than I ride it

ttakata73

Nothing wrong with pimping out any bike IMO. Yours is perfectly coordinated.
I've been slowly (over 3+ years) swapping my green 2spd B's parts to be lighter within reason. Carbon handlebar, shifter, ti bolts, Hollowgram crank, etc. Only the ti seatpost (carbon post slips on my Dahon) and heavy Brooks saddle were out of theme for practical purposes. Maybe next decade I will actually get carbon wheels or lighter brakes, but my money always seems to go to other bikes or hobbies. If I did it again I would have gotten your clear frame, but mine was used for a great deal. I also rarely ride my B because the Birdy is so much faster and comfortable.

tmac100

There are a number of forums outside of BF dealing with the Brommie and tricking it out. If you have money to spend, you should go to those sites for inspiration and potential wallet ""vacuuming/Hoovering (UK version)". 😉

BillN33

could you post links please - I have never been able to find a specific Brompton forum

tmac100

Think outside the box. Brommies are from Europe and many mods come from there.
Here is an advert BIKEfun Tensioner & Pulleys for 2/6-speed Bromptons | BromptonB also
https://www.nycewheels.com/accessorie...ories/nov/?p=1

Here is a UK forum dedicated to bike tech issues and including folders - a great source of info for my Brommie's ailments/enhancements
https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewforu...eb7666f5442dc7

BillN33

got all those and many more, most are mainly SgP and Far East sellers - but no specific Brompton forum except for a few Facebook places, which I do not use

I am from the UK

Joe Remi

That's sweet. The gold on chain and Selle Royale saddle compliment the welds very nicely.

badmother

The right amount of "bling" IMHO

linberl

That's really pretty. Just hang it on your wall =).

blakcloud

Nice bike, too bad you don't use it. Someone is going to be very happy with this acquisition.

Post your new bike when you get it.

fietsbob

It's done a lot.. CNC Aluminum , titanium aftermarket parts typically done to make it lighter & blingier..


My 'tricks' ... 2 speed reduction geared crank, brake lever change , hub dynamo lighting retrofit, chain tensioner pulleys (Tacx)

Ergon Grips ... my M3L is heavier..





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1nterceptor

BromptonTalk Yahoo Group - has a few thousand members discussing everything Brompton.
Repairs, modifications, packing, etc.

Most of the "tricks"/parts swap I did were/are functional in nature. With the exception of my bar grips swap;
the original ones were falling apart - otherwise I don't usually change something just for the looks:
North Brooklyn Farms, NYC by 1nterceptor, on Flickr
-foam bar grips switched to SRAM bar tape; thinner profile feels better for my medium sized hands.
-Selle Italia saddle is lighter and more comfortable than stock
-Brompfication seatpost is half the weight of factory post + penta clip
-Brompfication seatpost qr/rear triangle switch combo(including bolt) is titanium. Lighter(& looks nicer).
-Shimano Dura Ace 39T chainring makes climbing hills easier; plus it's less than half the weight of OEM
-Shimano Ultegra chain; lighter
-titanium Xpedo M Force 8 pedals are half the weight of stock. Clipless(SPD), helps a bit on 100 mile rides.
-NOV frame clamp bolts are titanium, levers are carbon fiber
-Shimano Dura Ace brake shoes & pads in the rear; will put SRAM Reds in the front
-Velocity Aeroheat rim w/ OEM superlight hub in the front is lighter and more aero than stock SL wheel
-R & M Birdy greensuspension block; firmer than the "firm" stock one
Random Parts & Tools by 1nterceptor, on Flickr
Future mods/swaps; some parts I already have. Just waiting for standard parts to wear out:
-Ttianium Parts Warehouse bottom bracket
-165 mm cranks to replace 170 stock
-Velocity Aeroheat rear rim w/ titanium spokes
-Etc.

berlinonaut

Here's one - but probably not your language: Bromptonauten | Forum
A thread with in various ways outstanding Bromptons is here: Galerie besonderer Brommis
Other than that you can search on flickr. There is at least one if not many Brompton groups, sharing pictures of modifications.
There is also the francophone Brompton forum from Benelux: BROMPTONFORUM - Le forum des amateurs de Brompton - Portail and there are two spanish ones as well as a Russian one.

fietsbob

your firehose of pictures thru G'gl .. https://www.google.com/search?q=brom...w=1339&bih=635